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Vem Habib (Wala Wala)

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"'Vem Habib (Wala Wala)'" is a song by the Brazilian girl group pop Rouge, for the group's fourth studio album, 'Mil e Uma Noites' (2005). It was written by and produced by Rick Bonadio, derives from "arabic pop music", having a totally different rhythm from the previous songs of the group. Columbia Records released "Vem Habib (Wala Wala)" as the first single from the album on May 23, 2005. The music video of the single is spent in the desert, where they are prisoners of a sultan. The group also sang the song on the 'Mil e Uma Noites Tour' (2005), 'Ch Rouge Tour' (2017) and '15 Anos Tour' (2018).

Background and composition



"Vem Habib (Wala Wala)" was written and produced by Rick Bonadio. Columbia Records released the song as the first single from the fourth studio album, 'Mil e Uma Noites' (2005), on May 23, 2005. Explores "arabic pop music", which was totally a surprise to everyone accustomed to the group's previous songs. The music brings all the wealth of the Arab universe, and the girls had to take classes of belly dance to enter more in the culture.

According to Patricia, references to the song were "Rich Girl", released by No Doubt vocalist Gwen Stefani, on her solo album 'Love. Angel. Music. Baby.' (2004) And "Whenever, Wherever" hit Shakira.

Lyrics



The song begins with the girls singing, "Wala wala wala wa, wala wala wala wa, na na na na, na na na, na na na na." Karin sings the first part of the entire song, talking about how she sought love for a thousand and one nights. The second part brings Karin singing again, referring to various Arab characters, "An enchanted prince, a sheik, a sheik and a sultan, Ali Baba as a thief came to steal my heart," sings Karin. Just on the bridge, Fantine sings, "Wala, wala is a desert dance. In the wala wala we dance very closely ..." Before the cry given by Karin, Aline sings, "I want you so much, I can prove you, a thousand and one nights of love I'll give you."

Critical reception



For Bruno Nogueira from 'Folhap', "the variation of 'A Thousand and One Nights', is very pleasant, except probably for the very work song that invests too much in the sounds of the Middle East appropriated by Rede Globo in the novel 'O Clone'." As for Marcos Paulo Bin of the Musical Universe, the song "maintains the group's proposal - dancing melody, relaxed lyrics and children's appeal", comparing the song to "Ralando o Tchan (Belly Dancing)", by o Tchan, Arab themes.

Music video



The music video was recorded in the desert on June 3, was directed by Karina Ades and debuted on June 16 on MTV Brasil. The video takes the girls on a trip to the desert, through a fable full of magic and sensuality, valued by the richness and color of oriental fabrics and objects. In the clip, the girls also are prisoners of a sultan.

Disclosure



The group also made a special participation in the novel 'Floribella', of the band, singing the single "Vem Habib" and the success "Um Anjo Veio Me Falar". "Vem Habib" was also part of the setlist for the 'Mil e Uma Noites tour' (2005).

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References



Category:2005 songs

Category:2005 singles

Category:Rouge (group) songs

Category:Arab pop songs

Category:Music based on One Thousand and One Nights

Category:Portuguese-language songs

Category:Songs written by Rick Bonadio


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