Shino Kikai - The Genius Behind Amapiano’s Biggest Hits

Timber and Pontsho sit down with Shino Kikai to unpack his production genius, innovative approach, and technical craftsmanship. He takes us through his musical journey, from studying music and exploring genres like Gospel and House, to eventually stepping into the Amapiano scene, collaborating with legends such as Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, and many other notable names in the genre. 0:00 - Introduction 05:00 - Where it Started 15:08 - What Makes Amapiano 21:00 - Studying Music 29:00 - Starting Amapiano 38:00 - Meeting Kabza and Porry 47:50 - Projects with Kabza and Porry 01:03:00 - The Making of Bab’Motha 01:10:00 - Production Process at Piano Hub 01:20:00 - The Future Credits Guest: Shino_Kikai (Bookings: [email protected]) Hosts: Pontsho & Timber Production: @lifethroughsnapsmedia and @rifumo844 Location: Granite Lounge (Address: 85 Bluegum St, Ebony Park, Midrand, 1632) Join the conversation across platforms: TikTok: @KornerCast Facebook: Korner Cast Instagram: KornerCast