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Tyler ICU
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Participations

74
Songwriter
55
Co-Performer
94
Producer
92
Performer
2
Co-Producer
4
Composer
Bio
South African DJ and record producer Tyler ICU, born Austin Kulani Baloyi, is a force in the Amapiano scene. His musical journey began young, with DJing at local events. Taking on the name "Tyler ICU" in the early 2010s, he started releasing music online, culminating in his 2020 breakthrough hit "Bella Ciao," which topped the South African iTunes chart and international Shazam charts. Featured on the Money Heist soundtrack, it cemented Tyler ICU's success. He continues to release hits like "Mnike" and "Banyana," solidifying his place as a musical force. Collaborations with artists like Focalistic, Daliwonga, and DJ Maphorisa followed. As an Amapiano pioneer, Tyler ICU has popularized the genre worldwide and inspired countless artists.
Discography
Albums4
Freddy vs Tyler
Freddy vs Tyler2022 • AlbumTracks: 8
Buya Nini
Buya Nini2022 • AlbumTracks: 12
Money Heist
Money Heist2020 • AlbumTracks: 12
Amapiano Effect
Amapiano Effect2020 • AlbumTracks: 6
Singles39
Balimele
Balimele2024 • SingleTracks: 1
Mnike
Mnike2024 • SingleTracks: 1
Manzi Nte
Manzi Nte2024 • SingleTracks: 1
Manzi Nte
Manzi Nte2024 • SingleTracks: 1
Government
Government2024 • SingleTracks: 2
Thatha Bamba
Thatha Bamba2024 • SingleTracks: 2
Ilanga
Ilanga2024 • SingleTracks: 1
Lilizela
Lilizela2024 • SingleTracks: 1
Ilanga
Ilanga2024 • SingleTracks: 1
Woza Madzala
Woza Madzala2024 • SingleTracks: 1
Ebasini
Ebasini2024 • SingleTracks: 1
Mnike (Shimza Remix)
Mnike (Shimza Remix)2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Mnandini
Mnandini2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Peppe Soup
Peppe Soup2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Jealousy
Jealousy2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Xikuteka
Xikuteka2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Dalie - Radio Edit
Dalie - Radio Edit2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Dalie
Dalie2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Forever Yena (Vocal Remix)
Forever Yena (Vocal Remix)2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Thembalami
Thembalami2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Suka
Suka2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Mnike
Mnike2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Mnike
Mnike2023 • SingleTracks: 1
iThuba
iThuba2023 • SingleTracks: 1
NGIMOJA
NGIMOJA2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Tetema
Tetema2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Vuman'Bo
Vuman'Bo2023 • SingleTracks: 1
Buya
Buya2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Slow Wine
Slow Wine2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Chamela
Chamela2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Inhliziyo
Inhliziyo2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Live Nkwari
Live Nkwari2022 • SingleTracks: 1
Call Me HyperSOUL-X Mixes
Call Me HyperSOUL-X Mixes2021 • SingleTracks: 2
Buyile
Buyile2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Banyana
Banyana2021 • SingleTracks: 3
Call Me
Call Me2021 • SingleTracks: 1
Imali
Imali2020 • SingleTracks: 1
Amanzi
Amanzi2020 • SingleTracks: 2
Kwarentin
Kwarentin2020 • SingleTracks: 1
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