My Story (Iyanya album)

My Story is the debut studio album by Nigerian singer Iyanya. It was released by CN Media in 2009,[1] and features production from ID Cabasa, OJB Jezreel, K-Solo and Tee-Y Mix. Recording artists featured on My Story include M.I, Faze, DJ Zeez, Bokwilla and Ugly.[1]

My Story
Studio album by
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)"

Background

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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 4 October 2009, Iyanya launched the "Symphony of Iyanya", a concert dedicated to celebrating the album's release. The concert was held at Ultima Studios in Omole, Lagos.[3]

Singles

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The Faze-assisted track "No Time" was released as the album's lead single.[4] "Love Truly" was released as the album's second single. The music video for the song was recorded in Nigeria.[5] "Iyanya (My Story)" was released as the album's third single; its music video was filmed in South Africa.[6]

Track listing

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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

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  • 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

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  1. ^ 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. ^ 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. 9 July 2009. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
  6. ^ "Iyanya – My story [Official Video]". Afrobeat360. Retrieved 2 August 2013.