Jóga
1997 single by Björk / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Jóga" is a song recorded by Icelandic singer, songwriter and actress Björk for her third studio album, Homogenic (1997).[lower-alpha 1] An electronica song, "Jóga" fuses these elements with baroque and classical styles. The track's sound was partially inspired by Icelandic music, containing what have been described as "volcanic beats".[3] Lyrically, the piece is an ode to Björk's native land and her best friend, while containing subtexts relating to the state of emergency.
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Released | 15 September 1997 (1997-09-15) | |||
Studio | El Cortijo (Marbella) | |||
Genre | Electronica | |||
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"Jóga" on YouTube | ||||
"Jóga" was released as the lead single from Homogenic on 15 September 1997 to critical acclaim,[4] with reviewers praising her powerful vocal performance, as well as the track's composition and overall production. Commercially, the song was a moderate success, but peaked at number one in Björk's native Iceland.