Highly Flavoured
Highly Flavoured is the debut studio album by South African singer, poet and songwriter Busiswa. It was released on 8 December 2017 through Kalawa Jazmee.[1] The album features guest appearances by artists DJ Maphorisa, Busi N, DJ Athie, Da Fre, DJ Toxic, Nokwazi, Moozlie, Lando and Yasirah. Primarily, Highly Flavoured is a gqom album.
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Released | 8 December 2017 | |||
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Length | 50:21 | |||
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The album received positive reviews from music critics. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). It produced one single — "Bazoyenza".
Release and promotion
In August 2017, Gqulu announced that her debut album will be entitled Highly Flavored. Throughout the remainder of 2017, Gqulu featured on several singles, including Tipcee's "Isichathulo" and DJ Maphorisa's "Vuvushka" and "Midnight Starring".[2][3][4] "Bazoyenza"[5] was released as the lead single off Highly Flavored.
Accolades
Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
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2018 | 24th South African Music Awards | Best Kwaito Album | Won | |
Female Artist of the Year | Nominated | |||
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Bazoyenza" |
| DJ Maphorisa | 4:51 |
2. | "Mr Party" (Busi N, DJ Athie and DJ Fresh) |
| DJ Fresh | 4:38 |
3. | "Syashelela" | Busiswa | Oskido | 4:26 |
4. | "Nonke" |
| Oskido | 4:21 |
5. | "Ngibambe" (Nokwazi) | Busiswa | DJ Maphorisa | 4:56 |
6. | "Ingqondo" | Busiswa | Oskido | 5:61 |
7. | "Bad Galz" (Featuring Moozlie) | DJ Maphorisa | 3:53 | |
8. | "Uthando Lwakho" (Featuring Londi) |
| Oskido | 3:59 |
9. | "Drop n ReWhine" |
| DJ Maphorisa | 3:51 |
10. | "We Travelled" | Busiswa | DJ Maphorisa | 4:20 |
11. | "Entara" | Busiswa | DJ Maphorisa | 6:15 |
12. | "Ilanga" (Featuring Yasirah Bhelz) |
| DJ Maphorisa | 5:51 |
13. | "Welcome To Kalawa" |
| Oskido | 4:40 |
Total length: | 50:21 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Sales |
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South Africa (RiSA) | Gold | 15 000± |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Edition(s) | Ref. |
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Various | 8 December 2018 |
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Universal Music | Standard |
References
- "Kalawa-Jazmee - Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic.
- "Chi King, Cavie, Dana Dane & Wayne G 'Highly Flavored' (feat. Bo Roc)". thehypemagazine.com.
- "New Album Alert: Busiswa Drops Highly Flavoured". zkhiphani.co.za. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
- @justZA (8 September 2017). "Tipcee 'iScathulo' (feat. Busiswa, DJ Tira & Distruction Boyz) - Stream & Download MP3! - JustZA". justza.com. Archived from the original on 27 May 2018. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
- "Busiswa - Bazoyenza ft. DJ Maphorisa". youtube.com.