My Story: The Album
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| Released | 29 October 2015 | |||
| Length | 53:21 | |||
| Label | State of Mind | |||
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My Story: The Album is the debut studio album by Nigerian disc jockey and record producer DJ Spinall. It was released on 29 October 2015 by State of Mind Entertainment. The album features guest appearances from Yemi Alade, M.I Abaga, Mafikizolo, Timaya, Ice Prince, 2Face Idibia, Reminisce, Pheelz, Byno, Burna Boy, Niniola, Tekno, Rayce, Wande Coal, Niniola, Sojay, Sean Tizzle, Kimz, a skit from Calibird and Mikky, and the Ojokoro Mass Choir. Production was handled by DJ Spinall himself, Spellz, Don L37, D'Tunes, Rayce, J Fem, E Kelly, Pheelz, Drey Beatz, B.Banks, Tekno, and Killertunes.
Background and house party
[edit]DJ Spinall revealed the album cover and track list to the album on 20 October 2015.[1]
DJ Spinall held a house party to celebrate the release of the album on 14 November 2015. Attendants of the party include of Tee-Y Mix, Lynxxx, Naeto C, Iyanya, Wande Coal, Jaywon, Illbliss, Adekunle Gold, Immaculate, DJ Sose, DJ Caise, Jude Okoye, Olisa Adibua, and others.[2]
Singles
[edit]The album's lead single "Gba Gbe E" featuring Burna Boy was released on 30 January 2014. Serving as Spinall's first official single, it was produced by Spellz.[3] The second single "Oluwa" features M.I and Byno. It was produced by E Kelly and was released on 23 September 2014.[4] My Story's third single, "Attendance" featuring Olamide was released on 12 January 2015. It was produced by B.Banks.[5] The fourth single off the album, "Excuse Me", features Timaya, and was released on 12 August 2015 with production from Killertunes.[6] The fifth and final single "Pepper Dem" featuring Yemi Alade was released on 20 October 2015. "Pepper Dem" was produced by E Kelly.[7]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Pulse Nigeria |    [8] |
Wilfred Okiche in his review for 360nobs described My Story as a record that "should not work on paper" but succeeds in delivering "silly music that is at once empty and danceable." He praised tracks like "Tan Mo" for Niniola’s hypnotic vocals and "Attendance" for Olamide’s playful energy, while noting some missteps, such as Mafikizolo's uninspired performance on "The Way". The album was characterized as unpretentious, sticking to DJ Spinall's strengths by delivering a "long dance party."[9] Joey Akan of Pulse Nigeria praised My Story as "the culmination" of DJ Spinall's journey through hard work and perseverance, calling it "a win for Nigeria’s pop movement" with its balanced collaborations and contributions to feel-good moments. He highlighted tracks like "Shout Out" with Wande Coal and "Pepper Dem" with Yemi Alade as standout examples of vibrant dance music. The album received a rating of 3.5/5.[8]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "My Story (Intro)" (featuring the Ojokoro Mass Choir) | Oluseye Sodamola | DJ Spinall | 0:53 |
| 2. | "Oluwa" (featuring M.I and Byno) |
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| 3:46 |
| 3. | "Money" (featuring 2Face Idibia and Wande Coal) | E Kelly | 4:17 | |
| 4. | "Tan Mo" (featuring Niniola) | Niniola Apata | Don L37 | 3:09 |
| 5. | "Fiyenle" (featuring Reminisce, Sojay, and Kimz) |
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| 4:07 |
| 6. | "Attendance" (featuring Olamide) | Olamide Adedeji | B.Banks | 3:31 |
| 7. | "Excuse Me" (featuring Timaya) | Inetimi Odon | Killertunes | 3:44 |
| 8. | "The Way" (featuring Mafikizolo and Ice Prince) | Drey Beatz | 3:24 | |
| 9. | "My Heart" (featuring Rayce) | Kingsley Amoni | Rayce | 3:48 |
| 10. | "Baby" (featuring Tekno) | Augustine Kelechi | Tekno | 3:46 |
| 11. | "Shout Out" (featuring Wande Coal) |
| J Fem | 3:32 |
| 12. | "Gba Gbe E" (featuring Burna Boy) |
| Spellz | 3:45 |
| 13. | "Client's Skit" (featuring Calibird and Mikki Jaga) | — | 1:45 | |
| 14. | "Pepper Dem" (featuring Yemi Alade) | Yemi Alade | E Kelly | 3:44 |
| 15. | "Feel It" (featuring Sean Tizzle) |
| D'Tunes | 3:19 |
| 16. | "No Sorrow" (featuring Pheelz) | Phillip Moses | Pheelz | 3:31 |
| Total length: | 53:21 | |||
Notes
- "—" denotes a skit
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from back cover.
- DJ Spinall — production
- E Kelly — production
- Don L37 — production
- Drey Beatz — production
- B.Banks — production
- Killertunes — production
- Rayce — production
- Tekno — production
- J Fem — production
- Spellz — production
- D'Tunes — production
- Pheelz — production
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 29 October 2015 | State of Mind |
References
[edit]- ^ Kenneth Atisele (20 October 2015). "DJ Spinall features 2face, Timaya, Olamide in new album 'My Story' [Full Tracklist]". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ Joey Akan (15 November 2015). "Popular DJ celebrates "My Story" album with stunning house party". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ "DJ Spinall – Gba Gbe E f. Burna Boy". tooXclusive. 30 January 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ Don Boye (23 September 2014). "DJ Spinall ft. M.I - Oluwa (Prod. e-Kelly)". NotJustOk. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ Tinya Alonge (12 January 2015). "MUSIC: DJ SPINALL – ATTENDANCE (FT. OLAMIDE)". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ "DJ Spinall ft. Timaya – Excuse Me". NotJustOk. 12 August 2014. Archived from the original on 2 December 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ Joey Akan (20 October 2015). "DJ Spinall – 'Pepper dem' ft. Yemi Alade". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ a b Joey Akan (5 November 2015). "DJ Spinall heats up pop music in "My Story"". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 7 November 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ Wilfred Okiche (9 August 2016). "Album Review: DJ Spinall – My Story". 360nobs. Archived from the original on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 31 December 2024.