Yizo Yizo (soundtrack)

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Yizo Yizo
Yizo Yizo 1.jpg
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
Released2000
Genre Kwaito/Hip hop
Label CCP / EMI

Three Yizo Yizo soundtrack albums were produced through CCP Records to accompany the teen drama TV Show Yizo Yizo . They mainly consist of Kwaito music.

Contents

Yizo Yizo

The first Yizo Yizo soundtrack was released in 2000. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA). [1] This album was released on cassette tape as well as CD. Later, EMI released it to a streaming service.

Tracklist

  1. "Tlo Be Rele Daar" - Skeem
  2. "Yizo Yizo" - Kyllex
  3. "The Good And The Bad" - E'Smile & Amu
  4. "Masukela " - Kaybee
  5. "I Don't Want" - Ghetto Luv
  6. "Uzama U Kwenzani" - O'Da Meesta
  7. "Mamgobhozi" - Kyllex, Mandoza & Too Short
  8. "Mi House" (Remix) - E'Smile
  9. "Hurtin" - Ghetto Luv & E'Smile
  10. "Da Struggle Kontinues" - Prophets Of Da City
  11. "Masukela (Remix)" - Kaybee

Certifications

RegionCertificationSales
South Africa (RiSA)Platinum40,000±

Yizo Yizo 2

Yizo Yizo 2
Yizo Yizo 2.jpg
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
ReleasedApril 15, 2002
Genre Kwaito/Hip hop
Label CCP / EMI

Yizo Yizo 2 was released in 2002. It was also certified platinum by the RISA. [1] [2]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Ghetto Fabulous" (Zola & Kaybee)4:38
2."Sorry Sarge" (Mandoza & GP MaOrange)4:39
3."The Good & The Bad (Part 2)" (Ishmael & Amu)4:48
4."Sure Ntombazana (Bloma Nice)" (Thembi Seete & Wanda)5:34
5."Yizo" (Arthur)5:10
6."Umhlaba Uyahlaba" (Chiskop & Mandoza)4:44
7."Weekend Special" (Brenda Fassie & The Big Dudes)4:41
8."Uzonqoba" (Zola & Nana)3:50
9."Avulekile Amasango" (Ishmael)4:04
10."Starring" (Doc Shebeleza)4:49
11."Chincha Golova" (Kyllex & Wanda)4:37
12."I Don't Understand" (Ishmael & Wanda)5:42
13."Cela Uzophiwa" (Nana)3:53
14."No Title" (Unknown Artist)4:59
Total length:49:19

Accolades

YearAward ceremonyPrizeResultRef
"Yizo Yizo 2"20028th South African Music Awards Best Album of the YearWon
“Ghetto Fabulous”2002 Metro FM Music Awards Song of the YearWon

Certifications

RegionCertificationSales
South Africa (RiSA)Platinum40,000±

Yizo Yizo 3

Yizo Yizo 3
Yizo Yizo 3.jpg
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
ReleasedMarch 15, 2004
Genre Kwaito/Hip hop
Label CCP / EMI
Producer Philip Miller (exec.)

Yizo Yizo 3 was released in 2004, at the beginning of Yizo Yizo's third season. [3] [4]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."I Life" (H2O)4:39
2."Amasoja" (Bouga Luv & Brown Dash Feat. Mzekezeke)5:21
3."Yizo Yizo" (Brenda Fassie)5:28
4."Respect Life" (Mandoza) 
5."Klaima" (Skwatta Kamp)3:50
6."What A Mess" (Bobo And Gunman)4:11
7."Sho'sgebengu" (Slovaz)4:06
8."Korobela" (Ndrebele Civilization)5:32
9."Zandisile" (Simphiwe Dana)5:59
10."Emasimini" (Halfbrick)3:35
11."Motho Wa Mmona Moss" (West 2)4:27
12."Themba Lami" (DJ Kenny Bee)4:21
13."Ori Wa A Dara" (Fatai Rolling Dollar)5:29
14."Plaza Funk" (DJ 2mza & Toki M)5:05
15."8-3-1 (I Love You)" (Cashless Society)4:35
16."Ilitye (Yizo Theme)" (Simphiwe Dana)4:53
17."She Left The Tap Open" (Makhaolo Ndebele / Kgafela Oa Magogodi)1:02
Total length:49:19

Release history

List of release dates, showing region, formats, label, editions and reference
RegionDateFormat(s)LabelEdition(s)Ref.
WorldwideMarch 16, 2004 CCP Records/EMIStandard

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References

  1. 1 2 "Yizo Yizo – The Bomb Shelter".
  2. "Various - Yizo Yizo 2". Discogs.
  3. "Yizo Yizo 3: Chapter and verse of the inner-city? - IOL Entertainment". www.iol.co.za.
  4. "Various - Yizo Yizo 3". Discogs.