Johannesburg – If you haven’t yet come across New Money Gang’s Mr Pilato, you might be familiar with his hit single featuring Ego Slimflow, “Biri Marung,” which was honored as the song of the year by six South African radio stations, such as the well-known Metro FM and YFM. This information was shared by Temoso Mokoena.
A total of eight tracks received this esteemed crossover recognition on 18 national and regional radio stations.
As we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025 in quintessential Mzansi style, here’s how South Africans voted for the song of the year.
- Metro FM: Biri Marung by Mr Pilato
- UKhozi FM: Gucci by Mthandeni featuring MaWhoo
- Thobela FM: Chokeslam by Kharishma
- Gagasi FM: Sdakiwe Sbali by Blaqmajor
- Umhlobo Wenene: Imbongolo by Khuzani featuring Sphesihle
- Lesedi FM: Diqabang by Sol Phenduka
- Radio 2000: Biri Marung
- Ikwekwezi FM: Koko by Isumi Lamadoda
- Ligwalagwala FM: Biri Marung
- Motsweding FM: Biri Marung
- Mughana Lonene FM: Maseve Wa Thawula by Mlambya WaNdzumbha
- Kaya 959: Biri Marung
- YFM: Biri Marung
- Choice FM: Chokeslam by Kharishma
- Energy FM: Chokeslam by Karishma
- Capricorn FM: Chokeslam by Karishma
- TruFM: Gucci by Mthandeni featuring Mawhoo
- Phalaphala FM: Ri Vhana Vhu by Leroyale, DJ Awakening, and Clauds
Star-studded lineup, global sensation: the 2024 SA Song of the Year winner ‘Biri Marung’
Significantly highlighting 2024, ‘Biri Marung‘ is a chart-topping track by New Money Gang artists Mr Pilato and Ego Slimflow.
Celebrated as the crossover anthem as we stepped into the new year on six radio stations, the song features a remarkable cast of South African artists, including Scott’s Maphuma, Tebogo G Mashego, Sje Konka, Amapiano King Focalistic, DJ Maphorisa, and CowBoii, each bringing their unique verses to the table.
Since its release, the single has soared to #1 on the official singles charts both in South Africa and internationally.
It has reached #3 on Shazam and is charting across local music scenes in 24 countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Nigeria, among others.
Blending beats and vocals into a seamless experience, “Biri Marung” has already generated 1.7 million creations and amassed 2 billion views on TikTok alone, fueled by its globally appealing dance challenge – which has been embraced by stars like Davido and, most recently, Chris Brown during his recent sold-out concert in South Africa.
This song transcends being just a dance track; it also functions as a sort of national anthem, embodying the pride of the South African people while encapsulating the spirit of Amapiano as a genre that brings people together.
Experience “Biri Marung” here.
*This article originally appeared on Now in SA
