Dlala Thukzin Explained
Dlala Thukzin |
Birth Name: | Thuthuka Wandile Zindlovu |
Birth Place: | Lamontville, Durban, South Africa |
Nationality: | South African |
Years Active: | 2016present |
Awards: | Full list |
Module: | Alias: | Uncle Dlala | Label: | Dlala Records | Embed: | yes |
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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]
Zindlovu came to prominence subsequent to producing Babes Wodumo's "Umngan'wami" taken from her 2016 studio album Gqom Queen, Vol. 1.[4]
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]
Discography
- Permanent Music (2020)
- Permanent Music 2 (2021)
- Summer Banger (with Funky Qla) (2021)
- Finally Famous (2022)
- Permanent Music 3 (2023)
Singles
As lead artist
Awards and nominations
Dlala Thukzin leads the 2023 South African Dance Music Awards nomination list with four nominations, alongside Kabza de Small and Skye Wanda.[11]
Notes and References
- Web site: 2022-04-19 . Dlala Thukzin’s ‘one-man concert’ is one not to be missed . 2023-10-19 . 17 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220517020756/https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/whats-on/durban/dlala-thukzins-one-man-concert-is-one-not-to-be-missed-f5cc7963-b50f-4c5d-bdc1-f57e751b99d2 . live .
- Web site: 27 August 2021 . Whose genre is it anyway? Shimza sparks amapiano vs gqom debate . https://web.archive.org/web/20230915004458/https://www.thesouthafrican.com/culture/entertainment/whose-genre-is-it-anyway-shimza-sparks-amapiano-vs-gqom-debate/ . 15 September 2023 . 15 September 2023 . thesouthafrican.com.
- Web site: Zuma . Mbalenhle . 2023-05-15 . Dlala Thukzin takes gqom, amapiano wars a notch higher . 2023-10-19 . Sunday World . en-ZA . 22 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230522122955/https://sundayworld.co.za/shwashwi/celebrity-news/dlala-thukzin-takes-gqom-amapiano-wars-a-notch-higher/ . live .
- Web site: 2023-03-27 . These are the most exciting gqom producers right now . 2023-10-29 . DJMag.com . en . 29 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231029140017/https://djmag.com/features/these-are-most-exciting-gqom-producers-right-now . live .
- Web site: Certifications 2023 . 2023-10-19 . www.risa.org.za . 30 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231030005729/https://www.risa.org.za/website/certification/certifications/?artist=Dlala+Thukzin&title=&label= . live .
- Web site: 2023-10-06 . Dlala Thukzin is taking the music industry by storm . 2023-10-19 . . 14 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231014190128/https://www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/entertainment/dlala-thukzin-is-taking-the-music-industry-by-storm-d2f3282c-e1d5-49d9-98c8-302b3595c54a . live .
- Web site: Charts . 2023-10-19 . TOSAC . en-GB . 6 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231006104922/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/ . live .
- Web site: Local & International Streaming Chart Top 10 Week 44-2023 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231006105120/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/local-international-streaming-chart-top-10-week-38-2023/ . 6 October 2023 . 2023-10-19 . TOSAC . en-GB .
- Web site: Cusson . Michael . 2022-02-15 . South Africa Songs . 2023-10-19 . Billboard . en-US . 24 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230824182351/https://www.billboard.com/charts/south-africa-songs-hotw/ . live .
- Web site: Shingai . Darangwa. 2024-01-07. 2023-11-08. Song of the summer ‘iPlan’ goes double platinum, continues to top several charts. Independent Online.
- Web site: 2023-08-14 . Dlala Thukzin, Kabza De Small, and Skye Wanda lead 2023 SA Dance Music Awards nominations . 2023-10-19 . . 16 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230816142206/https://www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/entertainment/dlala-thukzin-kabza-de-small-and-skye-wanda-lead-2023-sa-dance-music-awards-nominations-7c695b4e-8991-4313-83ad-589020e2bca1 . live .
- Web site: Zwane . Nokuthula . SAMA28: See all the nominees here . 2023-10-19 . Life . en-US . 28 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230328051531/https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/music/sama28-see-all-the-nominees-here-20220607 . live .
- Web site: Naile . Siso . 2022-10-14 . Dlala Thukzin appreciates fans for international nomination . 2023-10-19 . The South African . en-ZA . 5 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231005142531/https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/dlala-thukzin-appreciates-fans-nomination-14-october-2022/ . live .
- Web site: SA: DStv Content Creator Awards announce 2024 nominees. Music in Africa. 2024-08-19. Ano. Shumba. 2024-08-19.