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T.I.N.T. (mixtape)
2013 mixtape by Efya From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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T.I.N.T. (an acronym for This Is Not The Album) is a mixtape by Ghanaian singer Efya. It was released by One Nation Entertainment on November 11, 2013, and made available for free digital download. The mixtape features a sole guest appearance from Black Magic and was supported by the singles "Getaway" and "Best In Me". T.I.N.T. is composed of songs that were not included on her debut album, Janesis (2016).[1][4][5] The mixtape appeared on iTunes on January 1, 2014.[6]
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Release
T.I.N.T.'s lead single, "Getaway", was released on November 10, 2011. The song's accompanying music video was filmed in Accra by Sony Addo.[7][8] Efya released the mixtape's second single, "Best In Me", on February 14, 2012.[3] The OJ Films-directed video for "Best In Me", which was uploaded to YouTube on September 20, 2013, features a cameo appearance from rapper Sarkodie, who played Efya's love interest.[9][10]
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Composition
T.I.N.T. is a mixture of neo soul, jazz and R&B. "A Moments Notice" is a song with a soul-inspired theme. In the Latin-inspired track "This Life", Efya explores her vocal range. In "Little Things", she talks about silly things that people do when they become complacent with their significant other. In "Nothing", Efya mixes Twi, her native dialect, with Yoruba. "Falou" is a cover of Duncan Mighty's single "Obianuju".[11] In "Weather 4 Two," she talks about the sensation that comes from making love to your significant other. In an interview with ModernGhana, she described the song as a "slow sensual cuddle song".[12] "Body", a cover of Chris Brown's "Don't Judge Me", addresses the media's impingement into her life. The Black Magic-assisted track "Commot" is a blend of soul and jazz.[11]
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Critical reception
T.I.N.T. received generally positive reviews from music critics. In a review for Nigerian Entertainment Today, Ayomide Tayo awarded the mixtape 4 stars out of 5, describing it as "a soulful blend of songs mixed with West African sensibilities".[11] Moreover, Tayo said the record is "filled with layered and soulful production which doesn't overshadow Efya's rich voice."[11]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Jane Awindor.
Personnel
- Jane Awindor – primary artist, songwriter
- Black Magic – featured artist
Release history
References
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