Trompies

Trompies is a South African music group associated with the kwaito genre. Formed in the 1990s by a group of artists from the Johannesburg area, Trompies helped popularize kwaito as mainstream music in the post-apartheid era. The group's sound blends fast, danceable beats with melodic hooks and lyrics in local slang and multiple South African languages. Their music often centers on township life, party culture, and social themes, while also embracing club-ready energy.

During the late 1990s and early 2000s, Trompies released several albums and singles that received airplay on radio and in nightclubs, contributing to the growth of the kwaito movement and its crossover appeal. The group has undergone lineup changes over the years, with members pursuing solo projects or collaborating with other artists, yet Trompies remains a recognizable name within the South African music scene.

Trompies' influence extends to subsequent generations of South African artists who fuse kwaito with house, hip-hop, or pop influences. Their work is often cited as part of the wave that broadened kwaito's audience beyond its early urban bases. The group's activities continue intermittently through performances and releases, reflecting the enduring popularity of dance-oriented urban music in South Africa.