Ghetto King

Ghetto King is the third studio album by South African singer Zakes Bantwini.[1] It was released on December 3, 2021 by Mayonie Production and Paradise Sound System.[2][3] BlaQRhythm, DeeTheGeneral, Drega, Karyendasoul, Khetha, Mthunzi, Nana Atta, Nomkhosi, Skillz, and Skye Wanda appear as guest artists.

Ghetto King
Studio album by
Zakes Bantwini
ReleasedDecember 3, 2021 (2021-12-03)
GenreAfro Tech, Afro House
Length60:19
LabelMayonie Production
Paradise Sound System
ProducerZakes Bantwini, BlaQRhythm, Da Capo, Drega, Karyendasoul, Kasango, and Skillz
Zakes Bantwini chronology
Bossa Paris Nights
(2018)		 Ghetto King
(2021)
Singles from Ghetto King
  1. "Osama"
    Released: 10 September 2021

Critical reception

Magnetic Magazine wrote; "Ghetto King is a long and sometimes slow burn, but the payoffs are worth it".[4]

Commercial performance

In late January 2022, Ghetto King surpassed 50 million streams.[5]

Industry awards

Ghetto King received 4 nominations for Best Dance Album, Best Engineered Album of the Year, Album of the Year, Male Artist of the Year at the 28th ceremony of South African Music Awards.[6]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 Ghetto King Best Dance Album Nominated [7]
Album of the Year Nominated
Best Engineered Album of the Year Nominated
Male Artist of the Year Nominated

Track listing
Ghetto King tracklisting
No.TitleLength
1."Abantu" (Zakes Bantwini, Karyendasoul featuring Nana Atta)6:46
2."Girl In the Mirror" (featuring Skye Wanda)6:57
3."Bawo" (featuring Amanda Black)8:02
4."Uzalo" (featuring Nomkhosi and Olefied Khetha)6:46
5."2am In Space"7:15
6."Amanga (Da Capo Remix)" (featuring Nana Atta)8:21
7."Osama" (with Kasango)6:49
8."Dutywa To Kwamashu" (with Drega)7:20
9."Lesson" (featuring Deethegeneral)5:30
10."Kumnyama" (featuring Mthunzi)7:13
11."GOAT" (With Skillz)8:15
Total length:60:19

Personnel

All credits adapted from AllMusic.[8]

  • Amanda Benedicta Anthony - Composer, Primary Artist
  • Nana Atta - Composer, Primary Artist
  • Zakhele Madida - Musical Producer, Primary Artist, Producer, Composer
  • BlaQRhythm - Musical Producer, Primary Artist, Producer
  • Nicodimus Mogashoa - Producer, Remix Engineer, Composer
  • DeeTheGeneral - Primary Artist
  • Ega - Musical Producer, Primary Artist, Producer
  • Kasmario Ike Fankis - Composer, Producer
  • Karyendasoul - Composer, Producer, Primary Artist, Producer
  • Kasango - Primary Artist
  • Olefied Khetha - Primary Artist
  • Nomkhosi Mazibuko - Composer
  • Zwakale Mdletshe - Composer
  • Nonhle Aretha Mhlongo - Composer
  • Sinenhlanhla Mthembu - Composer
  • Mthunzi - Primary Artist, Composer
  • Nomkhosi - Primary Artist
  • Skillz - Musical Producer, Primary Artist, Producer
  • Skye Wanda - Primary Artist
  • Khethukuthula Tonny Yalo - Composer
  • Mbuso Zindela - Composer
  • Yanga Mzikhulu Zodala - Composer
  • Nkosinathi Zungu - Composer

Release

"Osama" was released as the album's lead single on September 10, 2021.[9] The song peaked at number one on Radio Monitor Charts.[10]

Release history
Release dates and formats for Ghetto King
Region Date Format(s) Edition(s) Label Ref.
Various December 3, 2021
Standard Mayonie Production CC [11]

References
  1. Langa, Phumlani S (December 12, 2021). "Zakes Bantwini releases his highly anticipated album Ghetto King | Citypress". CityPress. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  2. "New Music Friday: Zakes Bantwini releases much anticipated third studio album, Ghetto King". GQ. December 3, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  3. "South Africa's Zakes Bantwini Prepares his new Album, 'Ghetto King'". beatportal.com. November 29, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  4. "Album Review: Zakes Bantwini - Ghetto King | Magnetic Magazine". Magnetic Magazine. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  5. "Zakes Bantwini's "Ghetto King Album" Reaches 50 Million Streams". ZAtunes. January 22, 2022.
  6. de Wee, Naledi (June 7, 2022). "'Ghetto King' rises! Zakes Bantwini reigns supreme with seven SAMA nods". The South African. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
  7. Bambelela, Patience (June 7, 2022). "Zakes Bantwini leads the pack with Sama nominations". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
  8. "Ghetto King - Zakes Bantwini | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  9. "'Osama' day is finally here: Zakes Bantwini officially drops his hit song". South Africa: Eyewitness News. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  10. Coetzee, Nikita. "Zakes Bantwini's Osama holds top spot on RadioMonitor airplay chart for a record-setting 10 weeks | Channel". South Africa: Channel. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  11. "Ghetto King by Zakes Bantwini on Apple Music". Apple Music. December 3, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
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