Get Layd

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Get Layd
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EP by
Omah Lay
Released22 May 2020 (2020-05-22)
Genre
Length14:00
Label
Producer
Omah Lay chronology
Get Layd
(2020)		 What Have We Done
(2020)
Singles from Get Layd
  1. "Bad Influence"
    Released: 16 January 2020
  2. "You"
    Released: 14 February 2020
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Pulse Nigeria7.5/10 [1]

Get Layd is the debut EP by Nigerian singer and record producer Omah Lay. Released through KeyQaad and Sire Records on 22 May 2020, the album's production was handled by Omah Lay, alongside Bizzouch, El Jack, and Andre Vibez. [2]

Contents

Critical reception

Motolani Alake of Pulse Nigeria praised the EP as a strong showcase of his remarkable songwriting, blending "Fireboy's creative penmanship with Wizkid's vibes." Highlighting tracks like "You" and "Bad Influence," Alake described the EP as "a beautiful introduction to yet another momentous talent in the Nigerian change of guard" and rated it 7.5 out of 10. [3] Emmanuel Esomnofu of NotJustOk praised the EP as a showcase of Omah Lay's intricate songwriting, "a pen many artists should tap into," and his ability to blend narratives of love, tension, and lifestyle. Highlighting tracks like "Bad Influence" and "Ye Ye Ye," Esomnofu described the EP as proof of Omah Lay's unique potential in Afro Pop and noted its double entendre as both an artistic statement and a soundtrack for intimate moments. [4]

Olalekan Okeremilekun of tooXclusive highlighted Get Layd as a youthful and exciting body of work that showcases Omah Lay's vocal prowess and unique style, blending Afrobeat, highlife, R&B, and reggae influences. Describing it as "cocky, confident, and sexy," the review highlighted tracks like "Damn" for its vivid imagery and "Bad Influence" for its Drake-like mellow vibe, while noting Omah Lay's potential to grow beyond his comfort zone. [5] Dami Ajayi of The Lagos Review praised Get Layd as a promising debut that explores love and intimacy through Omah Lay's unique Afrobeats style, blending dreamy and melancholic elements. Describing the EP as "a big foot forward," Ajayi highlighted "Bad Influence" for its confessional tone and "Ye Ye Ye" for its primal appeal, noting Omah Lay's potential as a multi-talented artist who writes, produces, and mixes his own music. [6]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Stanley Omah Didia, except where noted.

Get Layd track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Damn"
Bizzouch2:39
2."Lo Lo" Omah Lay2:51
3."You"
El Jack2:43
4."Bad Influence" Omah Lay2:18
5."Ye Ye Ye"
 Andre Vibez 3:27
Total length:14:00

Charts

Chart performance for Get Layd
Chart (2022)Peak
position
Nigerian Albums ( TurnTable ) [7] 29

Release history

Release history and formats for Get Layd
RegionDateFormatLabel
Various22 May 2020KeyQaad

References

  1. ↑ Alake, Motolani (23 May 2020). "With 'Get Layd,' Omah Lay proves his star potential [Pulse EP Review". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 6 September 2025.
  2. ↑ Peter, Dennis Ade (22 May 2020). "Listen to Omah Lay's debut EP, 'Get Layd'". The Native . Retrieved 24 May 2025.
  3. ↑ Alake, Motolani (23 May 2020). "With 'Get Layd,' Omah Lay proves his star potential [EP Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 5 June 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  4. ↑ Esomnofu, Emmanuel (26 May 2020). "Omah Lay's 'Get Layd' Announces Major Talent [EP Review]". NotJustOk . Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  5. ↑ Okeremilekun, Olalekan (10 July 2020). "EP Review: Omah Lay 'GET LAYD' Youthful, Exciting, And Promising". tooXclusive . Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  6. ↑ Ajayi, Dami (5 July 2020). "Omah Lay Gets Laid on his Breakthrough EP, Get Layd". The Lagos Review . Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  7. ↑ "Official Top 100 Albums". TurnTable Charts . TurnTable. Retrieved 12 May 2025.
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