This Is Elodie

This Is Elodie is the third studio album by Italian singer Elodie, released by Island Records on 31 January 2020.^[2] It features collaborations with Gemitaiz, Marracash, Fabri Fibra, Margherita Vicario, Ernia, Michele Bravi, Gué Pequeno, Ghemon and The Kolors.^[3]

This Is Elodie
Studio album by Elodie
Released	31 January 2020 (2020-01-31)
Recorded	2018–2019
Genre	Pop urban^[1]
Length	48:24
Label	Island Records – 0602508665592
Producer	Big Fish Daddy's Groove DADE Dardust Davide Simonetta Elodie Fight Pausa Francesco "Katoo" Catitti Generic Animal Jason Rooney Lazza Low Kidd Mace [it] Marco Zangirolami Michele Canova Iorfida Neffa Stash Fiordispino Takagi & Ketra Zef
Elodie chronology
Tutta colpa mia (2017) This Is Elodie (2020) OK. Respira (2023)
Singles from This Is Elodie
"Nero Bali" Released: 18 May 2018 "Rambla" Released: 12 October 2018 "Pensare male" Released: 15 March 2019 "Margarita" Released: 12 June 2019 "Non è la fine" Released: 8 January 2020 "Mal di testa" Released: 23 January 2020 "Andromeda" Released: 5 February 2020 "Guaranà" Released: 13 May 2020

The album debuted at number six on the FIMI Albums Chart and was certified platinum in Italy.^[4] It was the best-selling female album of 2020 in Italy.^[5]

Background

The project was realized between 2018 and 2019, during which Elodie recorded over seventy songs, selecting sixteen, composed by forty-five songwriters and seventeen producers^[6][7] like Dardust, Mahmood, Max Brigante, Jacopo Pesce, Neffa, Marracash, Levante and Takagi & Ketra.^[8] The album moves on various musical genres, from pop to hip hop to reggaeton, soul and urban.^[9] During an interview, the singer described the album as if it was her first musical project: "I worked at three hundred and sixty degrees, from the choice of sound to that of the lyrics, because I wanted them to speak like me in a raw, direct way. [...] It was my dream, the way I imagined myself, ever since I started. I met the songwriters, I told them about me, to find something that fits my personality".^[10]

Promotion

The album was anticipated by some collaborations released between 2018 and 2019, including "Nero Bali" with Michele Bravi and Gué Pequeno^[11] and "Margarita" with Marracash;^[12] both were certified double platinum.^[13][14] The album also includes "Pensare male", recorded with The Kolors and certified platinum.^[15]

In January 2020 "Non è la fine" with Gemitaiz and "Mal di testa" with Fabri Fibra were released.^[16] Elodie participated with "Andromeda" at the Sanremo Music Festival 2020, a choice made by the singer and the record label in order to "break certain schemes of the Italian discography, which is sometimes a bit too lazy".^[17] The single later peaked at number six on the FIMI Singles Chart, being certified platinum.^[18]

On 13 May 2020 "Guaranà" was released as the eighth single and was included on the streaming reissue of the album, receiving a double disc of platinum.^[19]

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
All Music Italia	^[20]
Rockol	^[21]
OndaRock	^[22]

This Is Elodie received generally positive reviews from italian music critics, who appreciated the artist's ability to experiment with new musical genres.

Writing for All Music Italia, Fabio Fiume opined that "This Is Elodie" is "a well-finished, complete album, son of the times but with several songs that won't be old tomorrow".^[20] Mattia Marzi of Rockol wrote that Elodie has built herself "another identity" compared to previous projects, through an album in which she "seems to enjoy trying on many different outfits," resulting in a project that "has neither a center nor a precise or at least predominant sonic direction," concluding that This Is Elodie is "a snapshot of Italian pop 3.0."^[21]

Gabriele Antonucci, reviewing the album for Panorama, described the album as "'curated, fresh and engaging,'" in which the singer "showcases growth" both vocally and in terms of artistic choices. Antonucci appreciated the different musical genres present, conceived as a "palette full of different colors."^[23] Luca Dondoni of La Stampa also dwelled on the different sounds of the album, describing it as "an ambitious project" for the singer.^[24] Gabriele Fazio of Agenzia Giornalistica Italia pointed out that although the nature of the album is "unashamedly commercial," the project turns out to be "enjoyable" and with "an intuition that goes far beyond the catchphrase sound."^[25]

Track listing

This Is Elodie track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Andromeda"	3:22
2.	"Non è la fine" (featuring Gemitaiz)	3:10
3.	"Vocale #1"	0:16
4.	"Margarita" (with Marracash)	2:57
5.	"Lupi mannari"	3:04
6.	"Mal di testa" (with Fabri Fibra)	2:37
7.	"Sposa" (feat. Margherita Vicario)	2:56
8.	"Vocale #2"	0:35
9.	"Vado a ballare da sola" (feat. Lazza and Low Kidd)	3:22
10.	"Apposta per noi"	3:16
11.	"Superbowl"	2:10
12.	"Diamanti" (feat. Ernia)	2:57
13.	"Lontano"	3:16
14.	"Vocale #3"	0:22
15.	"Nero Bali" (feat. Michele Bravi and Gué Pequeno)	3:03
16.	"Rambla" (feat. Ghemon)	3:20
17.	"Pensare male" (with The Kolors)	3:29
18.	"Niente canzoni d'amore"	3:25
19.	"In fondo non c'è"	3:47
Total length:		48:24

This Is Elodie – bonus digital tracks

No.	Title	Length
20.	"Andromeda" (Merk & Kremont x BB Team Remix)	2:58
21.	"Andromeda RMX" (featuring Madame)	3:30

This Is Elodie – bonus streaming tracks

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Guaranà"	3:14

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for This Is Elodie

Chart (2020)	Peak position
Italian Albums (FIMI)^[26]	6

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for This Is Elodie

Chart (2020)	Position
Italian Albums (FIMI)^[27]	22

Certifications

Certifications for This Is Elodie

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Italy (FIMI)^[28]	Platinum	50,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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27. "Top of the Music 2020: 'Persona' di Marracash è l'album più venduto" (Download the attachment and open the albums file) (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
28. "Italian album certifications – Elodie – This Is Elodie" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 14 July 2021. Select "2021" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Select "This Is Elodie" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Album e Compilation" under "Sezione".