Manando is the second studio album by South African rapper and singer Emtee,[1] released by Ambitiouz Entertainment on September 15, 2017 and features guest appearances from fellow Ambitiouz label-mates Sjava and Saudi,[2] as well as Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage.[3] The album was produced by Ruff, Tweezy, Christer, Lunatik, Ron Epidemic and Bizz Boy.[4]
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| Released | 15 September 2017 | |||
| Studio | Ambitiouz Studios | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 81:00 | |||
| Label | Ambitiouz Entertainment | |||
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Title
editAccording to Emtee, the album was named after his late "street brother" and the cover art was designed by Mpho Ngakane.[5]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Platinum" | Mthembeni Ndevu | Lunatik | 03:39 |
| 2. | "I Try" | Mthembeni Ndevu | Ruff | 04:36 |
| 3. | "Me and You" (featuring Tiwa Savage) | Mthembeni Ndevu; Tiwa Savage | Christer | 03:41 |
| 4. | "Manando" | Mthembeni Ndevu | Ruff | 04:20 |
| 5. | "Plug" | Mthembeni Ndevu; Anele Mbisha | Tweezy | 04:07 |
| 6. | "Ghetto Hero" | Mthembeni Ndevu; Jolondy Jacobs | Ruff | 03:53 |
| 7. | "All Night" | Mthembeni Ndevu |
| 03:34 |
| 8. | "My Crown" | Mthembeni Ndevu | Co-Kayn Beats | 03:33 |
| 9. | "My OG" | Mthembeni Ndevu | Lunatik | 04:44 |
| 10. | "Bambelela" | Mthembeni Ndevu | Lunatik | 04:33 |
| 11. | "Jets" | Mthembeni Ndevu | Ruff | 04:02 |
| 12. | "Emazweni" | Mthembeni Ndevu |
| 03:54 |
| 13. | "Corner Store" | Mthembeni Ndevu | Tweezy | 04:00 |
| 14. | "Ubuya Nin" | Mthembeni Ndevu | Ruff | 04:20 |
| 15. | "Pour Up" | Mthembeni Ndevu | Ruff | 03:44 |
| 16. | "RIP Swati" (featuring Saudi, Sjava and Njabulo) | Mthembeni Ndevu; Anele Mbisha; Sjava | Ruff | 04:06 |
| 17. | "Summertime High" (featuring Saudi) | Mthembeni Ndevu; Anele Mbisha |
| 03:46 |
| 18. | "No More" | Mthembeni Ndevu |
| 04:31 |
| 19. | "Take Flight" | Mthembeni Ndevu | Ruff | 04:10 |
| 20. | "Thank You" | Mthembeni Ndevu |
| 03:32 |
| Total length: | 81:00[2] | |||
Accolades
editAt 25th South African Music Awards Manando received a nomination for Male Artist of the year and Best hip hop album category.[6]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Manando | Male Artist of the year | Nominated |
| Best hip hop album | Nominated |
Personnel
editManando credits are adapted from AllMusic.[7]
- Mfanafuthi Nkosi - Composer
- Christer Kobedi - Composer
- Ronald Baloyi - Composer
- Bhekimuzi Baphanga - Composer
- Jabulani Makhubo - Composer
- Tumelo Thandokuhle Mathebula - Composer
- Anele Mbishe - Composer
- Ndivhuwo Cayenne Mudimeli - Composer
- Mthembeni Ndevu(eMTee) - Composer, Primary Artist
- Lisa Mbalentle Nojoko - Composer
- Mnqobi Nxumalo - Composer
- Saudi - Featured Artist
- Tiwa Savage - Featured Artist
- Sjava - Featured Artist
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Edition(s) | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 15 September 2017 | Standard | Ambitiouz Entertainment | [8] |
References
edit- ^ "Emtee Drops #Manando Tracklist". Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- ^ a b "Manando by Emtee on Apple Music". 15 September 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ Ambitiouz Entertainment (10 September 2017), Emtee - Me and You Ft Tiwa Savage, retrieved 11 September 2017
- ^ DONKOH, EBENEZER. "Emtee Releases Track List for Sophomore Album "Manando" - NYDJ Live". www.nydjlive.com. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "Emtee explains 'Manando' album title feat. Tiwa Savage, Saudi and More | SoundcityTV Africa". soundcity.tv. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- ^ "Mafikizolo, Mi Casa and Simphiwe top SAMAs nominations". 20 April 2018.
- ^ "Manando - Emtee | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "Emtee releases sophomore album, Manado | eNCA". South Africa: eNCA. 17 September 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2022.