Skyla Tylaa links up with Diamond Platnumz, Tyler ICU, Khalil Harrison and DJ Exit on “Bombshell (Cheza)”
Skyla Tylaa - Bombshell (Cheza) ft. Diamond Platnumz, Tyler ICU, Khalil Harrison & DJ Exit
An all-star cast comes together for Bombshell — a powerhouse collaboration featuring Skyla Tylaa, Diamond Platnumz, Tyler ICU, Khalil Harrison, and DJ Exit. This infectious track unites the sounds of Tanzania, South Africa, and the UK under one roof and has already made waves, with unreleased teasers amassing over 90+ million views. Bombshell marks a significant milestone for Skyla Tylaa: her first official release with producer and vocal credits, following her rise as a sought-after DJ. The track came together organically, with the first seeds planted in 2024. Directed by the visionary duo Brian Salcedo and William Miller and shot on location in South Africa just weeks ago, this video hits like a jolt to the system. The fearless lineup of artists crashes onto the scene, channelling dancefloor chaos and electricity. Dripping in style and attitude, the video oozes freedom, rebellion, and raw self-expression. The white flags are up, which signifies it is a Skyla takeover. Now, she's surrounded by Amapiano/Afropop royalty, who’ve taken her under their wing to craft a summer anthem set to take over.
24-year-old DJ Skyla Tylaa is quickly making a name for herself with high-energy sets that blend Amapiano with wider Afro-Electronic influences. Raised between Kennington and Vauxhall in South East London, with Jamaican and English heritage, Skyla grew up in a house full of music - Funky House, UK Garage, Old-School R&B, and Reggae were the Sunday soundtrack. One of seven siblings, she was particularly influenced by her sister Jada, a renowned music manager to artists such as Akon and Wizkid. Growing up, she tried her hand at everything – she played trumpet, the violin, flute, and guitar, but nothing stuck. With a growing interest in vocals and performance, she attended the prestigious BRIT School and Sylvia Young Theatre School, where she performed in a West End production of Annie as a young child. However, a bout of stage fright led to her decision to never return. But still, music persisted. Her DJ career began at 21, and a turning point came during a trip to Ghana, where she discovered Amapiano at Wizkid’s recording studio. Since then, she has fully immersed herself in the genre, learning the craft from DJ Tunez, and receiving guidance from Maphorisa, Uncle Vinny, and Major League DJz. Her big break came in 2023, opening for Wizkid’s Made in Lagos tour—a true “trial by fire” moment that marked her arrival in the scene.
Skyla has quickly established herself as an international DJ and performer, lighting up stages across the UK, US, Europe, Africa, and Australia. She’s played some of the world’s top festivals - including Afronation, Wireless, Piano People and Promiseland (Australia) - and sold-out headline shows in London, Nigeria, and Ghana. Skyla’s meteoric rise has captured industry-wide attention, earning her a spot on Mixmag’s 'Breakthrough DJs of the Year' list for 2024. Her talent has also caught the eye of global icons like Rihanna, who personally selected her to open in Los Angeles and DJ the London launch of the Fenty x Puma event. Despite the acclaim, Skyla remains grounded in the same passion that fueled her early days, prioritising artistry and connection, where the crowd doesn’t just watch her perform, but feels the music with the same intensity she does.
Skyla Tylaa ft Tyler ICU, Khalil Harrison and DJ Exit “Bombshell (Cheza)” music video
About Tyler ICU
Influenced by his DJ father and his vibrant township of Tembisa, Johannesburg, Tyler ICU was always immersed in music. Starting as a teenage producer out of the back room of his home, and working with multiple artists everyday after school, he quickly gained recognition in the South African HipHop scene. After co-producing and contributing to multiple records, his journey as a lead artist began in 2020 with his breakout EP ‘Money Heist’ featuring the hit “Bella Ciao” (Metro Booming and Don Toliver partied to it recently), followed by his 2021 joint project with DJ Maphorisa ‘Banyana’, and his debut solo full-length project ‘Buya Nini’ in 2022. In 2023, his #1 record-breaking hit “Mnike” became one of the biggest Amapiano song that travelled around the globe and a favorite to many, including the likes of Rihanna. Tyler ICU continued with his 2023 supremacy as a guest feature on tracks such as “Suka”, “Jealousy”, “Dalie”, as well as being the executive producer on Tumelo.za’s debut EP, ‘A.L.I’. Nominated 5x at the South African Music Awards (2022), for 'Best African Act' at the last MTV European Music Awards (2023), and for ‘Best New International Act’ at this year’s BET Awards (2024), he embarked on a world tour, performing stages across Canada, UK, Australia, Asia and Europe, including festivals such as AfroNation and the Notting Hill Carnival. Known for his innovative signature sound blending various genres, mastermind producer and entertainer Tyler ICU has garnered widespread acclaim for crafting dynamic soundscapes and immersive experiences that resonate with listeners’ feelings.
About Khalil Harrison
Born on December 22, 1998, in Mpumalanga, Nelspruit (Nkomazi), Mxolisi Nkosi, aka Khalil Harrison is known for his music career, and was drawn into the world of music at a young age. Introduced to hip hop and R&B by friends in Leandra/Leslie, Khalil Harrison found himself enamored with the sounds and styles of artists like Chris Brown, sparking his own musical journey. Khalil Harrison’s creative inspiration stems from witnessing successful individuals continuing to make positive impacts, with Chris Brown remaining a significant influence on his artistic pursuits. Starting his musical endeavors in 2012 while in grade 7, Khalil Harrison initially explored R&B and hip hop, emulating the likes of Chris Brown and August Alsina. However, it was the allure of Amapiano music's unique sound that eventually captivated him, leading to a transition in his style and approach. Throughout his career, Khalil Harrison has achieved notable milestones, including attaining platinum status and earning recognition for his Amapiano track, which became the sole Amapiano song featured on Spotify's Viral 50 South Africa chart.
About Diamond Platnumz
Nasibu Abdul Juma Issack (born 2 October 1989), popularly known by his stage name Diamond Platnumz, is a Tanzanian bongo Flava recording artist, actor, dancer, philanthropist, and a businessman from raised in a less-privileged neighborhood of Tandale, Dar es Salaam.
He is the founder and CEO of WCB Wasafi Record Label, Film production company, Zoom Extra. He also owns and manages TV & a Radio Station called Wasafi TV & Wasafi FM. Diamond has won numerous awards at Channel O, MTV Awards, Sound city, Kilimanjaro Music Awards, Headies, Afrima, Afrimma, Kora, AEA, the HiPipo Music Awards and many more and has been nominated three times for the BET awards in the past. Diamond Platnumz released his debut album (Kamwambie) in 2010, with a total of 12 songs. He then released his second album (Lala Salama) in 2012, with a which had 10 songs.
On 14 March 2018, Diamond Platnumz released his third album (A Boy From Tandale), which contains a total of 18 songs. Diamond is considered by music pundits and the media as one of the most influential and successful music stars in East and Central Africa music history and has performed in packed stadiums across Africa and filled music venues in Europe, Asia, and America.
About DJ Exit
Versatile South African producer DJ Exit is able to work within a wide range of production styles spanning Gqom, Afro House and Amapiano. Ntando Mathonsi born in rural area Cato Ridge KwaXimba, did most of his growing up in Durban where he was exposed to local genres such as kwaito, Afro house, Gqom. But after exposure to Gqom music in 2009, he started producing, sharpening his skills at his home. 2018 he started working with popular artist TboyDaflame, 2019 He made a worldwide hit song with Sho Madjozi & TboyDaflame titled “John Cena” which earned him the scene's respect. He continued working on his career, 2021 he produced "Ngilimele” by DJ Tira featuring Q Twins also worked with Beast RSA on his EP “Mix Breed”, 2022 he produced “Ziwa Ngale by Kabzadesmall, that caught the attention of a wider listenership, that was when he started to work with Big artists such as DJ Tira, Beast RSA, Kabzadesmall, Dladla Mshunqisi, Q Twins, Tyler ICU, Khalil Harrison
For more information on Skyla Tylaa please visit Instagram TikTok
For more information on Skya Tylaa, please email erin@emeraldeast.world
Article courtesy of Emerald East
