Released 20 years ago
Joyful
Ayọ · 2006
50 min · 12 tracks · folk · reggae · soul
A gentle blend of folk, reggae, and soul that radiates warmth and introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gentle reflective moments
- warm emotional resonance
- steady contemplative pacing
- intimate personal storytelling
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on May 23, 2006, 'Joyful' was Ayọ's debut album after a period of honing her craft in Germany. At this point, she emerged as a distinctive voice in the European music scene, drawing from her Nigerian heritage while establishing her unique style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jah9· Nneka· Ben Howard
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Down on My Knees 4:02
- 2 Without You 3:58
- 3 Letter by Letter 3:14
- 4 How Many Times? 3:31
- 5 And It’s Supposed to Be Love 5:01
- 6 Watching You 3:55
- 7 Only You 3:55
- 8 Help Is Coming 3:58
- 9 These Days 4:49
- 10 Life Is Real 4:49
- 11 What Is Love? 4:28
- 12 Neva Been 4:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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