Vigro Deep’s Experimental Strain of Amapiano Is Boundless – OkayAfrica

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Person holding a spiked chain between their teeth, smiling with a neutral expression and wearing a black shirt, set against a plain white background. The scene feels as edgy and experimental as an Amapiano track by Vigro Deep, evoking the fresh vibes of OkayAfrica.

In a recent clip posted on
Pharrell William‘s Instagram and Twitter feeds, the American star producer and musician shares kind words about his experience at Chanel’s Senegal-hosted fashion show soundtracked by Vigro Deep’s “Africa Rise,” an unlikely, boundary-crossing Amapiano hit by the 21-year-old South African-born producer/DJ.

Since his thrilling emergence in 2018, Vigro Deep has remained imaginative. His unique use of the log drum — characterised by its thundering, rolling effect, and the pause-and-trickling bass of…