Boy Spyce is the debut extended play by Nigerian singer-songwriter Boy Spyce, released on 15 April 2022 through Mavin Records.[2]
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| Released | 15 April 2022 | |||
| Recorded | 2024 | |||
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| Length | 13:04 | |||
| Label | Mavin | |||
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| Boy Spyce chronology | ||||
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Background and release
editIn April 2022, Boy Spyce signed a recording contract with Mavin Records.[3][4][5][6] Following the deal, Mavin Records announced the release of his EP.[7][8] The next day, the music video for "Nobody", the EP's fourth track, was released, directed by TG Omori.[9]
Composition
editThe five-track EP features production from Mykah, AykBeats, Kezzi, Johnny Drille, Presto, and Andre Vibez. The EP begins with "Dreams", a soulful song where Boy Spyce addresses his classmates and friends who envision continuing college, but he has dreams of pursuing a music career. The second track, "Bad Things", is an Afrobeats tune in which Boy Spyce describes a girl who desires everything, whether good or bad, but prefers the latter. The influence of Afropop is evident on "Wayo", which discusses pride and diligence. The fourth song, "Nobody", is an R&B track that expresses romantic love and pretence, inspired by a friend's love story, as revealed by Boy Spyce.[10] The EP concludes with "Destiny", a motivational piece that emphasizes hard work, diligence, and ambition.[11]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Pulse Nigeria | 7/10[12] |
Onyema Courage and Tope Agbeyo of Pulse Nigeria described the EP as showcasing "chord progression, songwriting, breath control, and the ability to elicit strong emotions."[12] In a review for TooXclusive, Tommy praised Boy Spyce for his "delivery infused with tuned cultural references" and "exceptional songwriting skills".[13]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Dreams" |
| Mykah | 3:13 |
| 2. | "Bad Things" |
| AykBeats | 2:50 |
| 3. | "Wayo" |
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| 2:41 |
| 4. | "Nobody" | Ugbekile David |
| 2:43 |
| 5. | "Destiny" |
| Andre Vibez | 2:57 |
| Total length: | 13:04 | |||
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label |
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| Various | 15 April 2022 | Original | Mavin |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Olumide, Akinwale (17 April 2022). "Boy Spyce 'Boy Spyce EP'". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "Boy Spyce, the Nigerian rising rap star drops eponymous debut EP". Earmilk. 9 May 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ Dorcas, Akanni (21 April 2022). "How Don Jazzy gave Boy Spyce a new lease of life; Recounts How He Got Signed To Don Jazzy's Record Label". AllNews.
- ^ (anonymous) (12 December 2022). "How Boy Spyce Became Afrobeats' and Nigerian's New Superhero". Unorthodox. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ Tope, Agbeyo (27 April 2022). "Boy Spyce: A Music Genius In The Making". Vanguard News. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ Wisdom, Mudasiru (26 March 2023). "Top 20 Most Sought After New Generation Artists In The Nigeria Music Industry". The Culture Custodian. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "Boy Spyce: Nigerian teen music sensation". OkayAfrica. 31 May 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ Bright, Imaku (15 April 2022). "Boy Spyce Unveils Self Titled Debut EP". AQ Tent. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "New Video: Boy Spyce – Nobody". BellaNaija. 16 April 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ My song 'Nobody' was Inspired by my friend's love story, YouTube, retrieved 12 May 2024
- ^ Emmanuel, Esomnofu (19 April 2022). "Boy Spyce sounds like a disruptor with a motive on his self-titled debut [The Native EP Review]". The Native. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ a b Tope, Agbeyo; Onyema, Courage (22 April 2022). "On his eponymous debut EP, Boy Spyce uncovers hidden feelings [Pulse Reviews]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ Tommy (23 February 2023). "Boy Spyce Takes A Shot At Surreal Love 'n' Spirituality in Self-titled EP". tooXclusive. Retrieved 12 May 2024.