: Widely recognized as the pioneer of the sound. Arthur Mafokate : Often referred to as the "King of Kwaito".

Most lockdown sessions feature the "Godfathers" and icons of the genre:

: For a curated selection of hits that typically appear in these mixes, check out the Kwaito Essentials playlist or the Kwaito Classics collection. Essential Kwaito Artists

: You can find a popular Kwaito Mix (Lockdown Session) that features staples of the genre like TKZee, Chiskop, and Mashamplani.