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Manando (album)

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Manando
Studio album by
Released15 September 2017
StudioAmbitiouz Studios
GenreHip hop
Length81:00
LabelAmbitiouz Entertainment
Producer
  • Ruff
  • Tweezy
  • Christer
  • Lunatik
  • BizzBoy
  • Co-Kayn
  • Lisa Nojoko
Emtee chronology
Avery
(2015)
Manando
(2017)
DIY 2
(2018)

Manando is the second studio album by South African rapper and singer Emtee,[1] released by Ambitiouz Entertainment on September 15, 2017 and features guest appearances from fellow Ambitiouz label-mates Sjava and Saudi,[2] as well as Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage.[3] The album was produced by Ruff, Tweezy, Christer, Lunatik, Ron Epidemic and Bizz Boy.[4]

Title

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According to Emtee, the album was named after his late "street brother" and the cover art was designed by Mpho Ngakane.[5]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Platinum"Mthembeni NdevuLunatik03:39
2."I Try"Mthembeni NdevuRuff04:36
3."Me and You" (featuring Tiwa Savage)Mthembeni Ndevu; Tiwa SavageChrister03:41
4."Manando"Mthembeni NdevuRuff04:20
5."Plug"Mthembeni Ndevu; Anele MbishaTweezy04:07
6."Ghetto Hero"Mthembeni Ndevu; Jolondy JacobsRuff03:53
7."All Night"Mthembeni Ndevu
  • Emtee
  • Ruff
03:34
8."My Crown"Mthembeni NdevuCo-Kayn Beats03:33
9."My OG"Mthembeni NdevuLunatik04:44
10."Bambelela"Mthembeni NdevuLunatik04:33
11."Jets"Mthembeni NdevuRuff04:02
12."Emazweni"Mthembeni Ndevu
  • BizzBoy
  • Ruff
03:54
13."Corner Store"Mthembeni NdevuTweezy04:00
14."Ubuya Nin"Mthembeni NdevuRuff04:20
15."Pour Up"Mthembeni NdevuRuff03:44
16."RIP Swati" (featuring Saudi, Sjava and Njabulo)Mthembeni Ndevu; Anele Mbisha; SjavaRuff04:06
17."Summertime High" (featuring Saudi)Mthembeni Ndevu; Anele Mbisha
  • Christer
03:46
18."No More"Mthembeni Ndevu
  • Ruff
04:31
19."Take Flight"Mthembeni NdevuRuff04:10
20."Thank You"Mthembeni Ndevu
  • Emtee
  • Lisa Nojoko
03:32
Total length:81:00[2]

Accolades

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At 25th South African Music Awards Manando received a nomination for Male Artist of the year and Best hip hop album category.[6]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2018 Manando Male Artist of the year Nominated
Best hip hop album Nominated

Personnel

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Manando credits are adapted from AllMusic.[7]

  • Mfanafuthi Nkosi - Composer
  • Christer Kobedi - Composer
  • Ronald Baloyi - Composer
  • Bhekimuzi Baphanga - Composer
  • Jabulani Makhubo - Composer
  • Tumelo Thandokuhle Mathebula - Composer
  • Anele Mbishe - Composer
  • Ndivhuwo Cayenne Mudimeli - Composer
  • Mthembeni Ndevu(eMTee) - Composer, Primary Artist
  • Lisa Mbalentle Nojoko - Composer
  • Mnqobi Nxumalo - Composer
  • Saudi - Featured Artist
  • Tiwa Savage - Featured Artist
  • Sjava - Featured Artist

Release history

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Release dates and formats for Manando
Region Date Format(s) Edition(s) Label Ref.
South Africa 15 September 2017 Standard Ambitiouz Entertainment [8]

References

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  1. ^ "Emtee Drops #Manando Tracklist". Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Manando by Emtee on Apple Music". 15 September 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
  3. ^ Ambitiouz Entertainment (10 September 2017), Emtee - Me and You Ft Tiwa Savage, retrieved 11 September 2017
  4. ^ DONKOH, EBENEZER. "Emtee Releases Track List for Sophomore Album "Manando" - NYDJ Live". www.nydjlive.com. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
  5. ^ "Emtee explains 'Manando' album title feat. Tiwa Savage, Saudi and More | SoundcityTV Africa". soundcity.tv. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
  6. ^ "Mafikizolo, Mi Casa and Simphiwe top SAMAs nominations". 20 April 2018.
  7. ^ "Manando - Emtee | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  8. ^ "Emtee releases sophomore album, Manado | eNCA". South Africa: eNCA. 17 September 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2022.