''Highly Flavoured'' is the debut studio album by South African singer, poet and songwriter

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. It was released on 8 December 2017 through

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. 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

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album. The album received positive reviews from music critics. It was certified gold by the

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(RiSA). It produced one single — "Bazoyenza".

Critical reception

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

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's "Vuvushka" and "Midnight Starring". "Bazoyenza" was released as the lead single off ''Highly Flavored''.

Accolades

Track listing

Certifications

Personnel

Credits all adapted from AllMusic. * 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

References

2017 debut albums Albums by South African artists Gqom albums Kalawa Jazmee Records albums Albums produced by DJ Maphorisa {{2010s-album-stub