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2009 studio album by Culoe De Song
| A Giant Leap | ||||
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| Studio album by Culoe De Song | ||||
| Released | 24 November 2009 (2009-11-24) | |||
| Genre | Deep house, tribal house | |||
| Length | 73:42 | |||
| Label | Universal Music Group, Soulistic Music | |||
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| Culoe De Song chronology | ||||
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A Giant Leap is the debut studio album by South African house producer Culoe De Song. It was released on 24 November 2009 through Soulistic Music.
Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Resident Advisor |   |
Upon its release, A Giant Leap received generally positive reviews. William Rauscher of Resident Advisor praised the transitions between the songs, stating that, "As a whole, A Giant Leap takes the concept of a seamlessly-mixed LP to new heights—it's like a suite, an epic-scaled sound-world that entrances with graceful, gentle transitions between new tracks, remixes and previous EP material.
Accolades
A Giant Leap earned Culoe De Song a nomination for Newcomer of the Year and the song Webaba was nominated for MTN Record of the Year, both at the 2010 South African Music Awards. At the 10th annual Metro FM Music Awards, the album gained him a nomination for Best Newcomer.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Amasiko" (featuring Shana) | De Song | 11:06 |
| 2. | "Gwebindlala" (featuring Thandiswa Mazwai) | De Song | 5:56 |
| 3. | "Webaba" (featuring Busi Mhlongo) | De Song | 8:00 |
| 4. | "Soundiata’s Rebels (Tamboula) " |
| 7:44 |
| 5. | "Reggie Dokes (Let Me Go) " |
| 7:13 |
| 6. | "The Neighbour" (featuring Salif Keita, Jimmy Dludlu & René McLean) | De Song | 4:23 |
| 7. | "The Fallen Siren" | De Song | 7:44 |
| 8. | "Super Afro" | De Song | 7:42 |
| 9. | "The Dragon’s End" (featuring Fatima) | De Song | 8:00 |
| 10. | "The Bright Forest" | De Song | 5:55 |
| Total length: | 73:42 | ||
References
- "Culoe De Song - A Giant Leap". Discogs. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
- Rauscher, William (28 December 2009). "RA Reviews: Culoe De Song - A Giant Leap". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
- "2010 SAMA Nominees". Channel. 5 March 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
- "Metro FM music awards nominees". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 1 September 2019.