About the Soundtrack
South Africa’s official nomination for the 78th Annual Academy Awards in the foreign language film award category, “Tsotsi” is one young man's story of redemption, set amidst the sprawling ghetto of Johannesburg, South Africa. This world pumps with the raw energy of "Kwaito music" - South Africas’ answer to American Hip Hop. “Kwaito kids are made from hunger, abuse, no father, violence & guns,” says Zola. “Now as adults we must change the game for the better. Now we must change everything we are made from.” In addition to the compelling beats of Zola’s contributions such as “Mdlwembe” and “It Is Your Life,” the Milan Records soundtrack includes Kwaito artists Mafikizolo, Ishmael, Unathi and Mark Kilian & Paul Hepker featuring Vusi Mahlasela. Bonginkosi Dlamini, more commonly known as Zola, is a poet, actor and musician who grew up in Soweto, in the ghetto called Zola. Over the last few years, he has emerged in South Africa as the superstar of Kwaito. In 2000, he released his debut album “Mdlwembe” to massive critical acclaim, followed by two other albums of Kwaito music, “Khokhovula” and “Bhambatha.” Zola has won many South Africa music awards including: Artist of the Year 2002; Best Soundtrack (“Yizo Yizo”); Best music video (“Ghetto Scandalous”); and Best Kwaito album (“Mdlwembe”). In 2003 Zola starred in his own hit TV show “Zola 7”and has acted alongside Taye Diggs in the film “Drum.”

Tracks
01. Mdlwembe / ZOLA
02. Bhambatha / ZOLA
03. Zingu 7 / ZOLA
04. Matofototo / Pitch Black Afro feat Bravo *not in film
05. Sghubu Sam / UNATHI *not in film
06. Mnt'Omnyama / MAFIKIZOLO
07. Palesa / ZOLA
08. Seven / ZOLA
09. Ehlala Zola / ZOLA
10. Crazy / ISHMAEL *not in film
11. It is Your Life / ZOLA
12. Woof Woof/ ZOLA
13. Stolen Legs / M Kilian / P Hepker feat. Vusi Mahlasela
14. On The Tracks / M Kilian / P Hepker feat Vusi Mahlasela
15. Silang Mabele / VUSI MAHLASELA
16. Bye Bye Baby / M Kilian / P Hepker feat. Vusi Mahlasela
17. Baby Handover / M Kilian / P Hepker feat. Vusi Mahlasela
18. E Sale Noka / M Kilian / P Hepker feat. Vusi Mashlasela
19. Ghetto Scandalous / ZOLA *not in film

Soundtrack in Stores February 14, 2006
Film in Theaters February 24, 2006

Watch the Music Video for Zola - Mdlwembe
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