"iPlan" | |
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Song by Dlala Thukzin featuring Zaba and Sykes | |
from the EP Permanent Music 3 | |
Language | Zulu language |
English title | Plan |
Released | 15 September 2023 |
Recorded | 2022 |
Genre | |
Length | 6:50 |
Label | Dlala Records |
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Dlala Thukzin |
Music video | |
"iPlan" (Official music video) on YouTube | |
Official audio | |
iPlan (Official audio) on YouTube |
"iPlan" is an afro tech song by South African DJ and record producer Dlala Thukzin taken from his extended play (EP) Permanent Music 3 (2023). [1] It was released on 15 September 2023 and features guest appearances from frequent collaborator Zaba,and Sykes. [2]
The song surpassed 2 million streams on Spotify in two weeks, [1] peaked at number one on Billboard South Africa songs, [3] and Local &International Streaming Charts Top 10 of The Official South African Charts (RiSA). [4] "iPlan" was certified 2×Platinum in South Africa. [5]
Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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South Africa ( Billboard ) [3] | 1 |
South Africa (TOSAC) [6] | 1 |
South African Airplay (TOSAC) [7] | 2 |
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