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Obsidian (Naomi Sharon album)

Obsidian is the debut studio album by Dutch recording artist Naomi Sharon, released on October 20, 2023[1] by OVO Sound and Santa Anna Label Group. The album was executive produced by Alex Lustig & Beau Nox; with production by 40, Alex Lustig, Andre Harris, Beau Nox, David Gramz, Jack Ro and Nineteen85.[2] Obsidian spawned five singles: "Hills", "Another Life", "Celestial", "Definition of Love", and "Regardless".

Obsidian
Studio album by
Naomi Sharon
ReleasedOctober 20, 2023 (2023-10-20)
Length41:46
Label
Producer
Singles from Obsidian
  1. "Hills"
    Released: December 17, 2021
  2. "Another Life"
    Released: January 20, 2023
  3. "Celestial"
    Released: January 20, 2023
  4. "Definition of Love"
    Released: August 25, 2023
  5. "Regardless"
    Released: October 11, 2023

Background

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Obsidian follows her signing to Drake's record label in early 2023 after she caught his attention from her second ever released single, "Breeze."[3]

Critical reception

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A Book of Us lauded the album for its emotional depth and diverse range of influences. Further, they declare that the album transcends genres.[4]

Track listing

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Track listing and credits adapted from Apple Music and Tidal.[2][5]

Obsidian track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Definition of Love"
  • Alex Lustig
  • Christian Beau Anastasiou Astrop
  • Alex Lustig
  • Beau Nox
3:16
2."If This Is Love"
  • Lustig
  • Astrop
  • Naomi Sharon
  • Alex Lustig
  • Beau Nox[a]
3:27
3."Another Life"
  • Lustig
  • Astrop
  • David Friedrich
  • Gregor Sutterlin
  • Naomi Sharon
  • Noah Shebib
4:31
4."Myrrh"
  • Astrop
  • David Gramz
  • Sharon
  • Beau Nox
  • David Gramz
3:17
5."Celestial"
  • Astrop
  • Sharon
  • Shebib
2:53
6."Time And Trust"
  • Lustig
  • Astrop
  • Sharon
  • Alex Lustig
  • Beau Nox
2:30
7."Push" (featuring Omah Lay)
2:43
8."Holding In Place"
  • Lustig
  • Astrop
  • Liz Rodrigues
  • Sharon
  • Alex Lustig
  • Beau Nox[a]
3:36
9."Extacy"
  • Lustig
  • Astrop
  • Sharon
  • Beau Nox
  • Alex Lustig[a]
4:12
10."Lucid Dreamer"
  • Lustig
  • Astrop
  • Liz Rodrigues
  • Sharon
  • Alex Lustig
3:14
11."Regardless"
  • Lustig
  • Astrop
  • Jack Rochon
  • Sharon
  • Beau Nox
  • Jack Rochon
  • Alex Lustig[a]
3:09
12."Outro (If This Is Love)" (featuring Beau Nox)
  • Lustig
  • Astrop
  • Sharon
  • Beau Nox
1:57
13."Hills"
3:01
Total length:41:46
Notes
  • ^a signifies a co-producer

Release history

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Release dates and formats for Obsidian
Region Date Label(s) Format(s) Edition(s) Ref.
Various October 20, 2023
Standard [1]
March 29, 2024
LP [6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "OVO Sound Artist Naomi Sharon Releases Debut Album 'Obsidian'". Complex. 20 October 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Obsidian by Naomi Sharon". Apple Music. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  3. ^ Kearns, Sarah (20 January 2023). "Drake Unveils First Woman Artist Signed to OVO Sound, Singer Naomi Sharon". Hypebeast. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  4. ^ Zapatero, Jesse (October 20, 2023). "ALBUM REVIEW: NAOMI SHARON'S DEBUT ALBUM "OBSIDIAN"". A Book of Us. Archived from the original on May 30, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  5. ^ "Obsidian by Naomi Sharon". Tidal. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  6. ^ "Obsidian (LP) - Naomi Sharon". Amoeba Music. Archived from the original on August 4, 2024. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
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