My Story (Iyanya album)
| My Story | ||||
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| Studio album by Iyanya | ||||
| Released | 2009. | |||
| Recorded | 2008-2009 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 57:34 | |||
| Label | CN. Media | |||
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| Iyanya chronology | ||||
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| Singles from My Story | ||||
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My Story is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer Iyanya, released in 2009 by CN Media.[1] The album was made available for purchased on iTunes.[2] Production was handled by ID Cabasa, OJB Jezreel, K-Solo, and Tee-Y Mix.[2] The album features guest appearances from M.I, Faze, DJ Zeez, Bokwilla, and Ugly.[1]
Background and recording
Iyanya began recording his debut album after winning the 2008 MTN Project Fame West Africa competition.[3]
Promotion and release
On October 4, 2009, Iyanya hosted a concert dubbed the "Symphony of Iyanya" to celebrate the release of the album. The concert was held at Ultima Studios in Omole, Lagos.[4]
Musical style
The album is strictly R&B with the exception of a few African hip hop and reggae sounds from the likes of M.I, Bokwilla, and DJ Zeez.[4]
Singles
- "No Time" was released as the debut single from the album. It features vocals from Nigerian R&B artist Faze.[5]
- "Love Truly" is the second single from the album. The music video for the single was shot in Nigeria. The song displays Iyanya's vocal abilities.[6]
- "Iyanya (My Story)" was released as the third single from the album. The music video for the song was shot in South Africa.[7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Gbadun You" (featuring M.I) | 3:49 |
| 2. | "Wise Up" | 3:48 |
| 3. | "Gongon" (featuring Ugly) | 3:45 |
| 4. | "Love Truly (Remix)" (featuring Bokwilla) | 3:39 |
| 5. | "Iyanya (My Story)" | 4:19 |
| 6. | "High" | 3:57 |
| 7. | "Shaye" (featuring DJ Zeez) | 4:02 |
| 8. | "Love You" | 3:38 |
| 9. | "Skele" | 3:57 |
| 10. | "Tile" | 3:23 |
| 11. | "Love Truly" | 3:36 |
| 12. | "No Time" (featuring Faze) | 4:12 |
| 13. | "Forever" | 4:11 |
| 14. | "Thank You" | 3:21 |
| 15. | "Wise Up (Instrumental)" | |
| Total length: | 57:34 | |
Personnel
- Iyanya - Main Artist
- M.I - Featured Artist
- Faze - Featured Artist
- DJ Zeez - Featured Artist
- Bokwilla - Featured Artist
- Ugly - Featured Artist
- Tee Y Mix - Producer
- ID Cabasa - Producer
- OJB Jezereel - Producer
- K-Solo - Producer
References
- 1 2 "Iyanya > My Story". Badoski. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
- 1 2 "Iyanya - My Story". Itunes. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
- ↑ "Iyanya Mbuk Biography (Nigerian Music Artist)". NigeriaMusicNetwork. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
- 1 2 "Iyanya drops new album". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
- ↑ "Iyanya – No Time feat. Faze". Notjustok. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
- ↑ "New Video: Iyanya – Love Truly". Bella Naija. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
- ↑ "Iyanya – My story [Official Video]". Afrobeat360. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
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