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Thuthuka 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, afrotech, and 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]
Dlala Thukzin leads the 2023 South African Dance Music Awards nomination list with four nominations, alongside Kabza de Small and Skye Wanda.[10]
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Recipient/Nominated work | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | South African Music Awards | Best Gqom Album | Summer Banger | Nominated | [11] |
| Best Music Video of the Year | "Yini Sdakwa" | Nominated | |||
| 2024 | All Africa Music Awards | Best Male Southern Africa | Himself | Pending | [12] |