Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars)
Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars) is the second studio album by South African singer and songwriter Simmy, released on 6 November 2020, through EL World Music and Sony.[1]
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Released | 20 November 2020 | |||
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Length | 72:29 | |||
Label | EL World Music Sony | |||
Producer | Sanele Sithole Claudio Wade Jaftha Keanen Leroy Bekeer Nicodimas Sekheta Mogashoa Mpho Mohlolong | |||
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The album debuted number 3 in South Africa.
Background
In October 2020, Simmy announced her album via Instagram account.[2]
Music and lyrics
The standard edition Tugela Fairy (Made Of Stars) is about one hour, twelve minutes, and 29 seconds long, consisting of 16 tracks.
Critical reception
John Israel A of Ubetoo said "the album is a compilation worth the wait and a splendid advertisement of Simmy’s musical growth" and rated the album 4.5/5.[6]
Year-end lists
Critic/Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
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The Native | Best 20 Albums This Year | 16 |
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Intro" | 1:58 |
2. | "Indaba" | 5:21 |
3. | "Ngihamba Nawe" (featuring Sino Msolo) | 3:37 |
4. | "Hamba Ngifike" (featuring Ami Faku) | 4:15 |
5. | "Imihla Nezolo" | 4:28 |
6. | "Konke" (featuring S-Tone) | 3:56 |
7. | "Mabhungu" | 5:04 |
8. | "Emakhaya" (featuring Da Capo and Sun-El Musician) | 4:46 |
9. | "Stay With You" (featuring Black Motion) | 4:56 |
10. | "Ngiyahamba" (featuring Mthunzi) | 5:23 |
11. | "My Light" | 5:03 |
12. | "We Were Here" | 5:25 |
13. | "Time After Time" | 4:45 |
14. | "Uhlale Wazi" | 4:41 |
15. | "Wamuhle" | 4:07 |
16. | "Angimale" (featuring Khuzani) | 4:44 |
Total length: | 72:29 |
Accolades
The album was nominated for Best Afro pop Album at the 27th ceremony of South African Music Awards.[10]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2021 | Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars) | Best Afro Pop Album | Nominated |
Best Produced Album of the Year | Nominated |
Certifications and sales
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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South Africa (RISA)[11] | Gold | 10,000* |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Releases
"Emakhaya" was released on October 16, 2020, featuring South African DJ's Sun-El Musician and Da Capo as album's second single.[12]
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
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South Africa | November 20, 2020 | Standard |
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References
- "Listen to Simmy's New Album 'Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars)' - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- "Simmy Announces Upcoming Album "Tugela Fairy" (Made Of Stars)". Ubetoo. October 13, 2020. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- "Simmy's new album, Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars), is a star-studded neo soul journey of empowerment – Texx and the City". Texx and the City. November 11, 2020. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- Wallis, Mike (December 1, 2020). "Simmy's story continues on Tugela Fairy (Made Of Stars)". Red Bull. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- "Simmy graces us with new album "Tugela Fairy – Made oF Stars"". Yuledark.co.za. November 6, 2020. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- Israel A, John. "Simmy "Tugela Fairy" (Made Of Stars) Album Review". Ubetoo. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- "Best of 2020: A ranked list of the best 20 albums this year". The Native Mag. December 31, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- Miya, Madzadza (November 9, 2020). "Listen to Simmy's New Album 'Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars)' - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- de Wee, Naledi (August 3, 2021). "Meet Mzansi's three most-streamed female artists on Apple Music [watch]". The South African. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- Shumba, Ano (May 19, 2021). "South African Music Awards 2021: All the nominees". Music In Africa. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- Shabangu, Nobantu (October 16, 2020). "Simmy Drops New Single 'Emakhaya' Ahead of Highly-Anticipated Sophomore Album - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Retrieved May 2, 2022.