L.O.V.E. (Living Out of Various Emotions) is the fifth studio album by South African singer-songwriter and music producer Zonke. It was released on June 14, 2018, in South Africa by Sony Music Entertainment.[1] It features a production from Zonke Dikana, Alex D. Samuel, Herb Powers Jr. The album features a guest appearance by Kwesta.
| L.O.V.E | ||||
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| Studio album by Zonke | ||||
| Released | June 14, 2018 | |||
| Studio | TMP Entertainment | |||
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| Length | 39:21 | |||
| Label | Sony Music Entertainment | |||
| Producer | Zonke | |||
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It has been certified platinum by Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
Commercial Performance edit
The album was certified with a gold plaque within five months after its release by the Recording industry of South Africa (RiSA) with sales of over 20,000 copies.[2][3][4]
Accolades edit
L.O.V.E. earned Zonke awards and nominations. At the 25th annually ceremony of South African Music Awards, L.O.V.E. was nominated for Album of the Year, Female Artist of the Year and won Best R&B/Soul Album[5][6]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | L.O.V.E.
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Album of the Year | Nominated |
| Best R&B/Soul Album | Won | ||
| Female Artist of the Year | Nominated |
Tracklisting edit
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "NdiliMpondo" | 4:08 |
| 2. | "Uphelelwa Lixesha" | 4:16 |
| 3. | "Intliziyo" | 4:56 |
| 4. | "Soul To keep (featuring Kwesta)" | 5:07 |
| 5. | "Tonight" | 5:43 |
| 6. | "Best Days Of My Life" | 3:39 |
| 7. | "L.O.V.E." | 4:24 |
| 8. | "Uyandithanda" | 4:09 |
| 9. | "Ndiyah'thembisa" | 4:19 |
| Total length: | 39,21 | |
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa (RiSA)[7] | Platinum | 40,000+ |
Personnel edit
All credits adapted from discogs.[8]
Instrument edit
- Amaechi Ikechi - Bass Guitar (tracks: 2-9)
- Guitar – Cameron Ward (tracks: 4, 5, 8, 9), Khumo Kganyago (tracks: 3), Shawn Van Staden (tracks: 2, 3)
- Alex D. Samuel - Keyboards, Piano, Synthesizer
- Mixed By – Don Laka (tracks: 2, 6, 8), Jürgen Von Wechmar (tracks: 1, 3-5, 7, 9), Mazwe Mtetwa (tracks: 2, 6, 8)
- Mabeleng Moholo - Percussion (tracks: 4, 5)
Production edit
- Zonke Dikana - Producer, Lyrics, Music, Arranged, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals
- Alex D. Samuel, Oyama Songo - Recording Engineer
- Herb Powers Jr. - Mastered
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Edition(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 14 June 2018 |
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Sony Music Entertainment | Standard |
References edit
- ^ "ALBUM OF THE WEEK: Zonke releases her highly anticipated album L.O.V.E. | YoMzansi". YoMzansi. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Zonke's L.O.V.E album certified GOLD". Zalebs. 22 June 2020.
- ^ "ZONKE gets a gold plaque for recent album 'L.O.V.E' | YOMZANSI". YOMZANSI. 29 November 2018.
- ^ "Zonke adds three more certifications to her expanding collection". Zkhiphani. The Journalist.
- ^ "All the 2019 SAMA nominees". www.bizcommunity.com.
- ^ "Zonke, Sho stands out at Sama nominations | CityPress - News24". News24. South Africa. 28 April 2018.
- ^ Matiwane, Nonku (17 October 2019). "ZONKE'S ALBUM GOES PLATINUM". DailySun.
- ^ "Zonke – L.O.V.E. (2018, CD) - Discogs". Discogs.