Nadia Naked is the debut album by South African rapper Nadia Nakai. The album was released on 2 June 2019, by Family Tree Records. It features guest appearances by Cassper Nyovest, Khuli Chana, Kwesta, Lady Zamar, Tshego and Stefflon Don.
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| Released | 2 June 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2016–2019 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 56:59 | |||
| Label | Family Tree Records | |||
| Producer | Various
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Background edit
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 edit
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 edit
Michael Highly of Dope Off The Press observed that Nakai "feels seasoned and much more confident throughout the album".[1]
Accolades edit
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Nadia Naked | Album of the Year in Africa | Won | [6] |
Track listing edit
All tracks are written by Nadia Nakai Kandava, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | 2:06 | |
| 2. | "Africa" | 2:19 | |
| 3. | "Imma Boss" | 2:36 | |
| 4. | "Big Pun" | 3:08 | |
| 5. | "Trappy" | 2:08 | |
| 6. | "Yaas Bitch" | 3:22 | |
| 7. | "Naaa Meaan" (featuring Cassper Nyovest) |
| 3:48 |
| 8. | "On the Block" (featuring Khuli Chana) |
| 3:32 |
| 9. | "Darkness Defined" (featuring Lady Zamar) |
| 4:16 |
| 10. | "Chankura" (featuring Cassper Nyovest) |
| 2:43 |
| 11. | "More Drugs" (featuring Tshego) |
| 4:23 |
| 12. | "Rap Bitches" | 3:08 | |
| 13. | "Love" | 3:24 | |
| 14. | "Amai" | 3:07 | |
| 15. | "Kreatures" (featuring Kwesta And Sio) |
| 5:26 |
| 16. | "Calling" (featuring YCee) |
| 2:59 |
| 17. | "Outro" (featuring Stefflon Don) |
| 1:12 |
Personnel edit
Credits adapted from Allmusic website.[7]
Personnel edit
- 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 edit
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | June 4, 2019 | Family Tree Records | [8] |
References edit
- ^ a b Highly, Michael (29 June 2019). "Review: Nadia Nakai Proves The Thrown Is Hers With "Nadia Naked"". Archived from the original on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
- ^ "Nadia Nakai dishes on her debut album: 'I really wanted to tell my story'". Channel. 30 June 2019. Archived from the original on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
- ^ "Nadia Nakai shares cover art and track list for debut album, Nadia Naked". 23 May 2019. Archived from the original on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
- ^ "Nadia Nakai new album: 'Nadia Naked' gets a release date". 3 May 2019. Archived from the original on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
- ^ Ntombela, Sipho (21 June 2019). "INTERVIEW: Nadia Nakai Dishes On 'Nadia Naked'". Sipho Ntombela. Archived from the original on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ Alonge, Bolaji (24 November 2019). "AFRIMAs 2019: Full list of winners | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Archived from the original on 29 March 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
- ^ "Nadia Naked - Nadia Nakai | Credits". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
- ^ "Nadia Nakai Drops Cover Art And Release Date For Debut Album, "Nadia Naked"". 3 May 2019. Archived from the original on 13 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.