How to Make Money with Amapiano

The popular South African music style known as “Amapiano” combines jazz, lounge, and deep house sounds. It has become very popular in Africa and beyond due to its catchy rhythms and log drum patterns. There are numerous ways to make money from your love of Amapiano if you’re a producer, DJ, or music enthusiast. Here are some doable ways to profit from Amapiano music.

 

1. Release and Monetize Your Music

Making and releasing your own Amapiano music is one of the most popular ways to make money. You can post your music to YouTube, Apple Music, Spotify, and Audiomack, among other streaming services. You get paid when people download or stream your music.

To get your music on these platforms, you’ll need a distributor such as DistroKid, TuneCore, or CD Baby. These services help you publish your songs globally and collect payments for you.

YouTube is particularly effective for artists from Amapiano. You can post visuals with your beats, lyric videos, or music videos. You can start making money from ads once your channel satisfies YouTube’s monetization requirements.

 

2. Sell Beats and Instrumentals

Amapiano producers can make money by selling beats online. Many vocalists, DJs, and content creators are looking for original Amapiano instrumentals. You can upload your beats to platforms like:

a. BeatStars
b. Airbit
c. Soundee

You can sell beats as non-exclusive leases or offer exclusive rights at a higher price. Promote your beats through social media or short-form video apps like TikTok and Instagram Reels to reach more buyers.

 

3. Perform at Gigs and Events

Live performances are a major source of income for Amapiano DJs and artists. Whether you’re playing at clubs, festivals, weddings, or private parties, live gigs can bring in good money.

To get booked, build your reputation by:

i. Sharing live mixes online
ii. Promoting yourself on social media
iii. Networking with event organizers and other artists
The more popular you become, the more you can charge for shows.

 

4. Teach or Offer Music Services

If you have experience producing or DJing Amapiano music, you can teach others. Offer:

a. Online lessons
b. Tutorials on YouTube
c. One-on-one coaching via Zoom

You can also offer services like:

1. Mixing and mastering tracks
2. 2.  Beat arrangement
3. Songwriting support

These services can be promoted through social media or freelance platforms like Fiverr or Upwork.

 

5. Sell Merchandise and Build a Brand

If you have a growing fanbase, turn your brand into a business. Sell custom merchandise like:

1. T-shirts
2. Hoodies
3. Caps

You can use platforms like Teespring or Shopify to create and sell your products. Combine merch drops with music releases to boost both sales and streams.