This Is the Life (Lulu Dikana album) explained
| This Is the Life |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Lulu Dikana |
| Cover: | This is the Life album cover.png |
| Recorded: | 2009 - 2011 |
| Genre: | Neo soul, afrosoul, gospel |
| Label: | TMP |
| Producer: | Wilson Joel, and others |
| Prev Title: | My Diary, My Thoughts |
| Prev Year: | 2008 |
| Next Title: | I Came to Love |
| Next Year: | 2014 |
This Is the Life is the second studio album by South African singer and vocalist Lulu Dikana.[1] The album is the follow-up to her debut, My Diary, My Thoughts.[2]
Reception
The album was positively received among local music critics with Channel O describing the album as "a long spiritual conversation about LOVE and one that celebrates the gift of life".[3] The album was nominated in three categories at the 12th Metro FM Music Awards and "Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album" category at the 19th South African Music Awards.[4] [5]
Track listing
- "Introduction"
- "He Loves Me" produced by Wilson Joel
- "Saviour" produced by Wilson Joel
- "Keep Moving" produced by Wilson Joel
- "Number 1" produced by Wilson Joel
- "No Other Life" produced by Wilson Joel
- "This is the Life" produced by Wilson Joel
- "Voice of Love" produced by Wilson Joel
- "Walking Miracle" produced by Wilson Joel
- "The Season" produced by Wilson Joel
- "Love it was You" produced by Wilson Joel
- "You’ve been Good" produced by Wilson Joel featuring ikiri Lawrence
- "Bring the Children"
Accolades
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|
| 2013 | 12th Metro FM Music Awards | Best Female Album | | |
| Best Produced Album | | |
| Best Contemporary Jazz Album | | |
| 19th South African Music Awards | Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album | | | |
Notes and References
- News: Lulu Dikana: Any moment now for This is the Life. Channel O. 6 December 2011. 3 July 2016.
- News: Lulu Dikana stands by her special sound. The Times. Ndlovu. Andile. 30 March 2012. 3 July 2016.
- News: Album review: This is the Life. Channel O. 28 February 2012. 3 July 2016.
- News: 2013 METRO Awards - and the winners are .... TVSA. 24 February 2013. 3 July 2016.
- News: SAMA 2013 nominees announced. Channel 24. 24 February 2013. 3 July 2016.
