T.I.N.T. (mixtape)

For other uses, see Tint (disambiguation).
T.I.N.T.
Mixtape by
Efya
ReleasedNovember 11, 2013 (2013-11-11)[1]
Recorded2011−2013
Genre
Length47:00
LabelOne Nation
Efya chronology
Unveiled
(2009) 		T.I.N.T.
(2013) 		Janesis
(2015)
Singles from T.I.N.T.
  1. "Getaway"
    Released: November 10, 2011[2]
  2. "Best In Me"
    Released: February 14, 2012[3]

T.I.N.T. (an acronym for This Is Not The Album) is a mixtape by Ghanaian singer Efya. It was released by One Nation Entertainment on November 11, 2013, and features a collaboration with singer Black Magic. "Getaway" and "Best In Me" were the supporting tracks on the mixtape, which was made available for free digital download. T.I.N.T. features tracks that were not included on her debut album, Janesis (2016), in addition to songs that were released between 2011 and 2013.[1][4][5] The mixtape was made available for purchase on January 1, 2014 on iTunes.[6]

Composition

T.I.N.T. is a mixture of neo soul, jazz and R&B. "A Moments Notice" is a song with a soul-inspired theme. In the Latin-inspired track "This Life", Efya explores her vocal range. In "Little Things", she talks about silly things that people do when they become complacent with their significant other. In "Nothing", Efya mixes Twi, her native dialect, with Yoruba. "Falou" is a cover of Duncan Mighty's single "Obianuju".[7] In "Weather 4 Two," Efya sings about the feeling people get from making love to their significant other. In an interview posted on the Modern Ghana website, she described the song as a slow sensual cuddle song.[8] "Body", a cover of Chris Brown's "Don't Judge Me", addresses the media's impingement into her life. The Black Magic-assisted track "Commot" is a blend of soul and jazz.[7]

Singles

The mixtape's lead single, "Getaway", was released on November 10, 2011. The accompanying music video for the song was filmed in and around Accra by Sony Addo.[9][10] Efya released the mixtape's second single, "Best In Me", on February 14, 2012.[3] The OJ Films-directed video for "Best In Me", which was uploaded to YouTube on September 20, 2013, features a cameo appearance from rapper Sarkodie, who played Efya's love interest.[11][12]

Critical reception

T.I.N.T. received generally positive reviews from music critics. It received a rating of four stars out of five from Ayomide Tayo of Nigerian Entertainment Today, who described it as "a soulful blend of songs mixed with West African sensibilities" and said it was "filled with layered and soulful production which doesn't overshadow Efya's rich voice."[7]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Jane Awindor

No.TitleLength
1."This Life"2:28
2."Little Things"3:20
3."Best In Me"3:27
4."A Moments Notice"2:41
5."Weather 4 Two"3:52
6."Sexy Sassy Wahala"2:44
7."Nothing"4:14
8."Falou"4:39
9."Cigarette"3:51
10."Changes"4:32
11."Commot" (featuring Black Magic)3:28
12."Getaway"4:12
13."Body"4:02
Total length:47:00

Personnel

  • Jane Awindor – primary artist, songwriter
  • Black Magic – featured artist

Release history

Country/Digital platform Date Version Format Label
Ghana[13] November 11, 2013 Standard
One Nation Entertainment
Spinlet[14]
iTunes January 1, 2014

References

  1. ^ a b "Efya Gears Up For TINT Album Release". Vibe Ghana. 11 November 2013. Archived from the original on 14 March 2014. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
  2. ^ A. Febiri, A Chris-Vincent (10 November 2011). "New Music: 'The Get Away' By Efya". Ghanacelebrities.com. Archived from the original on 16 March 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
  3. ^ a b Kwasi, Paa (14 February 2014). "Audio : Vals Day Special : "Best In Me" By Efya". OMG Ghana. Archived from the original on 14 March 2014. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
  4. ^ "Efya's 13-Track T.I.N.T Mixtape – LISTEN TO ALL THE SONGS". Focus Ghana. 12 November 2013. Archived from the original on 16 March 2014. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
  5. ^ *"T.I.N.T." Channel O. 12 November 2013. Archived from the original on 16 March 2014. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
  6. ^ "T.I.N.T by Efya". iTunes. 1 January 2014. Archived from the original on 27 July 2014. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
  7. ^ a b c Tayo, Ayomide (9 December 2013). "[Album Review] Efya Lied, 'This Is THE Album'". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 23 March 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
  8. ^ "One-On-One Interview With Efya". Modern Ghana. 9 December 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
  9. ^ "Ghanian songstress Efya drops new video Getaway". Naij News. 22 October 2013. Archived from the original on 14 March 2014. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
  10. ^ "Efya - The Getaway". This Is Africa. 23 October 2013. Archived from the original on 14 March 2014. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
  11. ^ Osarfo, Reagan (18 September 2013). "Efya To Release Video For Award-Winning Record "Best In Me"". Modern Ghana via Flex Newspaper. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
  12. ^ "Sarkodie "Brings Out the Best In Her"! Watch Efya's Romantic Video for her Award-winning Single "Best In Me"". Bellanaija. 21 September 2013. Archived from the original on 14 March 2014. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
  13. ^ "Efya Gears Up For TINT Album Release". Ghana Filla. 11 November 2013. Archived from the original on 16 March 2014. Retrieved 15 March 2014.
  14. ^ "Efya - T.I.N.T album". Spinlet. Archived from the original on 16 March 2014. Retrieved 15 March 2014.