Motivational Hip Hop with balafon, kora, synth brass, piano, guitars and melodic backing vocals, featuring confident female rap with a spiritually grounded message of discipline, moral integrity and faith. Great for inspiring storytelling, uplifting campaigns and empowering content. 72 bpm (Dmin)
Arranged and produced by TheAyGirl Beatz.
'Des Ganaaw', 'Body Shaming', 'Talu Nu Foo', 'War' recorded by: Aminata Thiam - TheAyGirl Beatz at Maison des Cultures Urbaine de Dakar, Dakar, Senegal.
'Jàmbaar' recorded by Théo Schimchowitsch (6dney) at Spinach Record, Montpellier, France.
'Lota Things' recorded by Mamadou Sagna (Deep Dose) at High Intelligent Music, Bambilor, Rufisque, Dakar, Senegal.
Instruments of musicians:
Cheikh Niang (sabar), Baye Cheikh Diop (tama), TheAyGirl Beatz (beats and programming).
All instruments except guitar recorded by TheAyGirl Beatz at Xat-Xol Recordz, Parcelles Assainies u°1 - Thiés.
Track 'Talu Nu Foo' by Jeuuss Beatz - Charles Mbaye Diagne (guitar).
Mixed by Mike 'Spike' Streefkerk at SpikeSound Studio, Sandstone Point, Australia.
Mastered by Daniel Goodridge.
Art and photography by Ndeye Fatou Thiam. Cover design by Sam Hayles | DOSE Productions.
So, Allaa Jaaraamaa
Eeee, Jinno
Noo gi sëgg di job
Talu nu, Talu nu, Talu nu
Talu nu foo
Bëggu nu, Bëggu nu
Bëggu nu yaafus, bëggu nu kooba
Sori nu, sori nu, sori nu
Noo gi sëgg di job
Talu nu, Talu nu, Talu nu
Talu nu foo
Foo nu fekk noo gi daw amu nu arrêt, yaw
Jambar ca waar wa la nu woote, efficace te gaaw
Teeyal bu nu gis ba yëram nu teeyal
Jom jee bari, tax tax sunu tool, kenn du nu ko beyal
Six heures pile, nu takk jug
Jàpp julli, ñaan Yàlla Buur
Kàttanu dem ba jusqu'au bout
Ci seytaan mu musal nu
Yaafuus yi talu nu leen
Bëgg Lu yòmb yi talu nu leen
Lenn rekk la nu sékk ak fookat yi, romb ci mbedd mi talu nu len
Bu la yaay yònnée te yàkamti la
Bokku look ki xaar yaayam
Bu la leeree ni tarder waru la
Bul xar ki yaakar ndaamaru baayam
(Bu la yaay yònnée te yàkamti la
Bokku look ki yaakar yaayam
Bu la leeree ni tarder waru la)
Bul xar ki yaakar ndaamaru baayam
Noo gi sëgg di job
Talu nu, Talu nu, Talu nu
Talu nu foo
Bëggu nu, Bëggu nu
Bëggu nu yaafus, bëggu nu kooba
Sori nu, sori nu, sori nu
Noo gi sëgg di job
Talu nu, Talu nu, Talu nu
Talu nu foo
So, Allaa Jaaraamaa
Mënoo bawoo, bu yàqoo nu jiiñ la
Puusoo, paasoo luy sa objectif?
Demoo, ñëwoo procrastiner sa vie
Lettoo firi woo, toog, bëgg tekki
Walabook, Jambar juggal
Jubb, jubantil, jubbal
Tekki fi meun nekk royal si Ndiouga Kebe, demul tuggal
Allalu mboolo bu ko luubal
Moytu moy Yalla, moytu mbugal
Fas jom, nekk fasu naaru gòor yi di tabax lu dëggar
Bul nangu doon tànn ci ceeb bi
Goreel ba doon as bi nu tebbi
Lu metti yagg yagg dina jeexi
Boo munee xam, bànneexu bàkk ci teen bi
Bànneexu teggi yenn bi
Bànneexu fekkee njariñ bi ci tekki
Fajal gàccé sa noon yi
Siggil famille bi, doon fierté mère bi
Noo gi sëgg di job
Talu nu, Talu nu, Talu nu
Talu nu foo
Bëggu nu, Bëggu nu
Bëggu nu yaafus, bëggu nu kooba
Sori nu, sori nu, sori nu
Noo gi sëgg di job
Talu nu, Talu nu, Talu nu
Talu nu foo
Talu nu foo
Foo
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Oh, thank you, my Lord
Ehh
We're moving forward steadily
We're not lost, we're not lost, we're not lost
We're not lost at all
We don't want it, we don't want it
We don't want shortcuts; we want the long road
We're far, we're far, we're far
We're moving forward steadily
We're not lost, we're not lost, we're not lost
We're not lost at all
Wherever we go, we keep running, no stops for us
They call us warriors in the field - effective and fast
Every test we face only hardens us
Our determination is strong - no one can farm our land for us
Six a.m. sharp, we get up
Hands together in prayer, asking God Almighty
We move forward until the very end
Protected from the devil
We reject shortcuts
We reject easy wins
The only thing separating us from dreamers
Is crossing the swamp - we refuse to turn back
If your mother sends you and trusts you
Don't be the one waiting for his mother
If it's clear you shouldn't delay
Don't be the child waiting on his father's inheritance
(If your mother sends you and trusts you)
(Don't be the one waiting on his mother)
(If it's clear you shouldn't delay)
Don't be the child waiting on his father's inheritance
We're moving forward steadily
We're not lost, we're not lost, we're not lost
We're not lost at all
We don't want it, we don't want it
We don't want shortcuts, we want the long road
We're far, we're far, we're far
We're moving forward steadily
We're not lost, we're not lost, we're not lost
We're not lost at all
So, thank God
You can't just run away - if you fail, it's on you
Ask yourself: what's your objective?
Move forward, don't procrastinate your life
Get up, work, sit down, build something
Warrior mindset, stand tall
Straighten up, correct yourself, stay upright
Build where you stand - royalty isn't only in palaces
Wealth of the people must be shared
Fear God, avoid corruption
Carry dignity, be a strong foundation for men building something solid
Don't accept being chosen only for leftovers
Work until you own the harvest you planted
Hard times that last long will eventually end
If you understand life, sweeten patience in the waiting
Sweeten effort with endurance
Sweeten success by earning its reward
Silence your enemies
Raise your family - be your mother's pride
We're moving forward steadily
We're not lost, we're not lost, we're not lost
We're not lost at all
We don't want it, we don't want it
We don't want shortcuts, we want the long road
We're far, we're far, we're far
We're moving forward steadily
We're not lost, we're not lost, we're not lost
We're not lost at all
We're not lost at all
Not at all