[1] "Dem Ba Ma (Le Dernier Qui a Parlé)" was written by Amina Annabi.

"[14] The Vancouver Sun wrote that Diop's "voice is a comforting instrument that moves softly and gently through this free-form pop release, making it familiar on first listen.

"[13] The Miami New Times labeled the album "a brilliant musical tapestry that deftly weaves instrumentation from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

"[15] The Gazette stated that Diop "spins his moody tales with pristine clarity and grace...

"[9] The Santa Fe New Mexican deemed it perhaps "the best Afropop album of the year," writing that "the emphasis here is on the overall sound, which is resonant and sweet, driven by sparse but well-placed percussion, and colored with airy sax and keyboard flavorings.