Gigo (Garbage in Garbage Out)
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| Released | November 20, 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2010–2011 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Label | 3UD | |||
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Gigo (Garbage in Garbage Out), commonly known as The GIGO EP, is the debut extended play by Nigerian rapper Eva Alordiah. It was released for free digital download on November 20, 2011, by 3UD. The EP features collaborations with Saucekid, Shank, Xvol, Basketmouth, Chigul, Ikechukwu, Sossick, Bigfoot, Gray Jon'z, and Tintin. It comprises nine tracks and was supported by the singles "I Done Did It", "Down Low", "Garbage Out (Your Fada)" and "High".[1][2][3]
Background and cover art
[edit]In an interview posted on the website The Nigerian Voice, 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.[4] In another interview with newspaper the Weekly Trust, Eva said she recorded the EP in order to create different sounds that are true to her image as an artist. She also said she was influenced by several musical genres, including rap, afrobeat, dancehall and R&B.[5] The EP's artwork and photography were designed by Ugo Daté and Obi Somto, respectively.[6]
Recording and releases
[edit]Eva started working on The GIGO EP as an independent artist. The Sossick-produced track "I Done Did it" was released as the lead single.[7][8] In an interview with MTV Iggy's Halley Bondy in 2012, Eva said she was honored to have worked with the aforementioned producer and had fun recording the EP.[9]
Eva released the second single, "High", in 2012. The accompanying music video for the song, which was directed by Mex and uploaded to YouTube on May 24, 2012, premiered on MTV Base that same month.[10][11] Following the song's release, many people misconstrue its meaning and thought it alluded to drug use and drug abuse. In the aforementioned interview with Bondy, Eva said the song is about overcoming the struggles and hardships of life.[9]
In April 2014, Eva released Eva Says, a mini video series that include live performances of songs from the EP.[12]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Ehh (Garbage In)" (featuring Xvol) |
| Bigfoot | 3:27 |
| 2. | "Hottie" | Alordiah | Sossick | 3:42 |
| 3. | "High" | Alordiah | Gray Jon'z | 3:40 |
| 4. | "Crazy (Saucekid Skit)" | Saucekid | Gray Jon'z | 0:48 |
| 5. | "Crazy" (featuring Saucekid) |
| Gray Jon'z | 4:04 |
| 6. | "I Done Did It" | Alordiah | Sossick | 4:04 |
| 7. | "Never Say Goodbye" | Alordiah | Gray Jon'z | 3:49 |
| 8. | "Down Low" (featuring Shank) |
| Tintin | 3:49 |
| 9. | "Garbage Out (Your Fada)" (featuring Basketmouth, Chigul and Ikechukwu) | Alordiah | Tintin | 3:20 |
- Notes
- "—" denotes a skit
Personnel
[edit]- Elohor Eva Alordiah – primary 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
[edit]| Country/Digital platform | Date | Version | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | July 17, 2012 | Standard | 3UD | |
| iTunes[13] | December 19, 2011 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Eva's GIGO EP Album". This Day. 25 November 2011. Archived from the original on 14 October 2014. 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Offiong, Adie (7 April 2012). "Rap is competitive for women – Eva". Weekly Trust. 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. Archived from the original on 2014-10-14. Retrieved 2014-05-08.
- ^ a b 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.[permanent dead link]
- ^ 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.
