Living Darfur
Encyclopedia
"Living Darfur" is the first single from Mattafix
's album Rhythm and Hymns, released in 2007. The beginning of the song sounds similar to a part of Madonna
's song "Mother and Father", taken from her 2003 release American Life
.
, funded by Mick Jagger
and set in a refugee camp, aims to raise awareness for Darfur
and catch the attention of the United Nations
. It was released on 16 September 2007, which is "Global Day for Darfur" . The video was shot in Eastern Chad
on the border of Darfur. Matt Damon
makes a brief cameo in the video.
Mattafix
Mattafix are a UK duo, made up of Marlon Roudette and Preetesh Hirji. Their sound is a fusion of hip hop/rap, R&B, reggae, dancehall, blues, jazz, soul and world...
's album Rhythm and Hymns, released in 2007. The beginning of the song sounds similar to a part of Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
's song "Mother and Father", taken from her 2003 release American Life
American Life
American Life is the ninth studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna. It was released on April 22, 2003 by Maverick Records and distributed by Warner Bros. Records. The album produced in its entirety by Madonna and Mirwais Ahmadzaï featured references to many parts of American culture...
.
Music video
The music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
, funded by Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger
Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger is an English musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and a founding member of The Rolling Stones....
and set in a refugee camp, aims to raise awareness for Darfur
Darfur
Darfur is a region in western Sudan. An independent sultanate for several hundred years, it was incorporated into Sudan by Anglo-Egyptian forces in 1916. The region is divided into three federal states: West Darfur, South Darfur, and North Darfur...
and catch the attention of the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
. It was released on 16 September 2007, which is "Global Day for Darfur" . The video was shot in Eastern Chad
Chad
Chad , officially known as the Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest, and Niger to the west...
on the border of Darfur. Matt Damon
Matt Damon
Matthew Paige "Matt" Damon is an American actor, screenwriter, and philanthropist whose career was launched following the success of the film Good Will Hunting , from a screenplay he co-wrote with friend Ben Affleck...
makes a brief cameo in the video.
Enhanced CD single
- "Living Darfur"
- "Living Darfur" (Desert Eagle Discs Remix)
- "Living Darfur" (Video)
EP
- "Living Darfur"
- "Living Darfur" (Instrumental)
- "Living Darfur" (Subway Remix)
- "Living Darfur" (Desert Eagle Discs Remix)
Peak chart positions
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Europe (European Hot 100 Singles) | 35 |
| Poland (ZPAV Polish Music Charts The Polish Music Charts are two official album charts and seven singles charts in Poland, provided by ZPAV, the Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry . The first, the Top 100, is a monthly chart based on data received from the album companies... ) |
34 |
| Turkish Singles Chart | 32 |