Motion (Tresor album) explained

Motion
Type:studio
Artist:TRESOR
Cover:File:Motion (Tresor album).jpeg
Released:October 15, 2021
Recorded:2020
Genre:Afro pop, Pop, disco, Alternative, Dance, Amapiano
Length:58:00
Label:Jacquel Entertainment Group
Prev Title:Rumble in the Jungle
Prev Year:2021

Motion is the fourth studio album by Congolese-born singer TRESOR. It was released through Jacquel Entertainment Group on October 15, 2021, and features guest appearances from local South African musicians such as Ami Faku, Msaki, Da Capo, Sun-El Musician and Scorpion Kings (Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa).[1]

Background

On October 4, 2021, TRESOR revealed the album cover and track listing.[2] TRESOR said:

I'm excited to finally announce my new album MOTION comes out this month. I explore and experiment with a lot of new sounds. I can't wait for the world to hear it.[3]

Singles

The single "Zwakala" was released on 22 June 2020.[4] The song was released during the period where women were in the spotlight once again as GBV reared.TRESOR said:

I was inspired to do something cool with the song. More than anything, the song is a love story and through the video I've pushed the envelope. It talks about a sexual liberation especially for women. Owning their bodies and expressing themselves.[5]

The album's lead single "Lighthouse" was released on 3 September 2021 and featured South African musicians Da Capo and Sun-El Musician.[6] The music video was released on 2 October 2021 and was directed by Tresor and Marty Bleazard.[7]

"Makosa" is the seventh song from Motion and was released on 7 September 2021. The song features amapiano record producers Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa.[8] Tresor told Channel O:

Makosa was inspired by a beautiful summer in Africa. Sunsets in a vibrant African city with people living carefree, sweating and dancing their lives away.[9]

Accolades

Motion scored a nomination for Best Pop Album at the 28th South African Music Awards.[10] |-|2022|style="text-align: center;" | Motion|Best Pop Album |

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Album review: Tresor’s amapiano and pop-infused melodies in Motion . news24.com . 7 November 2021.
  2. Web site: Tresor Announces Upcoming "Motion" Album Featuring Ami Faku, Msaki, Da Capo, Sun-El Musician & Scorpion Kings. ubetoo.com. 10 October 2021.
  3. Web site: TRESOR features Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, others on MOTION album. museafrica.com. 10 October 2021.
  4. Web site: TRESOR Zwakala is first single from upcoming album ‘Motion’. idmmag.com. 10 October 2021.
  5. Web site: Tresor's new project, Motion, is all about being bold. channelo.dstv.com. 10 October 2021.
  6. Web site: SA: Tresor releases Lighthouse ft. Sun-El Musician and Da Capo. musicinafrica.net. 10 October 2021.
  7. Web site: Tresor lights up SA with music video ahead of new album, ‘Motion’ [watch]]. thesouthafrican.com. 10 October 2021.
  8. Web site: TRESOR's new track inspired by 'a beautiful summer in Africa'. news24.com. 10 October 2021.
  9. Web site: Tresor's new drop features the Scorpion Kings. channelo.dstv.com. 10 October 2021.
  10. Web site: South African Music Awards 28: Full list of nominees. 2022-08-31. jacarandafm.com.

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