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Malásia
World · 1996 · 11 tracks

Malásia

Djavan

Sophisticated 1990s Brazilian pop blending sleek R&B textures with intricate jazz harmonies. A masterclass in the bittersweet art of urban saudade.

1996 · Rocinante

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A sophisticated and polished exploration of longing, blending urban sleekness with deep emotional vulnerability.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks
01
Que foi my love?
4:49
02
Sêca
4:07
03
Nem um dia
5:46
04
Não deu…
4:06
05
Deixa o sol sair
4:03
06
Tenha calma
4:12
07
Irmã de neon
4:36
08
Cordilheira
4:30
09
Malásia
5:20
10
Coração leviano
4:13
11
Sorri
3:19
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from the playful Portuguese-English slang of the opener into the deep, synth-padded melancholy of Nem um dia.
The way the percussion locks into a tight, sophisticated groove on Sêca, contrasting with the airy, floating vocal melody.
The heart-wrenching simplicity of the closing track Sorri, where the Portuguese adaptation of Smile takes on a uniquely Brazilian weight.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Malásia sound next to the rest of Djavan's catalogue?

Bittersweet+1.6σ

Bittersweet saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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