Dlala Thukzin
Born
Thuthuka Wandile Zindlovu

1997 (age 26–27)
Lamontville, Durban, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Occupations
  • DJ
  • record producer
Years active2016–present
AwardsFull list
Musical career
Also known asUncle Dlala
GenresGqom
Instrument(s)
LabelsDlala Records
WebsiteiG.com/dlalathukzin

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 publishing various genre styles such as kwaito,[2]afro tech and amapiano[3] however his main genre style appears to be, gqom.[4][5][6]

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).[7] In 2023, he released "iPlan" from his extended play (EP) Permanent Music 3 (2023),[8] which peaked at number one on Local Streaming Chart Top 10 of The Official South African Charts,[9] number one on Local & International Streaming Chart Top 10,[10] and number one Billboard South Africa songs.[11] In addition the song was certified 2× Platinum in South Africa.[12]

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.[13]

Year Award ceremony Category Recipient/Nominated work Results Ref.
2022 South African Music Awards Best Gqom Album
Summer Banger
 Nominated [14]
Best Music Video of the Year Nominated
2024 All Africa Music Awards Best Male Southern Africa
Himself
 Pending [15]

References

  1. ↑ "Dlala Thukzin's 'one-man concert' is one not to be missed". 19 April 2022. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  2. ↑ Langa, Phumlani S (7 August 2023). "The Dlala Thukzin Weekend will be a celebration of Durban's youth culture". Drum. Archived from the original on 1 August 2023. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  3. ↑ Yanos, The (10 December 2023). "5 Interesting Things You Should Know About Dlala Thukzin". The Yanos. Archived from the original on 23 December 2023. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
  4. 1 2 "These are the most exciting gqom producers right now". DJMag.com. 27 March 2023. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  5. ↑ "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.
  6. ↑ Zuma, Mbalenhle (15 May 2023). "Dlala Thukzin takes gqom, amapiano wars a notch higher". Sunday World. Archived from the original on 22 May 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  7. ↑ "Certifications 2023". www.risa.org.za. Archived from the original on 30 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  8. ↑ "Dlala Thukzin is taking the music industry by storm". Independent Online. 6 October 2023. Archived from the original on 14 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  9. ↑ "Charts". TOSAC. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  10. ↑ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 10 Week 44-2023". TOSAC. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  11. ↑ Cusson, Michael (15 February 2022). "South Africa Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  12. ↑ Darangwa, Shingai (8 November 2023). "Song of the summer 'iPlan' goes double platinum, continues to top several charts". Independent Online. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  13. ↑ "Dlala Thukzin, Kabza De Small, and Skye Wanda lead 2023 SA Dance Music Awards nominations". Independent Online. 14 August 2023. Archived from the original on 16 August 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  14. ↑ Zwane, Nokuthula. "SAMA28: See all the nominees here". Life. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  15. ↑ Naile, Siso (14 October 2022). "Dlala Thukzin appreciates fans for international nomination". The South African. Archived from the original on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
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