Logan (stylized LOGAN) is the third studio album by South African rapper and singer Emtee,[1] released by Emtee Records on April 9, 2021, and features guest appearances from Lolli Native, Moozlie, J Smash, Flash Ikumkani as well as Malawian rapper Gwamba.[2] The album was produced by Ruff and others. Emtee renamed this album after his second born Logan.[3]

Logan
Studio album by
Released9 April 2021
GenreHip hop
Length58:32
LabelEmtee Records
Producer
  • BFB
  • Black Tears
  • IPappi
  • Johnny Basz
  • J-Smash
  • KnifeBeatz
  • Master BC
  • Ruff
  • Young2unnBeats
Emtee chronology
DIY2
(2018)
Logan
(2021)
Singles from Logan
  1. "Wave"
    Released: January 29, 2020
  2. "Johustleburg"
    Released: May 8, 2020
  3. "Brand New Day (feat. Lolli Native)"
    Released: January 29, 2020

The album was preceded by three singles: "Wave", "Logan","Johustleburg", "Brand New Day" featuring Lolli Native. It debuted at number 1 on the Apple Music charts in South Africa.[4]

Critical reception

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Logan generally received positive reviews from music critics, Sekese Rasephei from OkayAfrica called the album "All in all, LOGAN is a solid addition to Emtee's rich discography".[5] Unorthodox's staff said "The project is authentic and executed in true eMtee style with a few surprises that Hip Hop lovers globally will appreciate".[6]

Title

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The albums title was named after his second-born son, Logan.[6]

Awards and nominations

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List of awards and nomination received by LOGAN
Year Award Category Result Ref
2021 South African Hip Hop Awards Album of the year Nominated [7][8]
2022 South African Music Awards Best Hip Hop Album Nominated [9]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Revolutionary"Mthembeni NdevuMaster BC03:04
2."Logan"Mthembeni NdevuBFB02:27
3."Long Way"Mthembeni NdevuKnifeBeatz04:41
4."Pressure"Mthembeni NdevuMaster BC04:43
5."Wave"Mthembeni NdevuRuf04:18
6."iThemba"Mthembeni Ndevu
  • Ruff
  • Master BC
03:15
7."Uzoyimela" (featuring Gwamba)
BFB03:15
8."Slide"Mthembeni NdevuRuff02:46
9."Johustleburg"Mthembeni NdevuRuff03:56
10."Brand New Day" (featuring Lolli Native)
  • Mthembeni Ndevu
  • Lolli Native
Ruff03:17
11."Where I'm at"
  • Mthembeni Ndevu
  • Ruff
Ruff03:31
12."Saam Sokol'" (featuring Moozlie)
  • Mthembeni Ndevu
  • Moozlie
  • M'du Masilela
Ruff02:58
13."Family"Mthembeni NdevuYoung2unnBeats04:37
14."All my life"
  • Mthembeni Ndevu
  • Tuckshop Bafanaz
Black Tears03:47
15."Laqhasha" (featuring Lolli Native and Flash Ikumkani)
  • Mthembeni Ndevu
  • Flash Ikumkani
  • Lolli Native
Johnny Basz04:59
16."Come Closer" (featuring J Smash)Mthembeni Ndevu
  • IPappi
  • J-Smash
02:58
Total length:58:32

References

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  1. ^ "Emtee Finally Releases His New Album". okayafrica.com. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  2. ^ Magadla, Mahlohonolo (17 May 2021). "Emtee on his latest album, LOGAN". News24. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Emtee Makes Big Splash on the Charts with New Album 'Logan'". channelo.dstv.com. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Emtee on his latest album, LOGAN | Truelove". South Africa: Channel. 17 May 2021.
  5. ^ Rasephei, Sekese. "Review: Emtee's Third Studio Album Highlights What Matters Most - OkayAfrica". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Emtee Finally Drops 'Logan', His 4th Studio Album". Unorthodoxreviews. 9 April 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  7. ^ Bukola (2 November 2021). "Full list of 2021 SA Hip Hop Awards nominees | Fakaza News". Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  8. ^ "NOMINATIONS". SA HIP HOP AWARDS. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  9. ^ "Ful list of 2022 SAMA nominees | Hype Magazine". Hype Magazine. Retrieved 7 June 2022.