Maffian
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| Released | 15 August 2024 |
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| Length | 16:44 |
| Label | Empire Distribution |
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Maffian is the first extended play by Nigerian singer and songwriter Ayo Maff. It was released on 15 August 2024 distributed by Empire Distribution.[1][2]
Background and release
[edit]In 2024, Ayo Maff gain international recognition for featuring Fireboy DML on the song "Dealer".[3][4] Following the recent fame, Ayo Maff released Maffian featuring seven songs with no collaborations.[5]
Critical reception
[edit]In a review for OkayAfrica, they wrote that "Now, this storyteller of street realities has released MAFFIAN, a play on his sobriquet. A collection of seven songs, it thrives mainly on Maff’s revelatory perspective and his vocal strength, proving himself a worthy descendant of the Lagos street hop tradition."[6]
In article for P.M. News, Taiwo Okanlawon said "his assurance about being predestined for greatness also manifests".[7]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Ayorinde Ayodele Mafoluku add JuJu the Pen.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "A Beautiful Song" | 2:22 |
| 2. | "Are You There?" | 2:36 |
| 3. | "7 Lives" | 2:25 |
| 4. | "8 Days" | 2:09 |
| 5. | "2 Dollar" | 2:26 |
| 6. | "Go Back" | 2:10 |
| 7. | "Last Week" | 2:34 |
| Total length: | 16:44 | |
Personnel
[edit]- Ayorinde Ayodele Mafoluku – vocals
- Young Daddy – production (1)
- Magicsticks – production (2)
- 7teentrill – production (3, 7)
- Spaceboy Mercury – production (4, 5)
- Mastarpiece – production (6)
- Olaitan Salaudeen - plugger[8]
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | 15 August 2024 | CD, digital download | [9] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Ayo Maff Delivers Unfiltered Emotion & Grit in Debut EP Maffian". BellaNaija. 16 August 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ Adesanya, Aderonke (17 August 2024). "Ayo Maff releases seven-track debut EP Maffian". Tribune Online. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ Grace, Ihesiulo (28 April 2024). "AYO MAFF: From Bariga to Stardom with 'Dealer' ft. Fireboy DML"". DAILY TIMES Nigeria. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ Daramola, Kunle (8 June 2024). "TCL radio picks: Fireboy takes two spots as Ayo Maff's 'Dealer' moves to third". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ mildtyrant (17 August 2024). "Ayo Maff Drops Debut EP "Maffian"". Album Talks. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "The Songs You Need to Hear This Week - Okayplayer". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ Okanlawon, Taiwo Okanlawon. "Ayo Maff Releases Seven-track EP 'Maffian'". P.M. News.
- ^ Onikoyi, Ayo (28 April 2024). "Ayo Maff: Barigas Melodic Journey with 'Dealer' ft. Fireboy DML". Vanguard (Nigeria). Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ "MAFFIAN". Apple Music. Retrieved 18 August 2024.