Gigo (Garbage in Garbage Out)
{{Infobox album
| name = Gigo (Garbage in Garbage Out)
| type = ep
| artist = Eva Alordiah
| cover = The GIGO E.P cover.jpg
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|2011|11|20}}
| recorded = 2010–2011
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Hip hop
| length =
| label = 3UD
| producer = {{flatlist|
- Sossick
- Gray Jon'z
- Ese Peters
- Bigfoot }}
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title = Eva
| next_year = 2014
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Gigo (Garbage in Garbage Out)
| type = ep
| single1 = I Done Did It
| single1date =
| single2 = Down Low
| single2date =
| single3 = Garbage Out (Your Fada)
| single3date =
| single4 = High
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}}
}}
Gigo (Garbage in Garbage Out), commonly known as The GIGO EP, is the debut extended play by Nigerian rapper Eva Alordiah. It was released for free digital download on November 20, 2011, by 3UD. The EP features collaborations with Saucekid, Shank, Xvol, Basketmouth, Chigul, Ikechukwu, Sossick, Bigfoot, Gray Jon'z, and Tintin. It comprises nine tracks and was supported by the singles "I Done Did It", "Down Low", "Garbage Out (Your Fada)" and "High".{{cite web|title=Eva's GIGO EP Album|url=http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/eva-8217-s-gigo-ep-album/103599/|publisher=This Day|accessdate=11 July 2014|date=25 November 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141014211621/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/eva-8217-s-gigo-ep-album/103599/|archivedate=14 October 2014}}{{cite web|last1=Olowu|first1=Yemi|title='The Gigo EP' countdown to November 20 for female rapper, Eva Alordiah's 1st release|url=http://www.ynaija.com/the-gigo-ep-countdown-to-november-20-for-female-rapper-eva-alordiahs-1st-release/|publisher=YNaija|accessdate=11 July 2014|date=9 November 2011}}{{cite web|title=Nigerian Rapper and Performer Eva Releases GIGO EP. Behind-the-scenes Video Here!|url=http://www.pilotafrica.com/2011/11/21/nigerian-rapper-and-performer-eva-releases-gigo-ep-behind-the-scenes-video-here/|website=pilotafrica.com|publisher=Pilot Africa|accessdate=12 July 2014|date=21 November 2011}}
Background and cover art
In an interview posted on the website The Nigerian Voice, Eva described the EP as a project that explores her love for the different types of music she's being infused with. By releasing the EP, she believes she's giving back to society in her own way.{{cite web|last1=Halim|first1=Kate|title=I've been addicted to garri since I was a child–Eva, rap artiste|url=http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/movie/48139/3/ive-been-addicted-to-garri-since-i-was-a-childeva-.html|publisher=The Nigerian Voice|accessdate=12 July 2014|date=18 March 2011}} In another interview with newspaper the Weekly Trust, Eva said she recorded the EP in order to create different sounds that are true to her image as an artist. She also said she was influenced by several musical genres, including rap, afrobeat, dancehall and R&B.{{cite web|last1=Offiong|first1=Adie|title=Rap is competitive for women – Eva|url=http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/weekly/index.php/magazine-cover/4010-rap-is-competitive-for-women-eva|publisher=Weekly Trust|accessdate=12 July 2014|date=7 April 2012}} The EP's artwork and photography were designed by Ugo Daté and Obi Somto, respectively.{{cite web|title=Eva Alordiah – The GIGO EP|url=http://www.jaguda.com/2011/11/20/eva-alordiah-the-gigo-ep/|publisher=Jaguda|accessdate=11 July 2014|date=20 November 2011}}
Recording and releases
Eva started working on The GIGO EP as an independent artist. The Sossick-produced track "I Done Did it" was released as the lead single.{{cite web|url=http://www.ynaija.com/the-gigo-ep-countdown-to-november-20-for-female-rapper-eva-alordiahs-1st-release/ |title=Eva Alordiah prepares to drop The GIGO EP |publisher=Ynaija.com |date=2011-11-09 |accessdate=2014-05-08}}{{cite web |url=http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/eva-8217-s-gigo-ep-album/103599/ |title=Eva GIGO EP Album |publisher=Thisday Live |date=2011-11-25 |accessdate=2014-05-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141014211621/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/eva-8217-s-gigo-ep-album/103599/ |archivedate=2014-10-14 }} In an interview with MTV Iggy's Halley Bondy in 2012, Eva said she was honored to have worked with the aforementioned producer and had fun recording the EP.{{cite web|last=Bondy |first=Halley |url=http://www.mtviggy.com/interviews/against-the-grain-with-nigerias-rising-mc-eva/ |title=Against the Grain with Nigeria's Rising MC, Eva |publisher=Mtv Iggy |date=2012-07-02 |accessdate=2014-05-08}}
Eva released the second single, "High", in 2012. The accompanying music video for the song, which was directed by Mex and uploaded to YouTube on May 24, 2012, premiered on MTV Base that same month.{{cite web|url=http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/movie/91045/3/brand-new-video-high-by-eva-alordiah.html |title=Brand New Video - High by Eva Alordiah |publisher=Thenigerianvoice.com |date=2012-05-27 |accessdate=2014-05-08}}{{cite web|title=FAB Music: Alordiah Alordiah to debut new music video on MTV Base|url=http://fabmagazineonline.com/fab-music-Alordiah-alordiah-to-debut-new-music-video-on-mtv-base/|publisher=fabmagazine|accessdate=12 March 2014}}{{Dead link|date=June 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=no }} Following the song's release, many people misconstrue its meaning and thought it alluded to drug use and drug abuse. In the aforementioned interview with Bondy, Eva said the song is about overcoming the struggles and hardships of life.
In April 2014, Eva released Eva Says, a mini video series that include live performances of songs from the EP.{{cite web|last1=Bilen-Onabanjo|first1=Sinem|title=FAB Video Series: 'Eva Says' by Nigerian Rapper Eva Alordiah|url=http://fabmagazineonline.com/fab-video-series-eva-says-by-nigerian-rapper-eva-alordiah/|publisher=Fab Magazine|accessdate=12 July 2014|date=30 April 2012}}
Track listing
{{Track listing
| collapsed =
| headline =
| extra_column = Producer(s)
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| all_writing =
| all_lyrics =
| all_music =
| title1 = Ehh (Garbage In)
| note1 = featuring Xvol
| writer1 = {{flatlist|
- Elohor Eva Alordiah
- Xvol }}
| extra1 = Bigfoot
| length1 = 3:27
| title2 = Hottie
| note2 =
| writer2 = Alordiah
| extra2 = Sossick
| length2 = 3:42
| title3 = High
| note3 =
| writer3 = Alordiah
| extra3 = Gray Jon'z
| length3 = 3:40
| title4 = Crazy (Saucekid Skit)
| note4 =
| writer4 = Saucekid
| extra4 = Gray Jon'z
| length4 = 0:48
| title5 = Crazy
| note5 = featuring Saucekid
| writer5 = {{flatlist|
- Alordiah
- Saucekid }}
| extra5 = Gray Jon'z
| length5 = 4:04
| title6 = I Done Did It
| note6 =
| writer6 = Alordiah
| extra6 = Sossick
| length6 = 4:04
| title7 = Never Say Goodbye
| note7 =
| writer7 = Alordiah
| extra7 = Gray Jon'z
| length7 = 3:49
| title8 = Down Low
| note8 = featuring Shank
| writer8 = {{flatlist|
- Alordiah
- Shank }}
| extra8 = Tintin
| length8 = 3:49
| title9 = Garbage Out (Your Fada)
| note9 = featuring Basketmouth, Chigul and Ikechukwu
| writer9 = Alordiah
| extra9 = Tintin
| length9 = 3:20
}}
;Notes
- "—" denotes a skit
Personnel
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- Elohor Eva Alordiah – primary artist, writer
- Sossick – record producer
- Bigfoot – record producer
- Gray Jon'z – record producer
- Tintin – record producer
- Saucekid – featured artist, skit
- Shank – featured artist
- Xvol – featured artist
- Ikechukwu – featured artist
- Basketmouth – skit
- Chigurl – skit
- Obi Somto – artwork photographer
- Ugo Daté – artwork designer
{{div col end}}
Release history
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| Country/Digital platform
! Date ! Version ! Format ! Label |
|---|
| Nigeria
|July 17, 2012 |rowspan="2"|Standard |rowspan="2"|{{flatlist| }} |rowspan="2"|3UD |
| iTunes{{cite web|title=GIGO E.P|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/gigo-e.p/id546296727|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131110122606/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/gigo-e.p/id546296727|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 10, 2013|website=iTunes|publisher=iTunes|access-date=12 July 2014|date=19 December 2011}}
|December 19, 2011 |
References
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