Ghetto King is the third studio album by South African singer Zakes Bantwini. It was released on 3 December 2021, by Mayonie Production and Paradise Sound System. BlaQRhythm, DeeTheGeneral, Drega, Karyendasoul, Khetha, Mthunzi, Nana Atta, Nomkhosi, Skillz, and Skye Wanda appear as guest artists.
Release "Osama" was released as the album's lead single on 10 September 2021. The song peaked at number one on Radio Monitor Charts.
Critical reception Magnetic Magazine wrote; "Ghetto King is a long and sometimes slow burn, but the payoffs are worth it".
Accolades
! |- |rowspan="4"|2022 |rowspan="4"|Ghetto King |Best Dance Album | |rowspan="4"| |- |Album of the Year
|Best Engineered Album of the Year
|Male Artist of the Year |
Ghetto King received four nominations for Best Dance Album, Best Engineered Album of the Year, Album of the Year, Male Artist of the Year at the 28th ceremony of South African Music Awards.
Commercial performance In late January 2022, Ghetto King surpassed 50 million streams.
Track listing
Personnel All credits adapted from AllMusic.
Amanda Benedicta Anthony – vocals Nana Atta – vocals Zakhele Madida – vocals, producer BlaQRhythm – vocals, producer Nicodimus Mogashoa – producer, remix engineer DeeTheGeneral – vocals Ega – vocals, producer Kasmario Ike Fankis – producer Karyendasoul – producer, vocals Kasango – vocals Olefied Khetha – vocals Nomkhosi – vocals Skillz – producer, vocals Skye Wanda – vocals
Release history +Release dates and formats for Ghetto King Region Date Format(s) Edition(s) Label Various 3 December 2021 Standard Mayonie Production CC
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