Why this album works
This album solidified DAM's status in the hip-hop scene, garnering critical acclaim for its bold commentary on themes of identity, freedom, and social justice. It also influenced many artists within the Arab hip-hop movement, demonstrating the power of music as a form of resistance and expression.
- Best for
- steady pacing for thoughtful listening socially conscious lyrical engagement narrative exploration of identity
- Context
- Released in 2006, 'Ihda'' is DAM's second studio album, following their groundbreaking debut 'The Arabic Version' from 2001. At this point, DAM had established themselves as a prominent voice in Israeli hip-hop, using their music to address issues faced by Palestinians and Arab citizens in Israel.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 مقدمة Mukadime (Intro) 1:32
- 2 ما الي حرية Mali Huriye (I Don't Have Freedom) 3:37
- 3 نغير بكره Ng'ayer Bukra (Change Tomorrow) 4:03
- 4 ورده Warde (Flower - Slang For Brother) 4:06
- 5 انقلاب Inkilab (Revolution) 4:26
- 6 يا سيدتي Ya' Sayidati (My Lady) 5:17
- 7 الحرية انثى Al Huriye Unt'a (Freedom For My Sisters) 4:37
- 8 دا دام Da Dam (It's DAM) 4:23
- 9 حبونا اشترونا Hibuna Ishtruna (Love Us And Buy Us) 4:41
- 10 عنا بالحارة Mes Endroits (My Hood) 4:02
- 11 قصة حب Usset Hub (A Love Story) 4:16
- 12 غريب في بلادي G'areeb Fi Bladi (Stranger In My Own Country) 3:47
- 13 كلمات Kalimat (Words) 4:25
- 14 سواق الزمان Sawa' Al Zaman (Driver Of Fate) 3:32
- 15 اهداء Ihda' (Dedication) 4:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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