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Diop Wasis
Toxu
Genres: Dance & Electronic, International Music, Pop

Track Listings (16) - Disc #1
1. Soweto Daal
2. My Son
3. Everything (...Is Never Quite Enough) - Wasis Diop, Derouin, X.
4. Que Faut-il Faire?
5. Toxu
6. Defaal Lu Wor - Wasis Diop, Byrne, D.
7. Accident
8. Raï M'Bélé
9. After Dreaming
10. Julia
11. Mori
12. Samba le Berger
13. Colobane - Hymne for African Unity
14. No Sant
15. Wu Ti Gaal
16. Le Lion Est Mort, Place aux Hyènes - Wasis Diop, Bleue, Flèche

CD Details

All Artists: Diop Wasis
Title: Toxu
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Mercury Import
Release Date: 4/7/1998
Album Type: Extra tracks, Import
Genres: Dance & Electronic, International Music, Pop
Styles: World Dance, Africa, Europe, Continental Europe
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 731454604321, 731455819823

Synopsis

Album Description

He was introduced to most of the world from the placement of 'Everything (Is Never Quite Enough)' on the motion picture soundtrack of 'The Thomas Crown Affair'. His Africanized version of Talking Heads' "Once In A Lifetime" (titled here "Defaal Lu Wor") brings a fresh alternate perspective of the pop classic that even David Byrne is surely proud of. His voice sounds like Eddy Grant if he were from Africa. This is the Senegalese guitarist's second album originally released in 1998. Quite simply, this is just one of those records that you can't stop listening to...it's that good. A new listening adventure awaits with every track that plays.

CD Reviews

**Delicious** again, again, and again...

Porgy Tirebiter | Santa Fe, NM USA | 01/26/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I bought the US version on impulse in 1998. Now, in 2000, Toxu still gets more air time in our home than any other recording we own. His mesmerizing blend of rich, subtle, layered rhythms, a few familiar tunes, and some unfamiliar language gently pulses into your awareness. Soon you are contentedly floating on the most amazing balance of mellow & alive, soothing & stirring, known & unknown. It's the perfect mood for those mornings when you can putter around leisurely, just enjoying the day. You're very lucky to have found this superb work. It really is a jewel."

Everything...is Quite Great

Ovita | Seattle, WA | 01/22/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I enjoyed No Sant until I listened to TOXU this is even better than the first.,, I feel as if I'm listening to world music. The incorporation of different sounds and languages is quite unique.. I cannot compare his style to any other. This music could truly calm a raging beast. I also enjoyed knowing that Wasis included his family in the making of this masterpiece."

Bought it Twice

Ovita | 05/13/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Wasis Diop's Toxu is simply intoxicating with his sensual voice and rhythms. The African influence make these songs timeless, while the production and variety of song styles make this a modern-day masterpiece. I loved it, and some how lost it. Now, I miss it dearly and must purchase it a second time!"