Aya (album)

Aya (stylized in all caps) is the third studio album from French singer Aya Nakamura. It was released on 13 November 2020 through Warner Music France.

Aya
Studio album by
Aya Nakamura
Released13 November 2020
Length42:25
Label
  • Rec. 118
  • Warner Music France
Producer
  • Vladimir Boudnikoff
  • Heezy Lee
  • Julio Masidi
  • Jordan Houyez
  • Starow
  • Drama State
  • Timo
  • Aloïs Zandry
Aya Nakamura chronology
Nakamura
(2018)		 Aya
(2020)
Singles from Aya
  1. "Jolie nana"
    Released: 17 July 2020
  2. "Doudou"
    Released: 9 October 2020
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork7.6/10[1]

The album features guest appearances by Stormzy, Ms Banks and Oboy.[2] 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.[3] 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".[4] 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."[5] The album received advertising billboards on Times Square on 13 November.[6]

Track listing
Aya track listing[7]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Plus Jamais" (featuring Stormzy)
  • Heezy Lee
  • Timo
2:55
2."Tchop"NakamuraJulio Masidi . Jordan Houyez2:50
3."Doudou"NakamuraVladimir Boudnikoff2:48
4."Jolie nana"NakamuraMasidi2:27
5."Fly"NakamuraBoudnikoff3:37
6."Biff"NakamuraDrama State2:33
7."Sentiments grandissants"NakamuraMasidi . Houyez . Dave2:21
8."Love de moi"Nakamura
  • Masidi
  • Starow
2:36
9."Ça blesse"Nakamura
  • Heezy Lee
  • Timo
2:36
10."Mon chéri"Nakamura
  • Boudnikoff
  • Aloïs Zandry
2:35
11."Hot"BoudnikoffBoudnikoff3:30
12."Nirvana"
  • Nakamura
  • Boudnikoff
Boudnikoff2:30
13."La machine"NakamuraBoudnikoff3:03
14."Mon Lossa" (featuring Ms Banks)
Masidi3:05
15."Préféré" (featuring Oboy)
  • Nakamura
  • Oboy
Boudnikoff2:54
Total length:42:25

Physical edition bonus tracks

  1. "Criminel"
  2. "Plus la même"

Charts

Weekly charts
Weekly chart performance for Aya
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[8] 14
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[9] 2
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[10] 36
French Albums (SNEP)[11] 2
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[12] 8

Year-end charts
Year-end chart performance for Aya
Chart (2020) Position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[13] 104

References
  1. Ibrahim, Shamira (4 December 2020). "AYA | Pitchfork". Pitchfork. Retrieved 4 December 2020.
  2. Zidel, Alex (13 November 2020). "Aya Nakamura Releases Third Studio Album "AYA" Featuring Stormzy". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  3. "AYA NAKAMURA : journée spéciale vendredi 13 novembre 2020 sur Mouv'". Mouv' (in French). 10 November 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  4. Manson, Leonard (13 November 2020). "Aya Nakamura is pleased with the release of her album AYA". Somag News. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  5. "Aya Nakamura : écoutez son nouvel album "Aya" et ses duos avec Stormzy, Ms Banks..." Purebreak Charts. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  6. Manson, Leonard (13 November 2020). "Aya Nakamura was exhibited in Times Square!". Somag News. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  7. "Aya / Aya Nakamura". Tidal. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  8. "Ultratop.be – Aya Nakamura – Aya" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  9. "Ultratop.be – Aya Nakamura – Aya" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  10. "Dutchcharts.nl – Aya Nakamura – Aya" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  11. "Lescharts.com – Aya Nakamura – Aya". Hung Medien. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
  12. "Swisscharts.com – Aya Nakamura – Aya". Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  13. "Rapports Annuels 2020". Ultratop. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
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