The SaxbyTwins, Kyle and Wayde, may look identical, but their journey in the music world is unique. Although their musical talent was always there, they kept it hidden for most of their lives, afraid of how others might react. However, since they shared their skills with the world five years ago, their song Falling For You went viral, gaining hundreds of thousands of streams.
From Bonfire to Instagram Fame
It all started at a bonfire party in 2017 when a passerby heard them sing and said, “That’s so cool, you guys are twins and you both can sing.” That was the push they needed. The next day, they created an Instagram account to share their music. Five years later, they have a verified account with nearly 10,000 followers, and on TikTok, they have over 25,500 fans. Their Falling For You dance trend exploded with more than 4,300 videos on the platform. In December 2021, it even reached number one on Spotify’s Viral Top 50 Chart in South Africa.
Balancing Music and Studies
Kyle and Wayde live in Stellenbosch with six of their friends, trying to balance their studies and music careers. It’s not always easy, but they say they just go with the flow and trust that things will work out. They remain calm under pressure and see their Universal Music Group contract as a natural step forward.
Family, Sports, and Hidden Talents
Music has always been part of their lives – their mother is a piano teacher, who introduced them to music at an early age. Their father, on the other hand, is a huge sports fanatic who pushed them into cricket and rugby. In fact, their initial dream was to become professional cricketers, and they even played provincial cricket in Johannesburg. But by the time they turned 19, music had taken over as their top priority.
From Sports Stars to Music Icons
At school, they were known as the sporty guys, which held them back from publicly embracing their singing talent. They thought people would find it weird if they sang. But once they took the leap, they were happier than ever. Their friend, Hayden Byrne, says they live for music: “Wayde has told me at least 20 times that if he could perform on stage every day, he would.”
They love writing down their dreams and sticking them on their walls. Their current goals? One million streams, a nationwide tour, and becoming the biggest pop act in the country.
What’s Next?
With things moving so fast, Wayde believes there’s no limit to what they can achieve. New singles and secret surprises are in the works, and they plan to do more live performances. On August 8, 2024, they performed live at Impala, sharing their music with an enthusiastic crowd.
Stay True to Yourself
Their friend Brett Wood says they have a special twin bond and even share the same music inspiration – Ed Sheeran. The SaxbyTwins might never have pursued music if it weren’t for a random compliment at a bonfire party. Today, they live by their own motto: “Do you, be you, and stay true.”And with that philosophy, they’re only moving forward.
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