Dlala Thukzin Announces His 8th Studio Album Mayvis
Multi-award-winning producer, DJ, and sonic innovator Dlala Thukzin is set to close off an explosive year with the release of his highly anticipated 8th studio album titled Mayvis. Following the massive success of his previous project, Finally Famous Too, Thukzin returns with a sharper, bolder and more refined sound, a testament to why he remains one of the undisputed pioneers of the Afro-Tech movement.
With Mayvis, Dlala Thukzin leans deeper into the textures, pulses, and rhythmic DNA that have defined his musical identity. Layered with futuristic Afro-Tech elements, hypnotic grooves, and the unmistakable Dlala Thukzin bounce, the album captures the evolution of a producer operating at the height of his creative powers. 2025 has been a monumental year for the genre, with African electronic music dominating charts, festivals, and dance floors across the globe. As the momentum peaks, Thukzin, ever the disruptor and genre-shaper, looks set to close the year with a release that reclaims his place at the front of the movement.
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Thuthuka Zindlovu, Dlala Thukzin is a Durban-born DJ, producer, and trailblazer whose genre-bending creativity has cemented him as one of South Africa’s most influential electronic artists. Known for fusing Afro-Tech, Gqom, 3-Step, and Amapiano into a distinctive sonic identity, Thukzin has spent over a decade reshaping the sound of the streets and exporting it to the world.
His breakout arrived through early production placements and viral singles that showcased his ability to merge dark rhythms with soulful, uplifting progressions. As his catalogue grew, so did his impact, eventually positioning him as one of the leading architects of South Africa’s evolving dance scene.
Across his career, Thukzin has released a string of successful projects, including Finally Famous, Finally Famous Too, and several EPs and collaborative drops that have dominated radio, street culture, and digital charts. His production style, a blend of heavy percussion, atmospheric synths, spiritual depth, and township-rooted groove, has made him one of the most recognisable names in the country’s dance circuit.With international tours, multi-million–streaming singles, and a reputation for electrifying live performances, Dlala Thukzin continues to elevate South African electronic music on a global stage. Mayvis, his 8th studio album, marks another milestone in a career defined by innovation, cultural impact, and unwavering authenticity.