Phuze

"Phuze" is a single by South African DJ and record producer known under the alias of Dlala Thukzin, it was released on 26 March 2021 through Ingrooves on behalf of Dlala Records and it features vocals from Zaba. In mid-2023 it was certified Gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa.^[1]

"Phuze"
Single by Dlala Thukzin featuring Zaba
Language	Zulu language
English title	Drink
Released	26 March 2021 (2021-03-26)
Genre	Afro tech Dance
Length	6:07
Label	Ingrooves Dlala Records
Songwriter(s)	Tsholofelo Daka Mongezi Thomas Stuurman Mzwakhe Tumelo Zwane Wonder Zama Mngwengwe
Composer(s)	Thuthuka Zindlovu
Producer(s)	Dlala Thukzin
Dlala Thukzin singles chronology
"Kunini Sivalelwe" (2020) "Phuze" (2021) "Phuze (Remix)" (2021)
Official audio
"Phuze"

The single (and remix version) stirred a heated argument on Twitter when a house music record producer DJ Shimza labeled the song afrohouse when people couldn't figure out whether it is amapiano, gqom or afro tech. Dlala Thukzin never commented on the matter to clarify the genre of the song.^[2]

Music video

On 21 October 2021 the visuals of "Phuze" were published by Dlala Thukzin via YouTube,^[3] and has accumulated over 4 million views as of September 2023.^[4]

Remix

"Phuze (Remix)"
Remix by Dlala Thukzin featuring Mpura, Zaba, Sir Trill and Rascoe Kaos
Language	Zulu language
English title	Drink
Released	30 July 2021 (2021-07-30)
Recorded	July 2021
Genre	Afro tech Dance
Label	Ingrooves Dlala Records
Songwriter(s)	Tsholofelo Daka Mongezi Thomas Stuurman Mzwakhe Tumelo Zwane Wonder Zama Mngwengwe
Composer(s)	Thuthuka Wandile Zindlovu
Producer(s)	Dlala Thukzin
Dlala Thukzin chronology
"Phuze" (2021) "Phuze (Remix)" (2021) "iStofu" (2021)
Music video
"Phuze (Official music video)"
Official audio
"Phuze (Remix)"
Audio sample
A 8-seconds sample of "Phuze Remix" file help

On 30 July 2021 Dlala Thukzin released the remix version of "Phuze" through Ingrooves and Dlala Records, it features guest appearances from Mpura, Zaba, Sir Trill and Rascoe Kaos.^[5] On 8 June 2023 it was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).^[1]

Charts

Chart performance for "Phuze"

Chart (2021)	Peak position
South Africa (TOSAC)[6]	14

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
South Africa (RISA)[7]	Gold	10,000‡
South Africa (RISA)[8] Phuze Remix	Platinum	20,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "Certifications 2023". risa.org.za. Archived from the original on 14 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
2. "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.
3. "Top SA house songs of 2022". Music in Africa. 14 March 2022. Archived from the original on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
4. Dlala Thukzin Feat Zaba , Sir Trill , Mpura & Rascoe Kaos - Phuze Remix (Official Video), archived from the original on 5 October 2023, retrieved 15 September 2023
5. Naile, Siso (14 October 2022). "Dlala Thukzin appreciates fans for international nomination". The South African. Archived from the original on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
6. "Local Streaming Chart Top 100 27/08/2021 to 02/09/2021". TOSAC. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
7. "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
8. "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 17 September 2023.