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Amapiano: BPM, keys and energy

Measured on 804 tracks from the Nocti Pool catalog · October 2026

Out of South Africa in the mid-2010s, amapiano is easy to spot by its log drums, those bouncing percussive basslines, and a tempo slower than house. Analyzers read a lot of tracks at double or two-thirds: check the BPM by ear before you beatmatch.

Median tempo
112.9 BPM
Typical range
107.1 to 123 BPM
Tracks analyzed
804
Vocal tracks
79%
Most common key
2A
Most common energy
laid-back

Tempo distribution

112 BPM : 108110 BPM : 24117 BPM : 25113 BPM : 30599 BPM : 7120 BPM : 37130 BPM : 8103 BPM : 4102 BPM : 4114 BPM : 45106 BPM : 7131 BPM : 4134 BPM : 2104 BPM : 7100 BPM : 15144 BPM : 1129 BPM : 4111 BPM : 7115 BPM : 32109 BPM : 3124 BPM : 495 BPM : 6105 BPM : 9116 BPM : 15119 BPM : 5123 BPM : 5107 BPM : 11121 BPM : 4133 BPM : 6118 BPM : 1598 BPM : 7128 BPM : 8108 BPM : 8125 BPM : 16122 BPM : 696 BPM : 3142 BPM : 1139 BPM : 2135 BPM : 4137 BPM : 1126 BPM : 3143 BPM : 2136 BPM : 2127 BPM : 2140 BPM : 195100105110115120125130135140
Number of tracks per BPM. The colored band covers the typical range (80% of tracks), and the line marks the median tempo.

15% of tracks were read by the analysis at double, half or two-thirds of their perceived tempo. They're counted here at their perceived tempo. Why?

Most common keys

94% of tracks are in minor (A keys), compared with 87% across the whole catalog.

Track energy

Tracks to listen to

  1. Mi Chico (Official - Jason Derulo X Melody) (Nocti Clean Intro)Dj Goja Ft Jason Derulo & Melody112 BPM10A
  2. Slick (Dj O-Kay Edit) (Dirty)Victony110 BPM10A
  3. WaterTyla116.8 BPM3A
  4. Jealousy (Original Mix)Tyler Icu, Leemckrazy, Khalil Harrison, Ceeka Rsa113.2 BPM9A
  5. LimonesEarthtones, Oliwa, Semblanzas Del Rio Guapi, Numu110 BPM7A
  6. Gumba FireFocalistic, Optimist Music Za, Benzoo, Mellow & Sleazy, & Mr Jazziq112.9 BPM10A
  7. Snokonoko (Nocti Intro)Al Xapo, Benzoo & Eeque112.9 BPM5A
  8. Jamming (Nocti Urban Intro (Dirty)Bardbanks, L.A.X, Logos Olori120.1 BPM3A
  9. Mnike (Original Mix)Dj Maphorisa, Tyler Icu, Tumelo.Za, Nandipha808, Ceeka Rsa, Tyron Dee112.9 BPM4A
  10. Did You See Wa (Glenn-D Mashup) (Dirty)J Hus, Asake114 BPM10A
  11. Calling My Phone Wa (Glenn-D Mashup) (Dirty)Lil Tjay, 6Lack, Asake113.9 BPM10A
  12. Wa (Nocti Intro)Asake114 BPM10A

Amapiano on Nocti Pool (804 tracks)

Genres with a similar tempo

Figures calculated from the Nocti Pool catalog as of October 14, 2026.