''Aya'' is the third studio album from French-Malian singer
Aya Nakamura. It was released on 13 November 2020 through
Warner Music France.
The album features guest appearances by
Stormzy,
Ms Banks and Oboy. It was preceded by the singles "
Jolie nana" and "Doudou", both of which reached the top 10 in Nakamura's home country
France
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.
Background and promotion
On 15 October 2020, Nakamura announced the album through her social media accounts. About the recording process, her boyfriend and producer Vladimir Boudnikoff revealed: "We spent days, nights, weeks in the studio on this album. And if there is one thing I can guarantee you, there is immense talent behind this woman". Nakamura herself explained: "I had a lot of fun, I've tried a lot of stuff, wanted to test some things like on "Doudou". I can't wait to see my fans again because I think they will be surprised." The album received advertising billboards on
Times Square
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on 13 November.
Track listing
Physical edition bonus tracks
#
"Criminel"
# "Plus la même"
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
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2020 albums
Aya Nakamura albums