Thamsanqa Silanda, professionally known as Yung Tyran, is a Zimbabwean-Born South African rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer. He first gained recognition after one of his singles titled "Brenda Fassie" topped the YFM music charts in 2015.[1]
Yung Tyran | |
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| Birth name | Thamsanqa Silanda |
| Born | Bulawayo, Zimbabwe |
| Origin | Zimbabwe |
| Genres | Hip Hop |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Early life
editYung Tyran was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. He left Bulawayo in 2014 to seek greener pastures in South Africa and has since been collaborating with South African musicians.[2]
Career
editHe first gained recognition after one of his singles titled "Brenda Fassie" topped the YFM music charts in 2015.[1] The single won Best collaboration at the Skyz Metro FM Awards in 2017.[3] His debut album, The Inevitable was released in April 2014. The album was recorded at First Class, which was a local music studio.[4]
In August 2018, he released the single "Snakes" which featured local musicians J Flo and SkyCityUno.[5] In September 2018, he performed on the SABC 1 music show, Live Amp alongside South African musicians AKA and Boity. He was on the stage after he was voted the winner of the programme's first bubbling under competition.[2] Later that year, he won Best Diaspora at the 2018 Zim Hip Hop Awards.[6]
In 2019, he released his debut EP, Late Bloomers. The 11 track EP features South African musicians Priddy Ugly, 2 Yung, Frya, Darse Mayne, Benny Afroe & J Flo.[7]
In 2020, he released his sophomore EP, Zodiac which featured South African musicians Lordnelle, KLY and Flvme. The EP quickly gained recognition as "The internet's best-kept secret.[8]
In 2021, he released the album, Memento Mori. The album features three guest appearances such as Zimbabwean musician SkyCityUno, vocalist Thando, and Skhanda World’s Loki.[9]
In September 2022, he released his fourth studio project titled, Look What It's Come To.[10]
Discography
edit- The Inevitable (2014)
- Zodiac (2020)
- Memento Mori (2021)
- Look What It's Come To (2022)
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Skyz Metro FM Awards | Best Collaborated song | Won[11] |
| 2018 | Zim Hip Hop Awards | Best Diaspora | Won[12] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Yesssir, I don't mean maybe: Yung Tyran releases a clapping music video with Die Mondez". scrolla.africa. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ a b "Zim's Yung Tyran shares stage with AKA & Boity". chronicle.co.zw. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ "What a night! Skyz Metro FM awards set Byo alight". chronicle.co.zw. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ "Yung Tyran foresees success". newsday.co.zw. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ "J Flo & SkyCityUno Release Their New Single "Snakes" Featuring Yung Tyran". icekream.co.za. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ "Zim Hip Hop Awards 2018 Winners list". youthvillage.co.zw. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ "LISTEN TO YUNG TYRAN'S NEW 'LATE BLOOMER'". hypemagazine.co.za. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ "Yung Tyran 'Zodiac'". creatorslive.co.za. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ "Yung Tyran impresses with 'Memento Mori'". swisherpost.co.za. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ "Rapper Yung Tyran unpacks new album 'Look What It's Come To'". iol.co.za. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ "2017 Skyz Metro FM Awards Winners". youthvillage.co.zw. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ "2018 Zim Hip Hop Awards: Full list of winners". musicinafrica.net. Retrieved April 19, 2023.