Bastet (song)
Encyclopedia
"Bastet" is an electronic
–world music
song performed by Belgian
singer Natacha Atlas
. The song was written by Hamid Mantu, Atlas, and Tim Whelan and produced by Transglobal Underground
for Atlas's third album Gedida
(1999).
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
–world music
World music
World music is a term with widely varying definitions, often encompassing music which is primarily identified as another genre. This is evidenced by world music definitions such as "all of the music in the world" or "somebody else's local music"...
song performed by Belgian
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
singer Natacha Atlas
Natacha Atlas
Natacha Atlas is a Belgian singer known for her fusion of Arabic and Western electronic music, particularly hip-hop. She once termed her music "cha'abi moderne" . Her music has been influenced by many styles including Arabic, hip hop, drum 'n' bass and reggae.Atlas began her career as part of...
. The song was written by Hamid Mantu, Atlas, and Tim Whelan and produced by Transglobal Underground
Transglobal underground
Transglobal Underground is a London-based music collective who specialise in a fusion of western, oriental and African music styles...
for Atlas's third album Gedida
Gedida
Gedida is the third album by Belgian singer Natacha Atlas. It was released by Mantra Records on March 9, 1999. In the Middle East the album was released under the title Guzouri with an alternate track listing.-Track listing:...
(1999).
Formats and track listings
These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "Bastet".- Vinyl single
- "Bastet" (Bullitnuts remix) - 7:07
- "Bastet" - 6:17