Yizo Yizo (soundtrack)

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Yizo Yizo
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
Released2000
GenreKwaito/Hip hop
LabelCCP / EMI

Three Yizo Yizo soundtrack albums were produced through CCP Records to accompany the teen drama TV Show Yizo Yizo. They mainly consist of Kwaito music.

Yizo Yizo[edit]

The first Yizo Yizo soundtrack was released in 2000. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA).[1] This album was released on cassette tape as well as CD. Later, EMI released it to a streaming service.

Tracklist[edit]

  1. "Tlo Be Rele Daar" - Skeem
  2. "Yizo Yizo" - Kyllex
  3. "The Good And The Bad" - E'Smile & Amu
  4. "Masukela " - Kaybee
  5. "I Don't Want" - Ghetto Luv
  6. "Uzama U Kwenzani" - O'Da Meesta
  7. "Mamgobhozi" - Kyllex, Mandoza & Too Short
  8. "Mi House" (Remix) - E'Smile
  9. "Hurtin" - Ghetto Luv & E'Smile
  10. "Da Struggle Kontinues" - Prophets Of Da City
  11. "Masukela (Remix)" - Kaybee

Certifications[edit]

Region Certification Sales
South Africa (RiSA) Platinum 40,000±

Yizo Yizo 2[edit]

Yizo Yizo 2
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
ReleasedApril 15, 2002
GenreKwaito/Hip hop
LabelCCP / EMI

Yizo Yizo 2 was released in 2002. It was also certified platinum by the RISA.[1][2]

Track listing[edit]

No.TitleLength
1."Ghetto Fabulous" (Zola & Kaybee)4:38
2."Sorry Sarge" (Mandoza & GP MaOrange)4:39
3."The Good & The Bad (Part 2)" (Ishmael & Amu)4:48
4."Sure Ntombazana (Bloma Nice)" (Thembi Seete & Wanda)5:34
5."Yizo" (Arthur)5:10
6."Umhlaba Uyahlaba" (Chiskop & Mandoza)4:44
7."Weekend Special" (Brenda Fassie & The Big Dudes)4:41
8."Uzonqoba" (Zola & Nana)3:50
9."Avulekile Amasango" (Ishmael)4:04
10."Starring" (Doc Shebeleza)4:49
11."Chincha Golova" (Kyllex & Wanda)4:37
12."I Don't Understand" (Ishmael & Wanda)5:42
13."Cela Uzophiwa" (Nana)3:53
14."No Title" (Unknown Artist)4:59
Total length:49:19

Accolades[edit]

Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref
"Yizo Yizo 2" 2002 8th South African Music Awards Best Album of the Year Won
“Ghetto Fabulous” 2002 Metro FM Music Awards Song of the Year Won

Certifications[edit]

Region Certification Sales
South Africa (RiSA) Platinum 40,000±

Yizo Yizo 3[edit]

Yizo Yizo 3
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
ReleasedMarch 15, 2004
GenreKwaito/Hip hop
LabelCCP / EMI
ProducerPhilip Miller (exec.)

Yizo Yizo 3 was released in 2004, at the beginning of Yizo Yizo's third season.[3][4]

Track listing[edit]

No.TitleLength
1."I Life" (H2O)4:39
2."Amasoja" (Bouga Luv & Brown Dash Feat. Mzekezeke)5:21
3."Yizo Yizo" (Brenda Fassie)5:28
4."Respect Life" (Mandoza) 
5."Klaima" (Skwatta Kamp)3:50
6."What A Mess" (Bobo And Gunman)4:11
7."Sho'sgebengu" (Slovaz)4:06
8."Korobela" (Ndrebele Civilization)5:32
9."Zandisile" (Simphiwe Dana)5:59
10."Emasimini" (Halfbrick)3:35
11."Motho Wa Mmona Moss" (West 2)4:27
12."Themba Lami" (DJ Kenny Bee)4:21
13."Ori Wa A Dara" (Fatai Rolling Dollar)5:29
14."Plaza Funk" (DJ 2mza & Toki M)5:05
15."8-3-1 (I Love You)" (Cashless Society)4:35
16."Ilitye (Yizo Theme)" (Simphiwe Dana)4:53
17."She Left The Tap Open" (Makhaolo Ndebele / Kgafela Oa Magogodi)1:02
Total length:49:19

Release history[edit]

List of release dates, showing region, formats, label, editions and reference
Region Date Format(s) Label Edition(s) Ref.
Worldwide March 16, 2004 CCP Records/EMI Standard

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Yizo Yizo – The Bomb Shelter".
  2. ^ "Various - Yizo Yizo 2". Discogs.
  3. ^ "Yizo Yizo 3: Chapter and verse of the inner-city? - IOL Entertainment". www.iol.co.za.
  4. ^ "Various - Yizo Yizo 3". Discogs.