That specific era was all about the transition from traditional Kwaito into the high-energy House that paved the way for modern Amapiano.

DJ Cleo was the king of the "Es'khaleni" era, and Bujo Mujo owned the soulful, melodic house lane (RIP to a legend).

L'vovo Derrango brought that heavy, slow-tempo kwaito swagger with hits like "Bayas'khuluma."

That lineup is basically the "Avengers" of the (roughly 2005–2012). It was a time when Durban and Jo'burg were churning out anthems that still shut down weddings and parties today.

Oskido and Professor (Kalawa Jazmee) are the architects. Professor’s storytelling on tracks like "Jezebel" or "Fingerprints" is unmatched.