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Amapiano was a term that we used to diss a song that didn't fit neatly into the gqom or house music categories, which were the popping mainstream sounds back then. At some point, amapiano really sounded ratchet and too jazzy, especially to fans of deep house music!

— DJ Maphorisa

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It’s tough now, it’s not easy - it’s not like before.

It must be said, though, that this isn't really about clothing and labels. They just aren't a focal point when it comes to spinning, as it's all about the cars.

I used to deejay on weekends, and I opened a tuck shop at home just to have a cash flow. At school, I used to sell sweets and lollipops.

The labels we see around are usually the old school labels, actually. The shoes are All-Stars, Jack Purcell and Dickes because they are flat.

It is definitely more about personal taste that leads the culture when it comes to music and spinning. Whatever makes the person spinning the car feel good and confident will always be involved in the culture.

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