T.I.N.T. (mixtape)

T.I.N.T. (an acronym for This Is Not The Album) is a mixtape by Ghanaian singer Efya. It was released by One Nation Entertainment on November 11, 2013, and features a collaboration with singer Black Magic. "Getaway" and "Best In Me" were the supporting tracks on the mixtape, which was made available for free digital download. T.I.N.T. features tracks that were not included on her debut album, Janesis (2016), in addition to songs that were released between 2011 and 2013. The mixtape was made available for purchase on January 1, 2014 on iTunes.

Composition
T.I.N.T. is a mixture of neo soul, jazz and R&B. "A Moments Notice" is a song with a soul-inspired theme. In the Latin-inspired track "This Life", Efya explores her vocal range. In "Little Things", she talks about silly things that people do when they become complacent with their significant other. In "Nothing", Efya mixes Twi, her native dialect, with Yoruba. "Falou" is a cover of Duncan Mighty's single "Obianuju". In "Weather 4 Two," Efya sings about the feeling people get from making love to their significant other. In an interview posted on the Modern Ghana website, she described the song as a slow sensual cuddle song. "Body", a cover of Chris Brown's "Don't Judge Me", addresses the media's impingement into her life. The Black Magic-assisted track "Commot" is a blend of soul and jazz.

Singles
The mixtape's lead single, "Getaway", was released on November 10, 2011. The accompanying music video for the song was filmed in and around Accra by Sony Addo. Efya released the mixtape's second single, "Best In Me", on February 14, 2012. The OJ Films-directed video for "Best In Me", which was uploaded to YouTube on September 20, 2013, features a cameo appearance from rapper Sarkodie, who played Efya's love interest.

Critical reception
T.I.N.T. received generally positive reviews from music critics. It received a rating of four stars out of five from Ayomide Tayo of Nigerian Entertainment Today, who described it as "a soulful blend of songs mixed with West African sensibilities" and said it was "filled with layered and soulful production which doesn't overshadow Efya's rich voice."

Personnel

 * Jane Awindor – primary artist, songwriter
 * Black Magic – featured artist