Blog: PopWreck(oning)

Asa . Just three tiny letters to represent the powerful, soulful voice of the Paris/Nigerian singer Asa (pronounced "asha") on her self-titled album. This album is brim with diverse musical influences mirroring Asa's own history. Her music entwines modern music with traditional Nigerian styles echoing Asa's move from industrialized Paris to revisit her ethnic roots. Asa's pointed lyrics show deep reflection of her historical background. Album single "Jailer" layers Asa's jazzy croon over steel drum beats as she sings, "So you treat me like a modern slave, Mr. Jailer." Though playful in tone, the lyrics [...]