··· Biography of Daara J ···

··· DAARA-J ···

daara-j (which means "School of Life" in wolof)

are a senegalese trio rap

that consists of N'Dongo D, Aladji Man,

and Faada Freddy.

Their music takes influence from

hip hop .reggae.soul. and dance hall

and is performed in inglesh, french, and Wolof.
Daara J was formed in 1997

and quickly became popular in senegal

from the release of their first cassette album,

(DAARA-J)

They followed in 1999

with a more politically themed recording,

(XALIMA)

which integrated numerous musical ideas

and instruments

from Senegal and other African countries.

(BOOMRANG)

was critically acclaimed

and furthered the combination of various musical

and lyrical influences of the previous two recordings.

ACTIVISM has also been an important aspect

of the group's philosophy since it was founded.