Ebusuku by Th&o. - DeepRiffs

ALBUM Explicit

Johannesburg singer-songwriter Th&o (aka Thando Kunene) has positioned himself in a musical corner all his own with his self-produced debut album. It showcases his signature blended sound—for which he coined the name Afrotronic—where influences like Fela Kuti, Daft Punk and Jamiroquai are palpable. Titled Ebusuku—Zulu for “At Night”—because he worked on it between 9 p.m. and 4 a.m., the album’s narrative begins with “Night Time” and a simple question: “The night time comes for me, where is the off switch?” It concludes with a redemptive turn in “The Morning” as he promises not to forget everything that he experienced in the shadows.

1. Night Time

Drum Programming: Th&o.; Performer
Composer: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Composer
Keyboard: Th&o.; Performer
Performer: Th&o.; Performer
Lyricist: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Composer
Mastering Engineer: A. Yambo Lacopini; Production
Vocals: Th&o.; Performer
Mixing: Th&o.; Production
Producer: Th&o.; Production
Primary Artist: Th&o.; Main Performer
Recording: Th&o.; Production
Synthesizer: Th&o.; Performer
Synthesizer Bass: Th&o.; Performer
Studio Personnel: A. Yambo Lacopini
Th&o.; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Other

2. The Night

Primary Artist: Th&o.; Main Performer
Composer: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Composer
Bass: Th&o.; Performer
Drum Programming: Th&o.; Performer
Drums: Ricco Mabuela; Performer
Keyboard: Th&o.; Performer
Performer: Ricco Mabuela
Th&o.; Performer
Lyricist: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Composer
Mastering Engineer: A. Yambo Lacopini; Production
Piano: Th&o.; Performer
Synthesizer: Th&o.; Performer
Synthesizer Bass: Th&o.; Performer
Vocals: Th&o.; Performer
Mixing: Th&o.; Production
Producer: Th&o.; Production
Recording: Th&o.; Production
Studio Personnel: A. Yambo Lacopini
Th&o.; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Other

3. Body Like A Gun

by Th&o., Sarah Jackson

Composer: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene
Sarah Jackson; Composer
Featured Artist: Sarah Jackson; Main Performer
Bass: Th&o.; Performer
Clapping: Th&o.; Performer
Drum Programming: Th&o.; Performer
Guitar: Fezile Thela; Performer
Keyboard: Th&o.; Performer
Performer: Fezile Thela
Sarah Jackson
Th&o.; Performer
Lyricist: Sarah Jackson
Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Composer
Mastering Engineer: A. Yambo Lacopini; Production
Piano: Th&o.; Performer
Mixing: Th&o.; Production
Primary Artist: Th&o.; Main Performer
Producer: Th&o.; Production
Synthesizer: Th&o.; Performer
Synthesizer Bass: Th&o.; Performer
Vocals: Th&o.
Sarah Jackson; Performer
Recording: Th&o.; Production
Studio Personnel: A. Yambo Lacopini
Th&o.; Production
Composer Lyricist: Sarah Jackson
Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Other

4. How Do You Know Me?

Composer: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Composer
Drum Programming: Th&o.; Performer
Keyboard: Th&o.; Performer
Performer: Th&o.; Performer
Piano: Th&o.; Performer
Lyricist: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Composer
Mastering Engineer: A. Yambo Lacopini; Production
Vocals: Th&o.; Performer
Mixing: Th&o.; Production
Producer: Th&o.; Production
Primary Artist: Th&o.; Main Performer
Recording: Th&o.; Production
Synthesizer: Th&o.; Performer
Synthesizer Bass: Th&o.; Performer
Studio Personnel: A. Yambo Lacopini
Th&o.; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Other

5. Prosecco

Drum Programming: Solidthegifted; Performer
Composer: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Composer
Flute: Vthevowel; Performer
Guitar: Simphiwe "simz" Kulla; Performer
Keyboard: Th&o.; Performer
Lyricist: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Composer
Performer: Vthevowel
Solidthegifted
Th&o.
Simphiwe "simz" Kulla; Performer
Piano: Th&o.; Performer
Saxophone: Vthevowel; Performer
Mastering Engineer: A. Yambo Lacopini; Production
Vocals: Th&o.; Performer
Mixing: Th&o.; Production
Producer: Th&o.; Production
Primary Artist: Th&o.; Main Performer
Recording: Th&o.; Production
Additional Keyboards: Vthevowel; Other
Synthesizer: Th&o.; Performer
Synthesizer Bass: Th&o.; Performer
Trumpet: Vthevowel; Performer
Studio Personnel: Th&o.
A. Yambo Lacopini; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Other

6. Yellow

Drum Programming: Th&o.; Performer
Composer: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Composer
Keyboard: Th&o.; Performer
Performer: Th&o.; Performer
Lyricist: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Composer
Mastering Engineer: A. Yambo Lacopini; Production
Vocals: Th&o.; Performer
Mixing: Th&o.; Production
Producer: Th&o.; Production
Primary Artist: Th&o.; Main Performer
Recording: Th&o.; Production
Synthesizer: Th&o.; Performer
Synthesizer Bass: Th&o.; Performer
Studio Personnel: A. Yambo Lacopini
Th&o.; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Other

7. Ghosting

Composer: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Composer
Drum Programming: Th&o.; Performer
Primary Artist: Th&o.; Main Performer
Guitar: Fezile Thela; Performer
Keyboard: Th&o.; Performer
Performer: Th&o.
Fezile Thela; Performer
Lyricist: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Composer
Mastering Engineer: A. Yambo Lacopini; Production
Piano: Th&o.; Performer
Synthesizer: Th&o.; Performer
Synthesizer Bass: Th&o.; Performer
Vocals: Th&o.; Performer
Mixing: Th&o.; Production
Producer: Th&o.; Production
Recording: Th&o.; Production
Studio Personnel: A. Yambo Lacopini
Th&o.; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Other

8. Vampire Tune

Primary Artist: Th&o.; Main Performer
Drum Programming: Th&o.; Performer
Keyboard: Th&o.; Performer
Performer: Th&o.; Performer
Synthesizer Bass: Th&o.; Performer
Vocals: Th&o.; Performer
Composer: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Composer
Lyricist: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Composer
Mastering Engineer: A. Yambo Lacopini; Production
Mixing: Th&o.; Production
Producer: Th&o.; Production
Recording: Th&o.; Production
Studio Personnel: A. Yambo Lacopini
Th&o.; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Other

9. Money

by Th&o., Solo Ntsizwa Ka Mthimkhulu

Featured Artist: Solo Ntsizwa Ka Mthimkhulu; Main Performer
Drum Programming: Th&o.; Performer
Guitar: Fezile Thela; Performer
Keyboard: Th&o.; Performer
Performer: Fezile Thela
Th&o.
Solo Ntsizwa Ka Mthimkhulu; Performer
Composer: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Composer
Lyricist: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Composer
Mastering Engineer: A. Yambo Lacopini; Production
Mixing: Th&o.; Production
Producer: Th&o.; Production
Primary Artist: Th&o.; Main Performer
Synthesizer Bass: Th&o.; Performer
Vocals: Th&o.
Solo Ntsizwa Ka Mthimkhulu; Performer
Recording: Th&o.; Production
Studio Personnel: Th&o.
A. Yambo Lacopini; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Other

10. Moya Omubi

Clarinet: Vthevowel; Performer
Composer: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Composer
Primary Artist: Th&o.; Main Performer
Flute: Vthevowel; Performer
Guitar: Simphiwe "simz" Kulla; Performer
Percussion: Th&o.; Performer
Performer: Th&o.
Vthevowel
Simphiwe "simz" Kulla; Performer
Lyricist: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Composer
Mastering Engineer: A. Yambo Lacopini; Production
Piano: Th&o.; Performer
Saxophone: Vthevowel; Performer
Synthesizer Bass: Th&o.; Performer
Trombone: Vthevowel; Performer
Trumpet: Vthevowel; Performer
Vocals: Th&o.; Performer
Mixing: Th&o.; Production
Producer: Th&o.; Production
Recording: Th&o.; Production
Studio Personnel: A. Yambo Lacopini
Th&o.; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Other

11. Light

Primary Artist: Th&o.; Main Performer
Drum Programming: Th&o.; Performer
Keyboard: Th&o.; Performer
Performer: Th&o.; Performer
Synthesizer Bass: Th&o.; Performer
Vocals: Th&o.; Performer
Composer: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Composer
Lyricist: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Composer
Mastering Engineer: A. Yambo Lacopini; Production
Mixing: Th&o.; Production
Producer: Th&o.; Production
Recording: Th&o.; Production
Studio Personnel: A. Yambo Lacopini
Th&o.; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Other

12. The Morning

Composer: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Composer
Background Vocals: Solidthegifted; Performer
Primary Artist: Th&o.; Main Performer
Drum Programming: Th&o.; Performer
Keyboard: Th&o.; Performer
Lyricist: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Composer
Mastering Engineer: A. Yambo Lacopini; Production
Percussion: Solidthegifted; Performer
Performer: Solidthegifted
Th&o.; Performer
Synthesizer Bass: Th&o.; Performer
Vocals: Th&o.; Performer
Mixing: Th&o.; Production
Producer: Th&o.; Production
Recording: Th&o.; Production
Studio Personnel: A. Yambo Lacopini
Th&o.; Production
Composer Lyricist: Mzwakhiwe Thando Kunene; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

32 minutes and 24 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

10/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

4/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Electronic, Dance

Label

Universal Music (Pty) Ltd.

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

South Africa

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 29, 2020

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602507375935