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2020 EP by Masego
Studying Abroad
EP by Masego
ReleasedNovember 13, 2020
Deluxe: May 21, 2021
Recorded2020
Genre
Label
Masego chronology
Lady Lady
(2018) 		Studying Abroad
(2020)
Singles from Studying Abroad
  1. "Passport"
    Released: September 16, 2020
  2. "Silver Tongue Devil"
    Released: October 7, 2020
  3. "Mystery Lady"
    Released: November 10, 2020

Studying Abroad is an extended play by Jamaican-American singer Masego. It was released on November 13, 2020 by UMG Recordings, Inc. and EQT Recordings, LLC. The deluxe edition, Studying Abroad: Extended Stay, was released on May 21, 2021.

Background

Masego said the EP was inspired by his experiences in travelling saying "I took a lot of inspiration from Japan, South Africa, Nigeria, Amsterdam, and Stockholm." He also commented on releasing it during the COVID-19 pandemic and said "If the world is burning and crazy things are happening, I feel like I can help by just releasing music, just to escape that for a little bit." He spoke about his recording process during quarantine saying "Any producer that you could name has a high level of shyness and introversion. I've been in my crib. I'm always in the studio. I looked up to dudes staying in the studio for multiple summers and staying in their room figuring things out."

Promotion and singles

On September 16, 2020, Masego released the first single from the EP called "Passport", produced by D'Mile. On October 7, the second single, "Silver Tongue Devil" was released, with Shenseea. On November 10, he released the third single, "Mystery Lady", with Don Toliver.

Critical reception

In a positive review, Megan Walder of Clash wrote about the EP saying "Smooth sax entwined with a sophisticated exploration of lo-fi sound and beats, Masego has hit the ball running once more with this new EP Studying Abroad. Traversing the peaks and troughs of a relationship, the concept piece not only demonstrates his expansion in terms of collaborations and production choices but presents yet another side to this multifaceted artist."

Track listing

Studying Abroad track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Passport"D'Mile3:17
2."Silver Tongue Devil" (with Shenseea)
  • Davis
  • Dustin Corbett
  • Andron Francois Cross
  • Chris Madine
  • Chinsea Lee
  • Izybeats
  • Corbett
  • Chris Madine
3:15
3."Mystery Lady" (with Don Toliver)3:48
4."Polygamy"
  • Davis
  • Jack Dine
  • Steve Octave
  • Steve Octave
  • Jack Dine
1:52
5."Sides of Me"
  • Davis
  • Ross James
  • Cheney Lisa Parsons
Monro2:00
6."Bye Felicia"
  • Davis
  • Emile II
D'Mile2:38
Total length:16:53
Studying Abroad: Extended Stay track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
7."Bliss Abroad" (featuring Sheléa)
  • Davis
  • Everett Romano
  • Jack Dine
  • Steve Octave
  • Steve Octave
  • Jack Dine
  • Heavy Mellow
3:11
8."Smith & Westin" (with TeaMarrr)
  • Davis
  • Darwin C. Quinn
  • Johnny Silva
  • Jonah Christian
  • Luke Crowder
  • Thamar Noel
  • C Gutta
  • Jonah Christian
  • Luke Crowder
3:38
9."Well Traveled"
  • Davis
  • Bailey Rial Goldberg
  • Cedric L. Mitchell II
  • Malik Toure Johnson
  • Michael Daniel Foster
2:46
10."Yebo/Sema"
  • Davis
  • Andron Francois Cross
  • Gabrielle Geertruid Stok
Izybeats3:48
11."Mystery Lady (TrapHouseJazz Remix)"
  • Davis
  • Asamoah
  • Gellaitry
  • Hunter
  • Toliver
  • Oshunrinde
  • Masego
  • Sam Gellaitry
  • WondaGurl
  • Kojo
3:42
Total length:34:11

References

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  2. "Studying Abroad". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  3. "Masego's Studying Abroad EP Out Today Via EQT Recordings And Capitol Records". Shore Fire. Archived from the original on 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  4. "NEW ALBUM: MASEGO 'STUDYING ABROAD: EXTENDED STAY'". RapRadar. Archived from the original on 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  5. "Masego Provides Song-By-Song Breakdown Of His New EP 'Studying Abroad'". BET. Archived from the original on 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  6. Corry, Kristen. "Masego Wants to Be More Than A Sax-Wielding Ladies Man". Vice. Archived from the original on 2021-08-21. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  7. "Masego's "Passport" is an ode to wanderlust". The Fader. Archived from the original on 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  8. "Masego joins forces with Shenseea for "Silver Tongue Devil"". Revolt. Archived from the original on 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  9. "Masego and Don Toliver drop "Mystery Lady" video". Revolt. Archived from the original on 2021-07-16. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  10. Walder, Megan. "Masego - Studying Abroad". Clash. Archived from the original on 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
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