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Tshwala Bam

Tshwala Bam is a song by South African producers TitoM and Yuppe, featuring vocals from S.N.E and EeQue. The song was produced by TitoM and Yuppe, and released on 23 February 2024. The song was recorded in isiZulu, and surpassed over 100 million streams in under a month. "Tshwala Bam" got a remix with Nigerian singer Burna Boy on 15 May 2024.[1][2]

"Tshwala Bam"
Single by TitoM and Yuppe featuring S.N.E and EeQue
Released23 February 2024
GenreAmapiano
Length6:30
LabelAfricori
Songwriter(s)
  • Thato Seth Mathobela
  • Bongani Sibanyoni
  • Snenhlanhla Ngobese
  • Leago Moganedi
Producer(s)
  • TitoM
  • Yuppe
TitoM and Yuppe singles chronology
"Woza La"
(2024) 		"Tshwala Bam"
(2024)

Background

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According to EeQue on the Spreading Humours podcast, "Tshwala Bam" was initially recorded on a different beat in 2023, and mixed onto the current beat. The reason for this change is unknown. The song also gained traction due to a viral dance challenge. The video, published on TikTok, featured the Ama Quality Boys, a dance group, dancing to a completely different Amapiano song, until an unknown user put the "Tshwala Bam" audio onto that video and the song and dance became viral. The video now has over 77,000 likes as of July 2024.[3]

Composition

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The lyrics depict struggles with financial issues, peer pressure, and the temptation to use drinking as a coping mechanism. "Tshwala bam" loosely translates to "My liquor" in English. According to S.N.E, he "wrote it from the perspective of someone who abuses alcohol. I highlight and try to relate to someone who has a drinking problem. I stay in the township so I see so many of them. And I see how much they themselves realize that alcohol is wrong for them, but they still drink it."[4][5]

Music video

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The music video for "Tshwala Bam" was released on 6 April 2024 and was directed by Kmane. The video was shot in Mamelodi, Pretoria and features vibrant scenes of adults and children dancing.[6]

"Tshwala Bam (Remix)"
 
Single by TitoM and Yuppe featuring S.N.E and Burna Boy
Released15 May 2024
GenreAmapiano
Length3:23
LabelAfricori
Songwriter(s)
  • Thato Seth Mathobela
  • Bongani Sibanyoni
  • Snenhlanhla Ngobese
  • Leago Moganedi
  • Damini Ogulu
Producer(s)
  • TitoM
  • Yuppe
TitoM and Yuppe singles chronology
"Woza La"
(2024) 		"Tshwala Bam (Remix)"
(2024)
Burna Boy singles chronology
"Tested, Approved & Trusted"
(2024) 		"Tshwala Bam (Remix)"
(2024) 		"Higher"
(2024)

Tshwala Bam (Remix)

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The remix of "Tshwala Bam" was released on 15 May 2024 and features Burna Boy. It surpassed 100 million streams upon the day of its release.[7] The music video for "Tshwala Bam (Remix)" was released on 19 May 2024 and was directed by Fedworks.[8][9]

Accolades

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Awards and nominations for "Tshwala Bam"
Organization Year Category Result Ref.
African Entertainment Awards USA 2024 2024 Best Collaboration Pending [10]
Best Music Video Pending
Song of the Year Pending

Charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Tshwala Bam"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Billboard South Africa Songs[11] 8
Official Nigeria Top 100 (Tshwala Bam remix)[12] 14
The Official South African Charts[13] 9
Apple Music Nigeria (Tshwala Bam remix)[14] 34
Apple Music Kenya (Tshwala Bam remix)[15] 24
Apple Music Ghana (Tshwala Bam remix)[16] 12
Spotify South Africa[17] 40
Spotify Nigeria (Tshwala Bam remix)[18] 17
Audiomack South Africa[19] 10
Shazam Africa[20] 108
Shazam International (Tshwala Bam remix)[21] 89

References

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  1. ^ "Burna Boy boosts TitoM & Yuppe's Tshwala Bam with the remix hitting record 42 million streams". Keitumetse Maako. 15 June 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Biggest amapiano song: 'Tshwala Bam' to break records 11 billion views later". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  3. ^ "Missy Elliot jokes about South African dancer Nqobile Danseur's resemblance to rapper Eve". Kaunda Selisho. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  4. ^ "THE INTOXICATING VIRALITY OF TITOM & YUPPE'S "TSHWALA BAM" AND ITS ACCOMPANYING TIKTOK-DRIVEN DANCE CHALLENGE". Madzadza Miya. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  5. ^ Lyrics, The Scoove (2024-05-16). ""Tshwala Bam" Remix lyrics ft Burna Boy". THE SCOOVE AFRICA. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  6. ^ "TitoM and Yuppe Release Visually Stunning "Tshwala Bam" Music Video". Shalom Esene. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  7. ^ David, Obed (2024-05-16). "Burna Boy teams up with Titom, Yuppe, SNE for 'Tshwala Bam' remix". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  8. ^ Maako, Compiled by Keitumetse. "Burna Boy boosts TitoM & Yuppe's Tshwala Bam with the remix hitting record 42 million streams". Life. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  9. ^ "Burna Boy Adds Playful Arrogance to the Remix of TitoM and Yuppe's Amapiano Smash, "Tshwala Bam" - Okayplayer". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  10. ^ "African Entertainment Awards USA 2024: All the nominees". Music in Africa. 2024-10-04. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  11. ^ "South Africa Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  12. ^ "Official Nigeria Top 100". TurnTable Charts. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  13. ^ "Local Radio Chart Top 10". The Official SA Charts. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  14. ^ "Top 100: Nigeria - Playlist". Apple Music. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  15. ^ "Top 100: Kenya - Playlist". Apple Music. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  16. ^ "Top 100: Ghana - Playlist". Apple Music. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  17. ^ "Top 50 - South Africa". Spotify. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  18. ^ "Top 50 - Nigeria". Spotify. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  19. ^ "Weekly 100: South Africa". Audiomack. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  20. ^ "South Africa - Top 200". Shazam. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  21. ^ "Top 200 Global". Shazam. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
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