Rose Gold
Studio album by
Shekhinah
Released6 October 2017 (2017-10-06)
Recorded2016-17
GenrePop
Length41:14
LabelSony Music Entertainment Africa
Producer
Shekhinah chronology
Rose Gold
(2017) 		Trouble In Paradise
(2021)
Singles from Rose Gold
  1. "Suited"
    Released: 19 July 2017
  2. "Please Mr."
    Released: 9 February 2019

Rose Gold is the debut studio album by South African singer-songwriter Shekhinah. It was released by Sony Music Entertainment Africa on October 6, 2017.[1][2][3][4] Rose Gold was certified gold by the Recording Industry of South Africa on January 24, 2018 and later certified platinum on August 31, 2018.[5][6][7][8][9] The album features guest appearances from South African rapper, Rouge, Asali and Jamali band member, Mariechan. Production is handled by David Scott, DJ Maphorisa, Mae N. Maejor, Shekhinah and Luke Goliath.

Singles

The album's promotional single, "Suited" was released on 19 July 2017. Produced by South African record producer and recording artist DJ Maphorisa, the song was certified Platinum by RiSA on 24 January 2018.[10][11][12][13] Sony Music announced on 5 April that the single reached Diamond status.[14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]

Shekhinah speaking on the song:

I would love to ease my audience into my new album, I don’t want to stretch too far from my usual sound. I used bongo drums in the track which I know my fans will relate to and instantly recognise. When I was working on the track I imagined it fitting snuggly into people’s intimate spaces. I could hear the song playing in many kitchens on a sunny afternoon as lovers prepare their favourite meal. I could see soul mates gleaming with joy as they remembered what they were doing the first time they heard it and how they felt.[23]

The music video for the single was released on Shekhinah's Vevo account on 17 August 2017. It was directed by Nate Thomas and has garnered over 3.2 million views on YouTube.[24]

The second single "Please Mr." was released on 9 February 2018. Sony Music later announced on 29 March that the song was certified Gold.[25][26][27]

Track listing

Credits adapted from Tidal.[28]

Rose Gold
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro"
David Scott0:31
2."Into the Jungle"
David Scott3:18
3."The Sound" (featuring Asali)
  • S. Donnell
  • Michael Morare
  • Theophillus Seretse
  • Mfundo Mbuli
David Scott3:55
4."Overdose"
  • S. Donnell
  • Nadeem Hooisane
David Scott3:31
5."Just Fine"
  • S. Donnell
  • Luthando Phihlela
David Scott3:31
6."Different" (featuring Mariechan)
  • S. Donnell
  • Amon Taulo Chibiya II
Mae N. Maejor[29]2:37
7."Anyway I Want"
  • S. Donnell
  • Lulama Mhlaba
David Scott4:12
8."Thirst"
  • S. Donnell
  • Michael Morare
  • Mfundo Mbuli
David Scott3:52
9."Power to She" (featuring Rouge)
David Scott3:26
10."Please Mr"
  • S. Donnell
  • Michael Morare
  • Mfundo Mbuli
David Scott3:45
11."Rose Gold"
  • S. Donnel
  • Tumelo Sithole
  • Mfundo Mbuli
David Scott4:46
12."Suited"
3:53
Total length:41:14

Release history

List of release dates, showing region, formats, label, editions and reference
Region Date Format(s) Label Edition(s)
South Africa 6 October 2017[30]
Sony Music Africa Standard edition

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/Sales
South Africa (RiSA) Platinum 100,000+

References

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