| Work of Heart | ||||
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| Released | 11 September 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2014–2015 | |||
| Genre | Neo soul, afrosoul | |||
| Length | 44:13 | |||
| Label | Sony | |||
| Producer | Zonke Dikana | |||
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Work of Heart is the self-produced fourth studio album of South African singer-songwriter and record producer Zonke. Released on 11 September 2015 through Sony Entertainment Africa., it is the follow-up of her gold-certified live album Give and Take Live . [1]
On 23 August 2015, Zonke announced the release date, pre-order link, track listing and cover art of the album. [2] Preceding the album's release were two singles titled "Reach It" and "Meet Me in My Dreams", the later a song she dedicated to her older sister Lulu Dikana. [3] [4] Work of Heart was nominated in two categories at the 15th Metro FM Music Awards and four categories at the 22nd South African Music Awards, winning one.
On 15 July 2016, the album was certified platinum. [5]
Upon its release, Work of Heart was met to positive critical reviews among local music critics. Lesley Mofokeng of SowetanLIVE gave the overall album production and songs an excellent verdict but however suggested that Zonke should experiment infusing some other genres of music in her upcoming projects. [6] Lebogang Boshomane, a music critic for SowetanLIVE gave the album 3.9 stars out of 5, further stating that, "All in all, it is a good album which will have you tearing up one moment then slowly moving to the beat the next". [6]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Birds of a Feather (Intro)" | 1:30 |
| 2. | "Dear Child (So Many Ways)" | 3:46 |
| 3. | "Great Storm" | 3:48 |
| 4. | "S.O.S (Release Me)" | 4:03 |
| 5. | "Meet me in my Dreams" | 3:34 |
| 6. | "Free State of Mind" | 3:49 |
| 7. | "Reach It" | 3:34 |
| 8. | "Grateful (Interlude)" | 0:59 |
| 9. | "This Is It" | 3:34 |
| 10. | "Heavenly" | 3:40 |
| 11. | "Funky Lovin' (Stay With Me)" | 3:59 |
| 12. | "Those Days" | 3:50 |
| 13. | "Forever in Love" | 3:54 |
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Edition(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | 11 September 2015 |
| Sony | Standard | [7] |
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 15th Metro FM Music Awards | Best African Pop Album | Nominated | [8] |
| Best Female Album | Nominated | [9] | ||
| 22nd South African Music Awards | Female Artist of the Year | Won | [10] | |
| Best R&B/Soul/Reggae Album | Nominated | [11] | ||
| Best Produced Album of the Year | Nominated | [12] | ||
| Best Engineered Album of the Year | Nominated | [12] |
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