"Phuze" is a single by South African DJ and record producer known under the alias of Dlala Thukzin, it was released on 26 March 2021 through Ingrooves on behalf of Dlala Records and it features vocals from Zaba. In mid-2023 it was certified Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa.[1]
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| Single by Dlala Thukzin featuring Zaba | ||||
| Language | Zulu language | |||
| English title | Drink | |||
| Released | 26 March 2021 | |||
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| Length | 6:07 | |||
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| Composer(s) | Thuthuka Zindlovu | |||
| Producer(s) | Dlala Thukzin | |||
| Dlala Thukzin singles chronology | ||||
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| Official audio | ||||
| "Phuze" | ||||
The single (and remix version) stirred a heated argument on Twitter when a house music record producer DJ Shimza labeled the song afrohouse when people couldn't figure out whether it is amapiano, gqom or afro tech. Dlala Thukzin never commented on the matter to clarify the genre of the song.[2]
Music video
editOn 21 October 2021 the visuals of "Phuze" were published by Dlala Thukzin via YouTube,[3] and has accumulated over 4 million views as of September 2023.[4]
Remix
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| Remix by Dlala Thukzin featuring Mpura, Zaba, Sir Trill and Rascoe Kaos | ||||
| Language | Zulu language | |||
| English title | Drink | |||
| Released | 30 July 2021 | |||
| Recorded | July 2021 | |||
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| Composer(s) | Thuthuka Wandile Zindlovu | |||
| Producer(s) | Dlala Thukzin | |||
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| "Phuze (Official music video)" | ||||
| Official audio | ||||
| "Phuze (Remix)" | ||||
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A 8-seconds sample of "Phuze Remix" | ||||
On 30 July 2021 Dlala Thukzin released the remix version of "Phuze" through Ingrooves and Dlala Records, it features guest appearances from Mpura, Zaba, Sir Trill and Rascoe Kaos.[5] On 8 June 2023 it was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).[1]
Charts
edit| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| South Africa (TOSAC)[6] | 14 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| South Africa (RISA)[7] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
| South Africa (RISA)[8] Phuze Remix |
Platinum | 20,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b "Certifications 2023". risa.org.za. Archived from the original on 14 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 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.
- ^ "Top SA house songs of 2022". Music in Africa. 14 March 2022. Archived from the original on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ Dlala Thukzin Feat Zaba , Sir Trill , Mpura & Rascoe Kaos - Phuze Remix (Official Video), archived from the original on 5 October 2023, retrieved 15 September 2023
- ^ Naile, Siso (14 October 2022). "Dlala Thukzin appreciates fans for international nomination". The South African. Archived from the original on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "Local Streaming Chart Top 100 27/08/2021 to 02/09/2021". TOSAC. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 17 September 2023.