World Wild
Encyclopedia
World Wild is the fifth studio album
by Swedish
Eurodance
artist Jonny Jakobsen
, released in 2007.
The tone and lyrical style of the songs continue Jakobsen's ethnic satire
theme but, this time, each song is dedicated to a different nation and the typical subjects of their respective cultures, such as Skiing
in Switzerland
or Pharaoh
s in Egypt
. The songs are sung from the perspective of Carlito as he embarks upon a tour of the world.
The album was released as a successor to Fiesta
, another Carlito album. As of yet, Carlito is the only one of Jakobsen's fictional identities to be associated with more than one studio album without any change in style. According to the official Carlito website, the decision to release a successor to Fiesta was prompted by its outstanding success in Japan
.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by Swedish
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
Eurodance
Eurodance
Eurodance is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in the late 1980s or early 1990s primarily in Europe. It combines many elements from House, Techno, Hi-NRG and especially Italo-Disco...
artist Jonny Jakobsen
Jonny Jakobsen
Jonny Jakobsen is a Swedish-Danish Bubblegum dance/eurodance artist better known under his fictitious identity as Indian taxi driver Dr. Bombay. He began as a country singer called Johnny Moonshine, but became famous only after his metamorphosis into Dr. Bombay...
, released in 2007.
The tone and lyrical style of the songs continue Jakobsen's ethnic satire
Ethnic stereotype
An ethnic stereotype is a generalized representation of an ethnic group, composed of what are thought to be typical characteristics of members of the group.Ethnic stereotypes are commonly portrayed in ethnic jokes.-Ethnic stereotypes:*African Americans...
theme but, this time, each song is dedicated to a different nation and the typical subjects of their respective cultures, such as Skiing
Skiing
Skiing is a recreational activity using skis as equipment for traveling over snow. Skis are used in conjunction with boots that connect to the ski with use of a binding....
in Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
or Pharaoh
Pharaoh
Pharaoh is a title used in many modern discussions of the ancient Egyptian rulers of all periods. The title originates in the term "pr-aa" which means "great house" and describes the royal palace...
s in Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
. The songs are sung from the perspective of Carlito as he embarks upon a tour of the world.
The album was released as a successor to Fiesta
Fiesta (Carlito album)
Fiesta is the fourth studio album by Swedish Eurodance artist Jonny Jakobsen and his first album under the pseudonym Carlito. It was released on 12 July 2006....
, another Carlito album. As of yet, Carlito is the only one of Jakobsen's fictional identities to be associated with more than one studio album without any change in style. According to the official Carlito website, the decision to release a successor to Fiesta was prompted by its outstanding success in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
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Track listing
- Russkij Pusskij – 3:05
- Sukiyaki Teriyaki – 3:05
- Be My Pharaoh – 2:58
- Americo – 3:28
- Africa – 3:26
- All Around The World – 3:36
- Bolero – 3:12
- Jamaica – 3:35
- Crazy Carlito – 2:56
- Final Call – 2:54
- Holiday – 3:33
- Backpack Girl – 3:27
- Samba De Janeiro – 3:12
- Home Sweet Home – 2:40