I Ain't Nobody (Music Album)

I Ain't Nobody is the debut English-language studio album by Indian singer-songwriter Vipin Mishra, released on July 21, 2024, through TuneCore by Believe. The album, featuring a mix of pop and R&B/Soul genres, includes nine tracks with lyrics and music composed by Mishra, including the title track. My Life My Rules was released as the album's lead track. Other major tracks include the nostalgic music number "Where Are You Now" and the enigmatic track "Happy Without You".
==Background==
Vipin Mishra, known for his Hindi singles Mere Zehan Mein Paivast, Le Chal Mujhe Vadi-e-Ishq and Raaz-e-Wafa, announced his first English album in early 2024. The album explores themes of self-recognition, nostalgia, and freedom, and features collaborations with various artists.
After recording and mixing the songs, the album was launched by TuneCore on various music platforms on 21 July, 2024. The album has been received well by the public, and is gradually gaining popularity among people.
==Concept==
===Cover Art===
The cover art, created by Mishra, depicts a silhouette of a traveler walking along a lake's shore, reflecting themes of freedom and self-exploration.
===Title===
Originally intended to be titled My Life My Rules, the album's name was changed to I Ain't Nobody to better align with its central themes.
===Music and lyrics===
The album combines elements of dance-pop, synth-pop, nostalgic, R&B, and soul, with a variety of instruments and electronic beats. It addresses themes such as empowerment, self-awareness, and friendship.
==Songs==
I Ain't Nobody opens with the track My Life My Rules, sung by Mishra and Melissa. It was originally intended to be the title track of the album. It is a synth-pop techno track having themes of woman empowerment and freedom. It has an electronic production, that includes techno synths, disco beats, funk and grunge bass-popping. There is a Reprise version of this song which has been sung by Mishra and Zoey which is the seventh track of the album. It has contrasting effects to the original song, with aggressive trap metal, distorted 808s, screamed vocals, chaotic energy, and mosh-pit inducing breakdowns.
The second track of the album is the title track, sung by Mishra, having hip-hop and afrobeats elements. It has garnered quite a popularity among Mishra's fans. It narrates the story of self-exploration and self-reliance. There is a Reprise version of this song which is the eight track of the album. It has dark ambient music, atmospheric soundscapes, smooth vocals, and emotional tones to it.
The third track Where Are You Now has been sung by Mishra, and is a nostalgic song about friendship and the memories associated with it. It has soft overtures in its tone, with hazy background score and reverb effects, taking the audience on a trip of emotional memories and nostalgia.
The fourth track Happy Without You is an epic song, which has been sung by Mishra and Seraphine. It is full of sweeping vocals and loud musical effects. It has psychedelic, grunge instrumentals, cinematic scores and heroic themes.
The fifth track of the album, Livin' My Life is a track full of sultry R&B, smooth beats and seductive vocals bringing out late-night vibes and joyful treatment towards life. The original track is a duet song, sung by Mishra and Olivia while a Female version of the song also exists which has been sung by Melissa, which is the ninth track of the album.
The sixth track Just Be With Me sung by Mishra and Sophie, is a romantic song telling the narrative of finding true love and treasuring it for life. It's a story of star-crossed lovers who just long for being with one another.
==List of Tracks==
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