At the Miller x Beatport event in Johannesburg’s Old Park Station, Shimza was nearing the end of his dynamic set when the anticipation in the crowd became almost tangible. Known for his precise Afro-tech mixes and ability to control a dance floor, Shimza had the audience in a frenzy with pulsating beats and hypnotic drops. The crowd danced with abandon, fully immersed in the rhythm, but the energy began to shift as they realized what was coming next.
As Shimza wrapped up, the Scorpion Kings—DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small—stepped up to the decks, sending a ripple of excitement through the audience. Cheers turned into deafening roars as the Kings took over, opening with their signature amapiano sound that instantly ignited a wave of movement across the venue. Fans screamed, danced, and sang along, swept up in the emotional connection that only live music can create.
The seamless handoff between Shimza’s driving Afro-tech and the Scorpion Kings’ soulful amapiano highlighted not just the talent.