by Phil Fink
This CD made Haza a household name throughout Europe because it was her first to sell millions of copies there, earning her the nickname &the Israeli Madonna.& She combines Hebrew, Yemenite, and English in prayers and original compositions with a driving European dance beat. Included is the international hits &Im Nin Alu& and &Galbi& (later made famous after rap stars Eric B. & Rakim sampled it for one of their hits). It's also available domestically on Sire with bonus remixes of the above tracks.