Mthandeni SK 2023 Album “Amakhothangqoko” Review

Amakhothangqoko Studio Album by Mthandeni SK

Release Date: August 12th, 2023

Length: 58:18 Minutes

Record Label: Mthandeni Music Production

Producers: Jaiva Zimnike & Ngiga Ndlovu

Featured Artists: Jaiva Zimnike, Lwah Ndlunkulu & Sminofu

Number of Tracks: 12

 

Mthandeni SK Amakhothangqoko:

Mthandeni SK, also known as Igcokama Elisha, released his eighth studio album named “Amakhothangqoko” under his independent record label “Mthandeni Music Production” on August 12, 2023. This album has been a huge success since its release, generating an incredible amount of leads and traffic. One of the singles from the album, “Paris,” which was released before the complete album, has become a household name in South Africa between 2023 and 2024.

 

Commercial/Streaming Performance:

The album’s commercial and streaming performance has been remarkable, and it shows no signs of slowing down. “Amakhothangqoko” has garnered over 18 million streams on Spotify and over 26 million streams on YouTube within less than eight months of its release. “Paris” has over 18 million views on YouTube, 12 million plus views on Spotify, and over 4 million streams on Apple Music in eight months. Other singles from the album, such as “Mubi Kamnandi” with 2.8 million views on YouTube and “Sakhulela” with over 1.2 million views, have also been well-received by the audience. Furthermore, the song “Paris” has been in Ukhozi FM’s Top 20 songs from August 2023 to date.

Awards/Accolades:

The album has also received several accolades. “Amakhothangqoko” album has received two gold and three platinum certifications from the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). These certifications are a testament to the album’s success and popularity among the people.

 

Tracklist:

All tracks were written and composed by Mthandeni Sk;

1. Esandlwane (4:14)

2. Noma Ungasuza (3:24)

3. Inhlalibathatha (4:04)

4. I Paris (4:17)

5. Ngehl’egoli (4:11)

6. Sakhulelempini (10:47)

7. Ukhakhayi Lwalungakaqini (4:45)

8. Impuphu (5:02)

9. Amakhothangqoko (4:07)

10. Mubi Kamnandi (4:55)

11. I Gandhi Square (4:25)

12. Idombolo (4:12)

 

Crew in the Project:

• Jaiva Zimnike – Featured artist & Producer
• Ngiga Ndlovu – Featured artist & Producer
• Lwah Ndlunkulu – Featured artist
• Songqongqo & Mbuzeni Mkhize – Lead Guitar
• Jay Jay Mbuthuma – Keyboard
• Thandeni SK – Backing Vocals
• Celumusa Zuma – Bass Guitarist

 

All credits on this review goes to Mthandeni SK’s official social media platforms; Facebook @ Mthandeni Mqangele, Instagram @ mthandeni_sk_king and YouTube @ Mthandeni SK – Topic