''Laila'' is the second studio album by English singer
Shahin Badar
Shahin Badar (born 17 June 1974) is an English singer-songwriter who is best known in Europe and North America for her vocals on The Prodigy's single "Smack My Bitch Up" (1997). It earned her a Double Platinum award.
Early life
Badar was bor ...
, released on 5 October 2008 by
Imprint Records
Imprint Records, originally known as Veritas Music Entertainment, was an American record label established in July 1995 that specialized in country music. The label was disestablished in 1997.
History
Roy Wunsch, a former CEO of Sony Music Nashv ...
.
Composition
The album features a blend of
Arabic
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, English and
Indian
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influences.
Critical response
Indi of ''DESIblitz'' said, ''Laila'' "features 18 tracks with edgy, tripping and hypnotic beats and chants."
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Manchester Evening News
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'' said "It is a strong offering of 18 solid cuts, which are edgy, tripping and hypnotic beats and chants."
''Punjab 2000'' said "While this album won't set the music world alight, it should be recognised as the mark of an artist with a few tricks up her sleeve."
Track listing
References
External links
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2008 albums
Bengali-language albums
Hindi-language albums
Punjabi-language albums
Urdu-language albums
Shahin Badar albums
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