My Story (Iyanya album)

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My Story
Iyanya's "My Story" album cover.jpg
Studio album by
Iyanya
Released2009.
Recorded2008-2009
Genre
Length57:34
LabelCN Media
Producer
Iyanya chronology
My Story
(2009) 		Desire
(2013)
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. It was released by CN Media in 2009.[1] The album's production was handled by ID Cabasa, OJB Jezreel, K-Solo and Tee-Y Mix. It features guest appearances from M.I, Faze, DJ Zeez, Bokwilla and Ugly.[1]

Background[]

Iyanya started recording the album after winning the inaugural season of Project Fame West Africa.[2] My Story is predominantly R&B but contains elements of hip hop and reggae.[3] On October 4, 2009, Iyanya launched the "Symphony of Iyanya", a concert dedicated to celebrating the album's release. It was held at Ultima Studios in Omole, Lagos.[3]

Singles[]

"No Time" was released as the album's lead single. It features vocals by Nigerian singer Faze.[4] "Love Truly" was released as the album's second single. The music video for the song was shot in Nigeria.[5] "Iyanya (My Story)" was released as the album's third single; the song's music video was shot in South Africa.[6]

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 – primary 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. ^ Jump up to: a b "Iyanya > My Story". Badoski. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
  2. ^ "Iyanya Mbuk Biography (Nigerian Music Artist)". NigeriaMusicNetwork. Archived from the original on 18 August 2013. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "Iyanya drops new album". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
  4. ^ "Iyanya – No Time feat. Faze". Notjustok. Retrieved 6 October 2013.
  5. ^ "New Video: Iyanya – Love Truly". Bella Naija. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
  6. ^ "Iyanya – My story [Official Video]". Afrobeat360. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
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