Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars) is the second studio album by South African singer and songwriter Simmy, released on 6 November 2020, through EL World Music and Sony.[1]
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| Released | 20 November 2020 | |||
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| Length | 72:29 | |||
| Label | EL World Music Sony | |||
| Producer | Sanele Sithole Claudio Wade Jaftha Keanen Leroy Bekeer Nicodimas Sekheta Mogashoa Mpho Mohlolong | |||
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The album debuted at number 3 in South Africa.
Background
editIn October 2020, Simmy announced her album via Instagram account.[2]
Music and lyrics
editThe standard edition Tugela Fairy (Made Of Stars) is about one hour, twelve minutes, and 29 seconds long, consisting of 16 tracks.
Composition
editCritics categorize Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars) as a Neo Soul,[3] Afro House,[1] and Afro-Pop.[1] It also incorporates Maskandi,[1] Mbaqanga,[1] Kwaito,[1] and Old house elements.
Themes
editTugela Fairy (Made of Stars) lyrically is the continuation of her debut album Tugela Fairy,[4] it describe musical journey and tells her story of strength and woman empowerment.[5]
Critical reception
editJohn Israel A of Ubetoo said "the album is a compilation worth the wait and a splendid advertisement of Simmy’s musical growth" and rated the album 4.5/5.[6]
Year-end lists
edit| Critic/Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
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| The Native | Best 20 Albums This Year | 16
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Commercial performance
editUpon its release the album debuted number 3 in South Africa.[8][9]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Intro" | 1:58 |
| 2. | "Indaba" | 5:21 |
| 3. | "Ngihamba Nawe" (featuring Sino Msolo) | 3:37 |
| 4. | "Hamba Ngifike" (featuring Ami Faku) | 4:15 |
| 5. | "Imihla Nezolo" | 4:28 |
| 6. | "Konke" (featuring S-Tone) | 3:56 |
| 7. | "Mabhungu" | 5:04 |
| 8. | "Emakhaya" (featuring Da Capo and Sun-El Musician) | 4:46 |
| 9. | "Stay With You" (featuring Black Motion) | 4:56 |
| 10. | "Ngiyahamba" (featuring Mthunzi) | 5:23 |
| 11. | "My Light" | 5:03 |
| 12. | "We Were Here" | 5:25 |
| 13. | "Time After Time" | 4:45 |
| 14. | "Uhlale Wazi" | 4:41 |
| 15. | "Wamuhle" | 4:07 |
| 16. | "Angimale" (featuring Khuzani) | 4:44 |
| Total length: | 72:29 | |
Accolades
editThe album was nominated for Best Afro pop Album at the 27th ceremony of South African Music Awards.[10]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars) | Best Afro Pop Album | Nominated |
| Best Produced Album of the Year | Nominated |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| South Africa (RISA)[11] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Releases
edit"Emakhaya" was released on October 16, 2020, featuring South African DJ's Sun-El Musician and Da Capo as album's second single.[12]
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
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| South Africa | November 20, 2020 | Standard |
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References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Listen to Simmy's New Album 'Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars)' - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Archived from the original on July 14, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ "Simmy Announces Upcoming Album "Tugela Fairy" (Made Of Stars)". Ubetoo. October 13, 2020. Archived from the original on May 1, 2022. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ "Simmy's new album, Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars), is a star-studded neo soul journey of empowerment – Texx and the City". Texx and the City. November 11, 2020. Archived from the original on November 11, 2020. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ Wallis, Mike (December 1, 2020). "Simmy's story continues on Tugela Fairy (Made Of Stars)". Red Bull. Archived from the original on May 2, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ "Simmy graces us with new album "Tugela Fairy – Made oF Stars"". Yuledark.co.za. November 6, 2020. Archived from the original on May 3, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ Israel A, John. "Simmy "Tugela Fairy" (Made Of Stars) Album Review". Ubetoo. Archived from the original on May 1, 2022. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ "Best of 2020: A ranked list of the best 20 albums this year". The Native Mag. December 31, 2020. Archived from the original on May 25, 2022. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ Miya, Madzadza (November 9, 2020). "Listen to Simmy's New Album 'Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars)' - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Archived from the original on July 14, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ de Wee, Naledi (August 3, 2021). "Meet Mzansi's three most-streamed female artists on Apple Music [watch]". The South African. Archived from the original on April 2, 2022. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ Shumba, Ano (May 19, 2021). "South African Music Awards 2021: All the nominees". Music In Africa. Archived from the original on October 14, 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ "South Africa certifications". Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ Shabangu, Nobantu (October 16, 2020). "Simmy Drops New Single 'Emakhaya' Ahead of Highly-Anticipated Sophomore Album - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Archived from the original on May 1, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2022.