2WO BUNNIES INTERVIEW: In the vibrant, ever-evolving landscape of Amapiano, few acts have risen as quickly and captivated an audience as completely as 2wo Bunnies. This mysterious DJ and production duo, instantly recognizable by their signature bunny masks, has built a global following on a foundation of electrifying mixes and an enigmatic presence.
Emerging from the South African scene, 2wo Bunnies quickly became a fixture in the genre, not just for their high-energy sets, but for their ability to fuse the classic Amapiano sound with modern, dynamic twists. They’ve become a go-to collaborator for some of the biggest names in the game, lending their unique touch to tracks alongside artists like DBN Gogo and Ice Beats Slide.
Beyond the decks, 2wo Bunnies represents more than a musical act; they are a brand in motion. Their anonymity allows their music and style to speak for themselves, turning their high-fashion aesthetic into a key element of their identity. Having already taken their sound to stages across the UK, Australia, and beyond, 2wo Bunnies is at the forefront of Amapiano’s global expansion, proving that the culture’s biggest stars can be built on pure talent and a powerful, magnetic mystique.
What inspired you to start DJing, and how has your journey evolved over the years?
The most important thing is the love for music and music curation. You know when you take control of the Aux in a car or at a gathering and you get a reaction from the crowd, when the music is good that reaction is what we live for. So naturally we’d be inspired to DJ because of a shared love for music. It’s evolved quite immensely because now we curate to our taste and add our own little twists on songs that can’t be replicated; we’ve gotten more creative with the sets.
Can you describe the creative process behind selecting tracks for your sets?
Everything is a feeling and every crowd is different, so a lot of the decision making is made on the spot according to what crowd we get at the show, we like to walk around in the crowd – the advantages of wearing a mask – and analyse everything then we decide once we press play.
How do you stay connected with your audience while performing and what role does that connection play in your sets?
We tend to involve the crowd through dance challenges, you know come to the front of the stage, make it more engaging. Especially when we have moments in a song that allow interaction between us and the crowd. The gimmicks and moments we have curated in our shows are one of the big reasons why we are here today, we’ve created an environment that openly allows us to be engaging while keeping anonymity.
In your opinion, what is the most significant change in the music scene since you began your career?
The most significant change I would say, would be the content space especially with TikTok playing a big role in music promotion. Even the pace in which content must come out in order for your music to gain some form of traction has changed significantly.
How has technology changed the way you approach DJing and what tools do you find indispensable?
I think it’s just made it easier to be a lot more creative with the sets, the way you play with words using acapelas to introduce the next song and so on. The sky is now the limit thanks to Technology, DJing as an art form has made it a lot easier for the average person to get into it. Mixing has become a lot easier and made our jobs easier, look at the progress between when people used vinyls to now.
What challenges do you face as a DJ in today’s music industry, and how do you overcome them?
We don’t face many challenges, we have managed to adapt as best as we can. We are one of the best, we’ve just gotta show social media that.
Can you share a defining moment in your career that shaped your identity as an artist?
I think a defining moment for me was watching my favourite artists perform on big stages and noticing the production value added with the dedication from these artists. We can’t pin point it to a specific moment but a collective of moments experienced. Everything that has defined us has been pieces taken from every moment, or person, amalgamated into one thing which is 2WO Bunnies
How do you incorporate your personal experiences or emotions into your performances?
As DJs we tend to tell stories through the way the set is built, we let it all out on whatever stage we are on. It’s all emotion, it’s all impact. Any frustrations we have, we use the music as therapy. It might not even be for us but for the audience, if someone feels better walking out than they came in, we have done our job.
Who are your biggest musical influences and how have they impacted your style?
We both have two different music influences but those we could agree on as a group are DJs such as Kent, Kabza De Small, Black Coffee, Mdu aka TRP and many more. There’s just so much homegrown talent that we’ve grown up on that it makes it hard to choose one.
What message or vibe do you aim to convey to your audience through your music?
We just try to give people a good time, it’s always about having a good time and giving them a musical experience they’d never forget, while showcasing what South Africa has to offer the world. When we play, we want people to forget everything they’re going through and let that fall second to being present and happy.
How do you handle criticism or negative feedback regarding your work?
You hand such by not handling it at all, it’s difficult to ignore the negative comments or criticism but the good will always outweigh the bad and everything is always taken with a pinch of salt. We might not be your cup of tea but that’s rarely the case with us, we’re adaptive to the situation; that’s what makes us good DJs.
What are your thoughts on the current trends in DJ culture and music consumption?
We think that due to social media the consumption of music and attention to it has accelerated greatly. Songs don’t stay hot for long periods of time like back then, so the space constantly evolves but that’s both good and bad. The space is always evolving but we adapt and evolve at the same pace. The space has now been more about the gimmicks and less about the music which takes away from the art of being a DJ.
How important is collaboration with other artists and can you share some of your favourite collaborations so far?
Collaboration is one of the biggest and most important things in the music space, it allows growth from all of the parties involved. As South Africans, we’ve normalised collaboration constantly, everything adds and never takes away from the music and careers of each other. One of our favourite collaborations has been with Jay Music and Uncle Waffles on a song called ‘African Chant’, which is out on her most recent EP.
What advice would you give to aspiring DJs looking to make a mark in the industry?
We would say that it’s important to always set yourself apart from the crowd, whether it be from music choice, to the way you dress. We forget that we are brands so it’s important to market yourself as a complete brand because people see you before they hear what you have to offer, so if you look the part and then give a fire performance nothing can stop you.
Looking forward, what goals do you have for your career, and how do you plan to achieve them?
Without saying too much, we just want the brand to grow into a global household name, internationally recognised. Maybe a Grammy in the works, who knows what God has planned for us but all that’s guaranteed is global dominance in the Dance space.
