This Is Elodie is the third studio album by Italian singer Elodie, released by Universal Music Group on 31 January 2020.[2] It features collaborations with Gemitaiz, Marracash, Fabri Fibra, Margherita Vicario, Ernia, Michele Bravi, Gué Pequeno, Ghemon and The Kolors.[3]
This Is Elodie | ||||
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Studio album by Elodie | ||||
Released | 31 January 2020 (2020-01-31) | |||
Recorded | 2018–2019 | |||
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Length | 48:24 | |||
Label | Universal Music Group | |||
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Elodie chronology | ||||
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Singles from This Is Elodie | ||||
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The album debuted at number six on the FIMI Albums Chart and was certified platinum in Italy.[4] It was the best-selling female album of 2020 in Italy.[5]
The project was realized between 2018 and 2019, during which Elodie recorded over seventy songs, selecting sixteen, composed by forty-five songwriters and seventeen producers[6][7] like Dardust, Mahmood, Max Brigante, Jacopo Pesce, Neffa, Marracash, Levante and Takagi & Ketra.[8] The album moves on various musical genres, from pop to hip hop to reggaeton, soul and urban.[9] During an interview, the singer described the album as if it was her first musical project: "I worked at three hundred and sixty degrees, from the choice of sound to that of the lyrics, because I wanted them to speak like me in a raw, direct way. [...] It was my dream, the way I imagined myself, ever since I started. I met the songwriters, I told them about me, to find something that fits my personality".[10]
The album was anticipated by some collaborations released between 2018 and 2019, including "Nero Bali" with Michele Bravi and Gué Pequeno[11] and "Margarita" with Marracash;[12] both were certified double platinum.[13][14] The album also includes "Pensare male", recorded with The Kolors and certified platinum.[15]
In January 2020 "Non è la fine" with Gemitaiz and "Mal di testa" with Fabri Fibra were released.[16] Elodie participated with "Andromeda" at the Sanremo Music Festival 2020, a choice made by the singer and the record label in order to "break certain schemes of the Italian discography, which is sometimes a bit too lazy".[17] The single later peaked at number six on the FIMI Singles Chart, being certified platinum.[18]
On 13 May 2020 "Guaranà" was released as the eighth single and was included on the streaming reissue of the album, receiving a double disc of platinum.[19]
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Writing for All Music Italia, Fabio Fiume opined that "This Is Elodie" is "a well-finished, complete album, son of the times but with several songs that won't be old tomorrow".[20]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Andromeda" | 3:22 |
2. | "Non è la fine" (featuring Gemitaiz) | 3:10 |
3. | "Vocale #1" | 0:16 |
4. | "Margarita" (with Marracash) | 2:57 |
5. | "Lupi mannari" | 3:04 |
6. | "Mal di testa" (with Fabri Fibra) | 2:37 |
7. | "Sposa" (feat. Margherita Vicario) | 2:56 |
8. | "Vocale #2" | 0:35 |
9. | "Vado a ballare da sola" (feat. Lazza and Low Kidd) | 3:22 |
10. | "Apposta per noi" | 3:16 |
11. | "Superbowl" | 2:10 |
12. | "Diamanti" (feat. Ernia) | 2:57 |
13. | "Lontano" | 3:16 |
14. | "Vocale #3" | 0:22 |
15. | "Nero Bali" (feat. Michele Bravi and Gué Pequeno) | 3:03 |
16. | "Rambla" (feat. Ghemon) | 3:20 |
17. | "Pensare male" (with The Kolors) | 3:29 |
18. | "Niente canzoni d'amore" | 3:25 |
19. | "In fondo non c'è" | 3:47 |
Total length: | 48:24 |
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20. | "Andromeda" (Merk & Kremont x BB Team Remix) | 2:58 |
21. | "Andromeda RMX" (featuring Madame) | 3:30 |
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1. | "Guaranà" | 3:14 |
Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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Italian Albums (FIMI)[23] | 6 |
Chart (2020) | Position |
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Italian Albums (FIMI)[24] | 22 |
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Italy (FIMI)[25] | Platinum | 50,000![]() |
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