Nadia Naked

Nadia Naked is the debut album by South African rapper Nadia Nakai. The album was released on 2 June 2019, by Family Tree Records. It features guest appearances by Cassper Nyovest, Khuli Chana, Kwesta, Lady Zamar, Tshego and Stefflon Don.

Nadia Naked
Studio album by
Nadia Nakai
Released2 June 2019 (2019-06-02)
Recorded2016–2019
GenreHip hop
Length56:59
LabelFamily Tree Records
Producer
Various
Nadia Nakai chronology
Bragga (EP)
(2016)		 Nadia Naked
(2019)		 Nadia Naked (Deluxe)
(2020)
Singles from Naked Nadia
  1. "Imma Boss"
    Released: 29 May 2019
  2. "Kreatures"
    Released: 2 June 2019

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]

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]

Accolades
Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2019 Nadia Naked Album of the Year in Africa Won [6]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Nadia Nakai Kandava, except where noted

No.TitleWriter(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)
  • Kandava
  • Phoolo
2:43
11."More Drugs" (featuring Tshego)
  • Kandava
  • Tshegofatso Ketshabile
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)
  • Kandava
  • YCee
2:59
17."Outro" (featuring Stefflon Don)
1:12

Personnel

Credits adapted from Allmusic website.[7]

Personnel
  • 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.
VariousJune 4, 2019
Family Tree Records[8]

References
  1. Highly, Michael (29 June 2019). "Review: Nadia Nakai Proves The Thrown Is Hers With "Nadia Naked"". Archived from the original on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
  2. "Nadia Nakai dishes on her debut album: 'I really wanted to tell my story'". Channel. 30 June 2019. Archived from the original on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
  3. "Nadia Nakai shares cover art and track list for debut album, Nadia Naked". 23 May 2019. Archived from the original on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
  4. "Nadia Nakai new album: 'Nadia Naked' gets a release date". 3 May 2019. Archived from the original on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
  5. Ntombela, Sipho (21 June 2019). "INTERVIEW: Nadia Nakai Dishes On 'Nadia Naked'". Sipho Ntombela. Archived from the original on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  6. Alonge, Bolaji (24 November 2019). "AFRIMAs 2019: Full list of winners | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Archived from the original on 29 March 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
  7. "Nadia Naked - Nadia Nakai | Credits". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
  8. "Nadia Nakai Drops Cover Art And Release Date For Debut Album, "Nadia Naked"". 3 May 2019. Archived from the original on 13 July 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2019.
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