One Day You Will Understand
 | This article contains close paraphrasing of a non-free copyrighted source, https://notjustok.com/news/mr-eazi-tells-apple-music-about-new-ep-previews-upcoming-projects/ (Copyvios report). (October 2024) |
| One Day You Will Understand | ||||
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| EP by Mr Eazi and emPawa Africa | ||||
| Released | 10 June 2020 | |||
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| Length | 10:20 | |||
| Label | emPawa Africa | |||
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| Mr Eazi and emPawa Africa chronology | ||||
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| Singles from One Day You Will Understand | ||||
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One Day You Will Understand is the first EP by Nigerian singer Mr Eazi. Instead of being credited as a Mr Eazi release, it is credited to Mr Eazi and music company emPawa Africa. Released exclusively through emPawa Africa, the project features guest appearances from King Promise and C Natty. Production was handled by GuiltyBeatz, Blaq Jerzee, Nonso Amadi and Legendury Beatz. One Day You Will Understand serves as the follow-up to Life Is Eazi, Vol. 2 – Lagos to London (2018).
Background
[edit]In an interview with Apple Music, Mr Eazi discussed the creative inspiration for One Day You Will Understand, highlighting how the tranquility of his lakeside home influenced the project. He mentioned that the calm atmosphere of the surroundings played a significant role in shaping the music. Mr Eazi explained, “I put this project together in the country, and my house is on the lake. Every day I would wake up and see the lake and walk around the property. Just that calm energy. The artwork, I took on my iPhone, when I was just relaxed. It was an expression of my surroundings.” He also revealed plans to release three more projects that year, combining both solo and collaborative efforts with a wide range of musical influences, including Spanish and dancehall styles. His goal was to release as much music as possible during this time.[2]
Singles
[edit]The EP's only single "I No Go Give Up On You" was released on 22 May 2020. The song was produced by Blaq Jerzee and its release coincided with its animated visualizer.[3]
Critical reception
[edit]Motolani Alake of Pulse Nigeria praised One Day You Will Understand for its romantic themes and songwriting, likening it to "words written down and placed in a time capsule" that evoke the innocence of teenage love. He rated the EP 7.5 out of 10, calling it "an amazing experience" with "very little flaws by thought or execution."[4]
Emmanuel Esomnofu, writing a review for NotJustOk described One Day You Will Understand as a concise four-track project that revisits Mr Eazi's recurring theme of romance, highlighting tracks like "Baby I'm Jealous" and "I No Go Give Up On You." He noted the EP's "warm" sound and its exploration of love, adding that it feels like "an appetizer" for more comprehensive future projects.[5]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Baby I'm Jealous" (featuring King Promise) |
| GuiltyBeatz | 2:30 |
| 2. | "I No Go Give Up On You" |
| Blaq Jerzee | 2:40 |
| 3. | "Ògógóro No Sweet Pass Pami" |
| Nonso Amadi | 2:20 |
| 4. | "Baby This Your Body Na Gòbe Fine Fine Sweet Òkpéke" (featuring C Natty) |
| Legendury Beatz | 2:49 |
| Total length: | 10:20 | |||
Personnel
[edit]- Oluwatosin "Mr Eazi" Ajibade – vocals, writer
- Gregory "King Promise" Newman – vocals, writer
- Obasi "C Natty" Samuel - vocals, writer
- Chinonso "Nonso" Amadi – producer, writer
- Okhuofu "Blaq Jerzee" Oshoriameh – producer, writer
- Ronald "GuiltyBeatz" Banful - producer, writer
- Okiemute Oniko and Uzezi Oniko (Legendury Beatz) - producer
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| Various | 10 June 2020 | emPawa Africa[6] |
References
[edit]- ^ Alake, Motolani (10 June 2020). "Mr. Eazi releases new 4-track EP, 'One Day You Will Understand'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Linorajj (2 July 2020). "Mr Eazi Tells Apple Music About New EP + Previews Upcoming Projects". NotJustOk. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Abimbolu, Debola (22 May 2020). "Mr Eazi debuts first single off upcoming emPawa project, "I No Go Give Up On You"". The Native. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Alake, Motolani (12 June 2020). "Mr. Eazi creates an amorous time capsule on, 'One Day You Will Understand' [EP Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ Esomnofu, Emmanuel (20 June 2020). "Mr. Eazi Holds Up His Romantic Tendencies On "One Day You Will Understand"". NotJustOk. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "One Day You Will Understand - EP - Album by Mr Eazi & emPawa Africa". Apple Music. 10 June 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2024.