Dalie Explained

Dalie
Cover:Dalie.png
Border:yes
Type:single
Artist:Kamo Mphela, Tyler ICU and Khalil Harrison featuring Baby S.O.N
Language:Zulu
Recorded:2023
Genre:Amapiano
Length: (official release)
(radio edit)
Label:Kamo Mphela Entertainment
Producer:
  • Tyler ICU
  • Khalil Harrison
Chronology:Tyler ICU
Prev Title:Forever Yena (Vocal Remix)
Prev Year:2023
Dalie
Year:2023
Next Title:Xikuteka
Next Year:2023

"Dalie" is a single by South African internet personality and singer Kamo Mphela, and record producers Tyler ICU and Khalil Harrison. It was released on 11 October 2023 by Kamo Mphela Entertainment, distributed by Africori, and features guest appearance from Baby S.O.N.[1] [2]

Commercial performance

"Dalie" became commercially successful, charted number 1 across three countries Malawi, Zimbabwe, South Africa and reached number 11 on global Shazam charts.[3] In the first 4 days of release the song surpassed 2 million digital streams and certified Gold in South Africa.[4] [5]

In addition the song reached Platinum certification 41 days later.[6]

Charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Peak
position
South Africa (Billboard)[7] 3
South Africa (RiSA)[8] 3
South African Airplay (TOSAC)[9] 8
UK Afrobeats (OCC)[10] 17

Accolades

Organization! scope="col"
YearCategoryResult
Metro FM Music Awards2023Song of the Year[11]
Best Music Video
Best Viral Challenge
2024Amapiano Artist of the Year[12] [13]
Song of the Year
Music Video of the Year
DStv Content Creator Awards Song of the Year [14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Birjalal . Alyssia . 2023-10-17 . 2023 . Kamo Mphela follows in Adele's footsteps as 'Dalie' earns top spot on streaming app . 2023-10-31 . . en . 26 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231026005531/https://www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/entertainment/kamo-mphela-follows-in-adeles-footsteps-as-dalie-earns-top-spot-on-streaming-app-4d03bb88-f257-4808-8649-f3cb9f30bba7 . live .
  2. Web site: T0S@CAdm1n . 2023-10-31 . Amapiano Star Kamo Mphela's Dalie Soars While Offset . 2023-11-10 . TOSAC . en-GB . 10 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231110152550/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/amapiano-star-kamo-mphelas-dalie-soars-while-offset/ . live .
  3. Web site: Kamo Mphela follows in Adele's footsteps as 'Dalie' earns top spot on streaming app. Independent Online. 2023-10-17. 2023-11-21. 26 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231026005531/https://www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/entertainment/kamo-mphela-follows-in-adeles-footsteps-as-dalie-earns-top-spot-on-streaming-app-4d03bb88-f257-4808-8649-f3cb9f30bba7. live.
  4. Web site: "Kamo Mphela's 'Dalie' Goes Gold in 6 Days - Briefly.co.za. Briefly. 2023-11-21. 2023-10-20. 31 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231031170838/https://briefly.co.za/entertainment/music/171615-kamo-mphela-track-dalie-certified-gold-days/. live.
  5. Web site: "Kamo Mphela's 'Dalie' breaks records: 2 million streams in four days. Precious. Simpasa. The South African. 2023-10-20. 2023-10-20. 31 October 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231031183904/https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/celeb-news/breaking-kamo-mphelas-dalie-breaks-records-2-million-streams-in-two-days-20-october-2023/amp/. live.
  6. Web site: 'Dalie' Reaches Platinum Status Slikouronlife. Slikouronlife. 2023-11-16. 2023-11-20. 20 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231120223420/https://slikouronlife.co.za/blog/25825/dalie-reaches-platinum-status/. live.
  7. Cusson . Michael . 2022-02-15 . South Africa Songs . 2023-10-31 . Billboard . en-US . 24 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230824182351/https://www.billboard.com/charts/south-africa-songs-hotw/ . live .
  8. Web site: Local & International Streaming Chart Top 10 Week 42-2023 . 2023-10-31 . TOSAC . en-GB . 31 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231031184413/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/local-international-streaming-chart-top-10-week-42-2023/ . live .
  9. Web site: Local Radio Chart Top 10 Week 44 - 2023 . 2023-11-09 . TOSAC . en-GB . 26 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231126000637/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/radio/local-radio-chart-top-10-week-44-2023/ . live .
  10. Web site: 2023-10-28 . DALIE . 2023-11-26 . Official Charts . en . 4 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231104004059/https://www.officialcharts.com/songs/tyler-icuharrisonkamo-mphela-dalie/ . live .
  11. Web site: Maako . Compiled by Keitumetse . From Grammy-winning Tyla to record-setting duo TitoM & Yuppe: Metro FM Music Awards nominees 2024 . 2024-03-29 . Life . en-US.
  12. Web site: Basadi in Music Awards 2024: All the nominees . Ano. Shumba. 2024-06-28. Music in Africa . 2024-06-27.
  13. Web site: Basadi In Music Awards 2024: Full List Of Winners. 2024-08-11. Atlehang. Moloi. Slikouronlife. 2024-08-11.
  14. Web site: SA: DStv Content Creator Awards announce 2024 nominees. Music in Africa. 2024-08-19. Ano. Shumba. 2024-08-19.