''Platinumb Heart'' is the name of two albums by South African singer

Msaki Asanda Lusaseni Mvana (born 31 December 1988) known professionally as Msaki, is a South African composer, singer, and songwriter. Born and grew up in East London, during her childhood she was involved in musical activities. Her career in music ...

, both released on November 19, 2021.

Open

''Platinumb Heart Open'' was produced by Neo Muyanga and

, except for track 3, which was produced by

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and Batundi.

Track listing

Beating

''Platinumb Heart Beating'' focuses on

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mixed with Afro house, and Afro tech elements. Unlike ''Open'', the album features various producers like

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, Kabza De Small and

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Track listing

Critical reception

Year-end lists

Commercial performance

The double album has surpassed 1 million streams on

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globally.

Accolades

''Platinumb Heart Open'' won Best Alternative Album at 2022 Clout Africa Awards. At the

28th South African Music Awards The 28th Annual South African Music Awards was the 28th ceremony of the South African Music Awards. The ceremony was broadcast on SABC 1 hosted by Lawrence Maleka and Nandi Madida on August 28, 2022. Nominees were announced on June 7, 2022. Zake ...

''Platinumb Heart Open'' won two awards for Female Artist of the Year, Best Contemporary Album of the Year, nominated for Best Produced Album of the Year, and Best Collaboration ("No Rainbow" featuring

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). ! , - , 2022 , rowspan="4", ''Platinumb Heart Open'' , Best Alternative Album , , , - , rowspan="4", 2022 , Female Artist of the Year , , rowspan="3", , - , Best Produced Album of the Year , , - , Best Adult Contemporary Album , , - , "No Rainbow" , Best Collaboration , ,

Release history

References

{{Reflist 2021 albums Msaki albums