Aya (album) explained

Aya
Type:studio
Artist:Aya Nakamura
Cover:Aya Nakamura - Aya.png
Released:13 November 2020
Length:42:25
Producer:
  • Vladimir Boudnikoff
  • Heezy Lee
  • Julio Masidi
  • Jordan Houyez
  • Starow
  • Drama State
  • Timo
  • Aloïs Zandry
Prev Title:Nakamura
Prev Year:2018
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Next Year:2023

Aya is the third studio album from French singer Aya Nakamura. It was released on 13 November 2020 through Warner Music France.

The album features guest appearances by Stormzy, Ms Banks and Oboy.[1] It was preceded by the singles "Jolie nana" and "Doudou", both of which reached the top 10 in Nakamura's home country France.

Background and promotion

On 15 October 2020, Nakamura announced the album through her social media accounts.[2] About the recording process, her boyfriend and producer Vladimir Boudnikoff revealed: "We spent days, nights, weeks in the studio on this album. And if there is one thing I can guarantee you, there is immense talent behind this woman".[3] Nakamura herself explained: "I had a lot of fun, I've tried a lot of stuff, wanted to test some things like on "Doudou". I can't wait to see my fans again because I think they will be surprised."[4] The album received advertising billboards on Times Square on 13 November.[5]

Track listing

Physical edition bonus tracks

  2. "Criminel"
  3. "Plus la même"

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2020)! scope="col"
Position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[6] 104
French Albums (SNEP)[7] 50
Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[8] 39
French Albums (SNEP)[9] 32
Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[10] 170
French Albums (SNEP)[11] 128
Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Position
French Albums (SNEP)[12] 186

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Aya Nakamura Releases Third Studio Album "AYA" Featuring Stormzy. Zidel. Alex. HotNewHipHop. 13 November 2020. 14 November 2020.
  2. Web site: AYA NAKAMURA : journée spéciale vendredi 13 novembre 2020 sur Mouv'. Mouv'. fr. 10 November 2020. 14 November 2020.
  3. Web site: Aya Nakamura is pleased with the release of her album AYA. Manson. Leonard. Somag News. 13 November 2020. 14 November 2020. 1 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201145230/https://www.somagnews.com/aya-nakamura-is-pleased-with-the-release-of-her-album-aya/. dead.
  4. Web site: Aya Nakamura : écoutez son nouvel album "Aya" et ses duos avec Stormzy, Ms Banks.... Purebreak Charts. 13 November 2020. 14 November 2020.
  5. Web site: Aya Nakamura was exhibited in Times Square!. Manson. Leonard. Somag News. 13 November 2020. 14 November 2020. 16 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201116024149/https://www.somagnews.com/aya-nakamura-was-exhibited-in-times-square/. dead.
  6. Web site: Rapports Annuels 2020. Ultratop. 18 December 2020.
  7. Web site: Top de l'année Top Albums 2020. SNEP. fr. 3 October 2021.
  8. Web site: Rapports Annuels 2021. Ultratop. 15 January 2022.
  9. Web site: Top de l'année Top Albums 2021. SNEP. fr. 15 April 2022.
  10. Web site: Rapports annuels 2022. Ultratop. fr. 14 May 2023.
  11. Web site: 2022: La production musicale française toujours au top. Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. fr. 6 January 2023. 8 January 2023.
  12. Web site: 2023: La dynamique de la production et de la consommation musicales en France. SNEP. fr. 8 January 2024. 13 January 2024.

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