Highly Flavoured

Highly Flavoured
Highly Flavoured
Studio album by Busiswa
Released	8 December 2017
Genre	Kwaito; gqom; dance;
Length	50:21
Label	Kalawa Jazmee Records; Universal Music;
Producer	DJ Maphorisa (also exec.); Oskido; ;
Busiswa chronology
Singles from Highly Flavoured
	"Bazoyenza"; Released: 11 January 2018;

Highly Flavoured is the debut studio album by South African singer, poet and songwriter Busiswa. It was released on 8 December 2017 through Kalawa Jazmee.^[1] The album features guest appearances by artists DJ Maphorisa, Busi N, DJ Athie, Da Fre, DJ Toxic, Nokwazi, Moozlie, Lando and Yasirah. Primarily, Highly Flavoured is a gqom album.

The album received positive reviews from music critics. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). It produced one single — "Bazoyenza".

Critical reception edit

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	^[2]

Release and promotion edit

In August 2017, Gqulu announced that her debut album will be entitled Highly Flavored. Throughout the remainder of 2017, Gqulu featured on several singles, including Tipcee's "Isichathulo" and DJ Maphorisa's "Vuvushka" and "Midnight Starring".^[3]^[4] "Bazoyenza"^[5] was released as the lead single off Highly Flavored.

Accolades edit

Year	Award ceremony	Prize	Result	Ref.
2018	24th South African Music Awards	Best Kwaito Album	Won	^[6]
2018	24th South African Music Awards	Female Artist of the Year	Nominated	^[6]

Track listing edit

*Highly Flavoured* — Standard edition
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Bazoyenza"	Busiswa DJ Maphorisa	DJ Maphorisa	4:51
2.	"Mr Party" (Busi N, DJ Athie and DJ Fresh)	DJ Athie Busiswa Da Fresh	DJ Fresh	4:38
3.	"Syashelela"	Busiswa	Oskido	4:26
4.	"Nonke"	Busiswa Oskido	Oskido	4:21
5.	"Ngibambe" (Nokwazi)	Busiswa	DJ Maphorisa	4:56
6.	"Ingqondo"	Busiswa	Oskido	5:61
7.	"Bad Galz" (Featuring Moozlie)	Busiswa Moozlie	DJ Maphorisa	3:53
8.	"Uthando Lwakho" (Featuring Londi)	Londi Busiswa	Oskido	3:59
9.	"Drop n ReWhine"	DJ Maphorisa Busiswa	DJ Maphorisa	3:51
10.	"We Travelled"	Busiswa	DJ Maphorisa	4:20
11.	"Entara"	Busiswa	DJ Maphorisa	6:15
12.	"Ilanga" (Featuring Yasirah Bhelz)	Yasirah Bhelz Busiswa	DJ Maphorisa	5:51
13.	"Welcome To Kalawa"	Oskido Busiswa	Oskido	4:40
Total length:				50:21

Certifications edit

Region	Certification	Sales
South Africa (RiSA)	Gold	15 000±

Personnel edit

Credits all adapted from AllMusic.^[2]

Da Fresh - Featured Artist
DJ Athie - Featured Artist
DJ Maphorisa - Featured Artist
Busiswa Gqulu - Primary Artist, Composer
Rabelani Madula - Composer
Nqobile Mahlangu - Composer
Mihlali Mali - Composer
Athanathi Mbilini - Composer
Joyous Buthelezi Mdlongwa - Composer
Moozlie - Featured Artist
Tshepo William Mpinga - Composer
Busi N - Featured Artist
Busisiwe Ngwenya - Composer
Nokwazi - Featured Artist
Themba Sekowe - Composer
Akona Sitani - Composer
Sibusiso Sonti - Composer
Thabo Tshepe - Composer
Lando - Featured Artist
Yasirah - Featured Artist

Release history edit

List of release dates, showing region, formats, label, editions and reference
Region	Date	Format(s)	Label	Edition(s)	Ref.
Various	8 December 2018	CD digital download Vinyl	Universal Music	Standard

References edit

^ "Kalawa-Jazmee - Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic.
^ ^a ^b "Highly Flavoured - Busiswa | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
^ "New Album Alert: Busiswa Drops Highly Flavoured". zkhiphani.co.za. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
^ @justZA (8 September 2017). "Tipcee 'iScathulo' (feat. Busiswa, DJ Tira & Distruction Boyz) - Stream & Download MP3! - JustZA". justza.com. Archived from the original on 27 May 2018. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
^ "Busiswa - Bazoyenza ft. DJ Maphorisa". youtube.com.
^ "All the winners from SAMA Awards 2018". gq.co.za. Retrieved 12 April 2021.

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[1] "Kalawa-Jazmee - Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic.

[AllMusic-2] "Highly Flavoured - Busiswa | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 May 2022.

[zkhiphani-3] "New Album Alert: Busiswa Drops Highly Flavoured". zkhiphani.co.za. Retrieved 30 November 2018.

[4] @justZA (8 September 2017). "Tipcee 'iScathulo' (feat. Busiswa, DJ Tira & Distruction Boyz) - Stream & Download MP3! - JustZA". justza.com. Archived from the original on 27 May 2018. Retrieved 6 June 2018.

[5] "Busiswa - Bazoyenza ft. DJ Maphorisa". youtube.com.

[6] "All the winners from SAMA Awards 2018". gq.co.za. Retrieved 12 April 2021.

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