My Story (Iyanya album)

My Story
Studio album by Iyanya
Released 2009.
Recorded 2008-2009
Genre R&B
Length 57:34
Label CN. Media
Producer
Iyanya chronology
My Story
(2009)		 Desire
(2013)Desire2013
Singles from My Story
  1. "No Time"
  2. "Love Truly"
  3. "Iyanya (My Story)"

My Story is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer Iyanya, released in 2009 by CN Media.[1] The album was made available for purchase 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.TitleLength
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. 1 2 "Iyanya > My Story". Badoski. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Iyanya - My Story". Itunes. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
  3. ↑ "Iyanya Mbuk Biography (Nigerian Music Artist)". NigeriaMusicNetwork. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
  4. 1 2 "Iyanya drops new album". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
  5. ↑ "Iyanya – No Time feat. Faze". Notjustok. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
  6. ↑ "New Video: Iyanya – Love Truly". Bella Naija. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
  7. ↑ "Iyanya – My story [Official Video]". Afrobeat360. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
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