Aya (album)

Aya 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
Producer
  • Vladimir Boudnikoff
  • Heezy Lee
  • Julio Masidi
  • Jordan Houyez
  • Starow
  • Drama State
  • Timo
  • Aloïs Zandry
Aya Nakamura chronology
Nakamura
(2018)		 Aya
(2020)		 DNK
(2023)
Singles from Aya
  1. "Jolie nana"
    Released: 17 July 2020
  2. "Doudou"
    Released: 9 October 2020
  3. "Plus jamais"
    Released: 13 November 2020
  4. "Fly"
    Released: 17 March 2021
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"
  • Nakamura
  • Boudnikoff
Boudnikoff3:30
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

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
France (SNEP)[20] 2× Platinum 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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. Archived from the original on 1 December 2020. 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. Archived from the original on 16 November 2020. 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.
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  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. "Spanishcharts.com – Aya Nakamura – Aya". Hung Medien. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  13. "Swisscharts.com – Aya Nakamura – Aya". Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  14. "Rapports Annuels 2020". Ultratop. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
  15. "Top de l'année Top Albums 2020" (in French). SNEP. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  16. "Rapports Annuels 2021". Ultratop. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
  17. "Top de l'année Top Albums 2021" (in French). SNEP. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
  18. "Rapports annuels 2022" (in French). Ultratop. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  19. "2022: La production musicale française toujours au top" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. 6 January 2023. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  20. "French album certifications – Aya Nakamura – Aya" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
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