Ghetto King is the third studio album by South African singer Zakes Bantwini.[1] It was released on 3 December 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.
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| Released | 3 December 2021 | |||
| Length | 60:19 | |||
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Release
edit"Osama" was released as the album's lead single on 10 September 2021.[4] The song peaked at number one on Radio Monitor Charts.[5]
Critical reception
editMagnetic Magazine wrote; "Ghetto King is a long and sometimes slow burn, but the payoffs are worth it".[6]
Accolades
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 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 |
Ghetto King received four 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.[8]
Commercial performance
editIn late January 2022, Ghetto King surpassed 50 million streams.[9]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
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| 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
editAll credits adapted from AllMusic.[10]
- Amanda Benedicta Anthony – vocals
- Nana Atta – vocals
- Zakhele Madida – vocals, producer
- BlaQRhythm – vocals, producer
- Nicodimus Mogashoa – producer, remix engineer
- DeeTheGeneral – vocals
- Ega – vocals, producer
- Kasmario Ike Fankis – producer
- Karyendasoul – producer, vocals
- Kasango – vocals
- Olefied Khetha – vocals
- Nomkhosi – vocals
- Skillz – producer, vocals
- Skye Wanda – vocals
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Edition(s) | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | 3 December 2021 | Standard | Mayonie Production CC | [11] |
References
edit- ^ Langa, Phumlani S (12 December 2021). "Zakes Bantwini releases his highly anticipated album Ghetto King | Citypress". CityPress. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ "New Music Friday: Zakes Bantwini releases much anticipated third studio album, Ghetto King". GQ. 3 December 2021. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ "South Africa's Zakes Bantwini Prepares his new Album, 'Ghetto King'". beatportal.com. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ "'Osama' day is finally here: Zakes Bantwini officially drops his hit song". South Africa: Eyewitness News. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ Coetzee, Nikita. "Zakes Bantwini's Osama holds top spot on RadioMonitor airplay chart for a record-setting 10 weeks | Channel". South Africa: Channel. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ "Album Review: Zakes Bantwini - Ghetto King | Magnetic Magazine". Magnetic Magazine. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ Bambelela, Patience (7 June 2022). "Zakes Bantwini leads the pack with Sama nominations". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ^ de Wee, Naledi (7 June 2022). "'Ghetto King' rises! Zakes Bantwini reigns supreme with seven SAMA nods". The South African. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ^ "Zakes Bantwini's "Ghetto King Album" Reaches 50 Million Streams". ZAtunes. 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Ghetto King - Zakes Bantwini | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 June 2022.
- ^ "Ghetto King by Zakes Bantwini on Apple Music". Apple Music. 3 December 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
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