Jidka

Saba
Riverboat Records
World | Mar 2008

Reviews

Decca
Reviewed 2008-08-05
Born in Somalia, raised in Italy she explores both cultures, mixing African beats & instruments with European influences. She’s got a sexy voice, backed by kora, djembe, guitar, electronica and a male vocalist. In Somali and English.

1. Relaxed hip-hop style vocals w/a strong African flair & electronica.
*2. Tres hip mid/upbeat Ethopian electronica dance groove.
3. Slow/mid w/cool strings & hip-hop vocals. Very hip.
*4. Mid/up party track w/lyrics partially in English.
5. Slow, gentle vocals w/a sweet melody.
*6. Midtempo, a relaxed groove w/a cool sound.
7. Driving male & female vocals, partially in English..
8. Midtempo, cool male vox, perc, driving fem vox & beats.
*9. Upbeat and catchy w/a hip Afro-Euro sound.
*10. Driving percussion, cool vocals, really catchy.
11. Bright & busy mid/upbeat w/good male/fem vox & perc.
12. Slow, lullaby version of #2. Fragile & really gentle.

Recent airplay

Hoio
At the Cafe BohemianMar 01, 2017
Je Suis Petite
At the Cafe BohemianAug 03, 2010
I Sogni
Le Temps Passe
OatmealAug 15, 2008

Charting

2008-08-10 — 2008-10-12 Reggae/World
Week EndingAirplays
Aug 24 1
Aug 17 2

Track listing

1. I Sogni
2. Hoio
3. Hanfarkaan
4. Jidka
5. Le Temps Passe
6. Manta
7. Yenne Yenne
8. Furah
9. Je Suis Petite
10. Boqoroda Meskin
11. Melissa
12. Huwaiahuwa