Nadia Naked Explained
Nadia Naked |
Type: | studio |
Artist: | Nadia Nakai |
Cover: | Naked Nadia.jpg |
Border: | yes |
Recorded: | 2016–2019 |
Genre: | Hip hop |
Label: | Family Tree Records |
Prev Title: | Bragga (EP) |
Prev Year: | 2016 |
Next Title: | Nadia Naked (Deluxe) |
Next Year: | 2020 |
Nadia Naked is the debut album by South African rapper Nadia Nakai. The album was released on 2 June 2019, by Family Tree Records. It features guest appearances by Cassper Nyovest, Khuli Chana, Kwesta, Lady Zamar, Tshego and Stefflon Don.
Background
In 2016, Nakai released her first EP, titled Bragga, and signed a new record deal with Family Tree Records. Three years later, she explained that she wanted to create a personal album rather than repeating her earlier party songs.[1]
Artwork and title
The artwork used for the album was shot by Jiten Ramlal and designed by Jabu Nkosi.[2] The album cover features Nakai nude. On May 3, 2019, Nakai revealed the title and the release date of the album on Twitter.[3] Nakai has said that the title combines her name and the idea that her performances are so emotionally revealing that she seems "naked".[4]
Critical reception
Michael Highly of Dope Off The Press observed that Nakai "feels seasoned and much more confident throughout the album".[5]
Accolades
! |-|2019| Nadia Naked| Album of the Year in Africa| |[6]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Allmusic website.[7]
Personnel
- Nadia Kandava – lead vocals, composer
- Stefflon Don – composer, lead vocals (track 17)
- Cassper Nyovest – composer, lead Vocals (track 7,10)
- Khuli Chana – composer, lead vocals (track 8)
- Kwesta – composer, lead vocals (track 15)
- Lady Zamar – vocals (track 9)
- Y. Cee – lead vocals (track 16)
- Sio – lead vocals (track 15)
- Tshego – lead vocals (track 11)
- Oludemilade Martin Alej – composer
- Yamikani Banda – composer
- Bash Jameson – composer
- Benn Gilbert Kamoto – composer
- Tshegofatso Ketshbile – composer
- Almotie Mtombeni – composer
- Tawanda Mujaji – composer
- Senzo Vilakazi – composer
- Ntuthuko Zungu – composer
Notes and References
- Web site: Nadia Nakai dishes on her debut album: 'I really wanted to tell my story'. June 30, 2019. Channel. July 13, 2019. July 12, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190712054218/https://www.channel24.co.za/The-Juice/News/nadia-nakai-dishes-on-her-debut-album-i-really-wanted-to-tell-my-story-20190630. live.
- Web site: Nadia Nakai shares cover art and track list for debut album, Nadia Naked. 23 May 2019. 12 July 2019. 12 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190712054219/https://justnje.com/nadia-nakai-shares-cover-art-and-track-list-for-debut-album-nadia-naked/. live.
- Web site: Nadia Nakai new album: 'Nadia Naked' gets a release date. May 3, 2019. July 12, 2019. July 12, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190712054222/https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/nadia-nakai-new-album-nadia-naked-release-date/. live.
- Web site: Ntombela . Sipho . INTERVIEW: Nadia Nakai Dishes On 'Nadia Naked' . Sipho Ntombela . June 21, 2019 . July 11, 2019 . July 12, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190712054942/http://quenchsa.com/2019/06/21/interview-nadia-nakai-dishes-on-nadia-naked/ . live .
- Web site: Review: Nadia Nakai Proves The Thrown Is Hers With "Nadia Naked". Michael. Highly. June 29, 2019. July 12, 2019. July 12, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190712054220/https://dopeoffthepress.com/review-nadia-nakai-proves-the-thrown-is-hers-with-nadia-naked/. live.
- Web site: AFRIMAs 2019: Full list of winners Music In Africa. Bolaji. Alonge. 24 November 2019. Music In Africa. 24 November 2019. 29 March 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200329182522/https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/afrimas-2019-full-list-winners. live.
- Web site: Nadia Naked - Nadia Nakai | Credits. AllMusic. 2019-07-12. 2019-07-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20190712054217/https://www.allmusic.com/album/nadia-naked-mw0003295384/credits. live.
- Web site: Nadia Nakai Drops Cover Art And Release Date For Debut Album, "Nadia Naked". May 3, 2019. July 13, 2019. July 13, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190713170055/https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/nadia-nakai-drops-cover-art-and-release-date-for-debut-album-nadia-naked/. live.