The GIGO E.P
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| EP by Eva Alordiah | ||||||||||
| Released | November 20, 2011 | |||||||||
| Recorded | 2010-2011 | |||||||||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||||||||
| Label | 3UD | |||||||||
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The GIGO E.P (an acronym for Garbage in Garbage Out) is an EP by Nigerian rapper Eva Alordiah, released for free digital download by 3UD on November 20, 2011. It serves as the debut musical recording by the Lagos-based rapper. The EP features guest appearances and skits from Saucekid, Shank, Xvol, Basketmouth, Chigurl and Ikechukwu. Eva enlisted Sossick, Bigfoot, Gray Jon’z and Tintin to produce the EP. The GIGO E.P, which contains nine songs, was supported by the singles "I Done Did It", "Down Low", "Garbage Out (Your Fada)" and "High".[1][2][3]
Background and cover art
"GIGO came about because I really felt a need to release material. I didn’t want to go the mix tape route which is what upcoming unsigned rappers would generally want to do. So I got a team of the finest producers I had a sincere connection with and began to work on the project, not knowing how it was going to end up or how I was going to promote it."
— Eva speaking to the Weekly Trust about her debut EP[4]
In an interview posted on The Nigerian Voice website, Eva described the EP as a project that explores her love for the different types of music she's being infused with. By releasing the EP, she believes she's giving back to society in her own way.[5] In another interview with the Weekly Trust, Eva said that while recording the EP, she had plans of creating different sounds that are true to her image as an artist. She also said that while recording the EP, she was influenced by several musical genres including rap, afrobeat, dancehall and R&B.[4] The EP's artwork and photography were designed by Ugo Daté and Obi Somto, respectively.[6]
Recording and releases
Eva started working on her debut extended play as an independent artist. "I Done Did it" was released as the EP's lead single. It was produced by Sossick.[7][8] In a 2012 interview with Halley Bondy of MTV Iggy, Eva said she was honored to have worked with the aforementioned producers. She also said she had fun recording the EP.[9]
Eva released the single "High" in 2012. The music video for the single, directed by Mex, was released on May 24, 2012. It was uploaded onto YouTube at a total length of 4 minutes and 37 seconds.[10] The video premiered on MTV Base in May 2012.[11] When the video was released, many people misconstrued the meaning of the song and thought that it alluded to drug use or drug abuse. In the aforementioned interview with Bondy of MTV Iggy, Eva said that the song is about overcoming the struggles and hardships of life.[9]
In April 2014, Eva released Eva Says, a mini video series which included live performances of the songs on the album.[12]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Ehh (Garbage In)" (featuring Xvol) |
| Bigfoot | 3:27 |
| 2. | "Hottie" | Elohor Eva Alordiah | Sossick | 3:42 |
| 3. | "High" | Elohor Eva Alordiah | Gray Jon'z | 3:40 |
| 4. | "Crazy (Saucekid Skit)" | — | Gray Jon'z | 0:48 |
| 5. | "Crazy" (featuring Saucekid) |
| Gray Jon'z | 4:04 |
| 6. | "I Done Did It" | Elohor Eva Alordiah | Sossick | 4:04 |
| 7. | "Never Say Goodbye" | Elohor Eva Alordiah | Gray Jon'z | 3:49 |
| 8. | "Down Low" (featuring Shank) |
| Tintin | 3:49 |
| 9. | "Garbage Out (Your Fada)" (featuring Basketmouth, Chigurl and Ikechukwu) | Elohor Eva Alordiah | Tintin | 3:20 |
- Notes
- "—" denotes a skit
Personnel
- Elohor Eva Alordiah - Main artist, writer
- Sossick - Record producer
- Bigfoot - Record producer
- Gray Jon’z - Record producer
- Tintin - Record producer
- Saucekid - Featured artist, skit
- Shank - Featured artist
- Xvol - Featured artist
- Ikechukwu - Featured artist
- Basketmouth - Skit
- Chigurl - Skit
- Obi Somto - Artwork photographer
- Ugo Daté - Artwork designer
Release history
| Country/Digital platform | Date | Version | Format | Label |
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| Nigeria | July 17, 2012 | Standard | 3UD | |
| iTunes[13] | December 19, 2011 |
References
- ↑ "Eva's GIGO EP Album". This Day. 25 November 2011. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- ↑ Olowu, Yemi (9 November 2011). "'The Gigo EP' countdown to November 20 for female rapper, Eva Alordiah's 1st release". YNaija. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- ↑ "Nigerian Rapper and Performer Eva Releases GIGO EP. Behind-the-scenes Video Here!". pilotafrica.com. Pilot Africa. 21 November 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- 1 2 Offiong, Adie (7 April 2012). "Rap is competitive for women – Eva". Weekly Trust. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ↑ Halim, Kate (18 March 2011). "I've been addicted to garri since I was a child–Eva, rap artiste". The Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ↑ "Eva Alordiah – The GIGO EP". Jaguda. 20 November 2011. Retrieved 11 July 2014.
- ↑ "Eva Alordiah prepares to drop The GIGO EP". Ynaija.com. 2011-11-09. Retrieved 2014-05-08.
- ↑ "Eva GIGO EP Album". Thisday Live. 2011-11-25. Retrieved 2014-05-08.
- 1 2 Bondy, Halley (2012-07-02). "Against the Grain with Nigeria's Rising MC, Eva". Mtv Iggy. Retrieved 2014-05-08.
- ↑ "Brand New Video - High by Eva Alordiah". Thenigerianvoice.com. 2012-05-27. Retrieved 2014-05-08.
- ↑ "FAB Music: Alordiah Alordiah to debut new music video on MTV Base". fabmagazine. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- ↑ Bilen-Onabanjo, Sinem (30 April 2012). "FAB Video Series: 'Eva Says' by Nigerian Rapper Eva Alordiah". Fab Magazine. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ↑ "GIGO E.P". itunes.apple.com. iTunes. 19 December 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2014.