Joyful is the debut studio album by German-Nigerian singer and songwriter Ayọ, 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 (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 Ayọ – vocals, acoustic guitar, piano Larry Campbell – guitar, steel guitar, mandolin Brian Mitchell – Hammond B-3, accordion, harmonica, bass harmonica, piano Keith Christopher – bass great feel James Wormworth – drums Danny Sadownick – percussion Kyle Gordon – backing vocals
Technical 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 + Weekly chart performance for Joyful Chart (2006–2007) Peakposition Australian Urban Albums (ARIA) 25 European Albums (Billboard) 29 Greek Albums (IFPI) 13
Year-end charts + 2006 year-end chart performance for Joyful Chart (2006) Position French Albums (SNEP) 24
+ 2007 year-end chart performance for Joyful Chart (2007) Position French Albums (SNEP) 27
Certifications
Release history + Release history for Joyful Region Date Label France 12 June 2006 Polydor Italy 1 September 2006 Universal Netherlands 17 November 2006 Germany 21 November 2006 Canada 30 January 2007 Poland 5 March 2007 Australia 31 March 2007 United Kingdom 3 September 2007 Polydor United States 20 November 2007 Interscope
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