Highly Flavoured
2017 studio album by Busiswa
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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".
Critical reception
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".[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 | [6] |
| 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± |
Personnel
Credits all adapted from AllMusic.[2]
- Da Fresh - Featured Artist
- DJ Athie - Featured Artist
- DJ Maphorisa - Featured Artist
- Busiswa Gqulu - Primary Artist, Composer
- Rabelani Madula - Composer
- Nqobile Mahlangu - Composer
- Mihlali Mali - Composer
- Athanathi Mbilini - Composer
- Joyous Buthelezi Mdlongwa - Composer
- Moozlie - Featured Artist
- Tshepo William Mpinga - Composer
- Busi N - Featured Artist
- Busisiwe Ngwenya - Composer
- Nokwazi - Featured Artist
- Themba Sekowe - Composer
- Akona Sitani - Composer
- Sibusiso Sonti - Composer
- Thabo Tshepe - Composer
- Lando - Featured Artist
- Yasirah - Featured Artist
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Edition(s) | Ref. |
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| Various | 8 December 2018 | Universal Music | Standard |
