A new alliance is redefining how African artists earn, connect with fans, and scale their music globally.
Streaming has taken Afrobeats, Amapiano, and Afro-House from Lagos street parties and Johannesburg clubs to global playlists.
Yet, while plays soar into the billions, most independent creators are left with pennies—fractions of a cent per stream that can’t even cover studio time.
That’s the problem Chune.xyz, a blockchain-powered music discovery and launchpad, is solving.
And now, through a strategic partnership with Amapiano Groove Records, one of Africa’s first AI-assisted dance music labels, Chune is taking its mission one step further: putting African music on-chain.
(Note: Chune’s blockchain platform does not involve any cryptocurrency token sales or investment offerings. It focuses solely on music ownership and distribution infrastructure.)
Why Does This Partnership Matter?
The numbers tell the story.
According to publicly available Spotify and Luminate data, global Amapiano streams have grown approximately 240% in two years, while Afrobeats hit over 13 billion Spotify plays in 2022 alone.
Despite these milestones, artists see little of the financial upside. Platforms like Spotify and Apple Music pay around $0.001–$0.005 per stream, meaning an independent artist would need millions of plays just to break even on a single track.
Amapiano Groove Records is innovating by using AI tools under human creative oversight to generate high-quality dance tracks at scale.
Chune complements that by solving monetization, turning those tracks into scarce, tradable digital editions on the Ethereum blockchain.
“This partnership proves you don’t need a warehouse of vinyl or a major-label budget to reach fans worldwide,” said Emmanuella Adike, co-founder of Chune.xyz. “Amapiano Groove Records’ AI-assisted talent meets Chune’s on-chain ownership model, giving Afro-dance music a frictionless, global stage.”
How the Partnership Works
Limited Digital Drops: Every Amapiano Groove Records release will debut as 100–250 limited “digital songs” on Chune. Think of them as digital vinyl editions—collectible, scarce, and provably owned on-chain.
Instant Revenue Splits: Smart contracts handle everything. 90% of primary sales go straight to Amapiano Groove Records on day one, while Chune collects a 10% platform fee. No waiting 60–90 days for payouts.
Secondary Sales Royalties: If a fan resells their edition, creators earn again. Resales trigger an automatic 95/5 split (Amapiano Groove Records/Chune), a feature no CD or vinyl has ever offered.
Fan Utility: Collectors unlock early listening access, voting rights on future remixes, and invites to Amapiano Groove Records × Chune events. Fans don’t just listen; they participate, promote, and share in the success.
From Pilot to Mainnet
Before going live, Chune tested its system on Ethereum’s Sepolia testnet for six months.
In that time:
- 10 pilot drops were completed
- 1,000+ digital tracks were collected
- 50+ early users generated thousands in revenue for independent artists
Some drops sold out in under 12 hours, proving fans are ready to own and support artists directly.
Chune has now flipped the switch to Ethereum mainnet, with Amapiano Groove Records’ debut compilation, “Groove Genesis Vol. 1,”—a five-track EP of AI-assisted Afrobeats, Amapiano, and Afro-House—set to headline the launch soon.
The Bigger Picture: Democratizing Music Ownership
For decades, vinyl and CDs gave fans a tangible bond with music—limited runs, numbered editions, bragging rights.
Chune brings that same energy to the digital era without shipping costs, production delays, or plastic waste.
For artists and labels, the benefits are clear:
- New revenue streams: No upfront costs, no inventory.
- Automatic royalty splits: Every producer, songwriter, or collaborator gets paid instantly.
- Global reach in seconds: A fan in Nairobi, New York, or London can buy and trade your music instantly.
For fans, the payoff is just as powerful. They get day-one bragging rights, early access, and a chance to support artists they believe in from the start.
Open to Artists, Labels, and Fans
Chune isn’t just for independent creators. Labels can also tokenize future royalties to access upfront cash and fund projects without predatory deals.
For fans and collectors, it’s as simple as signing up with email, MetaMask, or Trust Wallet.
Accounts can be funded by sending ETH directly to the address tied to your profile—making it quick and seamless to start collecting music.
(Note: Chune’s use of Ethereum is limited to digital asset ownership and does not constitute a crypto investment product.)
About Chune.xyz
Chune.xyz is a Web3 music platform that helps independent artists mint, sell, and share royalties through limited digital song editions—think vinyl for the streaming generation, but fully digital and global.
Built on Ethereum, Chune ensures low fees, fast settlement, and transparent revenue sharing.
Media Contact: admin@chune.xyz
About Amapiano Groove Records
Amapiano Groove Records is one of Africa’s pioneering AI-assisted record labels, blending machine learning with the rhythms of Afrobeats, Amapiano, and Afro-House.
Every release undergoes human curation to maintain artistic authenticity while leveraging technology for creative efficiency.
Amapiano Groove Records is dedicated to producing nonstop dance-floor anthems while giving fans a chance to co-own the journey.
Media Contact: support@amapianogrooverecords.com
Whether you’re an independent artist seeking fair pay, a label ready to innovate, or a fan eager to back the next superstar, Chune.xyz is your gateway to the future of African music.
Artists: Sign up, mint your first drop, and get paid instantly.
Fans & Collectors: Fund your account, grab limited editions, and own a piece of the music movement.
Labels & Managers: Tokenize royalties to access upfront cash and unlock new revenue models.
The future of African music isn’t just about streams—it’s about ownership, connection, and fair pay.
With Chune.xyz and Amapiano Groove Records, that future starts now.
