A pop gem sleeper. Absolutely and simply stunning!
10/08/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I was absolutely stunned by brilliance of Baaba Maal's unheralded single. This single genuinely deserved much more airplay than it got. Without question, it deserves to be ranked among the top 25 singles released in 1999. From the joyous, uplifting, Afro-Caribean beat of the opening radio mix to the hauntingly beautiful, ambient treatment by Fila Brazilia (one of my favorite smooth cuts of all time), the EP shines like a rare diamond amidst the rough of most of the pop single offerings. All five mixes are eminently danceable. Especially notable are the dub-heavy, jazz-tinged Thievery mix and the beautifully ethereal Fila Brazilia reconstruction. And don't forget the sultry and soothing female sub-vocals at the intro and conclusion of the wonderful afrobeat radio mix! Do yourself a favor - treat yourself to this single. You won't be disappointed."