What makes Replay by Iyaz notable?

Replay debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200 chart and led to Iyaz being recognized as one of the prominent voices of pop-R&B in the early 2010s. The album's title track became an international hit, solidifying Iyaz's presence in the music industry and influencing the sound of pop in that era. Released in January 2010, Replay was Iyaz's debut studio album following the success of his viral hit 'Replay'. At this juncture, he was transitioning from a rising star known for singles to establishing himself as a full-fledged artist in the mainstream music scene.

How many songs are on Replay?

Replay has 11 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Replay

Iyaz · 2010

37 min · 11 tracks · urban contemporary

A sun-soaked blend of pop and R&B that effortlessly fuses catchy hooks with urban contemporary rhythms.

Spotify Apple Music

YouTube Music YouTube Deezer Bandcamp SoundCloud

Own it: Amazon eBay

Top tracks — play these first

→
Replay — The title track showcases Iyaz's signature style, combining infectious melodies with relatable lyrics about love and longing, effectively capturing the album's essence.
→
Solo — This track blends rhythmic elements with a catchy chorus, highlighting Iyaz's vocal versatility while exploring themes of independence and self-empowerment.
→
So Big — With its upbeat tempo and playful lyrics, this song exemplifies the album's youthful energy and captures the carefree spirit of summer romances.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

39 /100

Lowland

Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

Replay showcases catchy hooks and urban rhythms but lacks depth and distinctiveness in its overall sound.

What we noticed

The first three tracks are all uptempo and feature prominent hooks, while the following tracks introduce slower ballads that shift the album's energy.
Several songs utilize a call-and-response structure, particularly in the choruses, enhancing listener engagement.
The album features a consistent use of electronic production elements, with layered vocal harmonies and rhythmic beats throughout.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 4/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Replay 3:02
2 Solo 3:14
3 So Big 3:19
4 OK 3:43
5 Breathe 3:35
6 Heartbeat 3:22
7 There You Are 3:15
8 Stacy 4:04
9 Look at Me Now 3:05
10 Friend 3:41
11 Goodbye 3:22

What to play next

Listen next

Aurora

2015

Go back to

So Big

2010

Full Iyaz discography Artists like Iyaz

urban contemporary

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata