KOA II Part 1
{{Infobox album
| name = KOA II Part 1
| type = studio
| artist = Kabza De Small
| cover = Kabza de Small KOA II Part 1.jpg
| alt =
| released = {{start date|2022|06|16}}
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Amapiano
| length = {{duration|h=2|m=11|s=25}}
| label = Piano Hub
| producer = Kabelo Motha
Keith Mduduzi
Tsholofelo Mokhine
Tshepo Bure
Zethu Mashika
Themba Sekowe
George Lesley
Sandile Masebe
| prev_title = I Am the King of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust
| prev_year = 2020
| next_title =
| next_year =
}}
KOA II Part 1 (pronounced King of Amapiano 2 Part 1) is the fourth studio album by South African DJ Kabza De Small, released on June 16, 2022, through Piano Hub. The album features guest appearances from DJ Maphorisa, Ami Faku, Msaki, Young Stunna, Kwesta, Bob Mabena, Mhaw Keys and more.
Background
In an interview with Spotify, Motha revealed that he worked on 81 songs before coming to a final 18 tracks to be included on his fourth album.{{cite web|url=https://www.ubetoo.com/news/kabza-de-small-drops-shocking-note-about-koa-2-album/| access-date=2022-06-27|title=Kabza De Small Drops Shocking Note About "KOA 2" Album
|first=John |last=Israel A|date=2022-06-27|work=Ubetoo}}
Critical reception
At GQ Magazine, the album received scored 10/10 rating.{{cite web| access-date =2022-06-22|url=https://www.gq.co.za/culture/kabza-de-smalls-koa-ii-part-1-is-legit-the-album-of-the-year-e59a33f3-99de-490a-9855-d32dfd0d768a|title=Kabza De Small's KOA II Part 1 is legit the album of the year|publisher=GQ|date=2022-06-20}}
Commercial Performance
On May 30, 2022, album's pre-add were made available and debuted number 11 on iTunes top 100 chart.{{cite web |last=Darangwa |first=Shingai |date=2022-05-30 |title=Kabza De Small set to finally release 'I Am The King of Amapiano' Vol 2 |url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/local/kabza-de-small-set-to-finally-release-i-am-the-king-of-amapiano-vol-2-d63dd284-95a6-45ac-896a-e3a3890f381c |access-date=2022-06-09 |publisher=Independent Online}}
= Accolades =
The album was nominated for Album of the Year at 2022 Afrimma and scored three nominations at the 2nd Annual South African Amapiano Music Awards Best Amapiano Album/EP, Best Amapiano Produced Song, and Song of the Year. KOA II Part 1 is nominated for Best Dance Album at South African Dance Music Awards.
{{Awards table}}
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|2022
|rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |KOA II Part 1
| Album of the Year
|{{nom}}
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|rowspan="3"|2023
|Best Amapiano Album/Ep
|{{pending}}
|-
|rowspan="2"|"Khusela" featuring Msaki
|Best Amapiano Produced Song
|{{pending}}
|-
|Song of the Year
|{{pending}}
|-
|2023
|style="text-align: center;" | KOA II Part 1
|Best Dance Album.
|{{pending}}
|
{{end}}
Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline = Standard Edition
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| title1 = Khusela
| note1 = featuring Msaki
| length1 = 8:21
| writer1 = Asanda Mvana
| extra1 = Kabelo Motha
| title2 = Ingabe
| note2 = featuring Spartz
| length2 = 6:44
| writer2 = Spartz Mothlamme
| extra2 = Kabelo Motha
| title3 = Eningi
| note3 = featuring Njelic, Simmy, Mhaw Keys
| length3 = 6:47
| writer3 = {{hlist|Tshwarelo Albert Motlhako|Simphiwe Majobe Nhlangulela}}
| extra3 = {{hlist|Kabelo Motha|Mohau David Matlaletsa}}
| title4 = Ubumnandi
| note4 = featuring Nia Pearl, MDU aka TRP
| length4 = 6:24
| writer4 = Peleka Lwana
| extra4 = {{hlist|Kabelo Motha|Keith Mduduzi Mangena}}
| title5 = Xola
| note5 = featuring Nobuhle, Zethu, Young Stunna
| length5 = 7:30
| writer5 = Sandile Fortune Msimango
| extra5 = Kabelo Motha
| title6 = Sondela
| note6 = featuring Ami Faku, Mhaw Keys
| length6 = 8:14
| writer6 = Amanda Faku
| extra6 = {{hlist|Kabelo Motha|Mohau David Matlaletsa}}
| title7 = Bathini
| note7 = featuring Young Stunna, Artwork Sounds
| length7 = 7:57
| writer7 = Sandile Fortune Msimango
| extra7 = {{hlist|Kabelo Motha|Rofhiwa Samuel Ndou|George Leslie}}
| title8 = Az'khale
| note8 = featuring Daliwonga
| length8 = 7:13
| writer8 = Daliwonga Matiwane
| extra8 = Kabelo Motha
| title9 = Isoka
| note9 = featuring Nkosazana Daughter, Murumba Pitch
| length9 = 7:30
| writer9 = {{hlist|Nolwazi Nzama|Inoocent Thabang Mangolo|Emmanuel Nanga Mathye}}
| extra9 = Kabelo Motha
| title10 = Ngyamthanda
| note10 = featuring Nicole Elocin, Phila Dlozi, Da Muziqal Chef
| length10 = 6:51
| writer10 = {{hlist|Nicole Chigariro|Philadlozi Mfekayi}}
| extra10 = {{hlist|Kabelo Motha|Tshepo Bure}}
| title11 = Rekere 2
| note11 = featuring Stakev
| length11 = 7:35
| extra11 = {{hlist|Kabelo Motha|Kelvin Tebogo Khumalo}}
| title12 = Mutserendende
| note12 = featuring Mr Brown, Jon Delinger, Da Muziqal Chef
| length12 = 6:56
| writer12 = {{hlist|Jon Delinger|Mr Brown}}
| extra12 = {{hlist|Kabelo Motha|Tshepo Bure}}
| title13 = Skeem Saam
| note13 = featuring Ami Faku
| length13 = 6:56
| writer13 = Amanda Faku
| extra13 = Kabelo Motha
| title14 = Bawo
| note14 = featuring Nobuhle, Yallunder
| length14 = 7:15
| writer14 = {{hlist|Nobuhle|Yolanda Nyembezi}}
| extra14 = Kabelo Motha
| title15 = Khuluma Imali
| note15 = featuring Madumane, Toss, Felo Le Tee
| length15 = 6:56
| writer15 = Pholoso Masombuka
| extra15 = {{hlist|Kabelo Motha|Themba Sekowe|Tsholofelo Mokhine}}
| title16 = Bayasaba
| note16 = featuring Daliwonga, Young Stunna
| length16 = 7:30
| writer16 = {{hlist|Sandile Fortune Msimango|Daliwonga Matiwane}}
| extra16 = {{hlist|Kabelo Motha|Themba Sekowe}}
| title17 = Mshini
| note17 = featuring Lady Du, Young Stunna, Bob Mabena, Kwesta
| length17 = 7:16
| writer17 = {{hlist|Sandile Fortune Msimango|Duduzile Ngwenya|Senzo Vilakazi|Bob Mabena}}
| extra17 = Kabelo Motha
| title18 = Liyangishonela
| note18 = featuring Nobuhle
| length18 = 7:30
| writer18 = Nobuhle
| extra18 = Kabelo Motha
| total_length = {{duration|h=2|m=11|s=25}}
}}
Release and singles
The albums standard edition was released on June 16, 2022.{{cite web|url=https://pan-african-music.com/en/kabza-de-small-koa-ii-part1/|title=Kabza De Small: the return of the King|date=2022-06-14| publisher=Pan African Music| access-date=2022-06-15}}{{cite web|title=Kabza De Small releases new solo headline album, 'KOA II Part 1'|url=https://thenativemag.com/kabza-de-small-koa-ii-part-1/|work=The Native Mag| date=2022-06-16| access-date=2022-06-17}}
"Khusela" featuring Msaki was released on May 31, 2021, as album's lead single. The song debuted number 1 on Apple Music charts.{{cite web|title=Kabza De Small hits six in six {{!}} ScrollaAfrica| access-date =2022-06-08 |work=ScrollaAfrica |url= https://scrolla.africa/kabza-de-small-hits-six-in-six/| first=Sizwe|last=Sbiya| date =2 June 2022 }}
The other singles "Bathini" featuring Young Stunna and Artwork Sounds, and "Isoka" featuring Nkosazana Daughter and Murumba Pitch "Ingabe", "Eningi" featuring Njelic, Simmy and Mhaw Keys were also released on May 31, 2021.{{cite web|title=Kabza De Small shares new album 'Kings of Amapiano' 2 {{!}} YoMzansi|url=https://www.yomzansi.com/2022/05/31/kabza-de-small-shares-new-album-kings-of-amapiano-2/| publisher=YoMzansi| date =2022-05-31| access-date=2022-06-04}}
Release history
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|+Release dates and formats for KOA II Part 1 ! scope="col"| Region ! scope="col"| Date ! scope="col"| Format(s) ! scope="col"| Edition(s) ! scope="col"| Label ! scope="col"| {{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |
| scope="row"| South Africa
| 16 June 2022 | {{hlist|Digital download|streaming}} | Standard | Piano Hub |
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References
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