English singer-songwriter Adele has released four studio albums,one video album,two extended plays,17 singles and eleven music videos. Adele has sold over 70 million in pure album sales and over 100 million in album equivalent units worldwide over four studio albums and one video album as of December 2021. She was named the best-selling album artist of the 2010s decade in the US and worldwide. She has also sold over 100 million in single sales with total sales records over 170 million as of December 2021. She also became the best-selling female artist of the 21st century in the UK. Her album 21 became the best-selling album of the 21st century.
Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) is a trade association representing the interests of major and independent record labels of South Africa. Located in Randburg,RiSA is responsible for running the annual South African Music Awards (SAMAs) and for music recording certification in South Africa. It also runs The Official South African Charts (TOSAC).
25 is the third studio album by the English singer-songwriter Adele,released on 20 November 2015 by XL Recordings and Columbia Records. The album is titled as a reflection of her life and frame of mind at 25 years old and is termed a "make-up record". Its lyrical content features themes of Adele "yearning for her old self,her nostalgia",and "melancholia about the passage of time" according to an interview with the singer by Rolling Stone,as well as themes of motherhood,new love,and regret.
"Hello" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Adele,released on 23 October 2015 by XL Recordings as the lead single from her third studio album,25 (2015). Written by Adele and the album's producer,Greg Kurstin,"Hello" is a piano ballad with soul influences and lyrics that discuss themes of nostalgia and regret. Upon release,the song garnered critical acclaim,with reviewers comparing it favourably to Adele's previous works and praised its lyrics,production and Adele's vocal performance. It was recorded in Metropolis Studios,London.
"When We Were Young" is a song by English singer Adele from her third studio album,25 (2015). Adele and Tobias Jesso Jr. wrote the song,and Ariel Rechtshaid produced it. The song was written within three days in Los Angeles,after Adele struggled with writer's block during unfruitful early sessions for the album. XL Recordings released it as the album's second single on 22 January 2016. A soul ballad,the song has piano instrumentation that places emphasis on Adele's vocals. Inspired by the vision of meeting acquaintances at a party at an older age,it explores the fear of getting older and the loss of one's youth.
Amanda "Ami" Faku is a South African singer,performer and songwriter. Born and raised in the township of eZinyoka,Gqeberha. Faku rose to fame as a contestant on The Voice SA season 2 in 2017,prior getting recognition in the music industry.
Ndivhuwo Elaine Mukheli,known mononymously as Elaine,is a South African R&B singer and songwriter from Pretoria. While studying law at the University of the Witwatersrand,she self-released her debut EP Elements in September 2019. The EP reached No. 1 on both the national iTunes and Apple Music album charts,making her the first independent female artist to do so.Elements was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA) a year after its initial release,and in 2020 it was nominated for Best R&B/Soul Album at the South African Music Awards. Elaine was subsequently signed to Columbia Records in December 2020.
Blaq Diamond is a South African Afro pop duo from Ladysmith KwaZulu-Natal. They met in 2010 on a school trip where both participated in a music cypher in the school bus. They signed to record label Ambitiouz Entertainment,releasing their debut album Inqola (2017),which became their first iTunes number one.
Siyabonga Nene,known professionally as Big Zulu,is a South African rapper and songwriter. He rose to spotlight after releasing the single "Donsa Nkabi" in 2016.
"Easy on Me" is a song by the English singer Adele from her fourth studio album,30 (2021). Adele wrote the song with its producer,Greg Kurstin. Columbia Records released it as the album's lead single on 15 October 2021. It is a torch song and ballad which places emphasis on Adele's vocals,set over progressively louder-growing piano instrumentation. In its lyrics,she addresses her divorce and pleads for forgiveness and understanding from her son,ex-husband,and herself.
The Official South African Charts (TOSAC) is the music industry standard record chart in South Africa launched by RISA for local and international songs. Chart rankings are based on digital sales and online streaming in South Africa through iTunes,Spotify,Apple Music,and Deezer. The charts were launched in South Africa on 1 September 2021,becoming the only South African chart to focus on songs on digital music streaming services. The first official number-one hit on the chart was Ed Sheeran's "Bad Habits". The current number-one is "Imithandazo" by Kabza de Small and Mthunzi featuring DJ Maphorisa,Young Stunna,Sizwe Alakine and Umthakathi Kush.
"Mali Eningi" is a song recorded by South African singer-songwriter and rapper Big Zulu featuring Riky Rick and Intaba Yase Dubai. It was released as the lead single of his third studio album,Ichwane Lenyoka (2021),on November 20,2020,by Inkabi Records.
Lethabo Sebetso,professionally known as Focalistic,is a South African rapper. He rose to prominence after his single "Ke Star",reached number 16 on Billboard Top Triller Global charts. Born and raised in Pretoria,Sebetso was a footballer prior pursuing a music career as a rapper,released his debut studio album Sgubhu Ses Excellent (2020).
Kamogelo Matona,popularly known as Kamo Mphela,is a South African dancer and singer. She became an internet celebrity after she posted a video of her dancing on her social media account.
Inkabi Zezwe is a South African duo composed of Sjava and Big Zulu formed in 2022. Their debut single "Umbayimbayi",charted number 1 and certified 3×Platinum in South Africa.
Austin Kulani Baloyi,professionally known under the alias of Tyler ICU,is a South African DJ and record producer born and bred in Tembisa,Gauteng. He rose to prominence subsequent to the release of "Mnike" which was certified platinum in South Africa,and peaked at number one for sixteen consecutive weeks on The Official South African Charts and Billboard South Africa songs.
Lwandile Mtshali,professionally known as Lwah Ndlunkulu or Lwah The Ndlunkulu is a South African singer and songwriter. Born and raised Hluhluwe,KwaZulu-Natal,having signed a record deal with Nkabi Records released her debut single "Ithuba",which became her first biggest song and certified Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
"66" is a single by a pair of South African DJs and record producers Felo Le Tee and Myztro,released on 22 October 2021 through New Money Gang under exclusive license from Sony Music Entertainment Africa,a year later it was certified Multi-Platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA).
Thuthuka Wandile Zindlovu,prominently known as Dlala Thukzin is a South African DJ and record producer born and bred in Lamontville,KwaZulu-Natal. He is famous for his versatility of blending amapiano,afro tech,and gqom.
"iPlan" is an afro tech song by South African DJ and record producer Dlala Thukzin taken from his extended play (EP) Permanent Music 3 (2023). It was released on 15 September 2023 and features guest appearances from frequent collaborator Zaba,and Sykes.
