This Is the Life is the second studio album by South African singer and vocalist Lulu Dikana.[1] The album is the follow-up to her debut, My Diary, My Thoughts.[2]
| This Is the Life | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2009–2011 | |||
| Genre | Neo soul, afrosoul, gospel | |||
| Label | TMP | |||
| Producer | Wilson Joel, and others | |||
| Lulu Dikana chronology | ||||
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Reception
editThe album was positively received among local music critics with Channel O describing the album as "a long spiritual conversation about LOVE and one that celebrates the gift of life".[3] The album was nominated in three categories at the 12th Metro FM Music Awards and "Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album" category at the 19th South African Music Awards.[4][5]
Track listing
edit- "Introduction"
- "He Loves Me" produced by Wilson Joel
- "Saviour" produced by Wilson Joel
- "Keep Moving" produced by Wilson Joel
- "Number 1" produced by Wilson Joel
- "No Other Life" produced by Wilson Joel
- "This is the Life" produced by Wilson Joel
- "Voice of Love" produced by Wilson Joel
- "Walking Miracle" produced by Wilson Joel
- "The Season" produced by Wilson Joel
- "Love it was You" produced by Wilson Joel
- "You’ve been Good" produced by Wilson Joel featuring ikiri Lawrence
- "Bring the Children"
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Edition(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 2011 | TM Performing Arts Management | Standard |
Accolades
edit| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 12th Metro FM Music Awards | Best Female Album | Nominated | [4] |
| Best Produced Album | Nominated | [4] | ||
| Best Contemporary Jazz Album | Nominated | [4] | ||
| 19th South African Music Awards | Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album | Nominated | [5] |
References
edit- ^ "Lulu Dikana: Any moment now for This is the Life". Channel O. 6 December 2011. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ Ndlovu, Andile (30 March 2012). "Lulu Dikana stands by her special sound". The Times. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ "Album review: This is the Life". Channel O. 28 February 2012. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ a b c d "2013 METRO Awards - and the winners are ..." TVSA. 24 February 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^ a b "SAMA 2013 nominees announced". Channel 24. 24 February 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2016.