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TxC
Tarryn and Clairise performing on stage.
Tarryn and Clairise in 2024
Background information
OriginGqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
GenresAmapiano
Years active2019–present
Labels
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. TxC performed at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and FIFA Fan Festival in Qatar.

History

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Background

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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 the DJ school, gained popularity after uploading their content on social media,[3] 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.[4]

Career

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In 2022, they embarked on a world tour in support of their debut extended play (EP), A Fierce Piano (2022).[5] TxC performed at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the FIFA Fan Festival in Qatar from 30 November to 3 December.[6][7] 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]

A woman dancing on stage in peach black and pink outfit.
A young female on stage in a peach black bralette.
Tarryn (left) and Clairies (right) performing on stage in 2024.

In 2024, TxC singed 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.[8] Led by a single, "Turn Off the Lights" (2023),[9] the duo self released their second EP of the same name under exclusive license to LVRN on 7 June 2024.[10]

Discography

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Extended plays

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  • A Fierce Piano (2022)[11]
  • Turn Off the Lights (2024)[10]

Tours

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  • Fierce Piano World Tour (2022)[5]

Accolades

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List of awards and nominations received by TxC
Award Year[a] Category Recipient(s) or nominee(s) Result Ref.
Basadi in Music Awards 2023 Duo/Collaboration of the Year "Vuka Mawulele" (with Khanyisa) Nominated [12]

Footnotes

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

References

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  1. ^ a b c 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. ^ a b Seemela, Masego (18 March 2022). "TxC ready to rule music world". The Sowetan. Archived from the original on 7 February 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
  3. ^ Gatera, Emmanuel. "Rubavu: South Africa's TxC to rock DJ Marnaud's 'long weekend' party". The New Times Rwanda. Archived from the original on 7 February 2025.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ a b Nkonki, Anita (27 November 2022). "TxC takes Amapiano Experience to the Fifa World Cup". Independent Online. Archived from the original on 7 February 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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 7 February 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ a b 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
  11. ^ Nkonki, Anita (17 June 2022). "Renowned amapiano duo TxC finally drop their long-awaited EP". Independent Online. Archived from the original on 7 February 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
  12. ^ "Here are the 2023 nominees for the Basadi in Music Awards". Bona. 29 June 2023. Archived from the original on 7 February 2025.
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