Tyler ICU

Austin Kulani Baloyi,[1] is a South African DJ and record producer professionally known under the alias of Tyler ICU. He rose to prominence subsequent to the release of "Mnike" which was certified platinum in South Africa,[2] and spent 16 consecutive weeks on the number one spot on The Official South African Charts (Billboard South Africa songs).[3][4]

Baloyi was introduced to the mainstream in 2020 when he put out his single "Bella Ciao" with Nicole Elocin alongside DJ Maphorisa and Kabza de Small which led an extended play Money Heist.[1] In 2021 he released "Banyana" with DJ Maphorisa which was certified double platinum.[5]

Awards and nominations

Tyler ICU was nominated for Best African Act at the 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards amid the success of "Mnike".[6][7][8]

Year Award ceremony Prize Recipient/Nominated work Results Ref.
2022 South African Music Awards TikTok Viral Song of the Year "Banyana" Nominated
Record of the Year Nominated
"Izolo" Nominated
Music Video of the Year Nominated
"Buyile" Nominated
2023 MTV Europe Music Awards Best African Act Himself Pending [9]
2024 Grammy Awards Best African Music Performance "Mnike" Pending [10]

References
  1. "Tyler ICU is ensuring Mzansi feels his music with back-to-back hit releases". IOL. 29 May 2023. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  2. Zuko (14 July 2023). "Tyler ICU's song 'Mnike' has reached platinum status". KAYA 959. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  3. "Local Streaming Chart Top 10 Week 24-2023". TOSAC. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  4. Cusson, Michael (15 February 2022). "South Africa Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  5. Ndlela, Nkosazana (11 May 2023). "Tyler ICU Keeps Fans In A Chokeworld With 3 Back-To-Back Hits". Zkhiphani. Archived from the original on 24 August 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  6. "Tyler ICU joins an elite crop of SA nominees for MTV EMAs". SowetanLIVE. Archived from the original on 13 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  7. "Taylor Swift Leads 2023 MTV European Music Awards Nominations, Followed by Olivia Rodrigo and SZA". Peoplemag. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  8. Kaufman, Gil (4 October 2023). "Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and SZA Lead 2023 MTV EMAs Nominations: See List". Billboard. Archived from the original on 9 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  9. "Tyler ICU nominated for MTV EMA amid 'M'nike' viral global run". Independent Online. 5 October 2023. Archived from the original on 10 October 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  10. Grein, Eric Renner Brown,Kyle Denis,Katie Bain,Paul; Brown, Eric Renner; Denis, Kyle; Bain, Katie; Grein, Paul (14 July 2023). "Get to Know the Three New Grammy Categories for 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on 18 July 2023. Retrieved 18 October 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)


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