Umsebenzi is an extended play by South African singer-songwriter and rapper Sjava. It was released on 4 December 2020 through 1020 Cartel.[1][2] It features guest appearance from Ami Faku, and Ndabo Zulu.
| Umsebenzi | ||||
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| EP by Sjava | ||||
| Released | 4 December 2020 | |||
| Length | 16:30 | |||
| Label | 1020 Cartel | |||
| Producer |
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| Sjava chronology | ||||
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Umsebenzi was certified Gold in South Africa.
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Sjava
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Umcebo" |
| 3:52 |
| 2. | "Imigomo Nemibandela" |
| 3:54 |
| 3. | "Ikusasa" | Manyike | 5:07 |
| 4. | "Maduze" |
| 3:37 |
| Total length: | 16:30 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5. | "Luhle Ngani" |
| Ruff | 3:20 |
| 6. | "Edokodweni" |
| Ruff | 4:55 |
| 7. | "Balele" (featuring Ami Faku) |
| Young2unnBeats | 3:55 |
| 8. | "Umoya" |
| Ruff | 4:05 |
| 9. | "Ushevu" |
| Ruff | 3:53 |
| Total length: | 36:00 | |||
Personnel
editAdapted from AllMusic.[3]
- Delayde – producer
- Joe Mawson – composer
- Karum Cooper – composer
- Mfanafuthi Nkosi – composer
- Ruff – producer
- Sjava – primary artist
- Tshupo Benjamin Khutsoane – composer
- Vuyo Manyike – composer, producer
- Webmoms – producer
- Zadok – producer
Awards
editAt the 27th South African Music Awards was nominated for Best Adult Contemporary Album and won Best Produced Album.[4] In addition, Umsebenzi was nominated for Best Male Artist/Group at the 15th Ceremony of South African Traditional Music Awards.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Umsebenzi | Best Adult Contemporary Album | Nominated | [5] |
| Best Produced Album | Won | |||
| Best Male Artist/Group | Nominated | [6][7] |
Certification and sales
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (RISA)[8] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Edition(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | December 4, 2020 | 1020 Cartel | Standard | [9] | |
| October 1, 2021 |
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Gold Deluxe | [10] |
References
edit- ^ Maqubela, Nokulunga (4 June 2024). "Sjava Releases A Four Track EP Titled Umsebenzi". SlikourOnLife. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ "Sjava Releases New Four Track EP Titled "Umsebenzi"". Groove Africa. 4 December 2020. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ "Umsebenzi - Sjava | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ Dayile, Qhama (31 July 2021). "Here's the full list of the SAMA winners | Drum". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ https://mg.co.za/friday/2022-08-01-and-the-winner-is-the-samas-27-years-of-sa-music/
- ^ Mazibuko, Thobile (29 November 2021). "All the Satma Awards 2021 winners". Independent Online. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ Seroto, Butchie (1 December 2021). "South African Traditional Music Achievement Awards 2021: All the winners | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ https://music.apple.com/ng/album/umsebenzi-ep/1540738553
- ^ https://music.apple.com/ng/album/umsebenzi-gold-deluxe/1585634378