Black President is the sixth studio album by South African singer Brenda Fassie. It was released on March 9, 1990, by CCP Records. The album was her sixth release for the CCP Records and is her more political record to date.
| Black President | ||||
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| Released | March 9, 1990 | |||
| Recorded | 1989–1990, Johannesburg | |||
| Length | 37:30 | |||
| Label | CCP Records | |||
| Producer | Sello Twala | |||
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Black President was generally received with favorable reviews by music critics. The album is especially notable because it features the Anti Apartheid anthem the title song of the albums Black President, a protest against the imprisonment of Nelson Mandela and his comrades by the apartheid government.[1]
Background
editThe songs from the album were written around Mandela's release from prison, who was held for 27 years for political activities by apartheid South African government.[2][3][4]
Track listing
editAdapted from Allmusic.[5]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Won't Run" | Colbert Mukwemvho Brenda Fassie | 5:07 |
| 2. | "Bump Bump" |
| 4:52 |
| 3. | "Stay Away [From My Man]" |
| 3:33 |
| 4. | "Heroes Party" |
| 5:11 |
| 5. | "Shoot Them Before They Grow" |
| 3:01 |
| 6. | "Black President" |
| 4:26 |
| 7. | "Street Girl" | Twala | 3:34 |
| 8. | "Bump Party Time" | Twala | 3:27 |
Personnel
edit- Brenda Fassie - Lead vocalist
- Richard Mitchell - Co-producer, Engineer
- Rob Scrooby/Scrooby Do - Photography By, Design [Sleeve]
- Sello Chicco - Producer, Arranged By, Arranged By [Vocal]
- Colbert Mukwevho - Additional writing (track 1)
References
edit- ^ "Political songs, Black President – Brenda Fassie – POWER 98.7". power987.co.za. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ "Track of the Day: Brenda Fassie - Black President". Platform. 6 December 2013. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
- ^ "Brenda Fassie: The Woman That Begged Mandela To Sing". Noisey. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ "Brenda Fassie - Black President (CD, Album, Reissue)". Discogs. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ "Black President - Brenda Fassie | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 18 April 2019.