Pop Star (album) explained

Pop Star
Type:studio
Artist:Yanga Chief
Cover:Pop Star (album).png
Border:yes
Length:59:03
Label:Sony Music Entertainment Africa
Prev Title:Becoming a Pop Star
Prev Year:2019

Pop Star is the debut studio album by South African singer-songwriter and videographer Yanga Chief released on 27 November 2020 through Sony Music Entertainment Africa under exclusive license from Young Legend Music, it is the sequel to his debut extended play (EP) Becoming a Pop Star (2019).[1] It was led by singles "BBAF" and "Manelo",[2] and features guest appearances from Langa Mavuso, Maglera Doe Boy, Frank Casino, Tshego AMG, SaveMilli and Thabsie.[3]

Awards and nominations

Year!scope="col"
Award ceremonyCategoryResults
2021South African Music AwardsBest Hip Hop Album[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Yanga Chief Takes The Lead With His Debut Album ‘Pop Star’ - Okayplayer . 2023-10-01 . www.okayafrica.com . en . 11 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231011102040/https://www.okayafrica.com/yanga-chief-pop-star-album-review/ . live .
  2. Web site: Yanga Chief Releases Politically-Charged Single 'Manelo' - Okayplayer . 2023-10-01 . www.okayafrica.com . en . 11 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231011102040/https://www.okayafrica.com/yanga-chief-releases-conscious-single-manelo-off--upcoming-popstar/ . live .
  3. Web site: Mag . SA Hip Hop . 2021-01-14 . South African Artists Currently Rocking The Top 40 2021 Apple Music Hip-Hop Charts . 2023-10-01 . SA Hip Hop Mag . en-US . 11 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231011102043/https://sahiphopmag.co.za/2021/01/south-african-rappers-currently-rocking-the-top-40-2021-apple-music-hip-hop-charts/ . live .
  4. Web site: 2021-05-19 . South African Music Awards 2021: All the nominees . 2023-10-01 . Music In Africa . en . 14 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231014074401/https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/south-african-music-awards-2021-all-nominees . live .