Bells N Whistles
| Bells N Whistles | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 3 December 2024 |
| Recorded | 2024 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 32:09 |
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| Singles from Bells N Whistles | |
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Bells N Whistles is the debut studio album by a South African singer and songwriter Liema Pantsi released on 3 December 2024 through Africa Unite Records. The album blends a mix of RnB, Afrobeats, Amapiano and Afropop. The album has single "Let Me Be" that has won Songwriter of the Year award from Basadi in Music Awards in 2025.
Background and release
The album explores deep personal themes of love, identity, resilience, and utilized a rich blend of RnB, Afrobeats, Amapiano, and Afro House, aiming for a sound she described as everything and was released on 3 December 2024 by African Unite Records.[1][2] It is produced under Africa Unite Records with 9 track project features professional collaborations with artists such as Cici, Thabsie, Nhlanhla Dube, Takue, Enhle Mlambo, Ticozet, Millionn and Tebza DA Guitar, which helped ground her reality show fame in musical credibility.[3][4]
Live performances
Liema Pantsi made her first performance in January 2025 in Big Brother Mzansi season 5 two singles include "Impumelelo" and "Let Me Be".[5] In March 2025, she joined Cici on Love Tour in Eastern Cape.[6] She also performed at 2025 Basadi in Music Awards and South African Social Media Awards in late 2025.[7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "No Title" (featuring Tebogo de Guitar) |
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| 3.01 |
| 2. | "Amahloni" (Nhlanhla Dube featuring Enhle Mlambo, Ticozet) |
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| 4.02 |
| 3. | "Captured My Soul" |
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| 2.52 |
| 4. | "Intentions" |
| Phiri | 3.03 |
| 5. | "Just Friends" (Takue) |
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| 2.43 |
| 6. | "Remember" (featuring Cici) |
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| 4.52 |
| 7. | "You" (featuring Millionn) |
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| 3.26 |
| 8. | "High" (featuring Thabsie) |
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| 2.40 |
| 9. | "Love Story" (featuring
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| 5.28 |
| 10. | "Let Me Be" |
| Phiri | 2.44 |
| Total length: | 32:09 | |||
Reception
Bells N Whistles has marked by significant industry accolades and strong fan support.[8] Released in late 2024 and win Songwriter of the Year for "Let Me Be" single and Collaboration of the Year with Cici at the 2025 Basadi in Music Awards.[9][10]
References
- ^ Ngenyane, Andiswa (2024-12-22). "Liema shares life experiences with fans". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
- ^ Mdaka, Zintle (2024-07-02). "BBM star Liyema Pantsi releases another song". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
- ^ Mphande, Joy (2024-04-18). "'It's too good to be true': More music, acting gigs in the pipeline for former BBMzansi contestant Liema". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
- ^ Sibiya, Sibongumenzi (2024-04-11). "Liema's new journey after BBMzansi!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
- ^ Gcaba, Jessica (2025-03-10). "Fans Suspect Jareed and Liema Pantsi are Still Dating After Big Brother Mzansi Appearance". Briefly. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
- ^ Tebele, Mbali (2025-03-19). "Singer Liyema Pantsi Joins Cici on Her Love Tour to Eastern Cape, SA Reacts So Proud of You". Briefly. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
- ^ Khulu, Ntombi (2025-08-18). "Big Brother Mzansi's Liema Pantsi is ready to conquer the music world". News24. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
- ^ "From Fame to Stardom: Liema Pantsi's Rise with Bells & Whistles and Social Media Glory". Ekurhuleni News. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
- ^ Khulu, Ntombi (2025-08-18). "Big Brother Mzansi's Liema Pantsi is ready to conquer the music world". News24. Retrieved 2026-03-13.
- ^ Sibiya, Sibongumenzi (2025-08-08). "Two nights of sheer Basadi bliss!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2026-03-13.