MAYVIS is a bold, high-energy statement from Dlala Thukzin — a project that blends Afrotech, Gqom, Amapiano, and his unmistakable signature grooves into one powerful, cohesive sound. The album is built around heavy drums, driving basslines, and hypnotic rhythmic loops that create a sense of forward motion from the very first track. Thukzin leans into his strengths: sharp percussion, tense builds, dramatic drops, and a production palette that feels both spiritual and electrifying.
Dlala Thukzin and Funky Qla recently appeared on Indaba featuring Thukuthela and Sykes.
Across the project, he fuses traditional influences with modern club aesthetics. You hear chants, deep tribal elements, atmospheric pads, and layered vocals that add emotional depth without taking away from the intensity. The album moves between gritty, hard-hitting floor bangers and polished, melodic moments, showcasing Thukzin’s ability to balance raw power with musical finesse.
Vocals from featured artists bring the project to life — adding personality, storytelling, and cultural vibrancy. Some tracks lean dark and bass-heavy, engineered for late-night sets, while others feel uplifting, spiritual, or groove-focused, offering range without losing identity.
Overall, MAYVIS is a dynamic, rhythm-driven body of work that captures Dlala Thukzin at his most confident and experimental. It’s designed for dancers, DJs, and fans who appreciate music that hits hard, travels through genre boundaries, and carries the unmistakable pulse of South African electronic sound.
Dlala Thukzin – Mayvis (Intro)
Dlala Thukzin, Sykes & Jnr SA – Asilali
Dlala Thukzin, Funky Qla & Zee Nxumalo – Mahlalela (feat. MK Productions & JayJayy)
Dlala Thukzin & Funky Qla – Indaba (feat. Thukuthela & Sykes)
Dlala Thukzin, MK Productions & Blaqseed – Ungenzani
Dlala Thukzin & Funky Qla – Mali 2.0 (feat. Aya Mnisi & Uncool MC)
Dlala Thukzin, Dankie Boi & Sykes – Mina Nawe
Dlala Thukzin & Funky Qla – Smoothie
Dlala Thukzin & Nkosazana Daughter – Ubuhle (feat. ilovelethu & Funky Qla)
Dlala Thukzin, Zeh McGeba & MK Productions – Moja
Dlala Thukzin, Goldmax & Funky Qla – Washa
Dlala Thukzin, Assiye Bongzin & Naitor – Drums
