| 01 | Angels Lullaby | 1:43 |
| 02 | Life is only for love | 11:23 |
| 03 | Missa greca | 9:31 |
| 04 | Prayer For The World | 4:50 |
| 05 | To My One True Love | 5:35 |
| 06 | My Redeemer | 2:09 |
| 07 | Song Of The Cross | 4:35 |
| 08 | Love Call | 4:33 |
| 09 | Lionel's song | 6:52 |
| 10 | Hallelujah sunshine | 6:43 |
| 11 | Gloria | 4:02 |
| 12 | Adoro | 0:35 |
Experience the soul-stirring artistry of Asa (pronounced Asha) with The Ultimate Collection, a definitive release from New World Music (2007). This compilation captures the Paris-born, Nigerian-rooted singer-songwriter at her most evocative, blending a rich tapestry of folk-soul, jazz, reggae, and pop.
Renowned for her "introspective odyssey of humanity," Asa delivers a masterclass in empathetic songwriting. Her lyrics confront human vices and personal woes with a grace that avoids being preachy, embodying a "concerned individual" rather than a distant narrator. The production is beautifully cohesive, utilizing acoustic-electric guitar strings as a rhythmic bedrock, occasionally layered with subtle classical arrangements and minimalist sonics.
Key Highlights & Tracks:
- Jailer: A standout opening track featuring a seamless fusion of acoustic-electric and classical strings.
- Subway & Eye Adaba: Beautifully pared-down, organic acoustic laments that showcase her "achingly pretty" chord progressions.
- Multilingual Artistry: Features tracks sung in both English and Yoruba, adding a rich cultural texture to her expansive sonic palette.
- Awe & So Beautiful: Tracks that demonstrate her vocal range, from bitter lamentation to wholesome, melodic folk-soul.
Whether you are a longtime fan or new to her sound, this collection serves as a perfect introduction to an artist whose work provides true "narrative immersion and escapism."
