Obsidian (Naomi Sharon album)

Obsidian
Studio album by
Naomi Sharon
ReleasedOctober 20, 2023 (2023-10-20)
Length41:46
Label
Producer
Singles from Obsidian
  1. "Hills"
    Released: December 17, 2021
  2. "Another Life"
    Released: January 20, 2023
  3. "Celestial"
    Released: January 20, 2023
  4. "Definition of Love"
    Released: August 25, 2023
  5. "Regardless"
    Released: October 11, 2023

Obsidian is the debut studio album by Dutch recording artist Naomi Sharon, released on October 20, 2023[1] by OVO Sound and Santa Anna Label Group. The album was executive produced by Alex Lustig & Beau Nox; with production by 40, Alex Lustig, Andre Harris, Beau Nox, David Gramz, Jack Ro and Nineteen85.[2] Obsidian spawned five singles: "Hills", "Another Life", "Celestial", "Definition of Love", and "Regardless".

Background

Obsidian follows her signing to Drake's record label in early 2023 after she caught his attention from her second ever released single, "Breeze."[3]

Critical reception

A Book of Us lauded the album for its emotional depth and diverse range of influences. Further, they declare that the album transcends genres.[4]

Track listing

Track listing and credits adapted from Apple Music and Tidal.[2][5]

Obsidian track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Definition of Love"
  • Alex Lustig
  • Christian Beau Anastasiou Astrop
  • Alex Lustig
  • Beau Nox
3:16
2."If This Is Love"
  • Lustig
  • Astrop
  • Naomi Sharon
  • Alex Lustig
  • Beau Nox[a]
3:27
3."Another Life"
  • Lustig
  • Astrop
  • David Friedrich
  • Gregor Sutterlin
  • Naomi Sharon
  • Noah Shebib
4:31
4."Myrrh"
  • Astrop
  • David Gramz
  • Sharon
  • Beau Nox
  • David Gramz
3:17
5."Celestial"
  • Astrop
  • Sharon
  • Shebib
2:53
6."Time And Trust"
  • Lustig
  • Astrop
  • Sharon
  • Alex Lustig
  • Beau Nox
2:30
7."Push" (featuring Omah Lay)
2:43
8."Holding In Place"
  • Lustig
  • Astrop
  • Liz Rodrigues
  • Sharon
  • Alex Lustig
  • Beau Nox[a]
3:36
9."Extacy"
  • Lustig
  • Astrop
  • Sharon
  • Beau Nox
  • Alex Lustig[a]
4:12
10."Lucid Dreamer"
  • Lustig
  • Astrop
  • Liz Rodrigues
  • Sharon
  • Alex Lustig
3:14
11."Regardless"
  • Lustig
  • Astrop
  • Jack Rochon
  • Sharon
  • Beau Nox
  • Jack Rochon
  • Alex Lustig[a]
3:09
12."Outro (If This Is Love)" (featuring Beau Nox)
  • Lustig
  • Astrop
  • Sharon
  • Beau Nox
1:57
13."Hills"
3:01
Total length:41:46
Notes
  • ^a signifies a co-producer

Release history

Release dates and formats for Obsidian
Region Date Label(s) Format(s) Edition(s) Ref.
Various October 20, 2023
Standard [1]
March 29, 2024
LP [6]

References

  1. ^ a b "OVO Sound Artist Naomi Sharon Releases Debut Album 'Obsidian'". Complex. 20 October 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Obsidian by Naomi Sharon". Apple Music. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  3. ^ Kearns, Sarah (20 January 2023). "Drake Unveils First Woman Artist Signed to OVO Sound, Singer Naomi Sharon". Hypebeast. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  4. ^ Zapatero, Jesse (October 20, 2023). "ALBUM REVIEW: NAOMI SHARON'S DEBUT ALBUM "OBSIDIAN"". A Book of Us. Archived from the original on May 30, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  5. ^ "Obsidian by Naomi Sharon". Tidal. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  6. ^ "Obsidian (LP) - Naomi Sharon". Amoeba Music. Archived from the original on August 4, 2024. Retrieved September 17, 2024.