Ghetto King
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| Released | December 3, 2021 | |||
| Genre | Afro Tech, Afro House | |||
| Length | 60:19 | |||
| Label | Mayonie Production Paradise Sound System | |||
| Producer | Zakes Bantwini, BlaQRhythm, Da Capo, Drega, Karyendasoul, Kasango, and Skillz | |||
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| Singles from Ghetto King | ||||
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Ghetto King is the third studio album by South African singer Zakes Bantwini.[1] It was released on December 3, 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.
Critical reception[edit]
Magnetic Magazine wrote; "Ghetto King is a long and sometimes slow burn, but the payoffs are worth it".[4]
Commercial performance[edit]
In late January 2022, Ghetto King surpassed 50 million streams.[5]
Industry awards[edit]
Ghetto King received 4 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.[6]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 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[edit]
All credits adapted from AllMusic.[8]
- Amanda Benedicta Anthony - Composer, Primary Artist
- Nana Atta - Composer, Primary Artist
- Zakhele Madida - Musical Producer, Primary Artist, Producer, Composer
- BlaQRhythm - Musical Producer, Primary Artist, Producer
- Nicodimus Mogashoa - Producer, Remix Engineer, Composer
- DeeTheGeneral - Primary Artist
- Ega - Musical Producer, Primary Artist, Producer
- Kasmario Ike Fankis - Composer, Producer
- Karyendasoul - Composer, Producer, Primary Artist, Producer
- Kasango - Primary Artist
- Olefied Khetha - Primary Artist
- Nomkhosi Mazibuko - Composer
- Zwakale Mdletshe - Composer
- Nonhle Aretha Mhlongo - Composer
- Sinenhlanhla Mthembu - Composer
- Mthunzi - Primary Artist, Composer
- Nomkhosi - Primary Artist
- Skillz - Musical Producer, Primary Artist, Producer
- Skye Wanda - Primary Artist
- Khethukuthula Tonny Yalo - Composer
- Mbuso Zindela - Composer
- Yanga Mzikhulu Zodala - Composer
- Nkosinathi Zungu - Composer
Release[edit]
"Osama" was released as the album's lead single on September 10, 2021.[9] The song peaked at number one on Radio Monitor Charts.[10]
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Edition(s) | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | December 3, 2021 | Standard | Mayonie Production CC | [11] |
References[edit]
- ^ Langa, Phumlani S (December 12, 2021). "Zakes Bantwini releases his highly anticipated album Ghetto King | Citypress". CityPress. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
- ^ "New Music Friday: Zakes Bantwini releases much anticipated third studio album, Ghetto King". GQ. December 3, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
- ^ "South Africa's Zakes Bantwini Prepares his new Album, 'Ghetto King'". beatportal.com. November 29, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
- ^ "Album Review: Zakes Bantwini - Ghetto King | Magnetic Magazine". Magnetic Magazine. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
- ^ "Zakes Bantwini's "Ghetto King Album" Reaches 50 Million Streams". ZAtunes. January 22, 2022.
- ^ de Wee, Naledi (June 7, 2022). "'Ghetto King' rises! Zakes Bantwini reigns supreme with seven SAMA nods". The South African. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ Bambelela, Patience (June 7, 2022). "Zakes Bantwini leads the pack with Sama nominations". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
- ^ "Ghetto King - Zakes Bantwini | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
- ^ "'Osama' day is finally here: Zakes Bantwini officially drops his hit song". South Africa: Eyewitness News. Retrieved January 4, 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 January 4, 2022.
- ^ "Ghetto King by Zakes Bantwini on Apple Music". Apple Music. December 3, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
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