KOA II Part 1 (pronounced King of Amapiano 2 Part 1) is the fourth studio album by South African DJ Kabza De Small, released on June 16, 2022, through Piano Hub. The album features guest appearances from DJ Maphorisa, Ami Faku, Msaki, Young Stunna, Kwesta, Bob Mabena, Mhaw Keys and more.
| KOA II Part 1 | ||||
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| Released | June 16, 2022 | |||
| Genre | Amapiano | |||
| Length | 2:11:25 | |||
| Label | Piano Hub | |||
| Producer | Kabelo Motha Keith Mduduzi Tsholofelo Mokhine Tshepo Bure Zethu Mashika Themba Sekowe George Lesley Sandile Masebe | |||
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Background
editIn an interview with Spotify, Motha revealed that he worked on 81 songs before coming to a final 18 tracks to be included on his fourth album.[1]
Critical reception
editAt GQ Magazine, the album received scored 10/10 rating.[2]
Commercial Performance
editOn May 30, 2022, album's pre-add were made available and debuted number 11 on iTunes top 100 chart.[3][4]
Accolades
editThe album was nominated for Album of the Year at 2022 Afrimma and scored three nominations at the 2nd Annual South African Amapiano Music Awards Best Amapiano Album/EP, Best Amapiano Produced Song, and Song of the Year. KOA II Part 1 is nominated for Best Dance Album at South African Dance Music Awards.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | KOA II Part 1 | Album of the Year | Nominated | [5] |
| 2023 | Best Amapiano Album/Ep | Pending | [6] | |
| "Khusela" featuring Msaki | Best Amapiano Produced Song | Pending | ||
| Song of the Year | Pending | |||
| 2023 | KOA II Part 1 | Best Dance Album. | Pending |
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Khusela" (featuring Msaki) | Asanda Mvana | Kabelo Motha | 8:21 |
| 2. | "Ingabe" (featuring Spartz) | Spartz Mothlamme | Kabelo Motha | 6:44 |
| 3. | "Eningi" (featuring Njelic, Simmy, Mhaw Keys) |
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| 6:47 |
| 4. | "Ubumnandi" (featuring Nia Pearl, MDU aka TRP) | Peleka Lwana |
| 6:24 |
| 5. | "Xola" (featuring Nobuhle, Zethu, Young Stunna) | Sandile Fortune Msimango | Kabelo Motha | 7:30 |
| 6. | "Sondela" (featuring Ami Faku, Mhaw Keys) | Amanda Faku |
| 8:14 |
| 7. | "Bathini" (featuring Young Stunna, Artwork Sounds) | Sandile Fortune Msimango |
| 7:57 |
| 8. | "Az'khale" (featuring Daliwonga) | Daliwonga Matiwane | Kabelo Motha | 7:13 |
| 9. | "Isoka" (featuring Nkosazana Daughter, Murumba Pitch) |
| Kabelo Motha | 7:30 |
| 10. | "Ngyamthanda" (featuring Nicole Elocin, Phila Dlozi, Da Muziqal Chef) |
|
| 6:51 |
| 11. | "Rekere 2" (featuring Stakev) |
| 7:35 | |
| 12. | "Mutserendende" (featuring Mr Brown, Jon Delinger, Da Muziqal Chef) |
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| 6:56 |
| 13. | "Skeem Saam" (featuring Ami Faku) | Amanda Faku | Kabelo Motha | 6:56 |
| 14. | "Bawo" (featuring Nobuhle, Yallunder) |
| Kabelo Motha | 7:15 |
| 15. | "Khuluma Imali" (featuring Madumane, Toss, Felo Le Tee) | Pholoso Masombuka |
| 6:56 |
| 16. | "Bayasaba" (featuring Daliwonga, Young Stunna) |
|
| 7:30 |
| 17. | "Mshini" (featuring Lady Du, Young Stunna, Bob Mabena, Kwesta) |
| Kabelo Motha | 7:16 |
| 18. | "Liyangishonela" (featuring Nobuhle) | Nobuhle | Kabelo Motha | 7:30 |
| Total length: | 2:11:25 | |||
Release and singles
editThe albums standard edition was released on June 16, 2022.[7][8]
"Khusela" featuring Msaki was released on May 31, 2021, as album's lead single. The song debuted number 1 on Apple Music charts.[4]
The other singles "Bathini" featuring Young Stunna and Artwork Sounds, and "Isoka" featuring Nkosazana Daughter and Murumba Pitch "Ingabe", "Eningi" featuring Njelic, Simmy and Mhaw Keys were also released on May 31, 2021.[7][9]
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Edition(s) | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 16 June 2022 | Standard | Piano Hub | [10] |
References
edit- ^ Israel A, John (2022-06-27). "Kabza De Small Drops Shocking Note About "KOA 2" Album". Ubetoo. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
- ^ "Kabza De Small's KOA II Part 1 is legit the album of the year". GQ. 2022-06-20. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
- ^ Darangwa, Shingai (2022-05-30). "Kabza De Small set to finally release 'I Am The King of Amapiano' Vol 2". Independent Online. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
- ^ a b Sbiya, Sizwe (2 June 2022). "Kabza De Small hits six in six | ScrollaAfrica". ScrollaAfrica. Retrieved 2022-06-08.
- ^ Hansen, Gabriel Myers (2022-09-15). "All Africa Music Awards 2022: All the nominees". Music in Africa. Retrieved 2022-09-17.
- ^ Siyabonga, Thato (15 February 2023). "South African 2023 Amapiano Awards Nominations". Ubetoo. Retrieved 2022-02-18.
- ^ a b "Kabza De Small: the return of the King". Pan African Music. 2022-06-14. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ^ "Kabza De Small releases new solo headline album, 'KOA II Part 1'". The Native Mag. 2022-06-16. Retrieved 2022-06-17.
- ^ "Kabza De Small shares new album 'Kings of Amapiano' 2 | YoMzansi". YoMzansi. 2022-05-31. Retrieved 2022-06-04.
- ^ "KOA II Part 1 by Kabza De Small on Apple Music". Apple Music. 2022-06-16. Retrieved 2022-06-22.