Mix It Up

Amapiano.

It’s the biggest cultural movement to come out of South Africa since Nando's...

We wanted to celebrate this. And that’s where Mix It Up comes in.

Working with the legendary Major League DJz, we introduced four UK artists, M1llionz, Miraa May, Bru-C and BERWYN to four South African producers, Tumza, BL Zero, MDU aka TRP and TO Star Quality to collaborate and create an exclusive Amapiano EP. Bringing both worlds together, each track was produced between Nando’s Soho Studio and Flame Studios in Constitution Hill, Johannesburg.

Named after the flame of democracy lit by President Mandela in 2011, Flame Studios is a sustainable creative hub that was built into the former prison at Constitution Hill. Nando's was founded at an important time for the people of South Africa, with the country growing towards equality, change, optimism and hope.

Come on the journey with us

Meet the Artists

M1llionz

The MOBO award-winning rapper from Handsworth who blends Birmingham lingo with his Jamaican roots.

Miraa May

The Algerian born, Tottenham-based singer-songwriter who’s worked with the likes of JME, Donae’o and Salaam Remi.

Bru-C

The Long Eaton MC and rapper best-known for his bassline music and collaborations with Bad Boy Chiller Crew.

BERWYN

The Mercury Prize nominated, Trinidadian triple threat who’s a rapper, producer and songwriter.

Aymos

The South African singer-songwriter who's got a Best Amapiano Album nomination under his belt.

Basetana

Also known as “Vocal Goddess,” she’s a 25-year old singer from Klerksdorp who’s recently worked with Kabza De Small.

Meet the Producers

BL Zero

kgetja Selepe AKA BL Zero who's already gone gold with his single, Trigger.

MDU aka TRP

The DJ and producer who’s worked with Nia Lewis, Spumante and Semi Tee.

TO Starquality

The Johannesburg-based producer, sound engineer and composer who knows his way around a bass.

Tumza

The South African producer whose latest album, 'Outcast' features MRD.