Highly Flavoured

Highly Flavoured is the debut studio album by South African singer, poet and songwriter Busiswa. It was released on 8 December 2017 through Kalawa Jazmee.^[1] The album features guest appearances by artists DJ Maphorisa, Busi N, DJ Athie, Da Fre, DJ Toxic, Nokwazi, Moozlie, Lando and Yasirah. Primarily, Highly Flavoured is a gqom album.

Highly Flavoured
Studio album by Busiswa
Released	8 December 2017 (2017-12-08)
Genre	Kwaito gqom dance
Length	50:21
Label	Kalawa Jazmee Records Universal Music
Producer	DJ Maphorisa (also exec.) Oskido
Busiswa chronology
Highly Flavoured (2017) Summer Life (2018)
Singles from Highly Flavoured
"Bazoyenza" Released: 11 January 2018

The album received positive reviews from music critics. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). It produced one single — "Bazoyenza".

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]

Release and promotion

In August 2017, Gqulu announced that her debut album will be entitled Highly Flavored. Throughout the remainder of 2017, Gqulu featured on several singles, including Tipcee's "Isichathulo" and DJ Maphorisa's "Vuvushka" and "Midnight Starring".^[3][4] "Bazoyenza"^[5] was released as the lead single off Highly Flavored.

Accolades

Year	Award ceremony	Prize	Result	Ref.
2018	24th South African Music Awards	Best Kwaito Album	Won	[6]
		Female Artist of the Year	Nominated

Track listing

Highly Flavoured — Standard edition

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Bazoyenza"	Busiswa DJ Maphorisa	DJ Maphorisa	4:51
2.	"Mr Party" (Busi N, DJ Athie and DJ Fresh)	DJ Athie Busiswa Da Fresh	DJ Fresh	4:38
3.	"Syashelela"	Busiswa	Oskido	4:26
4.	"Nonke"	Busiswa Oskido	Oskido	4:21
5.	"Ngibambe" (Nokwazi)	Busiswa	DJ Maphorisa	4:56
6.	"Ingqondo"	Busiswa	Oskido	5:61
7.	"Bad Galz" (Featuring Moozlie)	Busiswa Moozlie	DJ Maphorisa	3:53
8.	"Uthando Lwakho" (Featuring Londi)	Londi Busiswa	Oskido	3:59
9.	"Drop n ReWhine"	DJ Maphorisa Busiswa	DJ Maphorisa	3:51
10.	"We Travelled"	Busiswa	DJ Maphorisa	4:20
11.	"Entara"	Busiswa	DJ Maphorisa	6:15
12.	"Ilanga" (Featuring Yasirah Bhelz)	Yasirah Bhelz Busiswa	DJ Maphorisa	5:51
13.	"Welcome To Kalawa"	Oskido Busiswa	Oskido	4:40
Total length:				50:21

Certifications

Region	Certification	Sales
South Africa (RiSA)	Gold	15 000±

Personnel

Credits all adapted from AllMusic.^[2]

• Da Fresh - Featured Artist
• DJ Athie - Featured Artist
• DJ Maphorisa - Featured Artist
• Busiswa Gqulu - Primary Artist, Composer
• Rabelani Madula - Composer
• Nqobile Mahlangu - Composer
• Mihlali Mali - Composer
• Athanathi Mbilini - Composer
• Joyous Buthelezi Mdlongwa - Composer
• Moozlie - Featured Artist
• Tshepo William Mpinga - Composer
• Busi N - Featured Artist
• Busisiwe Ngwenya - Composer
• Nokwazi - Featured Artist
• Themba Sekowe - Composer
• Akona Sitani - Composer
• Sibusiso Sonti - Composer
• Thabo Tshepe - Composer
• Lando - Featured Artist
• Yasirah - Featured Artist

Release history

List of release dates, showing region, formats, label, editions and reference

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label	Edition(s)	Ref.
Various	8 December 2018	CD digital download Vinyl	Universal Music	Standard