Mish Maoul
Encyclopedia
Mish Maoul is the sixth album by Belgian
world music
singer Natacha Atlas
. It was released by Mantra Records
on April 24, 2006 worldwide. The album was primarily produced by Nick Page aka Count Dubulah, Atlas' former band mate in Transglobal Underground
, now a member of Temple of Sound.
The album marks a return for Atlas to her North Africa
n and Arabic
musical roots, although musical styles such as bossa nova
, Western pop
, and electronica
are also utilized. In 2006, the album reached number twelve on the Billboard Top World Music Albums chart in the United States
.
, particularly when the Golden Sound Studio Orchestra of Cairo makes its entrance. It also reunites her again with the Temple of Sound's Nick Page aka Count Dubulah, with whom she first worked in Transglobal Underground
and who helped produce her very first solo album Diaspora (and many subsequent collaborations).
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
world music
World music
World music is a term with widely varying definitions, often encompassing music which is primarily identified as another genre. This is evidenced by world music definitions such as "all of the music in the world" or "somebody else's local music"...
singer Natacha Atlas
Natacha Atlas
Natacha Atlas is a Belgian singer known for her fusion of Arabic and Western electronic music, particularly hip-hop. She once termed her music "cha'abi moderne" . Her music has been influenced by many styles including Arabic, hip hop, drum 'n' bass and reggae.Atlas began her career as part of...
. It was released by Mantra Records
Mantra Records
Mantra Recordings was a subsidiary of Beggars Banquet Records.-Artists:*China Drum*The Delgados*Dot Allison*Gorky's Zygotic Mynci*King of Woolworths*Muki*Natacha Atlas*Parva*Saint Etienne*Six by Seven...
on April 24, 2006 worldwide. The album was primarily produced by Nick Page aka Count Dubulah, Atlas' former band mate in Transglobal Underground
Transglobal underground
Transglobal Underground is a London-based music collective who specialise in a fusion of western, oriental and African music styles...
, now a member of Temple of Sound.
The album marks a return for Atlas to her North Africa
North Africa
North Africa or Northern Africa is the northernmost region of the African continent, linked by the Sahara to Sub-Saharan Africa. Geopolitically, the United Nations definition of Northern Africa includes eight countries or territories; Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Sudan, Sudan, Tunisia, and...
n and Arabic
Arabic language
Arabic is a name applied to the descendants of the Classical Arabic language of the 6th century AD, used most prominently in the Quran, the Islamic Holy Book...
musical roots, although musical styles such as bossa nova
Bossa nova
Bossa nova is a style of Brazilian music. Bossa nova acquired a large following in the 1960s, initially consisting of young musicians and college students...
, Western pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
, and electronica
Electronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
are also utilized. In 2006, the album reached number twelve on the Billboard Top World Music Albums chart in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
Musical style
As befits her globe-trotting lifestyle and influences, Atlas continues to create a body of work that refuses to be neatly categorised. Over the past decade, she has fused North African and Arabic music with western electronic beats to produce a unique dance music hybrid. With her latest album Mish Maoul, however, her career comes full circle to touch base with her roots. The new album harks back in its sound and traditions to the music she grew up hearing in the Moroccan suburb of BrusselsBrussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
, particularly when the Golden Sound Studio Orchestra of Cairo makes its entrance. It also reunites her again with the Temple of Sound's Nick Page aka Count Dubulah, with whom she first worked in Transglobal Underground
Transglobal underground
Transglobal Underground is a London-based music collective who specialise in a fusion of western, oriental and African music styles...
and who helped produce her very first solo album Diaspora (and many subsequent collaborations).
Track listing
- "Oully Ya Sahbi" featuring Sofiane Saidi (Atlas, Dubulah, Sparkes) – 5:36
- "Feen" featuring Princess Julianna (Atlas, Dubulah, Higgins, Sparkes) – 5:54
- "Hayati Inta" (Atlas, Eagleton) – 4:02
- "Ghanwa Bossanova" (Atlas, Dubulah, Sparkes) – 6:33
- "Bathaddak" featuring Princess Julianna (Atlas, Higgins, Whelan) – 5:12
- "Bab el Janna" (Atlas, Dubulah, Sparkes) – 5:46
- "Wahashni" (Atlas, Dubulah, Sparkes) – 4:46
- "Haram Aleyk" (Atlas, Sabet, Whelan) – 5:11
- "La Lil Khowf" featuring Clotaire K & Sofiane Saidi (Atlas, Dubulah, Sparkes, Clotaire K) – 5:32
- "Yariet" (Atlas, Eagleton) – 3:37
Charts
| Charts (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... Billboard Billboard (magazine) Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis... Top World Music Albums Chart |
12 |