{{for|the act of pursuing educational opportunities in another country|Studying abroad}} {{Infobox album | name = Studying Abroad | type = EP | artist = Masego | cover = Studying Abroad (EP).jpg | border = yes | alt = | released = November 13, 2020<br>Deluxe: May 21, 2021 | recorded = 2020 | venue = | studio = | genre = {{hlist|R&B|jazz fusion|dancehall<ref>{{cite web |title=Masego continues ‘Studying Abroad’ as he strengthens J’can connections |url=https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/entertainment/20201217/masego-continues-studying-abroad-he-strengthens-jcan-connections |access-date=2021-06-23 |archive-date=2021-06-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624210947/https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/entertainment/20201217/masego-continues-studying-abroad-he-strengthens-jcan-connections |url-status=live }}</ref>}} | length = | label = {{hlist|UMG Recordings, Inc.|EQT Recordings, LLC.}} | producer = | prev_title = Lady Lady | prev_year = 2018 | next_title = | next_year = | misc = {{Singles | name = Studying Abroad | type = EP | single1 = Passport | single1date = September 16, 2020 | single2 = Silver Tongue Devil | single2date = October 7, 2020 | single3 = Mystery Lady | single3date = 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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Studying Abroad |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/studying-abroad-mw0003450196 |website=AllMusic |access-date=2021-06-23 |archive-date=2021-06-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624204859/https://www.allmusic.com/album/studying-abroad-mw0003450196 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Masego’s Studying Abroad EP Out Today Via EQT Recordings And Capitol Records |url=https://shorefire.com/releases/entry/masegos-studying-abroad-ep-out-today-via-eqt-recordings-and-capitol-records |website=Shore Fire |access-date=2021-06-23 |archive-date=2021-06-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624204526/https://shorefire.com/releases/entry/masegos-studying-abroad-ep-out-today-via-eqt-recordings-and-capitol-records |url-status=live }}</ref> The deluxe edition, ''Studying Abroad: Extended Stay'', was released on May 21, 2021.<ref>{{cite web |title=NEW ALBUM: MASEGO ‘STUDYING ABROAD: EXTENDED STAY’ |url=https://rapradar.com/2021/05/21/new-album-masego-studying-abroad-extended-stay/ |website=RapRadar |access-date=2021-06-23 |archive-date=2021-06-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624211705/https://rapradar.com/2021/05/21/new-album-masego-studying-abroad-extended-stay/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ==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."<ref>{{cite web |title=Masego Provides Song-By-Song Breakdown Of His New EP 'Studying Abroad' |url=https://www.bet.com/article/vfa8at/masego-breaks-down-new-ep-studying-abroad |website=BET |access-date=2021-06-23 |archive-date=2021-06-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624204305/https://www.bet.com/music/2020/11/16/masego-new-studying-abroad-ep-interview.html |url-status=live }}</ref> 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."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Corry |first1=Kristen |title=Masego Wants to Be More Than A Sax-Wielding Ladies Man |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/masego-new-music-studying-abroad-ep-interview/ |website=Vice |access-date=2021-06-23 |archive-date=2021-08-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210821050621/https://www.vice.com/en/article/bvxnvd/masego-new-music-studying-abroad-ep-interview |url-status=live }}</ref> ==Promotion and singles== On September 16, 2020, Masego released the first single from the EP called "Passport", produced by D'Mile.<ref>{{cite web |title=Masego’s “Passport” is an ode to wanderlust |url=https://www.thefader.com/2020/09/16/masegos-passport-new-song-wanderlust |website=The Fader |access-date=2021-06-23 |archive-date=2021-06-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624204155/https://www.thefader.com/2020/09/16/masegos-passport-new-song-wanderlust |url-status=live }}</ref> On October 7, the second single, "Silver Tongue Devil" was released, with Shenseea.<ref>{{cite web |title=Masego joins forces with Shenseea for “Silver Tongue Devil” |url=https://www.revolt.tv/new-music/2020/10/7/21505755/masego-sheneea-silver-tongue-devil-song |website=Revolt |access-date=2021-06-23 |archive-date=2021-06-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624205036/https://www.revolt.tv/new-music/2020/10/7/21505755/masego-sheneea-silver-tongue-devil-song |url-status=live }}</ref> On November 10, he released the third single, "Mystery Lady", with Don Toliver.<ref>{{cite web|title=Masego and Don Toliver drop “Mystery Lady” video|url=https://www.revolt.tv/new-music/2020/11/13/21564404/masego-don-toliver-mystery-lady-video|website=Revolt|access-date=2021-06-23|archive-date=2021-07-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210716231711/https://www.revolt.tv/new-music/2020/11/13/21564404/masego-don-toliver-mystery-lady-video|url-status=live}}</ref> ==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."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Walder |first1=Megan |title=Masego - Studying Abroad |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/masego-studying-abroad |website=Clash |access-date=2021-06-23 |archive-date=2021-05-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512105444/https://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/masego-studying-abroad |url-status=live }}</ref> ==Track listing== {{Track listing | headline = ''Studying Abroad'' track listing | extra_column = Producer(s) | title1 = Passport | writer1 = {{hlist|Micah Davis|Dernst Emile II}} | note1 = | extra1 = D'Mile | length1 = 3:17 | title2 = Silver Tongue Devil | writer2 = {{hlist|Davis|Dustin Corbett|Andron Francois Cross|Chris Madine|Chinsea Lee}} | note2 = with Shenseea | extra2 = {{hlist|Izybeats|Corbett|Chris Madine}} | length2 = 3:15 | title3 = Mystery Lady | writer3 = {{hlist|Davis|Kojo Asamoah|Sam Gellaitry|Andrew Maxwell Hunter|Caleb Zackery Toliver|Ebony Naomi Oshunrinde}} | note3 = with Don Toliver | extra3 = {{hlist|WondaGurl|Sam Gellaitry|Kojo}} | length3 = 3:48 | title4 = Polygamy | writer4 = {{hlist|Davis|Jack Dine|Steve Octave}} | note4 = | extra4 = {{hlist|Steve Octave|Jack Dine}} | length4 = 1:52 | title5 = Sides of Me | writer5 = {{hlist|Davis|Ross James|Cheney Lisa Parsons}} | note5 = | extra5 = Monro | length5 = 2:00 | title6 = Bye Felicia | writer6 = {{hlist|Davis|Emile II}} | note6 = | extra6 = D'Mile | length6 = 2:38 | total_length = 16:53 }} {{Track listing | headline = ''Studying Abroad: Extended Stay'' track listing | extra_column = Producer(s) | total_length = 34:11 | title7 = Bliss Abroad | writer7 = {{hlist|Davis|Everett Romano|Jack Dine|Steve Octave}} | note7 = featuring Sheléa | extra7 = {{hlist|Steve Octave|Jack Dine|Heavy Mellow}} | length7 = 3:11 | title8 = Smith & Westin | writer8 = {{hlist|Davis|Darwin C. Quinn|Johnny Silva|Jonah Christian|Luke Crowder|Thamar Noel}} | note8 = with TeaMarrr | extra8 = {{hlist|C Gutta|Jonah Christian|Luke Crowder}} | length8 = 3:38 | title9 = Well Traveled | writer9 = {{hlist|Davis|Bailey Rial Goldberg|Cedric L. Mitchell II|Malik Toure Johnson|Michael Daniel Foster}} | note9 = | extra9 = {{hlist|99TheProducer|Berg|Masego}} | length9 = 2:46 | title10 = Yebo/Sema | writer10 = {{hlist|Davis|Andron Francois Cross|Gabrielle Geertruid Stok}} | note10 = | extra10 = Izybeats | length10 = 3:48 | title11 = Mystery Lady (TrapHouseJazz Remix) | writer11 = {{hlist|Davis|Asamoah|Gellaitry|Hunter|Toliver|Oshunrinde}} | note11 = | extra11 = {{hlist|Masego|Sam Gellaitry|WondaGurl|Kojo}} | length11 = 3:42 }}
==References== {{Reflist|30em}} {{Authority control}} Category:2020 albums Category:Albums produced by D'Mile Category:Albums produced by WondaGurl