TOYA

TOYA

There are very few people in this country who have yet to hear "pump it on" , even less people know of the eccentric Ms. Buthelezi who goes by the stage name, "Toya Delazy" , the head strong songbird is the epitome of new-age pop that has some obvious hip-hop roots in terms of her styling and some of her melodies , thus making her a brand that is viable to a varied and vast market.
The first time I heard her single I was watching a nondescript music show on a channel that I will never remember, when suddenly their theme song rang out and it was Toya telling me to pump it on, the following week while channel hopping I ( accidentally) came across the same show where they had her as a special guest. There I was, watching a 'uniquely' dressed individual play the piano and sing , I was bowled over with excitement ; not many of our contemporary artists show off their capabilities or musical performance range in terms of what they can do .

Since the days of her debut single she has released "are you gna stay", "with you" featuring the soil, "heart" and " Love is in the air", I could never pick one from the rest and hold it up as the exemplary as they all have their merits, even listening to her album titled  DUE DROP , all the songs could be hit singles.

She has been recognised for her talent by the South African and now American musical fraternity; she was nominated at the 19th annual MTN South African Music Awards ( SAMA's),Delazy's Due Drop Deluxe received six nominations; Newcomer of the Year, Best Pop Album, Record of the Year, Best Producer with Jax Panik and twice for Remix of the Year, one each with Pascal & Pearce and ClassyMenace. and recently she was nominated for the Best international act: african category.

From music to fashion, she is the inspiration and face for Legits 2013 winter collection and has really left her mark, the styling is so very Toya, with the throwback fabrics, prints and simplicity of some of the garments.
You can view the 2013 winter collection here http://www.legit.co.za/Legit/Winter%202013/Winter%202013%20catalogue.

There is no other that we can compare Latoya Buthelzi to, and even fewer can dream up the music she has blessed us with.

For more on Ms. Delazy, visit her website www.toyadelazy.com, love her or hate her she is exceptional.