Mandela Money
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Leslie Mampe | 02:23 | |
| 2. | "26 July" | Leslie Mampe Ndombe Evaristo Eduardo Andre Nathan Brown | 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) | Leslie Mampe Bhekumuzi Maphanga Kiernan Forbes Gift Magubane | 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 Andre Nathan Brown | 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 Andre Nathan Brown Kiernan Forbes Franklin van Staden | 04:17 | |
| 12. | "I Swear" (featuring Ice Prince) | Leslie Mampe Claudio Manjate Kevin Marrengule Panshak Zamani | 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 |