Rokku Mi Rokka
Reviews
Decca
Reviewed 2007-11-15
Reviewed 2007-11-15
A new release from this man is always cause for joy in the world music community. Rokku mi Rokka (Give and Take) is yet another delicious gift. Joyous, Senegalese mbalaz-inflused rhythms w/hints of the desert and touches of blues, reggae, even Cuba. Joined by his longtime band Super Etoile, it’s a total lovefest featuring his warm, engaging voice. Every track is a delight.
1. Upbeat, catchy, instant joy. With lots of brass, perc & hot vocals.
2. Fun head-nodding bounce w/an insistent hook & lots of style.
3. Relaxed sway w/nicely driving strings and extra good vocals.
4. Party! Wiggly upbeat jam w/hot perc and voice. Fast & furious.
5. Midtempo w/hints of North Africa and a cool driving sound.
6. Sweetly upbeat w/light marimba. Gets into a nice jam.
7. Upbeat perc/soaring vocals. Sweet throughout, busy near end.
8. Slow a capella intro then cool guitar/perc, midtempo & catchy.
9. Lazy w/hints of the Carribbean. A warm salt-air type of sway.
10. Warm mid/upbeat and life-affirming anthem-esque. Yum!
11. Insistent beat, duet w/ Neneh Cherry, partly in English. Very cool.
1. Upbeat, catchy, instant joy. With lots of brass, perc & hot vocals.
2. Fun head-nodding bounce w/an insistent hook & lots of style.
3. Relaxed sway w/nicely driving strings and extra good vocals.
4. Party! Wiggly upbeat jam w/hot perc and voice. Fast & furious.
5. Midtempo w/hints of North Africa and a cool driving sound.
6. Sweetly upbeat w/light marimba. Gets into a nice jam.
7. Upbeat perc/soaring vocals. Sweet throughout, busy near end.
8. Slow a capella intro then cool guitar/perc, midtempo & catchy.
9. Lazy w/hints of the Carribbean. A warm salt-air type of sway.
10. Warm mid/upbeat and life-affirming anthem-esque. Yum!
11. Insistent beat, duet w/ Neneh Cherry, partly in English. Very cool.
Recent airplay
Wake Up (It's Africa Calling), 4-4-44
melange — Jul 27, 2017
Pullo Aroo
Afro Beats — Jan 23, 2012
4-4-44
At the Cafe Bohemian — Apr 14, 2009
Sportif
At the Cafe Bohemian — Jan 22, 2008
Bajjan
At the Cafe Bohemian — Jan 15, 2008
Sama Gammu
No Cover, No Minimum (sub) — Jan 11, 2008
Charting
2007-11-18 — 2008-01-20
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Jan 20 | 1 |
| Jan 13 | 2 |
| Jan 6 | 2 |
| Dec 30 | 1 |
| Dec 23 | 1 |
| Dec 16 | 3 |
| Dec 9 | 3 |
| Dec 2 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | 4-4-44 | ||
| 2. | Pullo Aroo | ||
| 3. | Sama Gammu | ||
| 4. | Bajjan | ||
| 5. | Baay Faal | ||
| 6. | Sportif | ||
| 7. | Travel | ||
| 8. | Indecision | ||
| 9. | Dabbaxx | ||
| 10. | Xel | ||
| 11. | Wake Up (It's Africa Calling) |