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
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Alias:Uncle Dlala
Label:Dlala Records
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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

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
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 (Edit) [feat. MK Productions]" (Dlala Thukzin, Funky Qla, Zee Nxumalo featuring Mk Productions)
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

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]

YearAward ceremonyCategoryRecipient/Nominated workResults
2022South African Music AwardsBest Gqom Album[12]
Best Music Video of the Year
2024All Africa Music AwardsBest Male Southern Africa[13]
2024 Dstv Content Creator Awards Song of the Year "iPlan" [14]

Notes and References

  1. 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 .
  2. 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.
  3. 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 .
  4. 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 .
  5. 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 .
  6. 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 .
  7. Web site: Charts . 2023-10-19 . TOSAC . en-GB . 6 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231006104922/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/ . live .
  8. 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 .
  9. 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 .
  10. 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.
  11. 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 .
  12. 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 .
  13. 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 .
  14. Web site: SA: DStv Content Creator Awards announce 2024 nominees. Music in Africa. 2024-08-19. Ano. Shumba. 2024-08-19.