KOA II Part 1

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KOA II Part 1
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Studio album by
ReleasedJune 16, 2022 (2022-06-16)
Genre Amapiano
Length2:11:25
Label Piano Hub
Producer Kabelo Motha
Keith Mduduzi
Tsholofelo Mokhine
Tshepo Bure
Zethu Mashika
Themba Sekowe
George Lesley
Sandile Masebe
Kabza De Small chronology
I Am the King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust
(2020)
KOA II Part 1
(2022)

KOA II Part 1 (pronounced King of Amapiano 2 Part 1) is the fourth studio album by South African DJ Kabza De Small, released on June 16, 2022, through Piano Hub. The album features guest appearances from DJ Maphorisa, Ami Faku, Msaki, Young Stunna, Kwesta, Bob Mabena, Mhaw Keys and more.

Contents

Background

In an interview with Spotify, Motha revealed that he worked on 81 songs before coming to a final 18 tracks to be included on his fourth album. [1]

Critical reception

At GQ Magazine, the album received scored 10/10 rating. [2]

Commercial Performance

On May 30, 2022, album's pre-add were made available and debuted number 11 on iTunes top 100 chart. [3] [4]

Accolades

The album was nominated for Album of the Year at 2022 Afrimma and scored three nominations at the 2nd Annual South African Amapiano Music Awards Best Amapiano Album/EP, Best Amapiano Produced Song, and Song of the Year. KOA II Part 1 is nominated for Best Dance Album at South African Dance Music Awards.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2022KOA II Part 1Album of the YearNominated [5]
2023Best Amapiano Album/EpPending [6]
"Khusela" featuring MsakiBest Amapiano Produced SongPending
Song of the YearPending
2023KOA II Part 1Best Dance Album.Pending

Track listing

Standard Edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Khusela" (featuring Msaki)Asanda Mvana Kabelo Motha 8:21
2."Ingabe" (featuring Spartz)Spartz MothlammeKabelo Motha6:44
3."Eningi" (featuring Njelic, Simmy, Mhaw Keys)
  • Tshwarelo Albert Motlhako
  • Simphiwe Majobe Nhlangulela
6:47
4."Ubumnandi" (featuring Nia Pearl, MDU aka TRP)Peleka Lwana
  • Kabelo Motha
  • Keith Mduduzi Mangena
6:24
5."Xola" (featuring Nobuhle, Zethu, Young Stunna) Sandile Fortune Msimango Kabelo Motha7:30
6."Sondela" (featuring Ami Faku, Mhaw Keys) Amanda Faku
  • Kabelo Motha
  • Mohau David Matlaletsa
8:14
7."Bathini" (featuring Young Stunna, Artwork Sounds)Sandile Fortune Msimango
  • Kabelo Motha
  • Rofhiwa Samuel Ndou
  • George Leslie
7:57
8."Az'khale" (featuring Daliwonga)Daliwonga MatiwaneKabelo Motha7:13
9."Isoka" (featuring Nkosazana Daughter, Murumba Pitch)
  • Nolwazi Nzama
  • Inoocent Thabang Mangolo
  • Emmanuel Nanga Mathye
Kabelo Motha7:30
10."Ngyamthanda" (featuring Nicole Elocin, Phila Dlozi, Da Muziqal Chef)
  • Nicole Chigariro
  • Philadlozi Mfekayi
  • Kabelo Motha
  • Tshepo Bure
6:51
11."Rekere 2" (featuring Stakev) 
  • Kabelo Motha
  • Kelvin Tebogo Khumalo
7:35
12."Mutserendende" (featuring Mr Brown, Jon Delinger, Da Muziqal Chef)
  • Jon Delinger
  • Mr Brown
  • Kabelo Motha
  • Tshepo Bure
6:56
13."Skeem Saam" (featuring Ami Faku)Amanda FakuKabelo Motha6:56
14."Bawo" (featuring Nobuhle, Yallunder)
  • Nobuhle
  • Yolanda Nyembezi
Kabelo Motha7:15
15."Khuluma Imali" (featuring Madumane, Toss, Felo Le Tee)Pholoso Masombuka
6:56
16."Bayasaba" (featuring Daliwonga, Young Stunna)
  • Sandile Fortune Msimango
  • Daliwonga Matiwane
  • Kabelo Motha
  • Themba Sekowe
7:30
17."Mshini" (featuring Lady Du, Young Stunna, Bob Mabena, Kwesta)
Kabelo Motha7:16
18."Liyangishonela" (featuring Nobuhle)NobuhleKabelo Motha7:30
Total length:2:11:25

Release and singles

The albums standard edition was released on June 16, 2022. [7] [8]

"Khusela" featuring Msaki was released on May 31, 2021, as album's lead single. The song debuted number 1 on Apple Music charts. [4]

The other singles "Bathini" featuring Young Stunna and Artwork Sounds, and "Isoka" featuring Nkosazana Daughter and Murumba Pitch "Ingabe", "Eningi" featuring Njelic, Simmy and Mhaw Keys were also released on May 31, 2021. [7] [9]

Release history

Release dates and formats for KOA II Part 1
RegionDateFormat(s)Edition(s)LabelRef.
South Africa16 June 2022StandardPiano Hub [10]

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