Ella Mai
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Ella Mai
Ella Mai is the eponymous debut studio album by English singer and songwriter Ella Mai, released on 12 October 2018 through 10 Summers and Interscope Records. It includes the singles "Boo'd Up" and "Trip". It is executive-produced by DJ Mustard-Wikipedia
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Pitchfork
The perfectly fine debut from the London R&B singer offers a grip of retro, snappy jams without sounding like a pastiche.
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NME
It’s an impossibly confident debut, filled with slick production and choruses that’ll be caught in your head for weeks at a time.
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The Gaurdian
It fails to innovate, and all feels a little beige.
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Daily Emerald
But, if you have been following Ella Mai for some time, this album may come as a bit of a dissapointment.
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Hip Hop DX
With a sultry wisp and multitude of vocal ranges, Ella Mai’s nuclear strength lies in her songwriting.
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Pop Matters
Ella Mai has the voice, the attitude, and the way with a melody that could have her at the top of the R&B charts with piles of pop-crossover potential for years and years to come.
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Daily Free Press
She has several shining moments where she embraces the power behind her vocals.
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The Musical Hype
She doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but this is a strong effort overall.
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Soul in Stereo
Still, there’s enough here to prove that Ella Mai is more than “the Boo’d Up girl.” Say her name.
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The Statesman
She allowed this album to become her diary and it’s a reflection of Ella and her love life as a whole, without leaving out any details.
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Newsday
True, on both counts, but “Ella Mai” will guarantee plenty more praises.
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Trench
Ella Mai has finally reached the apex of her journey that began when she met DJ Mustard, and she wants us to celebrate the moment with her.
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COOG Radio
While the album is not very original, musically or lyrically, it does promise a lot of talent and hopefully better things to come from Ella Mai.
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Daily Journal
If you can get past the multiple speeches at the end of almost every track, you may find this to be a good album. Those wishing for continuous hits, might be disappointed.
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Celebmix
She shimmers with diversity across the LP leaving an incredible mark on the industry and creating an impressive start.
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Medium
For such a young and fresh new talent, Ella Mai’s debut is remarkably confident.
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Clash Music
With a stream of songs that definitely warrant a repeat, Ella Mai proves she’s only setting up to scale greater heights.
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Tiger's Roar
3.5 rating because it’s a solid debut album despite the monotonous first half of song selections.
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The Source
The album elegantly straddles the worlds of R&B, hip-hop and pop.
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NZ Herald
This debut proves Ella Mai is definitely not a one-hit wonder, but it hasn't quite cemented her place in music yet either.
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34th Street
A perfectly decent album.
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Commedia
Her debut album is a great milestone in her career and demonstrates potential for future compositions.
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TUC Magazine
Filled with catchy lyrics that are sure to get stuck in your head, Ella Mai is a good listen and sure to add a little warmth to the fall season.
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Bong
A wonderful work of art.
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The Rotunda Online
The only thing that could be changed on the album is the lack of variety on some of the tracks, but that is overshadowed by how good this album is to listen to.
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The National Student
That's not to say that the album is less than it could be, but that its potential is limited.
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WZND
I always forget the correct way to say it just like how I forget about her music.
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The Nappy Goddess
I got goosebumps from this album, it an additional piece to my musical treasure chest.
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The Lunch Table
All in All Ella Mai is keeping good R&B music Alive and fans couldn't be any happier.
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Standard UK
It’s time to appreciate this valuable export in her home town.
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DBK News
Mai has proven herself a worthy, strong contender as an up and coming artist in the R&B industry.
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Philly
Subtle and comfortably humming, Ella Mai is one of nu-R&B's most charming debuts.
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Albumism
Mai sounds good on it all, proving that her hit song is not just a moment to remember, but a sign of what is to come from her.
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Grungecake
The production on the album is excellent; allowing her to display her vocal abilities
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The Haters Tribune
Can’t wait to see what’s next for this young lady. Definitely recommend this one.
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C-ville
Mai’s an appealing singer, strong yet sensitive, and some jams rise from the pack.
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West Paw Print
I do think that Mai has an amazing voice and a great deal of talent that she can share with the world.
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AIC Yellowjacket
I like this new album because I feel like I can relate to what she is singing about. Mainly her feelings but it speaks to me.
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The Scarlet Ink
Very excited to see how Ella shapes the R&B game in the near future. I give this album a solid
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Gal-Dem
There are enough glimpses of Mai’s true potential on Ella Mai to maintain optimism that she could truly become the face of R&B that she believes she can be.
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Music Matters
She is very much here to stay and that she has always been one hit away.
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The Son of Soul
However, the future is bright for this young lady.
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