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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

iThuba

iThuba2023 • SingleTracks: 1

Mnike

Mnike2023 • 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

Label

Record Label associated with Tyler ICU - past and current.

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