Amazulu (album)
Amazulu is the debut studio album of South African singer Amanda Black. It was released on 11 November 2016 through Ambitiouz Entertainment[1] with music production credits from Christer, Ruff, Vuyo Manyike and Lunatik; and additional songwriting credits from Jabulani Makhubo, Christer Kobedi and Sizwe Thabethe.[2] The 14-track album was nominated in five categories each at the 2016 Metro FM Music Awards and at the 23rd edition of the South African Music Awards.[3]
| Amazulu | ||||
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| Released | 11 November 2016 | |||
| Recorded | October 2016 | |||
| Studio | Ambitiouz Studios | |||
| Genre | RnB, afro-soul, soul | |||
| Length | 55:58 | |||
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| Label | Ambitiouz | |||
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| Amanda Black chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Amazulu | ||||
Commercial performance
The album was certified platinum three weeks after its release which led Ngwako Malatji of Sunday World to name Amanda Black as "the new queen of ballads".[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Amazulu" | Amanda Antony; Christer Kobedi |
| 4:13 |
| 2. | "Kahle" | Amanda Antony; Jabulani Makhubo | Lunatik | 3:31 |
| 3. | "Uzobuya" | Amanda Antony; Christer Kobedi; Sizwe Andrew Thabethe | Christer | 3:20 |
| 4. | "Free" | Amanda Antony | Ron Epidemic | 4:24 |
| 5. | "Mna Nawe" | Amanda Antony |
| 3:49 |
| 6. | "Kulomhlaba" | Amanda Antony |
| 4:31 |
| 7. | "Sinazo" | Amanda Antony | Christer | 4:42 |
| 8. | "Lila" | Amanda Antony; Jabulani Makhubo |
| 3:58 |
| 9. | "Buyela Kum" | Amanda Antony |
| 5:06 |
| 10. | "Crush" | Amanda Antony | Lunatik | 4:04 |
| 11. | "Sabela" | Amanda Antony | Lunatik | 3:36 |
| 12. | "Msizeni" | Amanda Antony | Christer | 3:30 |
| 13. | "Separate" | Jabulani Makhubo | Christer | 3:15 |
| 14. | "Thank You" | Amanda Antony | Vuyo Manyike | 3:27 |
| Total length: | 55:58 | |||
- Notes
- "Kahle" - Keyboards by Christer • Bass and Guitars by Vuyo Manyike
- "Uzobuya" - Bass by Elisha Dapo Kehinde
- "Sabela" - Guitars by Vuyo Manyike
- "Thank You" - Additional vocals by Vuyo Manyike
Sample credits
- "Lila" - Contains sample from "Baby I'm Missing You" by Blondie Makhene
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Edition(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 11 November 2016 | Digital download | Ambitiouz Entertainment | Standard | [5] |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (RISA)[6] | Platinum | 20,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
Accolades
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 16th Metro Fm Music Awards | Best African Pop Album | Nominated |
| Best Female Album | Nominated | ||
| 23rd South African Music Awards | Album of the Year | Won | |
| Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album | Won |
References
- "Amanda's album hit on iTunes - HeraldLIVE". www.heraldlive.co.za.
- Bambalele, Patience (15 December 2016). "Amanda Black proves her star power". The Sowetan. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- Kumona, Molife (30 April 2017). "I was told I wasn't good enough- Amanda Black". DRUM. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- Ngwako Malatji (14 December 2016). "Amanda Black: new queen of ballads". Sunday World. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- "Amazulu by Amanda Black on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. 11 November 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
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