Suited Explained

Suited
Cover:	Shekhinah-Suited.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Shekhinah
Album:	Rose Gold
Recorded:	2017
Genre:	Pop
Label:	SME Africa Columbia
Prev Title:	Breathing
Prev Year:	2017
Next Title:	Deme (Coke Studio Africa)
Next Year:	2017

"Suited" is a single by South African singer-songwriter Shekhinah. It was released on 14 July 2017 by Columbia Records and SME Africa as the first single from her debut studio album Rose Gold (2017).^[1] The song was produced by Luke Goliath with assistance from DJ Maphorisa and Shekhinah.^[2] It was certified Diamond in South Africa by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).^{[3] [4] [5]}

Recording and background

"Suited" was produced by Luke Goliath, a record producer from Port Elizabeth who got the opportunity to work with Shekhinah after he put together a beat and gave former Idols South Africa contestant Loyiso Gijana a listen who then who put Goliath in contact with Shekhinah.^[2] After recording the vocals for the song, Shekhinah was contacted by South African record producer and disc jockey DJ Maphorisa, who added his touch to the song. Shekhinah describes the song as lighthearted with a vibe and many emotions and felt Suited is the most relatable song on her album which is a far cry from the songs that she has dropped in the past, which were mainly about relationships that went bad.^[6]

Shekhinah speaking on the song:

Music video

The music video for the single was released on Shekhinah's Vevo account on 17 August 2017. It was directed by Nate Thomas and has garnered over 10 million views on YouTube, and it features her boyfriend.^{[7] [8]}

Remixes and samples

Shekhinah released a remix of "Suited" on 13 Apr 2018 which features Nigerian singer and songwriter, Mr Eazi. The song's remix is produced by afrobeats producer Synx.^{[9] [10]} The music video for the song's remix was released on Shekhinah's Vevo account on 6 Sep 2018.^{[11] [12] [13]}

Accolades

At annual 24th South African Music Awards, "Suited" was nominated for Record of the Year.^[14] |-|2018|"Suited"|Record of the Year |

Notes and References

1. Web site: HERIMBI. HELEN. Shekhinah 'Suited' for love, situationship & more music. IOL. 26 January 2018.
2. Web site: MALONDE . ZAMANDULO . Young Bay producer well-'suited' for fame . HeraldLIVE . 11 September 2018.
3. Web site: Shekhinah's Suited reaches diamond status. channel24. 5 April 2018 . channel24 music. 8 May 2018.
4. Web site: SHEKHINAH'S SUITED REACHES DIAMOND STATUS. DailySun. 5 April 2018 . 8 May 2018.
5. Web site: Canham. Tamlyn. Shekhinah's 'Suited' achieves diamond status. EastCoastRadio. 8 May 2018.
6. Web site: Ntsinde . Mandisa . NEWSShekhinah TALKS Her New Song, #Suited . Zkhiphani . 14 July 2017 . 11 September 2018.
7. Web site: Mambana. Duenna. Legend Effect Gets Shekhinah's 'Suited' Video Over 2M Views. Huffington Post. 26 January 2018.
8. Web site: Watch! Shekhinah Features Her Boyfriend In "Suited" Video . OKMzansi . 18 August 2017 . 11 September 2018.
9. Web site: Durosomo . Damola . Shekhinah and Mr Eazi Link Up for the Music Video for Their 'Suited' Remix . Okayafrica . 11 September 2018.
10. Web site: Suited (SynX Remix) [feat. Mr Eazi] - Single by Shekhinah on Apple Music ]. iTunes . 11 September 2018.
11. Web site: Canham . Tamlyn . Watch: Shekhinah debuts 'Suited' remix video . EastCoastRadio . 11 September 2018.
12. Web site: WATCH: Shekhinah ft Mr Eazi Suited Remix video . Bona Magazine . 11 September 2018.
13. Web site: WATCH: Shekhinah's Suited Remix Featuring Synx And Mr Eazi . People Magazine . 11 September 2018.
14. Web site: All the winners from SAMA Awards 2018. gq. 12 April 2021.