Dlala Thukzin

Dlala Thukzin
Born
Thuthuka Wandile Zindlovu

Lamontville, Durban, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Occupations
  • DJ
  • record producer
Years active2016–present
AwardsFull list
Musical career
Also known asUncle Dlala
Genres
Instruments
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 blending amapiano and afro tech with gqom.[2][3][4]

Zindlovu came to prominence subsequent to producing Babes Wodumo's "Umngan'wami" taken from her 2016 studio album Gqom Queen, Vol. 1.[2]

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]

His single "AmaGear" with Zee Nxumalo, Funky Qla, featuring MK Productions released on 5 July 2024. The song debuted number 5 on Local Streaming Top 10.[11]

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  2. ^ a b "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.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "Charts". TOSAC. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  8. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 10 Week 44-2023". TOSAC. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  9. ^ Cusson, Michael (15 February 2022). "South Africa Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  10. ^ Darangwa, Shingai (8 November 2023). "Song of the summer 'iPlan' goes double platinum, continues to top several charts". Independent Online. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  11. ^ "Local Streaming Chart Top 10". The Official South Africa Charts. Retrieved 4 September 2024.