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Heavier Yet: Lays The Crownless Head
Cat: RKX 096LP. Rel: 03 Oct 24
TOP (7:25)
Dey (feat Damian Marley) (5:45)
Stand Well Well (5:55)
Emi Aluta (feat Sampa The Great) (8:43)
Love & Revolution (8:37)
Move (5:47)
Review: Seun Kuti has released his highly anticipated album Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) via Record Kicks to great excitement. This album, executive produced by Lenny Kravitz and featuring Fela Kuti's original engineer Sodi Marciszewer, marks a significant milestone in Kuti's career. Following his Grammy-nominated album Black Times, this release showcases his evolution as both an artist and activist. The album features six powerful tracks, each embodying themes of resistance, resilience, and revolution. The track 'Dey,' featuring Damian Marley, emphasises self-empowerment, while 'Emi Aluta' pays homage to revolutionaries, featuring the innovative Sampa The Great. 'T.O.P.' critiques societal values, promoting empathy and a connection to nature. 'Love and Revolution' highlights Kuti's belief in love as a catalyst for change. Kuti expressed gratitude for Kravitz's brotherly support and Sodi's guidance during the production process. He continues to uphold the legacy of his father, Fela Kuti, using his music to inspire social change. This album promises to redefine contemporary Afrobeat while staying true to its roots. Fans can expect an album that entertains, inspires and ignites activism.
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タグ: Afrobeat
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Hustler's Convention
Hustler's Convention (hand-numbered green & beige vinyl 7" limited to150 copies in gatefold sleeve)
Cat: DYNAM 7115 GRN/BEIGE. Rel: 18 Jan 23
Sport (2:36)
Four Bitches Is What I Got (3:50)
Review: Occasionally a single comes along that shows off a contemporary group's samplework. 'Hustler's Convention' from Dynamite Cuts is one. This new 7" recalls funk supergroup Lightnin Rod's album of the same name - originally released in 1973, it is renowned for being one of the major influences on hip-hop, bringing a sociopolitical commentary to black music at the time. Here the original track 'Sport', named after one of the album's protagonist hustlers, is blended with the B-side 'Four Bitches Is What I Got', which builds a smoke-filled narrative story involving poker tables and underworld czars around the funk backing.
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Hustler's Convention
Hustler's Convention (limited 7" in gatefold sleeve)
Cat: DYNAM 7115. Rel: 18 Jan 23
Sport (2:39)
Four Bitches Is What I Got (3:48)
Review: While Last Poets are rightly regarded as the 'godfathers of rap', others would insist that Hustlers Convention - a 1973 solo album from member Jalal Nuriddin under the Lightnin' Rod alias - had more influence on the birth of hip-hop. In part, that's down to the funk backing he received on the album from his chosen backing bands, which included the mighty Kool & The Gang. Here, Dynamite Cuts prove the point by offering two killer cuts from the set on 7" for the very first time. A-side 'Sport' is a Blaxploitation style delight - all ear-catching horn motifs, shuffling funk breaks, weighty bass, wah-wah guitar and languid spoken word vocals - while 'Four Bitches Is What I Got' sees our hero make merry over a more stripped-back take on the same backing track.
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No Be Today
No Be Today (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: BAC 012. Rel: 18 Jun 24
No Be Today (5:16)
I No Dey Play (6:19)
Ose (4:02)
Sonayon (5:54)
Mifon (4:14)
Ipade (4:52)
Miselou (6:14)
Meji Meji (5:42)
Debiteur Insolvable (4:13)
Ajanaku (6:17)
Ariya Tide (4:43)
Robojiyan (4:30)
Review: Medellin-based American Bosq - a renowned musical fusionist with a passion for all things tropical - has been working with Benin-based Nigerian guitarist/vocalist Kaleta on and off for 12 years, with the pair delivering a series of sensational singles. No Be Today is the duo's first collaborative full length, with previous singles being joined by previously unheard cuts across two slabs of wax. As you'd expect given their previous work, much of the music joins the dots between various Afro-Latin styles and similarly vintage Black American dance music genres such as disco, funk and soul. It's an effervescent and effortlessly brilliant set all told, with highlights including pitched-down Afro-funk number 'Ose', glorious Afro-disco number 'Sonayon', Afrobeat update 'Ipade' and scorching Latin dancefloor workout 'Miselou'.
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タグ: African Disco | Afrobeat
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Ahyewa Special (Deluxe Edition)
Cat: HC 65. Rel: 05 Feb 20
Osaw/Samaniwa/Mfofoo/Kyiri Owio/Otwie/Komfo Adu (15:54)
Susuansu/Nana Bue Me/Yewo Adaagye/Krokrohinko/M'anoma/Moma Yen Sore (15:36)
Review: Essential Hi-Life & Afro-Funk from Ghana! The legendary K. Frimpong's fantastic rare second album recorded in 1975 at Ghana Films Studio. As a prolific songwriter and singer, this is reissue of his 2nd album, a modern fusion of Hi-life and the traditional beat called Ahyewa. The excellent background is given by the Super Complex Sounds band which makes the Ahyewa beat suitable for specialist dancefloors.A must have vinyl of percussive Afro-Funk & modern Hi-life . Remastered by Frank Merritt at The Carvery, pressed on Deluxe Replika format, fully licensed to the Alhadji Kwame Frimpong Family.
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タグ: African | Highlife | Afro Funk
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Son Of Africa (reissue)
Son Of Africa (reissue) (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: BBE 727ALP. Rel: 20 Apr 23
Kabaka (3:25)
New Reggae Funk (3:01)
Sure Thing (2:50)
Future Of A 1000 Years (4:49)
All Black Festival (3:36)
Aqueba Masaaba (4:50)
African Hustle (2:59)
Meteorite (4:06)
Blue Lagos (3:01)
Follow Your Needs (2:51)
Review: Almost entirely ignored at the time of its original release, Nigerian drumming maestro Remi Kabaka's legendary original LP Son Of Africa has gone down in legend as the defining solo statement of an incendiary drummer, whose contributions to music across the jazz and rock spectrums is credited and felt strongly to this day. A founding member of Afro-jazz band Osibisa, Kabaka is credited for his work with many a Rolling Stone and Beatle, but it's his solo work on this Afro-funk rare gem that really gets the least easy to please among us going. An Afrofuturist statement to the core, its jubilant vocal chants and defiant trumpet lines are but mere pepperings over the boxy, banging body that is Kabaka's live Afrobeat quads.
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Yu Aerobic: Original Workout Music From Yugoslavia 1981-1984
Cat: FOX 008LP. Rel: 08 Dec 22
Ugrijavanje/Warming Up (instrumental) (7:45)
Izolacije/Isolations (instrumental) (4:03)
Bedra/Thighs (instrumental) (4:04)
Jogging (instrumental) (3:40)
Noge I Bokovi/Legs And Hips (instrumental) (4:56)
Trbuh/The Belly (instrumental) (4:12)
Ruke/Hands (instrumental) (4:14)
Struk/The Waist (instrumental) (4:37)
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Vanrock
Vanrock (heavyweight vinyl LP)
Cat: FTNLP 006. Rel: 29 Aug 19
Safu (7:57)
Vanrock (5:45)
Satan Speaks! (6:35)
Luke The Ox (9:17)
Tamera (4:52)
Revelation Six (7:51)
Review: Is there a more genuinely eclectic producer than Kalbata operating right now? We certainly can't think of one. Over the last decade and a half he's turned his hand to everything from dub, techno, dubstep and electro to Balearic beats, downtempo grooves and inspired musical fusions that simply cannot be categorized. His latest excursion - made in cahoots with five-piece Israeli band Tigris -falls into the latter category, offering up a brilliant blend of African and Caribbean rhythms, Turkish psych-funk organ solos, off-kilter electronics, wavy ambient chords and glistening guitars. It's hard to accurately describe but brilliantly produced and hugely entertaining. Don't sleep on this one!
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Medaho
Medaho (LP)
Cat: URLP 385. Rel: 27 Sep 19
Gogo Rock (2:58)
Mr Diva (4:27)
Hungry Man, Angry Man (3:59)
Medaho (3:05)
Goyito (4:26)
Jibiti (4:46)
Super Yamba Theme (5:07)
Adjoto (2:07)
La Gueule (5:29)
Review: Headed up by Benin-born Kaleta - a guitarist who has previously worked with Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade and Lauryn Hill - Super Yamba Band is a New York collective whose decidedly psychedelic fusions of Afrobeat, Highlife and Afro-funk have been getting rave reviews. "Medaho" is their debut album and it more than lives up to the hype. With Kaleta's variously fuzzy, sun-kissed and flash-fried licks to the fore, the band trips its way through nine mostly dancefloor-friendly workouts that wrap heavy funk instrumentation, rousing horns and Afrobeat style organ riffs around polyrhythmic drums that recall the distinctive swing of Tony Allen. It's a stylistic blend that guarantees results, as the sheer volume of highlights triumphantly proves.
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Belle Terre
Belle Terre (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: PVS 023VL. Rel: 21 Dec 23
Belle Terre (4:25)
Aimer (feat Bonbon Vodou) (4:21)
Soldat (3:52)
Fou De Vous (5:03)
Pas Idee (5:18)
Caramel (3:16)
Riviere (feat Rebecca M'Boungou) (5:33)
Reve Danse (feat Olivya Vi) (6:34)
La Tendresse (6:07)
Racontez-Moi Le Monde (7:54)
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Born In The Night :African Funk Jazz Rock From Liberia : The Trikont Years
Cat: SONOL 110. Rel: 25 Apr 19
Don't Escape (8:04)
You Go Go You Go Come (4:25)
Wrong Curfew Talk (5:06)
Our Heritage (Sengadebon) (5:01)
Take The Guitar Out (5:29)
Boys Town (4:45)
Deadea (edit) (4:15)
Mali Feeling (7:01)
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Calgi (Delxue Edition
Calgi (Delxue Edition (gatefold LP)
Cat: TBLP 026. Rel: 11 Oct 24
Ahiru Saman (6:23)
Kadija (5:07)
Ndigal (5:40)
Mama Kelela (4:58)
Wara (7:45)
Galgi (The Slave Ship) (5:49)
Makeh Eya Yea (6:07)
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Hold Your Horses
Hold Your Horses (green marbled vinyl LP + MP3 download code in die-cut sleeve (indie exclusive))
Cat: CLMN 12058LPC1. Rel: 02 May 24
All Aboard (2:55)
The Early Bird Catches (3:06)
Eyes On The Prize (5:17)
Not For The First Time (2:37)
PS EmmyLou (3:48)
One Hand One Bounce (3:46)
Onwards & Upwards (3:52)
Family Song (Sing-A-Long) (3:28)
8th Movement (3:41)
Incredible Wonderful (3:40)
There Is No Rush (5:04)
Alighting Lullaby (2:24)
Review: Karate Boogaloo's latest album, Hold Your Horses, offers a captivating collection of original instrumental tunes from Melbourne, Australia's vibrant soul scene. The album's lead single 'One Hand One Bounce' sets the tone with its spacious and introspective vibe, all moody dynamics that draw the listener in. Drawing from influences like Booker T & The MG's and The Meters, Karate Boogaloo infuse their music with a blend of cinematic tension, whimsical melodies, and eerie discordance, all underpinned by heavy funk grooves. The band's chemistry, developed over 15+ years of friendship and musical collaboration, shines through each track, creating a cohesive, immersive listening experience. Recorded live with no overdubs, Hold Your Horses captures the raw energy and spontaneity of Karate Boogaloo's performances. The instrumental palete, limited to drums, guitar, bass and organ, establishes a consistent tone while allowing for neat shifts and nuanced execution.
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Hold Your Horses
Hold Your Horses (LP + MP3 download code in die-cut sleeve)
Cat: CLMN 12058LP. Rel: 02 May 24
All Aboard (2:55)
The Early Bird Catches (3:06)
Eyes On The Prize (5:17)
Not For The First Time (2:37)
PS EmmyLou (3:48)
One Hand One Bounce (3:46)
Onwards & Upwards (3:52)
Family Song (Sing-A-Long) (3:28)
8th Movement (3:41)
Incredible Wonderful (3:40)
There Is No Rush (5:04)
Alighting Lullaby (2:24)
Review: Karate Boogaloo are pioneers of Melbourne's cinematic instrumental soul scene, with roots deeply entrenched in the city's DIY soul movement, the quartet's musical journey from high school pals to seasoned collaborators evident in their cohesive sound. Following their acclaimed release Carn The Boogers, Hold Your Horses offers a distinct blend of instrumental funk that we find irresistible. Recorded live with a strict no overdubs policy, the album captures the band's raw energy and tight-knit chemistry. Each track seamlessly flows into the next, blending tension, melody, and funk. Bassist Henry Jenkins, the mastermind behind the band's sound, leads the recording and mixing process, ensuring a consistent sonic aesthetic across the College Of Knowledge catalogue. The collaborative songwriting approach allows the band to expand upon their strengths as musicians and friends. Stylistically, Hold Your Horses draws inspiration from deep funk, European film music and instrumental soul, showcasing a restrained yet dynamic instrumental palette.




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Butterfly (reissue)
Butterfly (reissue) (heavyweight vinyl LP + insert with obi-strip)
Cat: BEWITH 028LP. Rel: 22 May 18
I Thought It Was You (7:10)
Tell Me A Bedtime Story (5:10)
Head In The Clouds (3:39)
Maiden Voyage (7:22)
Harvest Time (4:48)
Sunlight (6:16)
Butterfly (6:15)
As (6:11)
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Texas Thunder Soul (1968-1974)
Texas Thunder Soul (1968-1974) (2xLP + booklet & download card)
Cat: NA 5023. Rel: 29 Aug 06
Boss City
Burning Spear
Take Five
Super Bad
Keep Doing It
Thunder Soul
Do You Dig It, Man?
Headwiggle
Do Your Thing
Scorpio
Thank You
Al's Tune
All Praises
Shaft
Kashmere
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Zero Point (Part 1 & Part 2 - 45 version)
Getting It Out Of My System
Review: High school band directors used to press up their bands' performances to vinyl, & none made as much sweet noise as this "Texas Thunder Soul." Deluxe gatefold package as well as some previously unreleased live music, plus a bonus documentary.
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Juice (reissue)
Juice (reissue) (LP with obi-strip + insert)
Cat: MRBLP 252. Rel: 05 Aug 22
Raisins (6:17)
Sometime (4:42)
The Breeze & I (7:35)
East Side Boogie (6:02)
El Toro (4:33)
Bamboo Child (4:42)
Andes (4:28)
Review: Late, great Japanese guitarist Ryo Kawasaki is behind this classic bit of jazz-funk fusion from 1976. It was recorded originally in New York and now gets a reissue form the hard working Mr Bongo crew. It is a record that has picked dup cult status over the years for those looking for samples and has been pillaged by everyone from Diamond D, Puff Daddy, and Kool G Rap. Playing on the sessions were drummer Jimmy Young as well as rhythm guitarist Hugh McCracken and bassist Stu Woods who all help bring every track to life.
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See You There (reissue)
See You There (reissue) (LP with obi-strip)
Cat: TJJA 10050. Rel: 18 Aug 22
Love Is Where You Find It (4:20)
Love's Gone (4:20)
I Close My Eyes (4:21)
Castles (4:13)
Afternoon Delight (3:35)
Sentimental Slow Song (4:32)
Midnight Shuffle (4:27)
Silent Partners (4:12)
Earth Beat (4:41)
See You There (4:06)
Review: Timely reissue of this rare Japanese Fusion/Boogie Classic!

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Now Playing
Now Playing (clear vinyl LP)
Cat: RHI 7264351. Rel: 10 Jun 24
Get Down Tonight (3:11)
That's The Way (I Like It) (3:04)
(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty (3:07)
Queen Of Clubs (3:18)
I Like To Do It (2:57)
I'm Your Boogie Man (7:41)
Keep It Comin' Love (6:07)
Boogie Shoes (3:44)
Do You Wanna Go Party (5:56)
Please Don't Go (3:50)
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Infinity (reissue)
Cat: JAZZR 006. Rel: 15 Dec 21
Nubian Queen (8:52)
Infinity (4:48)
Lovely Afternoon (7:13)
The Known Unknown (8:44)
The Angry Young Man (8:02)
Review: Vibraphonist Khan Jamal has made many fine albums over the years, though few are quite as revered within the jazz scene as Infinity, a self-released set from 1984 that has been near impossible to find for years. While Jamal's fluid and attractive vibraphone playing is given an airing throughout the album, it never dominates the sound space, with the storied members of his backing sextet - including scene legends Byard Lancaster (alto sax, flute) and drummer Sunny Murray - all being given a chance to shine. Musically, it sits somewhere between spiritual jazz, jazz-funk and Latin jazz, with hectic dancefloor numbers (see the superb 'The Angry Young Man') being joined by a wealth of deeper, more laidback compositions.
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Chapita (reissue)
Chapita (reissue) (180 gram vinyl LP)
Cat: TFAC 01. Rel: 24 Sep 21
Chapita (9:45)
Zumbwe (Baby Tiger) (7:10)
African Jive (Moto) (6:31)
Lilongwe (7:24)
WD 46 Mendi Road (3:46)
Review: Dick Khoza's Chapita is a South African jazz masterpiece laced with funk and seeped in Afrobeat. As stage manager of Soweto's legendary Pelican Club, Khoza played a key role in cultivating Johannesburg's soul, funk and jazz scene. Inspired by the Afrocentric rock juggernaut Osibisa, he assembled his Pelican Club compatriots for the 1976 session that yielded this landmark nugget of African vinyl history. Mastered from the As-Shams/The Sun label's archival tapes, Tooth Factory present a 2021 edition of this rare classic.
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Gerson King Combo (remastered)
Gerson King Combo (remastered) (gatefold 180 gram vinyl LP)
Cat: VAMPI 306. Rel: 22 Jan 25
Mandamentos Black (3:59)
Just For You (3:28)
Andando Nos Trilhos (3:44)
Esse E O Nosso Black Brother (3:49)
Swing Do Rei (3:10)
Hereditariedade (3:39)
Foi Um Sonho So (3:32)
Uma Chance (5:27)
God Save The King (3:34)
Blows (2:12)
Review: A vibrant blend of political anthems and dancefloor-ready grooves, Gerson King Combo's 1977 album is a powerful and funky testament to the Black Rio movement which linked South America to the street culture of the black America emerging in the 70s. 'Mandamentos Black' sets the tone with its message of racial pride and infectious rhythm, while 'Just For You' and 'Andando Nos Trilhos' showcase a more soulful side to the band. The album's energy is undeniable, with tracks like 'Esse E O Nosso Black Brother' and 'Swing Do Rei' guaranteed to get bodies moving. On the flipside, 'Hereditariedade' and 'Foi Um Sonho So' offer moments of introspection, while 'Uma Chance' and 'God Save The King' deliver powerful messages of hope and unity. 'Blows' closes out the album with a funky flourish, leaving the listener wanting more. This is a must-have for any fan of Brazilian funk and soul, a timeless classic that continues to inspire and uplift.
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Movements Vol 12
Tobias KIRMAYER / VARIOUS
Movements Vol 12 (gatefold 2xLP + 7" + MP3 download code)
Cat: TRLP 9122BONUS7. Rel: 05 Sep 24
Johnny April - "She Had A Pikanese" (feat Mat Matthews Quartet) (2:13)
Lu Elliott - "Common Sense" (2:24)
Lloyd Fatman - "No Big Thing" (part 1 & 2) (4:25)
Billy J - "Teacher Teach Me" (3:01)
Wayne Johnson & The Bridage - "Scram Gravy Ain't Wavy" (2:04)
4 Dimensions - "Hipper Snapper" (2:43)
The Villagers - "Funky Broadway" (3:56)
The Rippers - "Honesty" (3:28)
Exceptional Citizens Band - "Proud Mary" (5:38)
Gus Brendel - "Sax On The Rocks" (2:22)
The Hornets - "Seven Days To Tahiti" (2:40)
Bret Breitinger - "Jive Samba" (4:59)
Downtown Trio - "Summertime" (6:21)
ONYX - "Break It Loose" (part 1) (3:16)
The Shake & Bake Band - "Shake And Bake" (part 1 & 2) (6:41)
Lou Jackson - "Outside Looking In" (3:05)
Energy Crisis - "Tough Times Blues" (2:37)
Soul Unlimited - "Do It" (3:02)
Soul Unlimited - "Darkside Of Town" (2:43)
Review: Movements Vol.12 fills a bag of rare rhythm & blues, mod-jazz, and mid '70s funk. Launching on a note of obscure rhythm and blues from the 60s, most of the tracks heard thence were sifted from "hopelessly obscure" 7" singles; hopelessly obscure, that is, until now, when many a ravenous compilation curator seek to restore their honour. With most of the tracks doused in vocal reverb, and coming filled with oodles of commonsensical wisdom and everyday tootling advice, we segue from deepfunk to big band to mood jazz and then back to funk, the most impressive in the lattermost category having got to be the 4 Dimensions' 'Hipper Snapper' and Gus Brendel's 'Sax On The Rocks'; the instrumental side of the record is especially great.
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Easy Tiger
Easy Tiger (orange & black pinwheel vinyl LP + poster)
Cat: SBESTLP 100. Rel: 15 Aug 24
Sweet Dreams (4:03)
Neck On The Line (3:05)
Comin' Up (3:32)
Nothing On My Mind (But You Babe) (2:42)
The River That Flows (4:26)
The Sun & The Rain (3:35)
The Doctor (2:56)
Lately (3:50)
Passing You By (3:09)
Keep Your Head Up High (4:12)
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Choice Cuts 1978-1983
Choice Cuts 1978-1983 (limited LP + booklet)
Cat: TIME 020. Rel: 17 Sep 24
Mas Que Nada (4:34)
Coffee Rumba (4:52)
Crazy Love (4:13)
Quiet Expression (4:42)
Naze (4:57)
Palm St (5:16)
Espresso (4:09)
Angel Sky (4:36)
Review: Choice Cuts 1978-1983 gathers eight tracks from four of Mimi's early albums-Sea Flight (1978), Coconuts High (1981), Nuts Nuts Nuts (1982), and Tropicana (1983). Opening with a funky, syncopated take on Sergio Mendes' 'Mas Que Nada' and the crisp techno-pop of 'Coffee Rumba,' all of which mean the compilation showcases Mimi's eclectic style. It also features the synth jam 'Quiet Explosion' and the piano samba 'Espresso.' Two standout tracks from Coconuts High-the sultry 'Crazy Love' and the lively 'Palm Sr'-highlight her playful Latin-tinged jazz fusion. Released on Takanaka's Kitty Records, this collection reveals Mimi's vibrant and innovative artistry.
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Don't Take My Soul
Don't Take My Soul (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: PVS 024. Rel: 13 Sep 24
Intro (1:47)
Don't Take My Soul (3:44)
Live For Today (3:54)
Damiama (feat Fameye)
Cry Your Own
Odo Sronko (feat Pat Thomas) (4:40)
Application (interlude) (3:21)
Nowhere To Pass (4:28)
Noni Onako (feat Dizraeli) (4:25)
Foriwah (feat Ogunskele) (5:05)
Outro (2:50)
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Could We Be More
Cat: BWOOD 228LP. Rel: 05 Aug 22
Tojo (4:00)
Blue Robe (part 1) (0:36)
Ewa Inu (6:41)
Age Of Ascent (4:57)
Dide O (4:12)
Soul Searching (3:27)
We Give Thanks (3:40)
Those Good Times (4:12)
Reprise (0:26)
War Dance (5:38)
Interlude (1:59)
Home (2:06)
Something's Going On (5:05)
Outro (0:37)
Blue Robe (part 2) (0:24)
Review: Kokoroko have been on all world music lovers' radars since their very first and very impressive EP on Brownswood back in 2018. Now we are treated to an expansive and adventurous debut album on the same label that sees the group build on their great early start. Could We Be More has been preceded by new single 'We Give Thanks' and draws plenty of inspiration from the highlife and jazz sounds of West Africa, the Afrobeat and psych-funk sounds of the 70s and plenty of modern broken beat styles. Each tunes swells with emotion and evokes good times.
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Sugar Daddy
Sugar Daddy (LP + insert)
Cat: STRUT 150LP. Rel: 10 Feb 17
Sugar Daddy (15:37)
Come Back Lina (7:35)
All Fingers Are Not Equal (6:59)
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Collected
Collected (limited gatefold 180 gram audiophile vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: MOVLP 2254. Rel: 26 Sep 18
Kool & The Gang (2:54)
Funky Man (live At The Sex Machine) (3:25)
Love The Life You Live (part 1) (3:01)
Good Times (3:01)
Jungle Boogie (3:05)
Hollywood Swinging (4:36)
Higher Plane (3:18)
Spirit Of The Boogie (3:13)
Love & Understanding (Come Together) (3:41)
Open Sesame (part 1) (3:31)
Slick Superchick (3:25)
I Like Music (3:34)
Ladies Night (3:26)
Too Hot (4:00)
Celebration (3:37)
Take My Heart (You Can Have It If You Want It) (4:01)
Get Down On It (3:32)
Let's Go Dancin' (Oh La, La, La) (3:58)
Straight Ahead (3:30)
Joanna (3:58)
Fresh (3:52)
Cherish (3:58)
Emergency (4:03)
Victory (3:52)
Peacemaker (4:02)
Rags To Riches (3:47)
Celebremos (5:17)
Review: From their early jazz roots to their pop picking party time peak via their late 70s dabbles with disco, Kool & The Gang have dominated airwaves and dancefloors en mass for over 50 years, and this is one of most comprehensive collections of their work ever curated. Obviously all the big hits are present and correct but it's the lesser spotted (but still just as floor poking) jams that really make this collection shine; the hip wriggling "Slick Superchick", the swooning mournful chord changes of "Too Hot" and the sleaziest bassline they ever laid down in the form of "Higher Plane" are but three stone cold killing examples. Good times...
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Accumulation Of Profit & Power
Cat: OH 005LP. Rel: 06 Dec 22
Bro Hugh (5:22)
Oshelu (6:03)
Meeting Point (5:15)
Recipe Of Death (6:10)
G.O.A. (Giant Of Africa) (5:14)
Sanitize Your Heart (6:42)
 in stock $30.18
Excuse O (reissue)
Excuse O (reissue) (orange vinyl LP)
Cat: KFR 20143. Rel: 25 Jan 24
Excuse (13:48)
Mr Grammarticalogy-Lisationalsim Is The Boss (16:42)
 in stock $21.87
Kalakuta Show (reissue)
Kalakuta Show (reissue) (blue vinyl LP)
Cat: KFR 20203. Rel: 25 Jan 24
Kalakuta Show (14:41)
Don't Make Ganran Ganran (16:12)
Review: There are a bunch of reissues of classic Fela Kuti albums dropping right now which is always going to be good news for collectors and Afrobeat lovers a like. As was often the case with his music, this album Kalakuta Show from 1976 was a way of him taking revenge on the military regime that attacked and brutalized him two years prior when the police mounted a large scale raid on Kalakuta Republic incoming Fela's own heavily guarded compound. They were the second raids in eight months and left Fela with scalp wounds and a broken arm, and us with this most remarkable musical retort.
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タグ: Afrobeat
 in stock $23.24
Gentleman (reissue)
Gentleman (reissue) (LP + insert)
Cat: KFR 20091. Rel: 14 Oct 16
Gentleman (14:43)
Igbe (Na Shit) (8:12)
Fe Fe Ne Eye Fe (8:08)
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Fela's London Scene (reissue)
Cat: KFR 20041. Rel: 14 Oct 16
J'Ehin J'Ehin (7:27)
E Gbe Mi O (13:17)
Who're You (9:31)
Buy Africa (5:51)
Fight To Finish (7:26)
Review: Rather bizarrely, Fela's London Scene was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in 1971, but didn't get a UK release until the mid 1990s. This is the first time it has appeared on wax since. While the legendary Afrobeat pioneer and his equally revered backing band, Africa '70, may have been in unusual surroundings, the music showcased on the album was pure Nigerian Afrobeat gold. With Fela in fine form on the mic, and Africa '70 providing typically punchy, horn-heavy backing, tracks such as "E Gbe Mi O", "Buy Africa", and "Fight To The Finish" are every bit as good as anything they recorded in their Lagos studio. "Who're You", with its' changes of intensity and gentle progressions, is particularly good.
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タグ: African | Afrobeat
 in stock $22.14
Roforofo Fight (50th Anniversary Edition)
Roforofo Fight (50th Anniversary Edition) (limited translucent green & orange vinyl 2xLP with obi strip)
Cat: KFR 20068. Rel: 18 Aug 22
Roforofo Fight (15:41)
Go Slow (17:25)
Question Jam Answer (13:34)
Trouble Sleep Yanga Wake Am (12:03)
Shenshema (9:16)
Ariya (10:16)
Review: Nigerian Afrobeat composer, bandleader, and multi-instrumentalist Fela Kuti has a vast catalogue that dates back over half a century. Roforofo Fight is one of the many standouts and it was recorded in Lagos in 1972 on the Jofabro label with the legendary Tony Allen on drums as well as Christopher Uwaifor on tenor, Lekan Animashaun on baritone and many other key players alongside the main man. The lyrics convey Fela's frustration at intolerant and violent behaviour as told through the story of a street fight.
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タグ: African | Afrobeat
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Original Sufferhead (reissue)
Original Sufferhead (reissue) (light green vinyl LP)
Cat: KFR 20393. Rel: 22 Feb 24
Original Sufferhead (25:25)
Power Show (14:55)
Review: Like so much of his often faultless work, Original Sufferhead by Fela Kuti is a powerful and politically charged album that embodies the essence of Afrobeat. For that reason, it is well deserving of this reissue as it remains relevant in more ways than one all these years after its original release in 1981 with its signature blend of funk, jazz, and traditional African rhythms, coupled with biting social commentary. The album confronts issues of oppression, corruption, and inequality, with Fela's impassioned vocals leading the charge. Each track is a call to action, urging listeners to rise against injustice and oppression. With its infectious grooves and thought-provoking lyrics, this is a timeless listen that continues to inspire and resonate with audiences around the world.
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タグ: Afrobeat
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Ikoyi Blindness (reissue)
Ikoyi Blindness (reissue) (white vinyl LP)
Cat: KFR 20173. Rel: 22 Feb 24
Ikoyi Blindness (14:52)
Gba Mi Leti Ki N'Dolowo (Slap Me Make I Get Money) (14:30)
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Expensive Shit
Cat: KFR 20151. Rel: 28 Jul 14
Expensive Shit
Water No Get Enemy
Review: Destination Nigeria, 1975, Fela and Africa 70 are indelibly locked into a hugely prolific groove with well over 10 albums behind them. Then they release this, an LP comprised solely of two wondrously extended work outs from the troupe. "Expensive Shit" famously tells the tale of Fela's brush with the jaded law while "Water No Get Enemy" speaks - or rather sings - for itself. One of Fela's many notable and hugely influential releases; your collection isn't complete without it.
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タグ: Afrobeat
 in stock $22.70
Confusion
Cat: KFR 2010. Rel: 13 Aug 14
Confusion (part 1)
Confusion (part 2)
Review: Regarded by many as Fela and The Africa 70's zenith, Confusion is 26 minutes of total Afrofunk immersion delivered over two sides. Gradually building - thanks largely to Tony Allen's dynamic drum work that's as delicate as it is powerful, Fela's dreamy, almost jazz-like keys and a rigid, spine-like rhythm guitar - the groove and narrative is developed with a natural sense of well-instrumented drama. A genuine classic, if your collection isn't blessed with this now is most certainly the time.
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タグ: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
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Everything Scatter
Cat: KFR 20131. Rel: 13 Oct 15
Everything Scatter (Rere Run) (10:32)
Who No Know Go Know (15:06)
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Noise For Vendor Mouth (reissue)
Cat: KFR 20193. Rel: 25 Jan 24
Noise For Vendor Mouth (16:13)
Mattress (14:01)
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Alagbon Close (50th Anniversary Edition)
Alagbon Close (50th Anniversary Edition) (limited jollof orange vinyl LP with obi-strip)
Cat: KFR 20118. Rel: 10 Oct 24
Alagbon Close
I No Get Eye For Back
Review: Fela Kuti's Alagbon Close, released in 1974, stands as one of his most powerful Afrobeat statements, criticising police brutality in Nigeria. The title track was inspired by two raids on Fela's home, where police searched for marijuana. After swallowing a planted joint, Fela was detained at Alagbon Close, the headquarters of Nigeria's Criminal Investigation Department, for three days while police waited for evidence. His cellmates, in what became known as the Kalakuta Republic, helped Fela escape prosecution. Fela's lyrics denounce the arrogance of the police, declaring that wearing a uniform doesn't place one above the law. The album also marked the beginning of his collaboration with artist Ghariokwu Lemi, whose iconic cover art became synonymous with Afrobeat. Recorded at the A.R.C. Studios, the album is fueled by tight polyrhythms and fiery organ and horn sections, with Fela's sharp political commentary at the forefront. On Side-2, 'I No Get Eye For Back', offers a more groove-driven, mostly instrumental track, showing the collective talents of Africa 70. Together, these tracks solidify Alagbon Close as a timeless work of rebellion and musical innovation.
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タグ: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
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Fear Not For Man
Cat: KFR 20281. Rel: 13 Oct 15
Fear Not For Man (14:12)
Palm Wine Sound (instrumental) (15:16)
 in stock $24.92
Zombie (reissue)
Cat: KFR 20251. Rel: 14 Oct 16
Zombie (12:26)
Mr Follow Follow (12:56)
 in stock $23.24
Overtake Don Overtake Overtake (reissue)
Overtake Don Overtake Overtake (reissue) (translucent green vinyl LP)
Cat: KFR 20443. Rel: 22 Feb 24
Overtake Don Overtake Overtake (part 1) (12:10)
Overtake Don Overtake Overtake (part 2) (20:06)
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Shakara (50th Anniversary Edition)
Shakara (50th Anniversary Edition) (gatefold pink vinyl LP + yellow vinyl 7" with obi-strip)
Cat: KFR 20278. Rel: 12 Jan 23
Lady (13:52)
Shakara (Oloje) (13:28)
Lady (Ezra Collective remix) (6:02)
Shakara (Oloje) (Ezra Collective remix) (4:57)
Review: Originally released in 1972, Shakara is a shining example of Fela Kuti & The Africa 70 in full flight. Made up of two 13-minute long pieces, the definitive Afrobeat sound is laid out in undulating, impossibly funky form. Tony Allen holds it down on the drums and the brass section from Tony Njoku, Igo Chico, Lekan Animashaun and Kuti himself punches out with urgency. This 50th anniversary release does things a little differently by inviting the excellent Ezra Collective to deliver their own versions of each track, each getting their side to lay down expansive reflections on the trailblazing groundwork laid by Kuti and his bandmates half a century ago.
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タグ: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
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Afrodisiac (reissue)
Cat: KFR 20081. Rel: 14 Oct 16
Alu Jon Jonki Jon (12:39)
Chop & Quench (7:16)
Eko Ile (6:43)
Je'nwi Temi (Don't Gag Me) (13:17)
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Shakara (reissue)
Shakara (reissue) (LP + insert)
Cat: KFR 20271. Rel: 14 Oct 16
Lady (13:49)
Shakara Oloje (13:27)
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Red Hot & Fela (10th Anniversary Edtion)
Fela KUTI / VARIOUS
Red Hot & Fela (10th Anniversary Edtion) (limited yellow & red vinyl 2xLP + insert)
Cat: KFR 11313. Rel: 26 Oct 23
Baloji & L'Orchestre De La Katuba - "Buy Africa" (feat Kuku) (5:20)
TUnE-YArDs, Questlove, Angelique Kidjo & Akua Naru - "Lady" (5:17)
Spoek Mathambo & Zaki Ibrahim - "Yellow Fever" (4:04)
Nneka, Sinkane, Amayo & Superhuman Happiness - "No Buredi (No Bread)" (5:28)
Just A Band & Childish Gambino - "Who No Know Go No Know" (6:03)
My Morning Jacket - "Trouble Sleep Yanga Wake AM" (with Merrill Garbus & Brittany Howard) (14:07)
Kyp Malone & Tunde Adebimpe, Kronos Quartet & Stuart Bogie - "Sorrow Tears & Blood" (8:32)
Superhuman Happiness - "ITT (International Thief Thief)" (with Sahr Ngaujah, Abena Koomson & Rubblebucket) (6:03)
Tony Allen, M1 & Baloji - "Afrodisco Beat 2013" (4:28)
Just A Band, Bajah & Chance The Rapper - "Gentleman" (5:41)
Gender Infinity - "Highlife Time" (3:38)
Spoek Mathambo, Cerebral Cortex, Frown - "Zombie" (4:53)
KING - "Go Slow" (4:18)
Review: Fela Kuti lives on! This is the 10th Anniversary reissue of the classic tribute album Red Hot & Fela, pressed on opaque banana yellow and opaque red vinyl, with proceeds benefiting the Red Hot organization. Since his death in 1997 from complications related to AIDS, Fela Kuti has grown from a West African household name and musician's musician in Europe and the Americas, to a worldwide musical icon. This album hears thirteen collaborative supergroups - made up of stars including Childish Gambino, Kronos Quartet, Spoek Mathambo, Sinkane, Tune-Yards and Baloji & L'orchestre De La Katuba - pay tribute to the Nigerian musician and activist, taking after him in style and cover. Successful, they translate the Afrobeatific sound of Kuti, Africa 70 and Egypt 80 towards an electrified present and future.
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タグ: Afrobeat
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Heavier Yet: Lays The Crownless Head
Heavier Yet: Lays The Crownless Head (limited clear vinyl LP + poster (indie exclusive))
Cat: RKX 096LPC1. Rel: 03 Oct 24
TOP (7:25)
Dey (feat Damian Marley) (5:45)
Stand Well Well (5:55)
Emi Aluta (feat Sampa The Great) (8:43)
Love & Revolution (8:37)
Move (5:47)
Review: Seun Kuti is set to release his highly anticipated album Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) with Executive produced by Lenny Kravitz and Fela Kuti's original engineer Sodi Marciszewer, promises to redefine contemporary afrobeat while honoring its roots. The album features six powerful tracks, including collaborations with Damian Marley on 'Dey' and Sampa The Great on 'Emi Aluta.' Each song embodies themes of resistance, resilience, and revolution, addressing societal issues and personal struggles. Seun Kuti describes the project as special, highlighting the support and guidance from Kravitz and Sodi. This album not only showcases Seun's growth as an artist but also his unwavering commitment to social change and empowerment. Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) is poised to entertain, inspire and ignite a spirit of activism and liberation.
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タグ: Afrobeat
 in stock $35.43
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