Recorded 2011-2013 Length 47:00 | Genre Neo soul, jazz Unveiled
(2009) T.I.N.T.
(2013) | |
Released November 11, 2013 (2013-11-11) Label One Nation Entertainment | ||
T.I.N.T. (an acronym for This Is Not The Album) is a mixtape by Ghanaian neo soul singer Efya, released by One Nation Entertainment on November 11, 2013. Upon its release, it was available for free digital download. The mixtape features a guest appearance from Black Magic and was supported by two singles: "Getaway" and "Best In Me". In addition to consisting of songs that were released between 2011 and 2013, the mixtape also consists of songs that didn't make the final track listing for the singer's debut studio album Janesis. On January 1, 2014, the mixtape was made available for purchase on iTunes.
Contents
Composition
T.I.N.T. embodies elements of neo soul, jazz, and R&B. "A Moments Notice" is a song with a soul inspired theme. On the Latin-inspired "This Life", Efya explores her vocal range. On "Little Things", the singer talks about silly things that people do when they become complacent with their significant other. On "Nothing", Efya mixes her native dialect (Twi) with Yoruba. "Falou" is a cover of Duncan Mighty's single "Obianuju". On "Weather 4 Two", Efya sings about the feeling people get from making love to their significant other. In an interview posted on Modern Ghana, she described the song as a slow sensual cuddle song. "Body" is a cover of Chris Brown's "Don't Judge Me". She uses the song to address the media's impingement into her life. "Commot", which features vocals from Black Magic, is a blend of soul and jazz.
Singles
On November 10, 2011, Efya released the mixtape's lead single "Getaway". The music video for the single was shot and directed in and around Accra by Sony Addo. On February 14, 2012, she released the mixtape's second single "Best In Me". The music video for the single, uploaded onto YouTube on September 20, 2013, was directed by OJ of Big OJ Films. Sarkodie played the role of Efya's love interest in the video.
Critical reception
The mixtape received generally positive reviews from music critics. Tayo Ayomide of Nigerian Entertainment Today gave the mixtape 4 out of 5 stars, adding: "T.I.N.T is filled with layered and soulful production which doesn’t overshadow Efya’s rich voice. Rather it is the perfect backdrop for the singer to work her magic. [It] is a soulful blend of songs mixed with West African sensibilities. As Nigeria and Ghana markets begin to merge, Efya might just be the sub-region’s first soul star".
Track listing
All tracks written by Jane Awindor.