The 10 Best Kwaito Producers

Gabi Le Roux

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Gabi Le Roux brought a rock element into kwaito. The prime example is his work on the timeless Mandoza hit "Nkalakatha," which travelled beyond the realms of kwaito and touched South Africans of all colors and creeds.

Try to think of a more memorable kwaito song that that–his electric guitar rifs blended with Mandoza's hoarse voice created a distinct sound that Mandoza would be known for most of his career–following up with similarly massive songs produced by Le Roux, such as "Tornado" and "Godoba."

The producer is also responsible for "Phezulu," a hit by the group Chiskop, which Mandoza was a part of. He has contributed to albums by the likes of Thembi Seete (Smatsatsta), Mandoza and Danny K's collaborative album Same Difference, among others. Even if he had produced "Nkalakatha" alone, he would still make this list.

Notable Productions

Mandoza "Nkalakatha"

Magesh "It's All Right (I See You)" ft Mandoza & Kabelo

Chiskop "Phezulu"

Mandoza (ft. Chiskop) "Uzoyithola Kanjani?"

Mandoza ft. Magesh "Is'khathi Sewashi"

Chiskop "Abasazi"

Mandoza "Tornado"

Mandoza "Godoba"

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