KOA II Part 1 explained

KOA II Part 1
Type:	studio
Artist:	Kabza De Small
Cover:	Kabza de Small KOA II Part 1.jpg
Genre:	Amapiano
Label:	Piano Hub
Producer:	Kabelo Motha Keith Mduduzi Tsholofelo Mokhine Tshepo Bure Zethu Mashika Themba Sekowe George Lesley Sandile Masebe
Prev Year:	2020

KOA II Part 1 (pronounced King of Amapiano 2 Part 1) is the fourth studio album by South African DJ Kabza De Small, released on June 16, 2022, through Piano Hub. The album features guest appearances from DJ Maphorisa, Ami Faku, Msaki, Young Stunna, Kwesta, Bob Mabena, Mhaw Keys and more.

Background

In an interview with Spotify, Motha revealed that he worked on 81 songs before coming to a final 18 tracks to be included on his fourth album.^[1]

Critical reception

At GQ Magazine, the album received scored 10/10 rating.^[2]

Commercial Performance

On May 30, 2022, album's pre-add were made available and debuted number 11 on iTunes top 100 chart.^[3]

Accolades

The album was nominated for Album of the Year at 2022 Afrimma and scored three nominations at the 2nd Annual South African Amapiano Music Awards Best Amapiano Album/EP, Best Amapiano Produced Song, and Song of the Year. KOA II Part 1 is nominated for Best Dance Album at South African Dance Music Awards. !|-|2022|rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |KOA II Part 1| Album of the Year ||^[4] |-|rowspan="3"|2023 |Best Amapiano Album/Ep||rowspan="3"|^[5] |-|rowspan="2"|"Khusela" featuring Msaki |Best Amapiano Produced Song| |-|Song of the Year| |-|2023|style="text-align: center;" | KOA II Part 1|Best Dance Album. | |

Release and singles

The albums standard edition was released on June 16, 2022.^{[6] [7]}

"Khusela" featuring Msaki was released on May 31, 2021, as album's lead single. The song debuted number 1 on Apple Music charts.^[8]

The other singles "Bathini" featuring Young Stunna and Artwork Sounds, and "Isoka" featuring Nkosazana Daughter and Murumba Pitch "Ingabe", "Eningi" featuring Njelic, Simmy and Mhaw Keys were also released on May 31, 2021.^{[6] [9]}

Release history

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Date	Format(s)	Edition(s)	Label
South Africa	16 June 2022		Standard	Piano Hub	^[10]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kabza De Small Drops Shocking Note About "KOA 2" Album. 2022-06-27. John . Israel A. 2022-06-27. Ubetoo.
2. Web site: 2022-06-22. Kabza De Small's KOA II Part 1 is legit the album of the year. GQ. 2022-06-20.
3. Web site: Darangwa . Shingai . 2022-05-30 . Kabza De Small set to finally release 'I Am The King of Amapiano' Vol 2 . 2022-06-09 . Independent Online.
4. Web site: All Africa Music Awards 2022: All the nominees. Gabriel Myers . Hansen. Music in Africa. 2022-09-15. 2022-09-17.
5. Web site: South African 2023 Amapiano Awards Nominations. Thato. Siyabonga. 15 February 2023. Ubetoo. 2022-02-18.
6. Web site: Kabza De Small: the return of the King. 2022-06-14. Pan African Music. 2022-06-15.
7. Web site: Kabza De Small releases new solo headline album, 'KOA II Part 1'. The Native Mag. 2022-06-16. 2022-06-17.
8. Web site: Kabza De Small hits six in six ScrollaAfrica. 2022-06-08 . ScrollaAfrica . Sizwe. Sbiya. 2 June 2022 .
9. Web site: Kabza De Small shares new album 'Kings of Amapiano' 2 YoMzansi. YoMzansi. 2022-05-31. 2022-06-04.
10. Web site: Apple Music. KOA II Part 1 by Kabza De Small on Apple Music. 2022-06-16. 2022-06-22.