Released 30 years ago
Born in Africa
Dr. Alban · 1996
54 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop · reggae · Eurodance
A vibrant fusion of Eurodance beats and reggae rhythms that invites global celebration.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady rhythmic flow for dancing
- celebratory vibe for gatherings
- uplifting tracks for mood boosting
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- inviting sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow introspective music
- seek complex musical narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Born in Africa' was Dr. Alban's third studio album, following the successful 'One Love' from 1992. At this point in his career, Dr. Alban had already established himself as a prominent figure in the Eurodance scene, and this album further solidified his signature style of blending dance music with Caribbean influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ace of Base· Snap!· Culture Beat
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Born in Africa (original radio version) 3:30
- 2 Riddle of Life 2:43
- 3 Alabalaba (Woman’a’Sexy) 3:19
- 4 Hallelujah Day 3:17
- 5 Rock Steady (Pupulala) 4:17
- 6 I Feel the Music 3:16
- 7 Then I Fell in Love 3:10
- 8 I Said It Once 4:06
- 9 Rich Man/Poor Man 3:11
- 10 This Time I’m Free 3:51
- 11 So Long 3:39
- 12 Feel Like Making Love 5:01
- 13 Rock the Woman/Shake It (Todd Terry mix) 3:30
- 14 This Time I’m Free (Todd Terry remix‐edit) 4:17
- 15 Born in Africa (Pierre J’s radio remix) 3:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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