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}} ''Ayo'' ((ヨルバ語:Joy)), stylized as ''Ayọ (Joy)'', is the self-titled second studio album by Nigerian recording artist Wizkid. It was released on September 17, 2014 by Starboy Entertainment and Empire Mates Entertainment. It is the follow-up to his first album, ''Superstar'', which was released in 2011. The long awaited album was postponed twice due to difficulty in track selection. Preceding the album's release were the singles "Jaiye Jaiye", "On Top Your Matter", "One Question", "Joy", "Bombay" and "Show You The Money". As one of the executive producers of the album, Wizkid collaborated with record producers such as Sarz, Shizzi, Uhuru, Del B, Dr Frabz, Maleek Berry, Legendury Beatz and Spellz. The album features guest appearances from Femi Kuti, Seyi Shay, Yemi Sax, Akon, Banky W., Phyno, Tyga and Wale. Upon its release, ''Ayo'' was met with mixed reviews from music critics who had a difference of opinion about the album. Some critics complimented the production, song arrangement and sound quality of the album, while others were disenchanted with the lyrical theme. ==Background and development== Wizkid started recording his second studio album after the release of the compilation album, ''Empire Mates State of Mind'' (2012). The album was initially meant to be a mixtape. In an interview with Nonny Orakwue of MTV's ''The Wrap Up'', Wizkid said that the mixtape would include production work from Rodney Rhymez and Maleek Berry, as well as a guest appearance from Wale. Wizkid later told Ok!Nigeria TV that the mixtape would featured Tinie Tempah and would be release in April 2013. On April 9, 2013, Wizkid announced via Twitter that he would release the mixtape after he drops his album on June 12. On June 26, 2013, Wizkid posted a picture on Instagram revealing most of the album's tracklist. The photo revealed features with Femi Kuti, Efya, Don Jazzy, Seyi Shay and Banky W.. In October 2013, Banky W. revealed the album's title and commented on the delayed album. He told HipTV that the album would be titled ''Chosen''. In December 2013, Wizkid spoke to iCR8Media about the album and said he worked with Don Jazzy, Dr Frabz, Legendury Beatz, Maleek Berry, Spellz and Sarz on the production side of things. He also said he collaborated with Olamide, Efya, Seyi Shay, Shaydee, Banky W., L.A.X and Dammy Krane.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.jaguda.com/2013/12/11/video-icr8media-meets-wizkid/ )〕 In May 2014, Wizkid told ''Fuse'' that the album would drop on June 12, 2014, a day that acknowledges the annulled June 12, 1993 Nigerian presidential election. Wizkid also told ''Fuse'' that the album would be self-titled ''Ayo'', meaning Joy. On September 6, 2013, Wizkid revealed the album's official cover and tracklist on Instagram. A week earlier, he told Olisa Adibua that the album would be his last body of work under Empire Mates Entertainment. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ayo (Wizkid album)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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