Amazulu (album) explained

Amazulu
Type:studio
Artist:Amanda Black
Cover:Amazulu album cover.png
Released:11 November 2016
Recorded:October 2016
Studio:Ambitiouz Studios
Genre:RnB, afro-soul, soul
Length:55:58
Label:Ambitiouz
Next Title:Power
Next Year:2019

Amazulu is the debut studio album of South African singer Amanda Black. It was released on 11 November 2016 through Ambitiouz Entertainment[1] with music production credits from Christer, Ruff, Vuyo Manyike and Lunatik; and additional songwriting credits from Jabulani Makhubo, Christer Kobedi and Sizwe Thabethe.[2] The 14-track album was nominated in five categories each at the 2016 Metro FM Music Awards and at the 23rd edition of the South African Music Awards.[3]

Commercial performance

The album was certified platinum three weeks after its release which led Ngwako Malatji of Sunday World to name Amanda Black as "the new queen of ballads".[4]

Track listing

Notes

Sample credits

Personnel

Credits for Amazulu are adapted from AllMusic.[5]

Accolades

YearAwards ceremonyAward description(s)Results
201616th Metro Fm Music AwardsBest African Pop Album
Best Female Album
23rd South African Music AwardsAlbum of the Year
Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Amanda's album hit on iTunes - HeraldLIVE. www.heraldlive.co.za.
  2. Web site: Amanda Black proves her star power. The Sowetan. Patience. Bambalele. 15 December 2016. 22 May 2016.
  3. Web site: I was told I wasn't good enough- Amanda Black. DRUM. Molife. Kumona. 30 April 2017 . 22 May 2016.
  4. Web site: Amanda Black: new queen of ballads. Sunday World. Ngwako Malatji. 14 December 2016. 22 May 2016.
  5. Web site: Amazulu - Amanda Black Credits AllMusic . AllMusic. 2024-06-13.
  6. Web site: Amazulu by Amanda Black on Apple Music. iTunes Store. Apple Inc.. 11 November 2016. 22 May 2017.