Austin Kulani Baloyi,[1] professionally known under the alias of Tyler ICU,[2] is a South African DJ and record producer born and raised in Kempton park, Gauteng.[3] He rose to prominence subsequent to the release of "Mnike" which was certified platinum in South Africa,[4] and peaked at number one for sixteen consecutive weeks on The Official South African Charts and Billboard South Africa songs.[5][6]
Baloyi was introduced to the mainstream in 2020 when he put out his single "Bella Ciao" with Nicole Elocin alongside DJ Maphorisa and Kabza de Small which led an extended play Money Heist.[1] In 2021 he released "Banyana" with DJ Maphorisa which was certified double platinum.[7][8]
Awards and nominations
editTyler ICU was nominated for Best African Act at the 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards amid the success of "Mnike".[9][10][11] Unfortunately on 19 October Paramount Global announced that the ceremony was canceled,[12] due to the 2023 Israel–Hamas war.[13]
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | South African Music Awards | TikTok Viral Song of the Year | "Banyana" | Nominated | |
| Record of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| "Izolo" | Nominated | ||||
| Music Video of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| "Buyile" | Nominated | ||||
| 2023 | MTV Europe Music Awards | Best African Act | Himself |  Cancelled
|
[14] |
| 2024 | Metro FM Music Awards | Best Collaboration | "Mnike" | Nominated | [15] |
| Best Amapiano | Nominated | ||||
| Best Viral Challenge | Nominated | ||||
| Best Collaboration | Nominated | ||||
| Song of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| "Dalie" | Nominated | ||||
| Best Music Video | Nominated | ||||
| Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | DStv Content Creator Awards | Song of the Year | "Mnike" | Pending | [16] |
| 2024 | African Entertainment Awards USA | "Dalie" | Pending | [17] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Tyler ICU is ensuring Mzansi feels his music with back-to-back hit releases". IOL. 29 May 2023. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ Ndlela, Nkosazana (11 May 2023). "Tyler ICU Keeps Fans In A Chokeworld With 3 Back-To-Back Hits". Zkhiphani. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ "TYLER ICU KEEPS FANS IN A CHOKEHOLD WITH 3 BACK-TO-BACK HITS". TRACE. 11 May 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ Zuko (14 July 2023). "Tyler ICU's song 'Mnike' has reached platinum status". KAYA 959. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ "Local Streaming Chart Top 10 Week 24-2023". TOSAC. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ Cusson, Michael (15 February 2022). "South Africa Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ Ndlela, Nkosazana (11 May 2023). "Tyler ICU Keeps Fans In A Chokeworld With 3 Back-To-Back Hits". Zkhiphani. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ Gumede, Bongeka (16 September 2022). "The top 10 amapiano tunes rocking the streets". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ^ "Tyler ICU joins an elite crop of SA nominees for MTV EMAs". SowetanLIVE. Archived from the original on 13 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ "Taylor Swift Leads 2023 MTV European Music Awards Nominations, Followed by Olivia Rodrigo and SZA". Peoplemag. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ Kaufman, Gil (4 October 2023). "Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and SZA Lead 2023 MTV EMAs Nominations: See List". Billboard. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ Huston, Caitlin (19 October 2023). "MTV EMA Awards Canceled Due to Hamas-Israel Conflict". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 26 October 2023. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ Grein, Paul (19 October 2023). "2023 MTV EMAs Canceled Due to 'Volatility of World Events'". Billboard. Archived from the original on 26 October 2023. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ "Tyler ICU nominated for MTV EMA amid 'M'nike' viral global run". Independent Online. 5 October 2023. Archived from the original on 10 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (3 April 2024). "Metro FM Music Awards 2024: All the nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (19 August 2024). "SA: DStv Content Creator Awards announce 2024 nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
- ^ "African Entertainment Awards USA 2024: All the nominees". Music in Africa. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
