Maffian Explained
| Maffian |
| Type: | EP |
| Cover: | Ayo Maff - Maffian.png |
| Length: | 16:44 |
| Producer: | - Young Daddy
- Magicsticks
- 7teentrill
- Spaceboy Mercury
- Mastarpiece
|
Maffian is the first extended play by Nigerian singer and songwriter Ayo Maff. It was released on 15 August 2024 distributed by Empire Distribution.[1] [2]
Background and release
In 2024, Ayo Maff gain international recognition for featuring Fireboy DML on the song "Dealer".[3] [4] Following the recent fame, Ayo Maff released Maffian featuring seven songs with no collaborations.[5]
Critical reception
In a review for OkayAfrica, they wrote that "Now, this storyteller of street realities has released MAFFIAN, a play on his sobriquet. A collection of seven songs, it thrives mainly on Maff’s revelatory perspective and his vocal strength, proving himself a worthy descendant of the Lagos street hop tradition."[6] In article for P.M. News, Taiwo Okanlawon said "his assurance about being predestined for greatness also manifests".[7]
Personnel
- Ayorinde Ayodele Mafoluku – vocals
- Young Daddy – production (1)
- Magicsticks – production (2)
- 7teentrill – production (3, 7)
- Spaceboy Mercury – production (4, 5)
- Mastarpiece – production (6)
Release history
Notes and References
- Web site: 2024-08-16 . Ayo Maff Delivers Unfiltered Emotion & Grit in Debut EP Maffian . 2024-08-18 . BellaNaija . en-US.
- Web site: Adesanya . Aderonke . 2024-08-17 . Ayo Maff releases seven-track debut EP Maffian . 2024-08-18 . Tribune Online . en-GB.
- Web site: Grace . Ihesiulo . 2024-04-28 . AYO MAFF: From Bariga to Stardom with 'Dealer' ft. Fireboy DML" . 2024-08-18 . DAILY TIMES Nigeria . en-GB.
- Web site: Daramola . Kunle . 2024-06-08 . TCL radio picks: Fireboy takes two spots as Ayo Maff’s ‘Dealer’ moves to third . 2024-08-18 . TheCable Lifestyle . en-US.
- Web site: mildtyrant . 2024-08-17 . Ayo Maff Drops Debut EP "Maffian" . 2024-08-18 . Album Talks . en-US.
- Web site: The Songs You Need to Hear This Week - Okayplayer . 2024-08-18 . . en.
- News: Okanlawon . Taiwo Okanlawon . Ayo Maff Releases Seven-track EP 'Maffian' . P.M. News.
- Web site: MAFFIAN. Apple Music. 18 August 2024.
