Nadia Naked
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| Released | June 2, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2016–2019 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 56:59 | |||
| Label | Family Tree Records | |||
| Producer | show
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Nadia Naked is the debut album by South African rapper Nadia Nakai. The album was released on June 2, 2019, by Family Tree Records. It features guest appearances by Cassper Nyovest, Khuli Chana, Kwesta, Lady Zamar, Tshego and Stefflon Don.
Background[]
In 2016, Nakai released her first EP, titled Bragga, and signed a new record deal with Family Tree Records.[1] Three years later, she explained that she wanted to create a personal album rather than repeating her earlier party songs.[2]
Music and lyrics[]
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"Imma Boss" is a uptempo-club ready song which incorporates bounce genre on it. Lyrically, the song shows Nakai clapping back at her haters in which she displays her position in the game.
"Kreatures" serves as one of the most emotional song from the album. The strictly Hip hop-built song features fellow artists Kwesta and Sio. Lyrically, Nakai and Kwesta both flex with their achievements on the their verses meanwhile Sio gives out her R&B-influenced chorus on the song which focus on love commitment theme.
"More Drugs" is a mid-tempo R&B-influenced song. It speaks about a lover that keeps on breaking Nakai's heart in which he compels her to take more drugs.
"Yaas Bitch" is a strictly hip hop song which focus on female empowerment theme. In the lyrics, Nakai inspires women to claim what they deserve from men.
Artwork and title[]
The artwork used for the album was shot by Jiten Ramlal and designed by Jabu Nkosi.[3] The album cover features Nakai nude. On May 3, 2019, Nakai revealed the title and the release date of the album on Twitter.[4] Nakai has said that the title combines her name and the idea that her performances are so emotionally revealing that she seems "naked".[5]
Critical reception[]
Michael Highly of Dope Off The Press observed that Nakai "feels seasoned and much more confident throughout the album".[1]
Track list[]
All tracks are written by Nadia Nakai Kandava, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | 2:06 | |
| 2. | "Africa" | 2:19 | |
| 3. | "Imma Boss" | 2:36 | |
| 4. | "Big Pun" | 3:08 | |
| 5. | "Trappy" | 2:08 | |
| 6. | "Yaas Bitch" | 3:22 | |
| 7. | "Naaa Meaan" (featuring Cassper Nyovest) |
| 3:48 |
| 8. | "On the Block" (featuring Khuli Chana) |
| 3:32 |
| 9. | "Darkness Defined" (featuring Lady Zamar) |
| 4:16 |
| 10. | "Chankura" (featuring Cassper Nyovest) |
| 2:43 |
| 11. | "More Drugs" (featuring Tshego) |
| 4:23 |
| 12. | "Rap Bitches" | 3:08 | |
| 13. | "Love" | 3:24 | |
| 14. | "Amai" | 3:07 | |
| 15. | "Kreatures" (featuring Kwesta And Sio) |
| 5:26 |
| 16. | "Calling" (featuring YCee) |
| 2:59 |
| 17. | "Outro" (featuring Stefflon Don) |
| 1:12 |
Personnel[]
Credits adapted from Allmusic website.[6]
Performers and writers[]
- Nadia Kandava - lead vocals, composer
- Stefflon Don - composer, lead vocals (track 17)
- Cassper Nyovest - composer, lead Vocals (track 7,10)
- Khuli Chana - composer, lead vocals (track 8)
- Kwesta - composer, lead vocals (track 15)
- Lady Zamar - vocals (track 9)
- Y. Cee - lead vocals (track 16)
- Sio - lead vocals (track 15)
- Tshego - lead vocals (track 11)
- Oludemilade Martin Alej - composer
- Yamikani Banda - composer
- Bash Jameson - composer
- Benn Gilbert Kamoto - composer
- Tshegofatso Ketshbile - composer
- Almotie Mtombeni - composer
- Tawanda Mujaji - composer
- Senzo Vilakazi - composer
- Ntuthuko Zungu - composer
Release history[]
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | June 4, 2019 | Family Tree Records | [7] |
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Highly, Michael (June 29, 2019). "Review: Nadia Nakai Proves The Thrown Is Hers With "Nadia Naked"".
- ^ "Nadia Nakai dishes on her debut album: 'I really wanted to tell my story'". Channel. June 30, 2019.
- ^ "Nadia Nakai shares cover art and track list for debut album, Nadia Naked".
- ^ "Nadia Nakai new album: 'Nadia Naked' gets a release date". May 3, 2019.
- ^ Ntombela, Sipho (June 21, 2019). "INTERVIEW: Nadia Nakai Dishes On 'Nadia Naked'". Sipho Ntombela. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
- ^ "Nadia Naked - Nadia Nakai | Credits". AllMusic.
- ^ "Nadia Nakai Drops Cover Art And Release Date For Debut Album, "Nadia Naked"". May 3, 2019.
- 2019 debut albums