My Story
Studio album by
Iyanya
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)"

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

Background

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. It was held at Ultima Studios in Omole, Lagos.[3]

Singles

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 shot in Nigeria.[5] "Iyanya (My Story)" was released as the album's third single; the song's music video was shot in South Africa.[6]

Track listing

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

  • 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

  1. 1 2 "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. 1 2 "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.
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