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AMAPIANO HITMAKER TYLER ICU WRAPS UP 2024 WITH NEW PROJECT TITLED ‘LUCENT’
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- November 17, 2024
One of the most influential and dynamic figures in the Amapiano space, Tyler ICU, released his eagerly awaited album ‘Lucent’. A collection of soulful and spiritually charged tracks. Yet, still incorporates the producer’s signature thumping sound that promises to further cement his place as a global ambassador for the Amapiano movement.
Tyler ICU has had an undeniable meteoric rise in the last few years. Praised for his innovative approach, he has garnered widespread international acclaim for his dynamic soundscapes and infectious beats. A household name on the ground-breaking Amapiano scene, Tyler ICU stands as one of its main ambassadors. while the genre and cultural movement that has revolutionized South Africa over the last decade continues to rise globally.
The internationally acclaimed producer kicked off 2024 with the release of Distortion EP. A compilation of tracks from his record label, Baby Blue Entertainment. It spawned the hit ‘Ebasini‘ and followed with the saxophone-laden single ‘Government‘. Then the tongue-in-cheek ‘Manzi Nte.’ With the release ‘Lucent’, – a powerful, 15-track project that blends spirituality, self-awareness and his signature sound. Tyler ICU prepares to close off the year on a high.
‘LUCENT’ IS NOW AVAILABLE– LISTEN HERE!
‘Lucent’ is named after and is a dedication to Tyler ICU’s grandmother. “The album title is my grandmother’s name; the whole album feels like I’m being raised by her again. It shows growth and how she moulded me to be the man that I am today.” This album highlights Tyler’s evolution as an artist, showcasing a deeper and more personal side to him. Pushing the boundaries of Amapiano while remaining rooted in his heritage. Setting the tone for the album with the release of ‘Ngilimele.’ Tyler ICU speaks on the song, ‘When the song was made in the studio, we were all going through hardships which created a space where everyone was in their feelings, in my space personally it was about a girl I loved.’ He further adds, ‘You can hear the keys and the melody, which provides the intense feelings of being hurt and zoned out to the tune that touches your heart.’
The songs on ‘Lucent’ offer a deeper layer of self-awareness and spiritual introspection. “On this album, I tapped more on the spiritual/religious side from my grandmother’s teachings about God, Love and the World”. Tyler ICU delivers a body of work that not only moves the body but also touches the soul. Embodying a unique fusion of spirituality, self-awareness, and Amapiano’s signature groove.
