Pink Panther is the debut album by South African R&B singer Tshego. The album was released on 29 August 2019, through Twenty Five Eight Entertainment, and licensed through Universal Music South Africa.[1] The album was executively produced by Tshego, and Alie Keys; with additional production from Yaw Bannerman, Gemini Major, and Lunatik. It features guest appearances from King Monada, Riky Rick, Kwesta, Black Class, Tellaman, Thabsie, Focalistic, and Frank Casino.[2]
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| Studio album by Tshego | ||||
| Released | 29 August 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2019 | |||
| Venue | South Africa | |||
| Studio | Universal Music Africa Studios | |||
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| Length | 51:08 | |||
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| Singles from Pink Panther | ||||
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Background
editFollowing his exit from Family Tree in 2018, after winning a court case against the label owner Cassper Nyovest; and gained back ownership of all his masters; released under the label. In 2019, Tshego imprint Twenty Five Eight Entertainment; signed a licensing deal with Universal Music Africa;[3] and released his first single "No Ties", off Pink Panther project; through Universal Music Africa.
On 5 June 2019, before the release of "No Ties", he announced his plans on releasing his debut studio album in July.[4]
On 4 October 2019, he held a listening session at African Beer Emporium in Pretoria. With guess artist from Riky Rick, Nadia Nakai, Gemini Major, Major League DJz, Focalistic, 25K, DBN Gogo, DJ Venom, DJ Banques, DJ Smokes, among others.
Promotion
editOn September 10, 2020, he launched Pink Panther clothing, in partnership with Factorie, and available for purchase at RoseBank.[5][6]
Singles
editOn 26 July 2019, he released the lead single of the album, "No Ties", featuring King Monada, accompanied by a music video.[7] In November 2019, the single was certified gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA);[8] On 9 July 2020, his single "No Ties" was announced among the nominees at the 26th SAMA Awards for Record of the Year.
On 21 January 2020, Tshego released an amapiano remix of "No Ties", with guess vocals from King Monada, and MFR Souls.[9]
Accolades
edit| Year(s) | Award(s) | Category(s) | Result(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | South African Music Awards | Best R&B/Soul Album | Nominated |
Track listing
editCredits adapted from Genius.[10]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "A Little While" | Tshegofatso Ketshabile | Yaw Bannerman | 3:00 |
| 2. | "Right Now" | Tshegofatso Ketshabile |
| 3:39 |
| 3. | "No Ties" (featuring. King Monada) |
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| 3:58 |
| 4. | "Me and You" (featuring. Riky Rick) |
| Tshego | 3:22 |
| 5. | "With My Bro’s" | Tshegofatso Ketshabile |
| 2:41 |
| 6. | "Ubumnandi" (featuring. BLACK CASS & Kwesta) |
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| 3:40 |
| 7. | "On You" (featuring. Tellaman) |
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| 5:08 |
| 8. | "On God" | Tshegofatso Ketshabile |
| 3:16 |
| 9. | "Together" (featuring. Focalistic) |
| Tshego | 3:56 |
| 10. | "Waves" | Tshegofatso Ketshabile |
| 2:56 |
| 11. | "Playing" (featuring. Thabsie) |
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| 3:28 |
| 12. | "I Been Good" | Tshegofatso Ketshabile | Tshego | 3:17 |
| 13. | "The Touch" (Interlude) | Tshegofatso Ketshabile |
| 2:48 |
| 14. | "The Touch" (featuring. Frank Casino & Riky Rick) |
| Tshego | 3:45 |
| 15. | "You Don’t Have To" | Tshegofatso Ketshabile | Yaw Bannerman | 2:14 |
| Total length: | 51:08 | |||
Personnel
edit- Tshegofatso Ketshabile – vocals, songwriting, executive producer, production (3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14)
- Alie Keys – executive producer, production (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14)
- Yaw Bannerman - production (tracks 1, 15)
- Gemini Major – production (tracks 2, 10)
- Lunatik Beatz – production (tracks 6)
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | August 29, 2019 |
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References
edit- ^ "Listen to Tshego's Debut Album 'Pink Panther'". OkayAfrica. 31 August 2019. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Tshego Finally Drops Pink Panther Album, Hip Hop Fans React". SA Hip Hop Mag. 30 August 2019. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Tshego the 'Pink Panther' signs with Universal Music Africa". Ghana Music. 22 July 2019. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "It's Confirmed, Tshego Is Dropping Upcoming Album, Pink Panther, In July". Zkhiphani.co.za. 5 June 2019. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Tshego Collaborates With Nationwide Store For His Latest Clothing Collection". SA Hip Hop Mag. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "ESSENTIALS: Here are dope Graphic T-shirts to shop this summer". Yomzansi.com. 12 October 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Watch Tshego and King Monada's Music Video for 'No Ties'". OkayAfrica. 11 October 2019. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Tshego's Obsession With The Colour Pink Explained! - Massive Music". Channel O - Tshego’s Obsession With The Colour Pink Explained! - Massive Music. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Listen to an Amapiano Remix of Tshego's Hit 'No Ties' Featuring King Monada and MFR Souls". OkayAfrica. 27 February 2020. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ "Pink Panther by Tshego". Genius.com. Retrieved 25 January 2022.