Jóga

"Jóga" is a song recorded by Icelandic singer, songwriter and actress Björk for her third studio album, Homogenic (1997). An electronica song, "Jóga" fuses these elements with baroque and classical styles. The track's sound was partially inspired by Icelandic music, containing what have been described as "volcanic beats". Lyrically, the piece is an ode to Björk's native land and her best friend, while containing subtexts relating to the state of emergency.

For other uses, see Joga (disambiguation).

"Jóga"
12-inch vinyl cover
Single by Björk
from the album Homogenic
B-side
Released15 September 1997 (1997-09-15)
StudioEl Cortijo (Marbella)
GenreElectronica
Length
  • 3:22 (video version)
  • 4:03 (radio edit)
  • 5:01 (album version)
  • 4:42 (strings and vocals)
Label
  • One Little Indian
  • Mother
  • Polydor
Songwriter(s)
  • Björk
  • Sjón
Producer(s)
  • Björk
  • Mark Bell
Björk singles chronology
"I Miss You"
(1997)		 "Jóga"
(1997)		 "Bachelorette"
(1997)
Music video
"Jóga" on YouTube

"Jóga" was released as the lead single from Homogenic on 15 September 1997 to critical acclaim, with reviewers praising her powerful vocal performance, as well as the track's composition and overall production. Commercially, the song was a moderate success, but peaked at number one in Björk's native Iceland.

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