Ina Ethe
Ina Ethe | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1 October 2011 | |||
Recorded | 2010–2011 | |||
Studio | B&S Studio | |||
Genre | Jazz, afrosoul | |||
Label | TMP | |||
Producer | Zonke Dikana | |||
Zonke chronology | ||||
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Singles from Ina Ethe | ||||
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Ina Ethe is the second studio album of South African singer-songwriter and record producer Zonke. Solely produced and written by Zonke, Ina Ethe was released on 1 October 2011 through TMP Entertainment.[1]
Commercial reception
[edit]Upon its release, Ina Ethe was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa with over 80, 000 units sold.[2] The album was also nominated in three music categories at the 18th South African Music Awards.[3]
Critical reception
[edit]Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Channel O | |
Just Curious |
Ina Ethe was received to positive reviews among music critics. It was rated 4 stars out of 5 by Channel O, with the critic further stating that the album "sounds like it was definitely made for consumption and listening.".[4] Zamani Khethelo of Just Curious gave the album 8 starts out of 10, stating that, "Overall this is a beautiful album and it deserves its place in your music collection".[5]
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Ina Ethe" | |
2. | "Uzohamb’ubuye" | |
3. | "Viva the Legend" | |
4. | "Ngomso" | |
5. | "Feelings" | |
6. | "Jik'Izinto" | |
7. | "Nameless" | |
8. | "Thank You for Loving Me" | |
9. | "I Know a Place" | |
10. | "Mzi Kaphalo" | |
11. | "When All is Said and Gone" | |
12. | "Sobabini" | |
13. | "Chivalry is Dead" | |
14. | "My Song" |
Release history
[edit]Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Edition(s) | Ref. |
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South Africa | 1 October 2011 |
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TMP Entertainment | Standard | [6] |
Accolades
[edit]Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
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2012 | 18th South African Music Awards | Best African Adult Album | Won | [7] |
Album of the Year | Nominated | [8] | ||
2013 | 2013 Metro FM Music Awards | Best Produced Album | Nominated | [9] |
Best Female Album | Won | [10] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Zonke Signs Exclusive Deal with Sony Music Entertainment". 7 August 2013. Archived from the original on 17 August 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ "Zonke's double platinum strike/UN offer". 21 January 2013. Archived from the original on 8 August 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ "South Africa: Zahara, Mi Casa, and Zakwe Head Sama18 Nominees". Biz-Community (Cape Town). AllAfrica. 8 March 2012. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ "Album review: Ina Ethe". Channel O. 6 March 2012. Archived from the original on 9 August 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ Khethelo, Zamani (1 March 2012). "Review: Zonke's INA ETHE". Just Curious. Archived from the original on 30 June 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ "Zonke – Ina Ethe CD". Musica. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ "Zahara takes eight awards at SAMAs". The New Zimbabwe. 1 May 2012. Archived from the original on 7 August 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ^ "2012 SAMA Awards – all the nominees". TV South Africa. 8 March 2012. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ^ Rhodé Marshall (17 January 2013). "Metro FM Music Awards announces nominees". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ^ "2013 Metro FM Music Awards: The winners". Channel 24. 25 February 2013. Retrieved 11 June 2016.