A.A.A (EP)

A.A.A is the eponymous debut EP by Nigerian alternative rock band A.A.A.[1][2] It was recorded at Blackstar Studios in Ikoyi and released independently on August 5, 2019.[3] The band is composed of singer Brymo, guitarist Jad Moukarim, drummer Adey Omotade, and bassist Laughter.[4] A.A.A comprises five tracks and is a fusion of folk music, psychedelic rock and African rhythms; it was mixed and mastered by Mikky Me Joses.[4]

A.A.A
EP by
A.A.A
ReleasedAugust 5, 2019 (2019-08-05)
Recorded2019
StudioBlackstar Studios
Genre
Length24:00
LabelIndie
Producer
  • A.A.A
  • Mikky Me Joses
Brymo chronology
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(2018)		 A.A.A
(2019)		 Live! at Terra Kulture Arena
(2019)

Composition

In the folk and rock-tinged track "Johnbull", Brymo introduces listeners to a nominal character who left home in search of a better life.[5][6] The song features an electric guitar riff by Jad Moukarim; its title is derived from a popular nursery rhyme.[5] The rock-infused track "Mary Had an Orgasm" is about a titular lady who ends up having sexual relations with a man she hires to show her around the city.[5] In the soulful ballad "Take Me Back to November", Brymo pleads to be taken back to a time when he had the trust of a loved one; the song also depicts a time when his relationship with the person was in good standing.[7][5] In "Golden Eyes", Brymo is haunted by the ghost of the dead relationship depicted in the previous track.[5] In the EP's closing track "The in-Between", he encourages listeners to keep persevering, pushing and striving.[5]

Critical reception

A.A.A received positive reviews from music critics. A writer for Filter Free Nigeria awarded the EP 4.3 stars out of 5, praising its sound curation, production, thematic style and lyrics.[7] The writer also said the EP "carries Brymo away from the enclosure of his usual sound to a slightly more upbeat realm while still maintaining the otherworldliness of his lyrics".[7] Adewojumi Aderemi of Konbini Channels called A.A.A a "universal body of work" and characterized it as a "refreshing exploration of a plethora of sounds that we simply aren't used to hearing".[6] Music critic Michael Kolawole said A.A.A is a "decent experimental piece, a litmus test that foretells what Brymo’s next project may sound like. It's a show of Brymo tenacity, a testament to his songwriting skill and vocal phrasing".[5]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ and co-produced by A.A.A and Mikky Me Joses.

No.TitleLength
1."Johnbull"5:25
2."Mary Had an Orgasm"4:05
3."Take Me Back to November"3:23
4."Golden Eyes"4:08
5."The in-Between"7:14
Total length:24:00

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies an additional producer

Personnel

Credits adapted from a press release posted on Jaguda.com.[3]

  • Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ – lead vocals, production (all tracks)
  • Jad Moukarim – lead guitar, production (all tracks)
  • Adey Omotade – drums, production (all tracks)
  • Laughter – bass guitar, production (all tracks)
  • Mikky Me Joses – mixing, mastering, additional production (all tracks)

Release history
Region Date Format Version Label
Various August 5, 2019 Digital download Standard Independent
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References
  1. Notiki Bello (August 8, 2019). "Brymo Teams up with Skata Vibration on new "A.A.A" EP". Filter Free Nigeria. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  2. "A.A.A - EP by A.A.A". Apple Music. August 5, 2019. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  3. "Brymo – AAA (EP)". Jaguda. 5 August 2019. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
  4. Michael Bamidele (6 August 2019). "Brymo Unveils New Band, Releases New E.P "A.A.A"". Guardian Life. Archived from the original on 7 August 2019. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  5. Kolawole Michael (28 August 2019). "Brymo's EP AAA is a decent experimental piece". Medium. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
  6. Adewojumi Aderemi (May 8, 2019). "Brymo Introduces Us To His New Band With A Stellar Self-Titled EP, 'A.A.A'". Konbini Channels. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  7. "Brymo & Skata Vibration as A.A.A are the real A Team". Filter Free Nigeria. October 1, 2019. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
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