Recorded 2010-2011 The GIGO E.P
(2011) Eva
(2014) Release date 20 November 2011 | Label 3UD Artist Eva Alordiah Genre Hip hop music | |
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Released November 20, 2011 (2011-11-20) Producer Sossick
Gray Jon’z
Ese Peters
Bigfoot | ||
The GIGO E.P (an acronym for Garbage in Garbage Out) is an EP by Nigerian rapper Eva Alordiah, released for free digital download by 3UD on November 20, 2011. It serves as the debut musical recording by the Lagos-based rapper. The EP features guest appearances and skits from Saucekid, Shank, Xvol, Basketmouth, Chigurl and Ikechukwu. Eva enlisted Sossick, Bigfoot, Gray Jon’z and Tintin to produce the EP. The GIGO E.P, which contains nine songs, was supported by the singles "I Done Did It", "Down Low", "Garbage Out (Your Fada)" and "High".
Contents
Background and cover art
In an interview posted on The Nigerian Voice website, 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. In another interview with the Weekly Trust, Eva said that while recording the EP, she had plans of creating different sounds that are true to her image as an artist. She also said that while recording the EP, she was influenced by several musical genres including rap, afrobeat, dancehall and R&B. The EP's artwork and photography were designed by Ugo Daté and Obi Somto, respectively.
Recording and releases
Eva started working on her debut extended play as an independent artist. "I Done Did it" was released as the EP's lead single. It was produced by Sossick. In a 2012 interview with Halley Bondy of MTV Iggy, Eva said she was honored to have worked with the aforementioned producers. She also said she had fun recording the EP.
Eva released the single "High" in 2012. The music video for the single, directed by Mex, was released on May 24, 2012. It was uploaded onto YouTube at a total length of 4 minutes and 37 seconds. The video premiered on MTV Base in May 2012. When the video was released, many people misconstrued the meaning of the song and thought that it alluded to drug use or drug abuse. In the aforementioned interview with Bondy of MTV Iggy, Eva said that the song is about overcoming the struggles and hardships of life.
In April 2014, Eva released Eva Says, a mini video series which included live performances of the songs on the album.
Track listing
Songs
1Ehh (Garbage In)Xvol
2Hottie
3High