Logan (album)
Logan | ||||
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Released | 9 April 2021 | |||
Genre | Hip hop | |||
Length | 58:32 | |||
Label | Emtee Records | |||
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Singles from Logan | ||||
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Logan (stylized LOGAN) is the third studio album by South African rapper and singer Emtee,[1] released by Emtee Records on April 9, 2021, and features guest appearances from Lolli Native, Moozlie, J Smash, Flash Ikumkani as well as Malawian rapper Gwamba.[2] The album was produced by Ruff and others. Emtee renamed this album after his second born Logan.[3]
The album was preceded by three singles: "Wave", "Logan","Johustleburg", "Brand New Day" featuring Lolli Native. It debuted at number 1 on the Apple Music charts in South Africa.[4]
Critical reception
[edit]Logan generally received positive reviews from music critics, Sekese Rasephei from OkayAfrica called the album "All in all, LOGAN is a solid addition to Emtee's rich discography".[5] Unorthodox's staff said "The project is authentic and executed in true eMtee style with a few surprises that Hip Hop lovers globally will appreciate".[6]
Title
[edit]The albums title was named after his second-born son, Logan.[6]
Awards and nominations
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
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2021 | South African Hip Hop Awards | Album of the year | Nominated | [7][8] |
2022 | South African Music Awards | Best Hip Hop Album | Nominated | [9] |
Track listing
[edit]No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Revolutionary" | Mthembeni Ndevu | Master BC | 03:04 |
2. | "Logan" | Mthembeni Ndevu | BFB | 02:27 |
3. | "Long Way" | Mthembeni Ndevu | KnifeBeatz | 04:41 |
4. | "Pressure" | Mthembeni Ndevu | Master BC | 04:43 |
5. | "Wave" | Mthembeni Ndevu | Ruf | 04:18 |
6. | "iThemba" | Mthembeni Ndevu |
| 03:15 |
7. | "Uzoyimela" (featuring Gwamba) |
| BFB | 03:15 |
8. | "Slide" | Mthembeni Ndevu | Ruff | 02:46 |
9. | "Johustleburg" | Mthembeni Ndevu | Ruff | 03:56 |
10. | "Brand New Day" (featuring Lolli Native) |
| Ruff | 03:17 |
11. | "Where I'm at" |
| Ruff | 03:31 |
12. | "Saam Sokol'" (featuring Moozlie) |
| Ruff | 02:58 |
13. | "Family" | Mthembeni Ndevu | Young2unnBeats | 04:37 |
14. | "All my life" |
| Black Tears | 03:47 |
15. | "Laqhasha" (featuring Lolli Native and Flash Ikumkani) |
| Johnny Basz | 04:59 |
16. | "Come Closer" (featuring J Smash) | Mthembeni Ndevu |
| 02:58 |
Total length: | 58:32 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Emtee Finally Releases His New Album". okayafrica.com. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
- ^ Magadla, Mahlohonolo (17 May 2021). "Emtee on his latest album, LOGAN". News24. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Emtee Makes Big Splash on the Charts with New Album 'Logan'". channelo.dstv.com. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "Emtee on his latest album, LOGAN | Truelove". South Africa: Channel. 17 May 2021.
- ^ Rasephei, Sekese. "Review: Emtee's Third Studio Album Highlights What Matters Most - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ a b "Emtee Finally Drops 'Logan', His 4th Studio Album". Unorthodoxreviews. 9 April 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ Bukola (2 November 2021). "Full list of 2021 SA Hip Hop Awards nominees | Fakaza News". Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ "NOMINATIONS". SA HIP HOP AWARDS. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ "Ful list of 2022 SAMA nominees | Hype Magazine". Hype Magazine. Retrieved 7 June 2022.