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.