A.A.A (EP)
| A.A.A | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| EP by A.A.A | ||||
| Released | August 5, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2019 | |||
| Studio | Blackstar Studios | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 24:00 | |||
| Label | Indie | |||
| Producer |
| |||
| Brymo chronology | ||||
| ||||
A.A.A is the eponymous debut EP by Nigerian alternative rock band A.A.A.[1][2] It was recorded at Blackstar Studios in Ikoyi and released independently on August 5, 2019.[3] The band is composed of singer Brymo, guitarist Jad Moukarim, drummer Adey Omotade, and bassist Laughter.[4] A.A.A comprises five tracks and is a fusion of folk music, psychedelic rock and African rhythms; it was mixed and mastered by Mikky Me Joses.[4]
Composition[]
In the folk and rock-tinged track "Johnbull", Brymo introduces listeners to a nominal character who left home in search of a better life.[5][6] The song features an electric guitar riff by Jad Moukarim; its title is derived from a popular nursery rhyme.[5] The rock-infused track "Mary Had an Orgasm" is about a titular lady who ends up having sexual relations with a man she hires to show her around the city.[5] In the soulful ballad "Take Me Back to November", Brymo pleads to be taken back to a time when he had the trust of a loved one; the song also depicts a time when his relationship with the person was in good standing.[7][5] In "Golden Eyes", Brymo is haunted by the ghost of the dead relationship depicted in the previous track.[5] In the EP's closing track "The in-Between", he encourages listeners to keep persevering, pushing and striving.[5]
Critical reception[]
A.A.A received positive reviews from music critics. A writer for Filter Free Nigeria awarded the EP 4.3 stars out of 5, praising its sound curation, production, thematic style and lyrics.[7] The writer also said the EP "carries Brymo away from the enclosure of his usual sound to a slightly more upbeat realm while still maintaining the otherworldliness of his lyrics".[7] Adewojumi Aderemi of Konbini Channels called A.A.A a "universal body of work" and characterized it as a "refreshing exploration of a plethora of sounds that we simply aren't used to hearing".[6] Music critic Michael Kolawole said A.A.A is a "decent experimental piece, a litmus test that foretells what Brymo’s next project may sound like. It's a show of Brymo tenacity, a testament to his songwriting skill and vocal phrasing".[5]
Track listing[]
All tracks are written by Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ and co-produced by A.A.A and Mikky Me Joses.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Johnbull" | 5:25 |
| 2. | "Mary Had an Orgasm" | 4:05 |
| 3. | "Take Me Back to November" | 3:23 |
| 4. | "Golden Eyes" | 4:08 |
| 5. | "The in-Between" | 7:14 |
| Total length: | 24:00 | |
Notes
- ^[a] signifies an additional producer
Personnel[]
Credits adapted from a press release posted on Jaguda.com.[3]
- Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ – lead vocals, production (all tracks)
- Jad Moukarim – lead guitar, production (all tracks)
- Adey Omotade – drums, production (all tracks)
- Laughter – bass guitar, production (all tracks)
- Mikky Me Joses – mixing, mastering, additional production (all tracks)
Release history[]
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | August 5, 2019 | Digital download | Standard | Independent |
References[]
- ^ Notiki Bello (August 8, 2019). "Brymo Teams up with Skata Vibration on new "A.A.A" EP". Filter Free Nigeria. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ^ "A.A.A - EP by A.A.A". Apple Music. August 5, 2019. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Brymo – AAA (EP)". Jaguda. 5 August 2019. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Michael Bamidele (6 August 2019). "Brymo Unveils New Band, Releases New E.P "A.A.A"". Guardian Life. Archived from the original on 7 August 2019. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g Kolawole Michael (28 August 2019). "Brymo's EP AAA is a decent experimental piece". Medium. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Adewojumi Aderemi (May 8, 2019). "Brymo Introduces Us To His New Band With A Stellar Self-Titled EP, 'A.A.A'". Konbini Channels. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Brymo & Skata Vibration as A.A.A are the real A Team". Filter Free Nigeria. October 1, 2019. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- 2019 debut EPs