Thuthuka Wandile Zindlovu, prominently known as Dlala Thukzin is a South African DJ and record producer born and bred in Lamontville, KwaZulu-Natal.[1] He is famous for his versatility of blending amapiano and afro tech with gqom.[2][3][4]
Dlala Thukzin | |
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| Born | Thuthuka Wandile Zindlovu Lamontville, Durban, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Awards | Full list |
| Musical career | |
| Also known as | Uncle Dlala |
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| Instruments | |
| Labels | Dlala Records |
| Website | iG.com/dlalathukzin |
Zindlovu came to prominence subsequent to producing Babes Wodumo's "Umngan'wami" taken from her 2016 studio album Gqom Queen, Vol. 1.[2]
In 2021, Thukzin released "Phuze" and "Phuze Remix" with guest appearances from Zaba, Mpura, Sir Trill and Rascoe Kaos, the prior and latter certified Gold and Platinum respectively by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).[5] In 2023, he released "iPlan" from his extended play (EP) Permanent Music 3 (2023),[6] which peaked at number one on Local Streaming Chart Top 10 of The Official South African Charts,[7] number one on Local & International Streaming Chart Top 10,[8] and number one Billboard South Africa songs.[9] In addition the song was certified 2× Platinum in South Africa.[10]
His single "AmaGear" with Zee Nxumalo, Funky Qla, featuring MK Productions released on 5 July 2024. The song debuted number 5 on Local Streaming Top 10.[11]
Discography
edit- Permanent Music (2020)
- Permanent Music 2 (2021)
- Summer Banger (with Funky Qla) (2021)
- Finally Famous (2022)
- Permanent Music 3 (2023)
- Finally Famous Too (2024)
Singles
editAs lead artist
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | |||||||
| "Classic" (featuring Sizwe Ntuli) | 2020 | — | |||||
| "Phuze" (featuring Zaba) | 2021 | — | |||||
| "Overtone" (Kususa, Dlala Thukzin) | — | ||||||
| "Phuze Remix" (featuring Zaba, Sir Trill, Mpura, Rascoe Kaos) | — | ||||||
| "iStofu" (Zaba, Dlala Thukzin) | — | ||||||
| "Inkinga (2023 Remastered Version)" (Kvy-ix, Dlala Thukzin) | 2023 | — | |||||
| "Danki Bawo" (Dlala Thukzin, Sykes) | — | ||||||
| "C&C" | — | ||||||
| "Hey Sister" (DJ Bongz, Dlala Thukzin, Funky Qla) | — | ||||||
| "FOMO" (Goldmax, Dlala Thukzin, Funky Qla featuring Zee Nxumalo, Beast Rsa) | 2024 | — | |||||
| "Fire Dance" | — | ||||||
| "031 Studio Camp" (Dlala Thukzin, Funky Qla) | |||||||
| "Ama Gear" (Dlala Thukzin, Funky Qla, Zee Nxumalo featuring Mk Productions) | 5[11] | Finally Famous Too | |||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
Other charted and certified songs
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZA | |||||||
| "Sohlala Sisonke" (Dlala Thukzin, featuring Zeh McGeba, MK Productions) | 2024 | 6[12] | Finally Famous Too | ||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
Awards and nominations
editDlala Thukzin leads the 2023 South African Dance Music Awards nomination list with four nominations, alongside Kabza de Small and Skye Wanda.[13]
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Recipient/Nominated work | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | South African Music Awards | Best Gqom Album | Summer Banger
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Nominated | [14] |
| Best Music Video of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| 2024 | Best Dance Album | Permanent Music 3 | Pending | [15] | |
| Best Collaboration | "iPlan" | Pending | |||
| 2024 | All Africa Music Awards | Best Male Southern Africa | Himself
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Pending | [16] |
| 2024 | Dstv Content Creator Awards | Song of the Year | "iPlan" | Pending | [17] |
| 2024 | South African Dance Music Awards | Best Dance | Pending | ||
| Best Male DJ | Herself | Pending | |||
| Best Live Act | Pending | ||||
| Best Dance Album | Permanent Music 3 | Pending |
References
edit- ^ "Dlala Thukzin's 'one-man concert' is one not to be missed". 19 April 2022. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ a b "These are the most exciting gqom producers right now". DJMag.com. 27 March 2023. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "Whose genre is it anyway? Shimza sparks amapiano vs gqom debate". thesouthafrican.com. 27 August 2021. Archived from the original on 15 September 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ Zuma, Mbalenhle (15 May 2023). "Dlala Thukzin takes gqom, amapiano wars a notch higher". Sunday World. Archived from the original on 22 May 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ "Dlala Thukzin is taking the music industry by storm". Independent Online. 6 October 2023. Archived from the original on 14 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ "Charts". TOSAC. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 10 Week 44-2023". TOSAC. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Cusson, Michael (15 February 2022). "South Africa Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Darangwa, Shingai (8 November 2023). "Song of the summer 'iPlan' goes double platinum, continues to top several charts". Independent Online. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Local Streaming Chart Top 10". The Official South Africa Charts. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ "Local Streaming Chart Top 10". The Official South Africa Charts. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "Dlala Thukzin, Kabza De Small, and Skye Wanda lead 2023 SA Dance Music Awards nominations". Independent Online. 14 August 2023. Archived from the original on 16 August 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Zwane, Nokuthula. "SAMA28: See all the nominees here". Life. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ "Sensational Tyla leads the pack with five SAMA30 nominations". Sunday World. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ Naile, Siso (14 October 2022). "Dlala Thukzin appreciates fans for international nomination". The South African. Archived from the original on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (19 August 2024). "SA: DStv Content Creator Awards announce 2024 nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
