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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
Released	August 5, 2019 (2019-08-05)
Recorded	2019
Studio	Blackstar Studios
Genre	Folk psychedelic rock
Length	24:00
Label	Indie
Producer	A.A.A Mikky Me Joses
Brymo chronology
Oṣó (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

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

References

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