πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦South Africa Β· 1985 Year-End Top 10

1985

1985 was turbulent in apartheid South Africa, with states of emergency declared. Music became a vehicle for resistance and escape. Bubblegum pop β€” a synth-driven township style β€” exploded with Yvonne Chaka Chaka and Brenda Fassie. Anti-apartheid anthems coexisted with dance music, and Johnny Clegg bridged racial divides through his collaborations.

01

I'm in Love with a DJ

Yvonne Chaka Chaka

Full song
02

Weekend Special

Brenda Fassie & the Big Dudes

Full song
03

Jabulani

PJ Powers & Hotline

Full song
04

Feel So Strong

Steve Kekana & PJ Powers

Full song
05

Scatterlings of Africa

Johnny Clegg & Juluka

Full song
06

Asimbonanga

Johnny Clegg & Savuka

Full song
07

Burnout

Sipho Mabuse

Full song
08

Stimela sazeZola

Mbongeni Ngema

Full song
09

Mama

Brenda Fassie

Full song
10

Reggae Vibes is Cool

Bernoldus Niemand

Full song

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