Mandela Money

Mandela Money
Studio album by Da L.E.S
Released July 4, 2014 (2014-07-04)
Recorded 2013 - 2014
Studio Fresh 2 Def Production Studio
Genre
Length 63:25
Language English
Label
  • Fresh 2 Def Productions
  • Sony Music Entertainment Africa
Producer
Da L.E.S chronology
Fresh 2 Def
(2008)		 Mandela Money
(2014)		 North God
(2015)
Singles from Mandela Money
  1. "Heaven"
    Released: May 23, 2013
  2. "Fire"
    Released: November 22, 2013
  3. "Dice"
    Released: September 15, 2014

Mandela Money is the second studio album by South African American hip hop recording artist and record producer Da L.E.S, released on July 4, 2014.[1] It is his first album to be released by his record company Fresh 2 Def Productions, along with a distribution deal through Sony Music Entertainment Africa.[2]

Background

Recording sessions for the album began after the release of the commercially successful single, titled "Heaven" which features guest verses from fellow South African hip hop recording artists AKA and Maggz. Da L.E.S used the R1 million cash prize that he won from Tropika in 2013 to build his own record and publishing company Fresh 2 Def Productions.[3] Da L.E.S stated that the album was inspired by former South African President Nelson Mandela, citing his inspiration to "Reach higher heights in order to have my face on money one day”. He made the album to encourage young Africans to strive for success.[4]

Promotion

Da L.E.S embarked on a Mandela Money tour in South Africa, to promote the release of his sophomore studio album, his first solo release in over 5 years since Fresh 2 Def in 2008.[5]

Tracklist

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer Length
1. "Intro"  
  02:23
2. "26 July"  
  • Leslie Mampe
  • Ndombe Evaristo Eduardo
  03:17
3. "Ballin'"  
  • Leslie Mampe
  • Claudio Manjate
  • Kevin Marrengule
V.A.M 03:48
4. "Fire"  
  • Leslie Mampe
  • Bhekumuzi Maphanga
  03:14
5. "Heaven" (featuring AKA and Maggz)
Biz Boy 03:46
6. "No Kidding" (featuring Mario Ogle)
  • Mario Ogle
  • Leslie Mampe
  04:19
7. "Already Know" (featuring Sphum)
  • Leslie Mampe
  • Bhekumuzi Maphanga
  • Sphum Radebe
  04:24
8. "Dice"  
  • Leslie Mampe
  • Ndombe Evaristo Eduardo
  03:14
9. "Gold" (featuring Sphum)
  • Leslie Mampe
  • Claudio Manjate
  • Kevin Marrengule
  • Sphum Radebe
  03:28
10. "Let Me Know" (featuring Sphum and Junior Prez)
  • Leslie Mampe
  • Karabo Matjwadi
  • Franklin van Staden
  04:21
11. "Dirty Politician" (featuring Junior Prez and AKA)
  • Leslie Mampe
  • Ndombe Evaristo Eduardo
  • Kiernan Forbes
  • Franklin van Staden
  04:17
12. "I Swear" (featuring Ice Prince)
  03:54
13. "Faded" (featuring Pipez)
  • Leslie Mampe
  • Claudio Manjate
  • Kevin Marrengule
  • Eric de Sousa
  03:43
14. "D.U.F.E. - Deliver Us From Evil" (featuring Daniel Buys)
  • Daniel Buys
  • Leslie Mampe
  • Mpho Pholo
  04:14
15. "Outro"  
  • Prince Nyembe
  03:24
16. "Patron Break"  
  • Leslie Mampe
  • Kiernan Forbes
  • Franklin van Staden
  03:16
17. "Bussit" (featuring Los Rakas)
  • Leslie Mampe
  • Raka Rich
  • Raka Dun
  04:23
Total length:
 63:25

References

  1. ↑ "Mandela Money by Da L.E.S on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
  2. ↑ "New album elevates Da Les’s game | IOL". IOL. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
  3. ↑ Magazine, PRuth. "Da L.E.S Mandela Money Album Drops This Friday 4 July 2014". PRuth Magazine. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
  4. ↑ "SABC News - Da L.E.S dedicates his album "Mandela Money" to Mandela Day:Friday 18 July 2014". www.sabc.co.za. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
  5. ↑ "Spotted: Da L.E.S’ Mandela Money album launch". Online Youth Magazine | Zkhiphani.com. Retrieved 2016-01-02.
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