Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars) explained
Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars) is the second studio album by South African singer and songwriter Simmy, released on 6 November 2020, through EL World Music and Sony.[1]
The album debuted number 3 in South Africa.
Background
In October 2020, Simmy announced her album via Instagram account.[2]
Music and lyrics
The standard edition Tugela Fairy (Made Of Stars) is about one hour, twelve minutes, and 29 seconds long, consisting of 16 tracks.
Composition
Critics categorize Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars) as a Neo Soul,[3] Afro House,[1] and Afro-Pop.[1] It also incorporates Maskandi,[1] Mbaqanga,[1] Kwaito,[1] and Old house elements.
Themes
Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars) lyrically is the continuation of her debut album Tugela Fairy,[4] it describe musical journey and tells her story of strength and woman empowerment.[5]
Critical reception
John Israel A of Ubetoo said "the album is a compilation worth the wait and a splendid advertisement of Simmy’s musical growth" and rated the album 4.5/5.[6]
Year-end lists
Commercial performance
Upon its release the album debuted number 3 in South Africa.[7] [8]
Accolades
The album was nominated for Best Afro pop Album at the 27th ceremony of South African Music Awards.[9] |-|rowspan="2"|2021|rowspan="2"| Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars)| Best Afro Pop Album | |-| Best Produced Album of the Year |
Releases
"Emakhaya" was released on October 16, 2020, featuring South African DJ's Sun-El Musician and Da Capo as album's second single.[10]
Release history
Notes and References
- Web site: Listen to Simmy’s New Album ‘Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars)’ - OkayAfrica. OkayAfrica. 2022-05-01. July 14, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210714073305/https://www.okayafrica.com/amp/listen-to-simmy-album-tugela-fairy-made-of-stars-2648763106. live.
- Web site: 2022-05-01. Ubetoo. Simmy Announces Upcoming Album “Tugela Fairy” (Made Of Stars). 2020-10-13. May 1, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220501212005/https://www.ubetoo.com/news/simmy-announces-upcoming-album-tugela-fairy-made-of-stars/. live.
- Web site: Simmy’s new album, Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars), is a star-studded neo soul journey of empowerment – Texx and the City. 2022-05-01. Texx and the City. 2020-11-11. November 11, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201111120146/https://texxandthecity.com/2020/11/simmys-new-album-tugela-fairy-made-of-stars-is-a-star-studded-neo-soul-journey-of-empowerment/. live.
- Web site: 2020-12-01. Mike. Wallis. 2022-05-02. Red Bull. Simmy’s story continues on Tugela Fairy (Made Of Stars). May 2, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220502090536/https://www.redbull.com/za-en/simmys-story-continues-to-mature-on-tugela-fairy-made-of-stars. live.
- Web site: 2022-05-02. Yuledark.co.za. Simmy graces us with new album “Tugela Fairy – Made oF Stars”. 2020-11-06. May 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240503081350/https://yuledark.co.za/simmy-graces-us-with-new-album-tugela-fairy-made-of-stars/. live.
- Web site: Simmy “Tugela Fairy” (Made Of Stars) Album Review. 2022-05-01. John. Israel A. Ubetoo. May 1, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220501212003/https://www.ubetoo.com/articles/simmy-tugela-fairy-made-of-stars-album-review/. live.
- Web site: Listen to Simmy's New Album 'Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars)' - OkayAfrica. 2022-05-01. OkayAfrica. 2020-11-09. Madzadza. Miya. July 14, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210714073305/https://www.okayafrica.com/amp/listen-to-simmy-album-tugela-fairy-made-of-stars-2648763106. live.
- Web site: Meet Mzansi's three most-streamed female artists on Apple Music [watch]]. The South African. 2022-05-01. 2021-08-03. Naledi. de Wee. April 2, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220402091051/https://www.thesouthafrican.com/culture/entertainment/most-streamed-female-artists-south-african-apple-music-elaine-simmy-shekhinah-watch/. live.
- Web site: South African Music Awards 2021: All the nominees. Ano. Shumba. 2021-05-19. Music In Africa. 2022-05-01. October 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231014074401/https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/south-african-music-awards-2021-all-nominees. live.
- Web site: Simmy Drops New Single 'Emakhaya' Ahead of Highly-Anticipated Sophomore Album - OkayAfrica. 2022-05-02. Nobantu. OkayAfrica. Shabangu. 2020-10-16. May 1, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220501220834/https://www.okayafrica.com/amp/simmy-drops-new-single-emakhaya-ahead-of-album-2648226249. live.
