Joyful (Ayo album)

Joyful is the debut studio album by German 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.

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