Nadia Naked
| Nadia Naked | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | June 2, 2019 |
| Recorded | 2016–2019 |
| Genre | Hip hop/Rap |
| Length | 56:59 |
| Label | Family Tree Records |
| Producer | Various
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| Singles from Naked Nadia | |
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Nadia Naked is the debut album by South African rapper Nadia Nakai. The album was released on June 2, 2019, by Family Tree Records. It features guest appearances by Cassper Nyovest, Khuli Chana, Kwesta, Lady Zamar, Tshego and Stefflon Don. Nadia Naked received positive reviews.
Background
In 2016, Nakai released her first EP, titled BRAGGA, and signed a new record deal with Family Tree Records.[1] Three years later, she explained that she wanted to create a personal album rather than repeating her earlier party songs.[2]
Artwork and title
The artwork used for the album was shot by Jiten Ramlal and designed by Jabu Nkosi.[3] The album cover features Nakai nude. On May 3, 2019, Nakai revealed the title and the release date of the album on Twitter.[4] Nakai has said that the title combines her name and the idea that her performances are so emotionally revealing that she seems "naked".[5]
Critical reception
Stone of Joints noted that the "production and song arrangement is on point".[6] Michael Highly of Dope Off The Press observed that Nakai "feels seasoned and much more confident throughout the album".[1]
Track list
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | Nadia Nakai Kandava | 02:06 |
| 2. | "Africa" | Kandava | 02:19 |
| 3. | "Imma Boss" | Kandava | 02:36 |
| 4. | "Big Pun" | Kandava | 03:08 |
| 5. | "Trappy" | Kandava | 02:08 |
| 6. | "Yaas Bitch" | Kandava | 03:22 |
| 7. | "Naaa Meaan" (featuring Cassper Nyovest) |
| 03:48 |
| 8. | "On The Block" (featuring Khuli Chana) |
| 03:32 |
| 9. | "Darkness Defined" (featuring Lady Zamar) |
| 04:16 |
| 10. | "Chankura" (featuring Cassper Nyovest) |
| 02:43 |
| 11. | "More Drugs" (featuring Tshego) |
| 04:23 |
| 12. | "Rap Bitches" | Kandava | 03:08 |
| 13. | "Love" | Kandava | 03:24 |
| 14. | "Amai" | Kandava | 03:07 |
| 15. | "Kreatures" (featuring Kwesta And Sio) |
| 05:26 |
| 16. | "Calling" (featuring YCee) |
| 02:59 |
| 17. | "Outro" (featuring Stefflon Don) |
| 01:12 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from Allmusic website.[7]
Performers and writers
- Nadia Kandava - Lead vocals,Composer
- Stefflon Don - Composer, Lead Vocals (track 17)
- Cassper Nyovest - Composer, Lead Vocals (track 7,10)
- Khuli Chana - Composer, Lead Vocals (track 8)
- Kwesta - Composer, Lead vocals (track 15)
- Lady Zamar - Vocals (track 9)
- Y. Cee - Lead vocals (track 16)
- Sio Lead vocals (track 15)
- Tshego - Lead Vocals (track 11)
- Oludemilade Martin Alej - Composer
- Yamikani Banda - Composer
- Bash Jameson - Composer
- Benn Gilbert Kamoto - Composer
- Tshegofatso Ketshbile - Composer
- Almotie Mtombeni - Composer
- Tawanda Mujaji - Composer
- Senzo Vilakazi - Composer
- Ntuthuko Zungu - Composer
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | June 4, 2019 | Family Tree Records | [8] |
References
- ^ a b Highly, Michael (June 29, 2019). "Review: Nadia Nakai Proves The Thrown Is Hers With "Nadia Naked"".
- ^ "Nadia Nakai dishes on her debut album: 'I really wanted to tell my story'". Channel. June 30, 2019.
- ^ "Nadia Nakai shares cover art and track list for debut album, Nadia Naked".
- ^ "Nadia Nakai new album: 'Nadia Naked' gets a release date". May 3, 2019.
- ^ Ntombela, Sipho (June 21, 2019). "INTERVIEW: Nadia Nakai Dishes On 'Nadia Naked'". Sipho Ntombela. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Jointz Lyrics". www.jointz.co.za.
- ^ "Nadia Naked - Nadia Nakai | Credits". AllMusic.
- ^ https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/nadia-nakai-drops-cover-art-and-release-date-for-debut-album-nadia-naked/