Daara J

Daara J
Daara J performing in 2010
Daara J performing in 2010
Background information
OriginSenegal
GenresAfrican hip hop
Years active1997–present
LabelsWrasse
Members
  • Faada Freddy
  • N'Dongo D
Past membersLord Alajiiman
Daara J at the Zelt-Musik-Festival 2018 in Freiburg, Germany

Daara J (pronounced [daːɻa ʄiː], which means "the school" in Wolof) are a Senegalese rap duo that consists of N'Dongo D and Faada Freddy. Their music takes influence from hip hop, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and reggae and is performed in English, French, Spanish, and Wolof.

Daara J was formed in 1997 and quickly became popular in Senegal from the release of their first cassette album, Daara J. They followed in 1999 with a more politically themed recording, Xalima, which integrated numerous musical ideas and instruments from Senegal and other African countries. 2003's Boomerang was critically acclaimed and furthered the combination of various musical and lyrical influences of the previous two recordings. Activism has also been an important aspect of the group's philosophy since it was founded.