Emakhaya is the debut studio album by South African singer-songwriter Mlindo The Vocalist, released on September 21, 2018, by BlaqBoy Music and Sony Music Africa[5]. The album blends afropop, soul, house, and alternative R&B and was recorded between 2017 and 2018[5].
The album features sixteen tracks and showcases guest appearances from artists such as DJ Maphorisa, Sjava, Vyno Miller, Shwi Nomtekhala, Sha Sha, Sfeesoh, Kwesta, Thabsie, and Rayvanny[1].
Emakhaya Tracklist[5][8]:
- Ancestors
- Emakhaya
- AmaBlesser (feat. DJ Maphorisa)
- Egoli
- Usbahle
- Cold Summer
- Yini Sdakwa
- Shesha
- Tebaru ft. Sjava
- Imoto
- Wamuhle
- Lay’ndlini
- Bamthathile
- Macala (feat. Kwesta, Thabsie & Sfeesoh)
- Mabedle (feat. Rayvanny)
- Ebtn Drop (feat. Sha Sha & Kwesta)
Notable songs from the album include:
- “Emakhaya”: The song’s theme is about returning home to loved ones after being away in Johannesburg, representing a longing for one’s roots[3].
- “AmaBlesser”: This hit single features DJ Maphorisa and is based on a personal story from Mlindo’s high school days[3].
- “Ancestors”: An ode to ancestral heritage and cultural beliefs[3].
For more ways to experience the music, the official “Emakhaya” music video is available on Apple Music[2], and the album can be streamed on platforms such as Spotify and YouTube[4][6][7].
References
- [1] Mlindo The Vocalist – Emakhaya | Download Music MP3
- [2] Emakhaya – Music Video by Mlindo The Vocalist
- [3] Emakhaya – Album by Mlindo The Vocalist
- [4] Emakhaya – song and lyrics by Mlindo The Vocalist – Spotify
- [5] Emakhaya (Wikipedia)
- [6] Emakhaya – YouTube
- [7] EMAKHAYA Full Album | Mlindo The Vocalist – New songs
- [8] Mlindo The Vocalist – Emakhaya (Audiomack)