TxC

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TxC
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Tarryn and Clairise in 2024
Background information
Origin Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Genres Amapiano
Years active2019–present
Labels
  • TxC Enterprises
  • LVRN
Members
  • Tarryn Reid
  • Clairise Hefke

TxC is a South African DJ and record production duo composed of Tarryn Reid and Clairise Hefke. They gained popularity after going viral on social media. They performed at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the Fan Festival in Qatar. TxC won the BET Award for Best New International Act at the 2025 BET Awards.

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History

Background

TxC is a South African DJ and record production duo originating in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. [1] They are both of Coloured ancestry. [2] Composed of childhood friends, Tarryn Reid and Clairise Hefke, the TxC brand was inspired by their ex-boyfriends who were also DJs. [2] They graduated from Kue DJ Academy, a DJ-ing school, [3] gained popularity after uploading their content on social media, [4] and later scored their first gig on 28 October 2019 in Johannesburg. [1] Tarryn and Clairise are also fashion models, their performance outfits are designed by Tarryn. They look up to Alessandro Michele, creative director for Gucci and Rihanna amongst others. [5]

Career

In 2022, they embarked on a world tour in support of their debut extended play (EP), A Fierce Piano (2022). [6] TxC performed at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the FIFA Fan Festival in Qatar from 30 November to 3 December. [7] [8] During an interview with GQ (South Africa) in November 2022, TxC said that they sold out shows in 22 countries including Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. [1]

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Tarryn (left) and Clairies (right) performing on stage in 2024.

In 2024, TxC signed a recording contract with Love Renaissance (LVRN), a United States-based record label distributed through The Orchard (Sony Music), it houses the likes of 6lack and Summer Walker just to mention a few. [9] Led by a single, "Turn Off the Lights" (2023), [10] the duo self released their second EP of the same name under exclusive license to LVRN on 7 June 2024. [11]

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
SA
"Too Deep" (featuring Dinky Kunene and TNK MusiQ)2022—Non-album single
"Turn Off the Lights" (with Tony Duardo)2023—Turn Off the Lights
"Yebo" (with Davido, featuring Leemckrazy, Djy Biza and Tony Duardo)2024—
"As'jike" (featuring W4DE, Buddy Kay, Chley, Pcee and Danny Shades)—Non-album single
"Bom Bom (Shoni Kompo)" (with Pheelz and Scotts Maphuma, featuring Al Xapo)2025—Non-album single
"—" denotes items which were not released in that country or failed to chart.

Tours

Accolades

Awards and nominations received by TxC
AwardYear [a] CategoryRecipient(s) or nominee(s)ResultRef.
Basadi in Music Awards 2023 Duo/Collaboration of the Year"Vuka Mawulele" (with Khanyisa)Nominated [13]
Urban Music Awards 2025Best Music Video"Yebo" (with Davido featuring Tony Duardo, LeeMckrazy and DJ Biza)Nominated [14]
BET Awards 2025 Best New International Act TxCWon [15]

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Vikilahle, Luthando (17 November 2022). "Amapiano female duo TxC are gearing up for a new ERA". GQ (South Africa). Archived from the original on 6 February 2025. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
  2. 1 2 Seemela, Masego (18 March 2022). "TxC ready to rule music world". The Sowetan . Archived from the original on 6 February 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
  3. ↑ Ndilwa, Lilian (14 October 2022). "SA's TxC and their fast rise to global stardom". The Citizen . Mwananchi Communication Limited. Archived from the original on 23 February 2025. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  4. ↑ Gatera, Emmanuel (27 June 2024). "Rubavu: South Africa's TxC to rock DJ Marnaud's 'long weekend' party". The New Times Rwanda . Archived from the original on 6 February 2025.
  5. ↑ "Amapiano DJ duo TxC are taking over the world". Glamour (SA). 29 November 2022. Archived from the original on 6 February 2025. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
  6. 1 2 Nkonki, Anita (27 November 2022). "TxC takes Amapiano Experience to the Fifa World Cup". Independent Online . Archived from the original on 6 February 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
  7. ↑ Gaanakgomo, Constance (22 September 2022). "SA amapiano duo TxC set to bring the heat at the Fifa World Cup". TimesLIVE . Archived from the original on 17 June 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2025.
  8. ↑ Nkonki, Anita (11 December 2022). "TxC deliver a series of electrifying amapiano sets, creating iconic cultural moments in Qatar". Independent Online . Archived from the original on 6 February 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
  9. ↑ Nicholson, Jessica (20 June 2024). "Beyoncé Collaborator Tanner Adell Signs With Love Renaissance". Billboard . Archived from the original on 20 June 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
  10. ↑ Daniel, Enolia (6 December 2023). "TxC's Turn Off the Lights' Takes Amapiano to New Heights With Soulful Narrative". The Guardian Nigeria . Archived from the original on 7 February 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
  11. 1 2 Turn Off the Lights by TxC, South Africa: TxC Enterprises and Love Renaissance, 7 June 2024, archived from the original on 7 February 2025, retrieved 7 February 2025– via Apple Music
  12. ↑ Nkonki, Anita (17 June 2022). "Renowned amapiano duo TxC finally drop their long-awaited EP". Independent Online . Archived from the original on 6 February 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
  13. ↑ "Here are the 2023 nominees for the Basadi in Music Awards". Bona. 29 June 2023. Archived from the original on 7 February 2025.
  14. ↑ "Urban Music Awards Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Historic EXPANSION to South Africa". Urban Music Awards . 10 March 2025. Archived from the original on 30 April 2025. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  15. ↑ References:
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