''Joyful'' is the debut studio album by German singer and songwriter
Ayọ
Joy Olasunmibo Ogunmakin (born 14 September 1980), known professionally as Ayọ, is a German singer, songwriter and actress. She uses the Yoruba translation Ayọ or Ayo. of her first name ''Joy''.
Her debut album '' Joyful'', released in 2006, ...
, released on 12 June 2006 by
Polydor Records. The album was recorded over five days in New York City with producer
Jay Newland.
''Joyful'' was particularly successful in France, where it peaked at number six on the albums chart and was certified double platinum by the
Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique
The National Syndicate of Phonographic Publishing (french: Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique; SNEP) is the inter-professional organisation that protects the interests of the French record industry. Originally known under the acronym ...
(SNEP). The album also reached number one in Poland, number five in Italy and number eight in Finland.
Track listing
Personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of ''Joyful''.
Musicians
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Ayọ
Joy Olasunmibo Ogunmakin (born 14 September 1980), known professionally as Ayọ, is a German singer, songwriter and actress. She uses the Yoruba translation Ayọ or Ayo. of her first name ''Joy''.
Her debut album '' Joyful'', released in 2006, ...
– vocals, acoustic guitar, piano
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Larry Campbell – guitar, steel guitar, mandolin
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Brian Mitchell –
Hammond B-3, accordion, harmonica, bass harmonica, piano
* Keith Christopher – bass great feel
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James Wormworth
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– drums
* Danny Sadownick – percussion
* Kyle Gordon – backing vocals
Technical
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Jay Newland – production, engineering
* Andy Manganello – engineering
* Geoff Rice – engineering assistance
* Mark Wilder – mastering
Artwork
* Aurélie Ullrich – art direction
* Jean-Marc Lubrano – photography
* Rapho – photography
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
Release history
References
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2006 debut albums
Ayọ albums
Interscope Records albums
Polydor Records albums
European Border Breakers Award-winning albums