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Asa’s Fire on the Mountain, Jailer and Other Songs

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A friend introduced me to Asa’s music sometime ago - actually, I listened to her Bi ban’ ke and instantly liked the sound of her voice. I stumbled on her Myspace page today, and from there went to her website. I tried out samples of her songs and I really liked it. I tried to buy the album on iTunes, but it was only available in the French store. Someone should tell iTunes to make their stores available globally.

Asa (pronounced asha) is a Nigerian lady who was born in Paris but grew up in Lagos. She later returned to Paris, where, according to her bio, she played with Les Nubians, Manu Dibango, Doctor L, and Tony Allen. Her first album was released on 16 October 2007. Sometimes, her lyrics are unpretentiously didactic, like in Fire on the Mountain and Jailer, but then, even those who don’t like ‘preachy’ songs will find her melody enchanting. Here is her Myspace page, and here is her website. Let’s know what you think!

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14 Responses to “Asa’s Fire on the Mountain, Jailer and Other Songs”

  1. Szavanna on November 18th, 2007 4:55 am

    Hi there - thanks for this post - it is included in the 6th edition :
    http://belleafrique.blogspot.com/2007/11/beautiful-africa-6th-edition.html .

    Such great music!

    much greetings, anna

  2. KT on November 30th, 2007 8:58 pm

    Asha is simply great. I saw the video of the FOTM song and even though didactic, I found it great in its simplicity. Think of Bob Marley’s early (and late) medley hits.

    Warmth.

  3. moyo on December 24th, 2007 2:03 am

    i really like asa’s songs also. got her album and its the best ive listened to from a nigeria. its totally brilliant and complete. from subway mix to mama etc. please wuld like to knwo where i can get her bi banke cos its not on her captivator album and thats like my favourite. thanks, moyo- lagos.

  4. Donald joe on December 29th, 2007 1:23 pm

    Hi Asha,
    i’m E.Donald joe,a cameroonian by nationality.To be very honest babe,your music is the best in Africa.As a matter of fact,you don’t have any rival.Keep it up babe,Africa is proud of you.

  5. OluwaCharles B on January 24th, 2008 9:06 am

    ASA
    I was introduced to her singles “Eye Adaba” and “Iba” on radio and pinned for an album to own.
    About a yr later, I was taking an evening stroll one evening whe I heard her voice on a parked car’s stereo and had to go talk to the driver. He confirmed that “yes, Asa has a CD out”, I was ecstatic.
    I made a bee-line to my Music Vendor who (thankfully)had the album in stock.
    When I heard it, first thot that came to my head was “This girl is brave”.
    Her music style is simply “WAOW”, I love the ‘width’of her voice, the jazz feel is great and the mix with her local language is simply outta this world.
    She reminded me so much of the irish artist “Enya”. Now that I have Asa, I wonder who Enya is. :)
    Big ups Girl, lets know when and where your next concert is. And a video collection?
    By the way, I simply LOOOVE “Beautiful”
    I really think this lady is brave

  6. OLAMIDE on February 23rd, 2008 5:36 am

    i just love her music.her kind of music is life

  7. cgift on February 27th, 2008 7:24 pm

    She is doing me proud. Loved her music the first time i heard it! Immediately rushed for the CD. Looking forward to anther album from her. Loved Ojumo, Iba, Mama, Jailer (original and remixes), subway, 360 degrees, Fire on the mountain, i think that is almost all :)

    Keep it up sis!

  8. Benjamin on March 9th, 2008 6:46 pm

    ever since i listen to Asa songs thats been a lots of change in the way i reason with about life,
    am being touch and can see the world is for me to explore.

    thanks for bringing into my life another me in the lime-light and i believe i can make myself soar so high into the sky.

    am a singer, a male one for matter and i have the texture of a female delibration in voicing ,
    and i think i can make it through singign

  9. darmy on March 16th, 2008 7:51 pm

    I am a soulrapper based in nigeria,Asa i will say is my pride bcos her stage name happen to be my own surname.Asa is tha undisputed heavylyrics champ of African music

  10. Ade Ilori on March 18th, 2008 8:00 pm

    As a filmaker based in CA,US She is very awesome and i pray she would be able to bring her talent to the United States.She is very talented

  11. Hamis on April 10th, 2008 12:54 pm

    Hello, thanks for the links!
    I’ve been looking for information on Asa for quite a while and this helped me quite a bit…
    I stumbled accross Asa’s music on the radio qith the now quite known “Fire on the mountain” and wanted to get her album… Which by the way is extremelly pleasant, with relaxing, easy flowing music, soft, melodic but still strong voice.
    I feel like her melodies really invite one’s mind to wander out the window and makes you want to leave your body and take of…
    Anyway, great, really great album from Asa!

  12. Teehigh on May 15th, 2008 5:45 pm

    just to say that i appreciate your kind of music and i must say you are a harworking nigerian female musician. most female artistes can’t even score a song nonetheless play an instrument. this album is really a hit form song 1 to the very last - it’s like taking a bottle of soft which you enjoy so much an you are not looking forward to see the last drop. i hope to see you play live one of these days in lagos. i particularly enjoyed the one dedicated to a mother. thanks for making us proud.

  13. Adetutu on May 17th, 2008 12:25 pm

    just to holla u, the first time i heard it song! i so much Loved her music

  14. BABALOLA DEJI on May 26th, 2008 1:35 am

    you are the best asa.COME ON SHOW THEM THE STUFF YOU MADE OF. this from Deji,NIGERIA.08055823235

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