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WARchild
by Emmanuel JAL
from Sonic360

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

• Amazing
  I really enjoyed this cd, it has a hip hop flavor that talks about real topics instead of the usual bling & hoes lyrics that artists talk about now. Don't get me wrong, I love 50 Cent, Akon, Lil Wayne, and T-Pain, but it's nice to hear something real for a change. I would recommend buying this album, it's definately worth it. I'm the poorest law student there is right now and even I coughed up the $16 to get it.

• Unexpectedly Amazing
  I ordered this expecting something comparable to most U.S. rap, and instead discovered a very tribal, interesting rap. If you are a fan of Hip/Hop and enjoy a positive message willing to poke at popular culture this CD is for you. His message of survival and desire to be different are refreshing.

• Jal Goes West
  Emmanuel Jal's 2005 CD, Ceasefire, was a musically brilliant and daunting collaboration with Northern Sudanese artist Abdel Gadir Salem. With lyrics a mashup of Arabic and Nuer, segmented by occasional outbreaks of English, the music carries a heavy load. For those of us stuck in the land of English, it brings the message through.
  In his new CD, Warchild, Jal brings the message to us directly. Except for occasional lines that drop into Nuer (which end up sounding a lot like scat singing), Jal raps... more info

• HMMM?!
  This is somewhat of a continuation of Emmanuel Jal's mission of spreading peace and love that began with his compilation with Sadir on Ceasefire. Most of the songs pertain to trying to effect peace in Sudan and other African countries. This time the album is mostly in English which gives it a different sound and feel from Ceasefire.
  I like Jal, but he needs to work on his delivery when using the english language. I understand that he is sharing a message of peace and sharing his story and that of... more info

Tracks:

1. Warchild
2. Forced to Sin
3. Many Rivers to Cross - Emmanuel Jal, Cliff, J.
4. Baaki Wara
5. Shadow of Death
6. Vagina
7. Hai
8. No Bling
9. Skirt Too Short
10. 50 Cent
11. Ninth Ward - Emmanuel Jal, Traditional
12. Stronger
13. Emma

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