Tshwala Bam
{{Short description|2024 song by TitoM and Yuppe}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Tshwala Bam
| cover = Tshwala Bam main cover.jpeg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = TitoM and Yuppe featuring S.N.E and EeQue
| album = Tshwala BamJn
| released = 23 February 2024
| recorded =
| studio =
| genre = Amapiano
| length = 6:30
| label = Africori
| writer = {{hlist|Thato Seth Mathobela|Bongani Sibanyoni|Snenhlanhla Ngobese|Leago Moganedi}}
| producer = {{hlist|TitoM|Yuppe}}
| chronology = TitoM and Yuppe
| prev_title = Woza La
| prev_year = 2024
| next_title =
| next_year =
| misc =
}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/music/burna-boy-boosts-titom-yuppes-tshwala-bam-with-the-remix-hitting-record-42-million-streams-20240615-2|title=Burna Boy boosts TitoM & Yuppe's Tshwala Bam with the remix hitting record 42 million streams|publisher=Keitumetse Maako|date=15 June 2024|access-date=22 July 2024}}{{Cite web |title=Biggest amapiano song: 'Tshwala Bam' to break records 11 billion views later |url=https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/biggest-amapiano-song-tshwala-bam-to-break-records-11-billion-views-later/ar-BB1mpSbM |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=www.msn.com}}
Background
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.{{cite web|url=https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/celebrities/missy-elliot-jokes-about-south-african-dancer-nqobile-danseurs-resemblance-to-rapper-eve-20240322|title=Missy Elliot jokes about South African dancer Nqobile Danseur's resemblance to rapper Eve|publisher=Kaunda Selisho|date=22 March 2024|access-date=22 July 2024}}
Composition
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."{{cite web|url=https://thenativemag.com/the-intoxicating-virality-of-titom-yuppes-tshwala-bam/|title=THE INTOXICATING VIRALITY OF TITOM & YUPPE'S "TSHWALA BAM" AND ITS ACCOMPANYING TIKTOK-DRIVEN DANCE CHALLENGE|publisher=Madzadza Miya|date=22 April 2024|access-date=22 July 2024}}{{Cite web |last=Lyrics |first=The Scoove |date=2024-05-16 |title="Tshwala Bam" Remix lyrics ft Burna Boy |url=https://thescoove.africa/tshwala-bam-remix-lyrics-ft-burna-boy/ |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=THE SCOOVE AFRICA |language=en-US}}
Music video
The music video for "Tshwala Bam" was released on 23 April 2024 and was directed by Kmane. The video was shot in Mamelodi, Pretoria and features vibrant scenes of adults and children dancing.{{cite web|url=https://www.okayafrica.com/tshwala-bam-music-video/|title=TitoM and Yuppe Release Visually Stunning "Tshwala Bam" Music Video|publisher=Shalom Esene|date=5 April 2024|access-date=22 July 2024}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Tshwala Bam (Remix)
| cover = Tshwala Bam remix cover.png
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = TitoM and Yuppe featuring S.N.E and Burna Boy
| album = Tshwala Bam
| released = 15 May 2024
| recorded =
| studio =
| genre = Amapiano
| length = 3:23
| label = Africori
| writer = {{hlist|Thato Seth Mathobela|Bongani Sibanyoni|Snenhlanhla Ngobese|Leago Moganedi|Damini Ogulu}}
| producer = {{hlist|TitoM|Yuppe}}
| chronology = TitoM and Yuppe
| prev_title = Woza La
| prev_year = 2024
| next_title =
| next_year =
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = Burna Boy
| type = single
| prev_title = Tested, Approved & Trusted
| prev_year = 2024
| title = Tshwala Bam (Remix)
| year = 2024
| next_title = Higher
| next_year = 2024
}}
}}
Tshwala Bam (Remix)
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.{{Cite web |last=David |first=Obed |date=2024-05-16 |title=Burna Boy teams up with Titom, Yuppe, SNE for 'Tshwala Bam' remix |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/music/694985-burna-boy-teams-up-with-titom-yuppe-sne-for-tshwala-bam-remix.html |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en}} The music video for "Tshwala Bam (Remix)" was released on 19 May 2024 and was directed by Fedworks.{{Cite magazine |last=Maako |first=Compiled by Keitumetse |title=Burna Boy boosts TitoM & Yuppe's Tshwala Bam with the remix hitting record 42 million streams |url=https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/music/burna-boy-boosts-titom-yuppes-tshwala-bam-with-the-remix-hitting-record-42-million-streams-20240615-2 |access-date=2024-07-23 |magazine=Life |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Burna Boy Adds Playful Arrogance to the Remix of TitoM and Yuppe's Amapiano Smash, "Tshwala Bam" - Okayplayer |url=https://www.okayafrica.com/burna-boy-tshwala-bam-remix/ |access-date=2024-07-23 |website=www.okayafrica.com |language=en}} It was certified triple-platinum by the TurnTable Certification System on 14 October 2024, for moving 300,000 units in Nigeria.
Accolades
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="border:none; margin:0;"
|+Awards and nominations for "Tshwala Bam" ! scope="col"| Organization ! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Category ! scope="col"| Result ! class="unsortable" scope="col"| {{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |
| scope="row" rowspan=3|African Entertainment Awards USA 2024
|rowspan=6|2024 |Best Collaboration |rowspan=3 {{nom}} | style="text-align:center" rowspan=3|{{cite web|title=African Entertainment Awards USA 2024: All the nominees|date=2024-10-04|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/african-entertainment-awards-usa-2024-all-nominees|work=Music in Africa|access-date=2024-10-06}} |
|---|
| Best Music Video |
| rowspan=2|Song of the Year |
| scope="row" rowspan=2|Trace Awards
|{{won}} |style="text-align:center" rowspan=2|{{cite web|title=Trace Awards 2025: All the winners|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/trace-awards-2025-all-winners|date=2025-02-27|work=Music in Africa|access-date=2025-03-02|first=Ano|last=Shumba}} |
| Best Collaboration
|{{nom}} |
Charts
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|+ Weekly chart performance for "Tshwala Bam" ! scope="col"| Chart (2024) ! scope="col"| Peak |
| {{single chart|South Africa2|1|year=2024|week=18|access-date=3 December 2024|rowheader=true}} |
| {{single chart|UKafrobeats|3|date=20240407|rowheader=true|access-date=3 December 2024|refname=UKafro}} |
Certifications
{{Certification Table Top|caption=Certifications for "Tshwala Bam"}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Nigeria|type=single|artist=TitoM, Yuppe & Burna Boy ft. S.N.E|title=Tshwala Bam|award=Platinum|number=3|relyear=2024|certyear=2025|access-date=31 March 2025|note=Remix version|refname=NGcert}}
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