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Released 29 years ago this June

The Very Best of 1990–1997

Dr. Alban · 1997

71 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop · reggae · Eurodance

A vibrant fusion of Eurodance and reggae rhythms, laced with catchy hooks and infectious energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • infectious energy for dancing
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs
  • wave-like pacing for parties
  • nostalgic vibes from the 90s
  • dynamic collection of hits

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • want cohesive long-form pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 30, 1997, 'The Very Best of 1990–1997' encapsulated Dr. Alban's rise to fame following his breakthrough debut album 'Hello Africa' in 1992. By this time, he had established himself as a key figure in the Eurodance movement, celebrated for blending dancehall and reggae influences into mainstream pop.
Stylistic neighbors
Ace of Base· Snap!· Culture Beat

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Hello Africa (Fast Blast club mix) 5:38
  • 2 Stop the Pollution (album version) 3:43
  • 3 U & Mi (album version) 3:47
  • 4 No Coke (7" mix) 3:44
  • 5 One Love (radio version) 4:14
  • 6 Sing Hallelujah! (short) 4:02
  • 7 It's My Life (radio edit) 4:02
  • 8 Look Who's Talking (long) 5:23
  • 9 Let the Beat Go On (short) 4:04
  • 10 Away From Home (short) 3:19
  • 11 This Time I'm Free (Credibility mix) 3:51
  • 12 Hallelujah Day (radio) 3:39
  • 13 Born in Africa (original radio version) 3:30
  • 14 It's My Life (Sash! remix) 3:50
  • 15 Sing Hallelujah! (DJ Stevie Steve's Pizzi edit) 4:09
  • 16 Hello Africa ('97 remix) 6:39
  • 17 No Coke (Klanghouse remix) 3:55

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