North God is the third studio album by South African American hip hop recording artist Da L.E.S, released on November 27, 2015, through Fresh 2 Def Records and Sony Music Entertainment Africa.[1]
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| Released | November 27, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2014 – 2015 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop, Rap | |||
| Length | 41:16 | |||
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Background edit
Recording sessions for the album started in 2014 after the release of his sophomore album Mandela Money. Da L.E.S has reportedly entered the studio with South African DJ Dimplez, and rappers Ma-E and Kid X from the Cashtime Life hip hop collective.[2]
Promotion edit
The album was made available for pre-order on iTunes on November 13, 2015 and released officially on November 27, 2015.
On December 3, 2015, Da L.E.S launched an album release party and concert at Melrose Arch in Johannesburg. He partnered with iTunes to ensure that the first 150 people to pre-order his album will get free access to the event.[3]
The North God Album Launch Concert was sponsored by Cîroc (for which he is a South African Ambassador), V.A.M. and Sony Music Entertainment Africa. The supporting acts for the album launch concert included AKA, Riky Rick, Tamara Dey, Tumi, Sphum and DJ Milkshake as well as Ma-E, Maggz, Kid X and Nomuzi aka Moozlie.[4]
Singles edit
The first official single off the album, titled "P.A.I.D", was released on June 13, 2015, and contains features from frequent collaborators, fellow South African hip hop recording artist AKA and Nigerian dance-hall singer Burna Boy.[5][6]
The second official single, titled "Summer Time" was released on September 25, 2015, and contains features and production from fellow South African hip hop record producer, Riky Rick.[7]
DJ Milkshake's single "Bank Roll" which was released on October 9, 2015, and features vocals from Da L.E.S and Kid X, will serve as a single on the album.[8]
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Keys 2 the City" (featuring Tamara Dey) |
| Claudio "Emblazon" Manjate | 03:18 |
| 2. | "Freak Nasty" |
| V.A.M | 03:01 |
| 3. | "P.A.I.D" (featuring AKA and Burna Boy) |
| V.A.M | 03:40 |
| 4. | "Summer Time" (featuring Riky Rick) |
| V.A.M | 03:01 |
| 5. | "6AM" (featuring Ma-E and Moozlie) |
| V.A.M | 03:14 |
| 6. | "Real Stuff" (featuring AKA and Maggz) |
| V.A.M | 05:12 |
| 7. | "Bank Roll" (featuring DJ Milkshake and Kid X) |
| V.A.M | 03:28 |
| 8. | "Zone" (Freestyle) |
| V.A.M | 03:05 |
| 9. | "Church Bells" (featuring Pipez) |
| V.A.M | 03:59 |
| 10. | "Mood" (featuring Tumi and Sphum) |
| V.A.M | 02:50 |
| 11. | "Keep It All Trill" |
| V.A.M | 03:21 |
| 12. | "Made It (Outro)" |
| Claudio Manjate | 03:07 |
| Total length: | 41:16 | |||
References edit
- ^ "Da L.E.S Set To Host His Own Concert When Launching The North God Album – SA Hip Hop Mag". SA Hip Hop Mag. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ^ "Da L.E.S working on A new album, North God". thebaddest.co.za. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
- ^ "Online Youth Magazine | Zkhiphani.com – L.E.S is ready to drop NORTH GOD". www.zkhiphani.co.za. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ^ "Da L.E.S on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
- ^ "P.A.I.D THE FIRST TRACK OFF Da L.E.S ALBUM NORTH GOD – Spice4Life". Spice4Life. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
- ^ "Da L.E.S Announces 2nd Single And When To Expect The North God Album". SA Hip Hop Mag. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
- ^ "Summer Time – Single by Da L.E.S on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ "MUSIC: DJ Milkshake – Bank Roll – Ft. Da L.E.S & KiD X". 360Nobs.com. Retrieved 19 November 2015.