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The Tony Allen Experiments: Afrobeat Makers Series Vol 3
Cat: COMET 072RE LP. Rel: 26 Mar 21
 
Deep House
Prelude (2:55)
Howls (3:59)
Open Paths (4:37)
NG Theme (3:28)
Stasis (Calm Before The Storm) (3:11)
TA-Storm (4:41)
The Birds Rejoice (3:57)
Phunkhysteria (2:27)
The Sun Returns (3:59)
Review: Italian duo Nu Guinea has previously proved adept at creating humid, sultry deep house and tropical-infused electronics. Here, they focus a little more on the latter with a concept album based around the distinctive Afrobeat rhythms of legendary drummer Tony Allen. With his blessing, and that of the Comet label on which he's been releasing since the 1980s, the Early Sounds Recordings pair has cut-up and re-constructed Allen's drums, combining them with their own steamy electronics, vintage synthesizer lines and classic drum machines. It's an intoxicating and hugely entertaining blend that sits somewhere between their previous outings, Danny Wolfers' material under the Nacho Patrol guise, and the dreamy late '80s/early '90s work of forgotten Italian producer Mr Marvin.
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 in stock $22.88
Firewalker
Cat: CLMN 119. Rel: 06 May 13
 
Funk
Firewalker (3:52)
Chalupa (4:45)
Review: Few bands live up to their name in the way Jungle Fire do; fusing Cumbia, Afrobeat and trad funk, each JF jam blazes the floor with real power. "Firewalker" is the buzz-cut here, swaggering with Afro-disco confidence; it's all about the epic horn Q&A and cutlass-sharp guitar lick. "Chalupa" takes a deeper route into the dancefloor by way of a classic soul riff that sways to-and-fro before breaking down into a more staccato rhythm. Watch out for the pay-off... Those jazz horns are a delight to behold!
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 in stock $10.50
Curitiba Strut
Cat: FTSR 001. Rel: 19 May 17
 
Funk
Ikebe Shakedown - "Curitiba Strut" (4:09)
Monophonics - "Hanging On" (3:35)
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Zombie (reissue)
Cat: KFR 20251. Rel: 14 Oct 16
 
International
Zombie (12:26)
Mr Follow Follow (12:56)
 in stock $22.07
Make It Fast Make It Slow
Make It Fast Make It Slow (heavyweight vinyl LP)
Cat: SNDWLP 040. Rel: 02 Apr 13
 
Funk
Loose Up Yourself (3:27)
Make It Fast, Make It Slow (5:28)
Not The End (3:52)
I've Got To See You Again Lord (3:56)
He Shall Live In You (5:30)
But You (3:26)
Bargain (5:21)
Back On You (2:46)
Review: Soundway surpass themselves again with this wonderful reissue from the Ghanaian artist Rob, who released two albums back in 1977 for the West African Essiebons label. Rob was a seasoned musician in the 70?s, having recorded and toured with many well known bands. The album is a somewhat Spartan, brooding affair where less is most definitely more as slow burning, hip swaying cosmic funk drenched compositions are offset by wonderful punchy brass arrangements. A slow burning pulse is present throughout with highlights being ''Loose up Yourself'' and the irreplaceable carnal conquest anthem '' Make it Fast, Make it Slow''. Songs of celebration sit alongside other pieces of introspection and socially conscious topics; some might criticise the odd duff notes and occasional raw vocal edge, but this just adds texture to the overall performance and vibe. Without question one of the best reissues of 2012.
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Gentleman (reissue)
Gentleman (reissue) (LP + insert)
Cat: KFR 20091. Rel: 14 Oct 16
 
International
Gentleman (14:43)
Igbe (Na Shit) (8:12)
Fe Fe Ne Eye Fe (8:08)
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Kenya Special: Selected East African Recordings From The 1970's & 80's
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Cat: SNDWLP 046. Rel: 15 Mar 17
 
International
The Loi-Toki-Tok - "Ware-Wa"
Slim Ali & The Famous Hodi Boys - "Watoto Nyara"
Orchestre Baba National - "Sweet Sweet Mbombo"
Gatanga Boys Band - "Wendo Ti Mbia"
Hafusa Abasi & Slim Ali with The Yahoos Band - "Sina Raha"
Nashil Pichen & The Eagles Lupopo - "Ng'ong'a Wa Mwanjalo"
Nairobi Matata Jazz - "Tamba Tamba"
The Lulus Band - "Ngwendeire Guita"
Mbiri Young Stars - "Ndiri Ndanogio Niwe"
The Lulus Band - "Nana"
Afro 70 - "Weekend"
The Rift Valley Brothers - "Mu-Africa"
DO 7 Band - "HO Ochiri"
Afro '70 - "Cha-Umheja"
Peter Tsotsi Juma & The Eagles Lupopo - "Kajo Golo-Weka"
New Gatanga Sound - "Thonia Ni Caki"
Sophia Ben & The Eagles Lupopo - "See Serere"
Kalambya Boys - "Kivelenge"
The Loi-Toki-Tok Band - "Leta Ngoma"
Huruma Boys Band - "Theresia"
Orchestre Veve Star - "Nitarudia"
The Mombasa Vikings - "Mama Matotoya"
The Lulus Band - "Mutumia Muriu"
Ndalani 77 Brothers - "Nzaumi"
Review: Having explored the rich heritage of Nigeria and Ghana with well researched vigour, Soundway turn to Kenya for their next adventure... A rare insight: while Lagos was churning out seminal Afrobeat compositions, Kenya took to western influences in a much subtler fashion. With heavy emphasis on the Kenyan benga and Afro-Cuban rumba there's a much deeper, local folk presentation and format throughout most of the selection. Complete with detailed notes and beautiful presentation (like all Soundway compendiums) this won't look out of place in any collection.
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タグ: African | Afrobeat | Afro Funk
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Rob (reissue)
Cat: MRBLP 166. Rel: 19 Feb 19
 
International
Funky Rob Way (6:14)
Forgive Us All (8:00)
Boogie On (4:10)
Just One More Time (7:39)
Your Kiss Stole Me Away (5:22)
More (5:19)
Review: Eight years on from its previous reissue (that time courtesy of Analog Africa's "Limited Dance Edition" series), Mr Bongo is offering up a fresh, licensed re-press of Rob's eponymous 1977 Afro-funk masterpiece. If you missed out in 2011, the set is definitely worth picking up because it's rock solid heat from start to finish. Check, for example, the heavily percussive Afro-beat/Afro-funk fusion of "Funky Rob Way", the flanged funk guitars and heavy brass action of "Boogie On", the jazz guitars and loved-up vocals of "Your Kiss Stole Me Away" and the William Onyeabor-does-James-Brown heaviness of closing cut "More".
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Rejoice
Rejoice (180 gram vinyl LP with obi-strip)
Cat: 405053 855749. Rel: 20 Mar 20
 
International
Robbers Thugs & Muggers (O'Galajani) (4:36)
Agbada Bougou (5:23)
Coconut Jam (3:22)
Never (Lagos Never Gonna Be The Same) (3:49)
Slow Bones (5:48)
Jabulani (Rejoice, Here Comes Tony) (5:36)
Obama Shuffle Strut Blues (4:39)
We've Landed (4:39)
Review: Two titans of African music come together for a collaboration that will sadly never be repeated after the passing of the late Hugh Masekela. Allen's instantly recognisable drumming and Masekela's iconic trumpet are a match made in heaven - after all their paths first crossed back in the 70s thanks to Fela Kuti's galvanizing energy. Forget the throwback stuff trying to capture the spirit of the originators, this IS the originators sounding cool and deadly in every way. Funk lovers, Afrobeat heads, curious ears and dancing souls take heed - this right here is an unmissable transmission from two grandmasters in their field.
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タグ: Afrobeat | Afro Funk | Afro Jazz
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Too Tough
Too Tough (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: BBE 340ALP. Rel: 06 Mar 20
 
Funk
Rim & Kasa - "Shine The Ladies" (8:50)
Rim & Kasa - "Love Me For Real" (8:21)
Rim & Kasa - "I'm A Song Writer" (3:58)
Rim & The Believers - "I'm Not Going To Let You Go" (3:11)
Rim & The Believers - "Peace Of Mind" (3:52)
Review: Having re-released Rim Kwaku's long lost Rim Arrives album, BBE follow it up with more dusty disco treasures from the Ghanaian hit maker's repertoire. From the blistering horns and thundering drum rolls of the near-nine-minute romp "Shine The Ladies" right the way through the looser, more Afrobeat-focussed "Peace Of Mind" by way of the emphatic Stevie Wonder-style showmanship of "I'm A Songwriter" it's a collection that still sparkles with soul 30 years after they were recorded. If you're unaware of Rim's story, you'd be wise to check it; from Quincy Jones endorsements to homelessness in the space of 24 hours, Rim's tales are as serious as his music is funky.
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Music Of Many Colours (reissue)
Cat: KFR 11431. Rel: 29 Nov 19
 
International
2000 Blacks Got To Be Free (18:37)
Africa - Center Of The World (17:35)
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Fela Kuti vs De La Soul (reissue)
Cat: FELASOULBLACKWAX. Rel: 17 Feb 25
 
Hip Hop/R&B
Stakes Is High (5:20)
Trouble In The Water (5:09)
Ooch (feat Redman) (4:00)
Rock Co Kane Flow (feat MF Doom) (2:26)
Itsoweeze (3:55)
Interlude (0:30)
Much More (feat Yummy) (3:40)
Breakdawn (3:41)
Feel Good Inc (feat Gorillaz Still Ego Trippin' - bonus track) (4:58)
Still Ego Trippin' (bonus track) (4:18)
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Afrodisiac (reissue)
Cat: KFR 20081. Rel: 14 Oct 16
 
International
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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Confusion
Cat: KFR 2010. Rel: 13 Aug 14
 
International
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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Voiciii
Voiciii (gatefold 2xLP)
Cat: FVR 170. Rel: 09 Feb 21
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Assia (feat Pat Kalla) (3:54)
Ben Bene La (feat Lass) (4:51)
Women Can Do (feat Ayuune Sule) (5:39)
Mbaal Mu Teer (feat Lass) (3:18)
Water Get No Enemy (feat Pat Kalla) (5:05)
Tu Mens Devant Moi (feat Rama Traore) (4:10)
Faut Pas (dub 2000) (3:32)
Fighting Slowly (feat Ayuune Sule) (5:26)
Faut Pas Dire Des Choses Comme Ca (feat Pat Kalla) (4:38)
LYMYE-A (feat David Walters, Pat Kalla & Lass) (5:25)
Manu Ecoute Ca (feat Pat Kalla) (4:33)
Ku La Foon (feat Lass) (4:15)
Francois, Va Te Laver (feat Pat Kalla) (3:59)
Tenor Jam For Manu (feat Boris Pokora) (3:37)
Review: Favorite Recordings presents Voiciii, the third album by Voilaaa - the nom de plume of Bruno 'Patchworks' Hovart. It features guest vocalists such as Pat Kalla and Lass who he has worked with previously, but also new ones such as David Walters, Rama Traore and Ayuune Suule. There's also the addition of saxophonist Boris Pokora. The LP is a tribute to major artists of influential African sounds, such as Fela Kuti and Manu Dibango: from the empowering groove of 'Women Can Do', the late night boogie-down antics with a message on 'Water Get No Enemy' to the spiritual life music of LYMYE-A' - a delightful album from start to finish.
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The Budos Band II
Cat: DAP 011. Rel: 01 Sep 07
 
Funk
Chicago Falcon
Budos Rising
Ride Or Die
Mas O Menos
Adeniji
King Cobra
My Girl
Origin Of Man
Scorpion
Deep In The Sand
Review: The Budos Band are the quintessence of Staten Island Soul. Since the release of the 2005 debut, their exciting new afro-influenced take on the instrumental music has been captivating listeners across the globe. "The Budos Band II" is an amazing release on Daptone.
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Cameroon Garage Funk
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Cameroon Garage Funk (gatefold 2xLP + booklet + MP3 download code)
Cat: AALP 092. Rel: 03 Sep 21
 
International
Jean-Pierre Djeukam - "Africa Iyo" (3:52)
Joseph Kamga - "Sie Tcheu" (3:26)
Los Camaroes - "Ma Wde Wa" (3:36)
Los Camaroes - "Esele Mulema Moam" (4:20)
Ndenga Andre Destin Et Les Golden Sounds - "Yondja" (4:17)
Damas Swing Orchestra - "Odylife" (2:20)
Charles Lembe Et Son Orchestra - "Quiero Wapatcha" (2:55)
Louis Wasson Et L'Orchestre Kandem IrenEe - "Song Of Love" (3:25)
Tsanga Dieudonne - "Les Souffrances" (6:06)
Pierre Didy Tchakounte Et Les Tulipes Noires - "Monde Moderne" (3:51)
Willie Songue Et Les Showmen - "Moni Ngan" (5:09)
Mballa Bony - "Mezik Me Mema" (5:01)
Johnny Black Et Les Jokers - "Mayi Bo Ya?" (3:53)
Pierre Didy Tchakounte - "Ma Fou Fou" (4:05)
Lucas Tala - "Woman Be Fire" (4:23)
Ndenga Andre Destin Et Les Golden Sounds - "Ngamba" (4:38)
Review: We are extremely proud to announce our 32nd compilation from the Analog Africa regular serie, "Cameroon Garage Funk", highlighting Yaounde's 1970's underground music scene. The quest to assemble the puzzle-pieces of what seemed to be a long lost underground scene took us to Camroon, Benin and further on to Togo and it was in the cities of Cotonou, Lome? and Sotouboua that we managed to lay our hands on most of the songs presented in this compilation. Since there were no local labels, no producers, and almost nothing in way of infrastructure in Cameroon at that time, the artists had to be everything: musician, producer, executive producer, arranger, financier, promoter and sometimes even distributor. The sixteen tracks on Cameroon Garage Funk pulse with raw inspiration and sweat DYI mood uniting the featured diverse musicians around their willingness to do everything themselves in order to take a chance in the music scene.
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タグ: African | Afrobeat | Afro Funk
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Caosmosi: Afro Funk & Jazz Sounds From Italy
Caosmosi: Afro Funk & Jazz Sounds From Italy (hand-numbered 7" limited to 300 copies in Juno exclusive label branded sleeve)
Cat: MUKAT 098. Rel: 13 Jan 25
 
Funk
Caosmosi (5:06)
Por Nostalgia (4:24)
Review: Latest in our cornucopian supply of Afro-funk and dance crossover music comes Italian supergroup Addict Ameba with a new, sophomore single version of the 2024 LP Caosmosi, which followed on from 2020's Panamor, and demonstrated an impressive ear for stylistic continuity. Led up by the Josh Idehen-featuring single 'Look At Us', this polydirectional power mover crossed between desert blues, Afrobeat, Latin rock and Ethio-jazz, all while offering a slickly maximised sound - careful not too sacrifice all the headroom, though it occupied more than enough space to cross into the periodic threshold of weird. This 7" study of the record, focusing on tracks 'Caosmosi' and 'Por Nostalgia', suggest two of the album's best selective choices for the roving DJ.
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タグ: Afrobeat | Afro Funk | Italian | Latin Jazz
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The Budos Band
The Budos Band (limited LP + MP3 download code)
Cat: LDAP 005. Rel: 01 Dec 05
 
Funk
Up From The South
TIBWF
Budos Theme
Ghost Walk
Monkey See, Monkey Do
Sing A Simple Song
Eastbound
Aynotchesh Yererfu
King Charles
The Volcano Song
Across The Atlantic
Review: The Budos Band's eponymous release on Daptone with psychedelic Afro Funk featuring members of the mighty Dap Kings and Antibalas.
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Played by: Daptone Records
 in stock $20.45
Nigeria 70: Sweet Times Afro Funk Highlife & Juju From 1970s Lagos
VARIOUS
Cat: STRUT 079LP. Rel: 13 May 11
 
International
Moneyman & The Super 5 International - "Life"
Ali Chukwumah & His Peace Makers International - "Henrietta"
Bola Johnson & His Easy Life Top Beats - "E Ma S'eka"
Dr Victor Olaiya's International All-Stars - "Kinrinjingbin"
Zeal Onyia & His Music - "Idegbani"
Sina Bakare - "Inu Mimo"
Eji Oyewole - "Unity Of Africa"
Tunde Mabadu - "Viva Disco" (instrumental)
The Don Isaac Ezekiel Combination - "Ire"
Etubom Rex Williams & His Nigerian Artistes - "Ama Mbre Ewa"
Soki Ohale's Uzzi - "Bisi's Beat"
Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey & His International Brothers - "Ajoyio"
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WTFS: The Afro Boogie Disco Funk EP
WTFS: The Afro Boogie Disco Funk EP (limited hand-numbered 180 gram vinyl 12" to 400 in Juno exclusive card sleeve)
Cat: MUKAT 097. Rel: 21 Oct 24
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
WTFS (8:42)
Ebi Lolo (9:50)
Review: The magnificent Mukatsuku returns with another superb little package here on limited 12". It features the Afro disco sounds of Fred Fisher Atalobhor And His Ogiza Dance Band firstly on 'WTFS' which was originally released back in 1981. It's a booty-wiggling cut with myriad funky lines, squelchy synth motifs, lush chords and soul drenched vocals that bring the sunshine and party in equally playful measure. On the flip is 'Ebi Lolo' which is defined by its big brass section and loosey-goose guitar lines, bright chords and subtle funk. Two great gems once more from this on point label.

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O Yinne!
O Yinne! (limited LP)
Cat: PH 33008. Rel: 01 Jun 23
 
International
O Yinne (4:08)
La Ka Ba'a (4:13)
This Is Bolga! (7:17)
Te Bola Be? (3:39)
Yinne Te Yelle Be (4:41)
A Lemine Me (4:29)
Doose Mam (4:32)
Gure Yose Me (4:13)
 in stock $23.43
Mogoya
Mogoya (heavyweight white vinyl LP)
Cat: NF 36LP. Rel: 17 May 17
 
International
Bena Bena (4:53)
Yere Faga (feat Tony Allen) (5:09)
Fadjamou (4:36)
Mali Niale (5:14)
Kamelemba (4:13)
Djoukourou (4:05)
Kounkoun (4:44)
Minata Waraba (4:57)
Mogoya (3:29)
 in stock $19.11
Tamfo Nyi Ekyir
Tamfo Nyi Ekyir (limited 7")
Cat: AFRO 45007. Rel: 06 Nov 15
 
International
Tamfo Nyi Ekyir (3:56)
Mumude (3:03)
Review: Comprised of Uhuru Dance Band members Ebo Taylor and Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, The Apagya Showband only delivered a handful of releases but they're all worth digging out. Mr Bongo have started the excavation with these two 1974 vintage licks; "Tamfo" is concentrated uplift with big horns and an unescapable highlife guitar lick. "Mumude" is a deeper, drum-heavy jam that switches suddenly with the help of big organ splashes and sermonised spoken word.
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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
 
International
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
 in stock $28.53
DB12 012
DB12 012 (12")
Cat: DB12 012. Rel: 27 Mar 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Other World (7:42)
Dolce Julia (7:13)
Voice Of Omicron (6:35)
Monkey Key (6:00)
Review: A strong, strong showing from Duca Bianco after a period of relative dormancy, teaming up with Manchester's Talking Drums for a musical culture clash with maximum impact. The four tracks see a wide palate of influences being mixed up, from the cheeky Afrobeat shuffle of 'Monkey Key' to the 80s electropop of 'Voice Of Omicron' and the Nico-esque vocal delivery on Balearic groover 'Dolce Julia'. This is an EP with lots of surprises, tons of originality and musical confidence brimming over its edges.
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 in stock $14.26
Eyi Yato (remixes)
Cat: SOLPS 012. Rel: 09 May 24
 
International
Eyi Yato (Sol Power All-Stars remix) (7:29)
Eyi Yato (Eddie C remix) (7:17)
Eyi Yato (Mad Professor dub) (6:00)
Eyi Yato (8:17)
Review: Sol Power Sound is back in a big way with a reissue and remix EP from the legendary Nigerian Ju-Ju king, Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey. The double A-side EP features 'Eyi Yato', a tune from 1981, that captures Chief Commander and his band at their absolute funkiest. It's as if there's something in the name itself - 'Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey' - that commands an almost godlike, daresay tyrannical command over each conjunctive performance here; every one of the All-Stars' parts play back as though they've puppeteered to an autocratic degree, resulting in a funky tightness that only obedience to the most just of authorities can muster. The original, with its boinging jews' harps and wahhing guitars, is the patent highlight; but we're sure you'll be no less pleased to learn of the (double-time! dub disco!) Mad Professor flip (...!) that's on there too (winky face).
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 in stock $16.69
Meji Meji
Meji Meji (12")
Cat: BAC 010. Rel: 25 Jul 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Meji Meji (5:42)
Meji Meji (instrumental) (5:42)
Sonayon (5:53)
Sonayon (instrumental) (5:54)
Review: Former Whiskey Barons man Bosq has enjoyed a long working relationship with Nigeria-based, Benin-born guitarist and vocalist Kaleta. We make this the pair's eleventh collaborative single in the last decade and, as with their previous outings, it trumphantly blurs the boundaries between Afro-disco, Afro-beat and Afro-funk. On side A you'll find vocal and instrumental takes on 'Meji Meji, a pleasingly live-sounding affair full of rubbery bass guitar, righteous horns, infectious drums and Kaleta's evocative guitar licks. Over on the flip, they opt for even heavier, life-affirming horn motifs, Afro-disco grooves and more sun-splashed Afro-funk guitars on vocal and instrumental versions of the similarly inspired 'Sonayon'.
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Shango Dance Band
Cat: CRZR 1003LP. Rel: 31 Aug 16
 
International
Position Pass Power (15:37)
Women Are Great (10:21)
I Need Your Love (5:52)
Review: Shango is the name for the Yoruba 'Thunder God' in Nigeria and Ojo Okeji, the leader of the Shango Dance Band was all about injecting military power and warlike energy in his own strain of Nigerian highlife and afrobeat. However, apart from all of Okeji's cult-like stories involving him and his part in the Nigerian army during a time of civil unrest in the late 60's and through to the 70's, and his often troublesome relationship with the great Fela Kuti, the truly special aspect of the Shango Dance Band album is that it was never properly released following its production in 1974. Comb & Razor have done the right thing here and, without them, this magical LP would still be locked away in the never-ending vaults of Nigerian music. This is very personal, incredibly singular African jazz-dance with a raucous psychedelic edge that lifts it high and mighty above the competition. A truly special album - DO NOT MISS IT.
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タグ: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
 in stock $21.81
It's A Vanity
Cat: AJX 679S. Rel: 11 Aug 22
 
Funk
Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou-Dahomey - "It's A Vanity" (4:21)
Clement Melome Et Le Orchestre Poly-Rythmo - "Nougbo Vehou (La Verite Blesse)" (4:49)
Review: The legendary Afro funk fusionists Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou Dahomey have got unlimited amounts of big tunes in their back catalogue and the fiery 'It's A Vanity' is one of them. It has fat and chunky drums with trademark horns leading the way next to the impassioned vocals. The tune twists and turns on a vibe as it funks you up and then on the flip is the more lo-fi and stripped back, earthen funk sounds of 'Nougbo Vehou' (La Verite Blesse). Anotehr killer 7" reissue from this great collective.
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 in stock $11.84
My Love & Music
Cat: MRBLP 132. Rel: 24 Mar 16
 
International
Maye Omama (13:36)
My Love & Music (3:45)
Odofo Nyi Akyiri Biara (4:39)
Will You Promise (7:49)
Review: A true Ghanaian legend, Taylor's fusions of traditional Ghanaian music with jazz, funk, reggae and soul helped set the blueprint in the early 70s and here's where it all began: 1975, a highly limited debut on Gapophone Records. Reportedly pressed only 500 times due to the country's dictatorship, it's a beautiful introduction. Sweet-tasting highlight with strong reggae references throughout, highlights include the epic 13 minute jam "Maye Omama" and the ebbing, flowing rocksteady soul of "Will You Promise". Still active, teaching and playing at the age of 80, Taylor's music has matured just as well as he has.
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タグ: Afrobeat | Highlife | Afro Funk | Afro Jazz
 in stock $21.81
Fear Not For Man
Cat: KFR 20281. Rel: 13 Oct 15
 
International
Fear Not For Man (14:12)
Palm Wine Sound (instrumental) (15:16)
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Rejoice (Special Edition)
Rejoice (Special Edition) (gatefold 180 gram vinyl 2xLP + booklet with obi-strip)
Cat: 405053 8647921. Rel: 22 Oct 21
 
International
Robbers Thugs & Muggers (O'Galajani) (4:36)
Agbada Bougou (5:22)
Coconut Jam (3:22)
Never (Lagos Never Gonna Be The Same) (3:47)
Slow Bones (5:48)
Jabulani (Rejoice Here Comes Tony) (5:32)
Obama Shuffle Strut Blues (4:35)
We've Landed (4:38)
Robbers Thugs & Muggers (O'Galajani) (Cool Cats mix) (4:45)
Agbada Bougou (Cool Cats mix) (5:03)
Coconut Jam (Cool Cats mix) (3:16)
Never (Lagos Never Gonna Be The Same) (Cool Cats mix) (3:26)
Slow Bones (Cool Cats mix) (5:44)
Jabulani (Rejoice Here Comes Tony) (Cool Cats mix) (4:49)
Obama Shuffle Strut Blues (Cool Cats mix) (3:48)
We've Landed (Cool Cats mix) (4:38)
 in stock $32.57
Genes
Genes (7")
Cat: RSDSE 04. Rel: 22 Apr 20
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Genes (Loose Fit) (5:06)
Space Conductor (5:22)
Review: After 3 months holed up in the studio Blair French has emerged to bring you Genes / Space Conductor 7" in support of his forthcoming album The Art Of Us on Rocksteady Disco. The A-side holds the "Loose Fit" mix of "Genes", where Blair channels his inner Tony Allen for an expertly executed modern psychedelic Afrobeat cut featuring a heavyweight cast of Detroit characters including Todd Modes, John Arnold, and Paul Randolph. On the flip is "Space Conductor", a cosmic afro broken beat joint with heavy drums, a huge bassline, kora, and Blair's vocals, exclusively available on this 7" only. Housed in a full color jacket, cut loud to lacquer, and pressed heavy with pride at Archer on Detroit's east side.
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 in stock $9.42
Chakacha
Cat: AFR 7705. Rel: 19 Jun 20
 
International
Chakacha (4:51)
Mungwana (3:55)
 in stock $13.46
Zone 6: Remixed EP (Poirier, Captain Planet, Aroop Roy mixes)
Cat: PVS 020VL. Rel: 14 Dec 22
 
International
No Way (4:14)
No Way (Poirier remix) (4:31)
No Way (Village cuts remix) (3:51)
Shidaa (4:02)
Shidaa (Captain Planet remix) (4:38)
Shidaa (Aroop Roy remix) (6:36)
Review: K.O.G's Zone 6 Agege album was recorded back in November 2020 and it pays homage to a small coastal suburb in Accra, the Ghanaian capital where he grew up. Now it gets revisited for a series of superb remixes alongside a couple of the original standout tunes. Poirier, Captain Planet and Aroop Roy all bring the class here. Each one is a fresh fusion of Afro-jazz with compelling rhythms at their heart. Originals 'Shidaa' and 'No Way' are still fresh, too.
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タグ: African | Afrobeat | Highlife | Afro Funk | Afro House | Soukous
 in stock $12.91
Blue G (reissue)
Blue G (reissue) (blue vinyl 7")
Cat: ROC 048R. Rel: 01 Dec 22
 
International
Blue G (5:07)
That Good Thing (4:57)
Review: Spanish reissue label Rocafort present this wonderful slice of highlife from Konkolo Orchestra, this time on nice blue wax as well as a plain black version. It's not exactly clear where, or indeed when, exactly the band came from, but their sound is all you need to worry about. 'Blue G' is a lilting, shuffling message of love and support for future generations, and from the message to the effervescent musicality, it's a no-brainer. On the flip, 'That Good Thing' is an instrumental that spirals outwards on the sweetest keys, joyous brass and dreamy guitar, driven by a pattering drum section to radiate good vibes wherever it's played.
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タグ: Afrobeat | European | Highlife
 in stock $10.50
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
 
International
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
 in stock $28.53
Nissodia
Nissodia (12")
Cat: MRB 12053. Rel: 09 Oct 20
 
International
Nissodia (Mike D edit) (5:12)
Nissodia (7:39)
Review: Beastie Boy Mike D Edit has decided to rework Malian artists Idrissa Soumaoro and L'Eclipse De L'I.J.A. and their track 'Nissodia' - from the 1978 album Le Tioko-Tioko - for this new one on Brighton label Mr Bongo, the second time it has landed on the label, having previously been on The Original Sound Of Mali in 2017 Both tunes are pumping, full flavour Afro jams with screeching melodies and big, jangling, angular guitars all powered by funky beats. Each one is guaranteed to light up any cultured dancefloor.
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タグ: African | Afrobeat | Afro House
 in stock $16.69
We Are The Ones
Cat: BBE 733ELP. Rel: 13 Jul 23
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
We Are The Ones (6:41)
Fire (5:56)
Forever (7:57)
Review: Rahaan is a Chicago legend and master of the most soulful sounds in the studio. His new EP for BBE, 'We Are The Ones,' sees him joining up with a whole host of top musicians such as Marcus J. Austin and Nancy Clayton on vocals, Carnell C. Newbill on keys, Todd Swope on guitar and Lou Terry on bass. Between them they bring real dance floor adventures that are steeped in proper musicality. Ohio Players' Kenny Anderson on the horns brings some real soul to these four-to-the-floor cuts which mix up disco and house in the finest of fashion.
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 in stock $22.34
Alagbon Close
Cat: KFR 20111. Rel: 27 Oct 15
 
International
Alagbon Close (17:14)
I No Get Eye For Back (11:26)
タグ: Afrobeat | Afro Funk
 in stock $16.97
African Experimentals 1972-1979
Cat: ASVN 068. Rel: 25 Oct 18
 
International
Jokenge (3:08)
Push Am Forward (3:39)
Mr Who You Be (5:11)
Gowa (3:24)
Sonjo (4:03)
Money Palava (4:42)
Dem Kick (6:11)
Money Nor Bataya (6:15)
Mother In Law (4:41)
Review: After forming from the ashes of a lauded jazz group in 1972, Sierra Leone's Afro National went on to release countless killer singles and albums that effortlessly joined the dots between jazz, highlife, funk and more traditional West African sounds. Here, the laudable Africa Seven label celebrates the band's legacy not by gathering together their most famous tracks, but rather cuts with the most insatiable dancefloor chops. The hits come thick and fast, from the punchy Afrobeat/highlife fusion of opener "Jokenge" and the rolling, low-slung goodness of "Mr Who You Be", to the jaunty, celebratory brilliance of the Juju-influenced "Sonjo" and fuzzy sweetness of the compilation's closing track, "Mother In Law" (which, incidentally, is far more enjoyable than any weekend visit from the in-laws).
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タグ: Afrobeat | Highlife | Afro Funk
 in stock $9.42
Lololi Lomko
Cat: MSR 023. Rel: 12 Nov 20
 
Funk
Lololi-Lomko (4:32)
Lololi-Lomko (Renegades Of Jazz edit) (4:36)
Review: Over the last couple of years, Matasuna Records has developed a tried-and-tested formula. It revolves around finding and licensing killer cuts - think funk, Afrobeat, tropical flavours and Latin beats - and then pairing them with a fresh, floor-friendly re-edit. Their latest find is something of an overlooked gem: a gorgeously sunny 1983 number from Ghanaian musician Mawuli Decker that's piled high with infectious, EWE-language vocals, Highlife guitars, spacey Moog sounds and cute electric piano solos. The accompanying Renegades of Jazz re-edit is pleasingly faithful to its source material, deftly showcasing Decker's brilliant music while beefing up the bass, subtly tightening up the drums and layering on some complimentary hand percussion.
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タグ: Afrobeat | Highlife | Afro Funk
 in stock $5.92
A7 Edits Volume 4
A7 Edits Volume 4 (heavyweight vinyl 12")
Cat: A7E 004. Rel: 10 Feb 21
 
Disco/Nu-Disco
Kemayo & K System - "Biram" (Lauer edit) (4:56)
Kemayo & K System - "Biram" (2:02)
Afro National - "Push Am Forward" (Al Zanders edit) (6:03)
Afro National - "Push Am Forward" (3:42)
Review: There's naturally much to enjoy on the latest volume in Africa Seven's A7 Edits series, which pairs original - and usually obscure - old Afro-disco and Afro-boogie gems with fresh 21st century edits. This time round, the A-side is all about Kemayo & K System's piano and horn-heavy disco-funk jam 'Biram', a two-minute blast of dancefloor exuberance that Phillip Lauer cleverly re-imagines as loopy, locked-in chunk of Afro-disco/disco house fusion. Over on the flip there's a chance to savour Afro National's heavy, low-slung stomper 'Push Forward', a cut that brilliantly adds chanted vocals and Hendrix style guitar solos to a sweaty, non-stop groove. Al Zanders does a great job in ratcheting up the tension and heaviness on his accompanying club-ready extension.
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 in stock $13.99
Pat Thomas Introduces Marijata (reissue) (Record Store Day 2018)
Cat: MRBLP 158. Rel: 01 May 18
 
International
Salvation (3:28)
Mother Africa (4:55)
My Love Will Shine (3:28)
That's The Way (4:37)
Brain Washing (3:46)
Papa Little Boy (3:06)
Black Beautiful Race (2:56)
I Can Say (5:39)
Don't Blame Us (3:23)
Review: We love RSD only for one thing, and that's providing us with inaccessible records that have been snapped-up by Discogs sharks over the years. This timely reissue of Pat Thomas second LP from 1976, the wonderful Marijata, is one such record that has become impossible to find in its original format, and one which allows us to have some access to the highlife beat, one of our biggest loves. While much of this album rests in classic soul and funk, Pat Thomas' Ghanaian influences are loud and present, whether through the guitars, the aesthetics of each instrumental and, of course, the quality of the recording itself. Funk out to some ORIGINAL STYLE. Cop it quick!
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タグ: African | Afrobeat | Highlife | Afro Funk
 in stock $23.43
Fela's London Scene (reissue)
Cat: KFR 20041. Rel: 14 Oct 16
 
International
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 $21.27
No Agreement
No Agreement (LP + insert)
Cat: 2007. Rel: 05 Mar 18
 
International
No Agreement (15:43)
Dog Eat Dog (15:49)
タグ: Afrobeat
 in stock $21.53
Disco Groove (reissue)
Cat: CGI 7031. Rel: 01 Feb 22
 
Funk
Disco Groove (3:55)
Spouge Beat (3:09)
Review: Wirl, Palo, Trex, and Ted & Way were the original labels that put out these super rare, super obscure and super funk gems as part of eight majestic tunes on various 45rpms back in the 70s and 80s. Now, Common Ground International brings otters two of them on this reissued 7". A-side pearler 'Disco Groove' is just that - it has disco rhythms with an afro touch, plenty of big and characterful horns and silky synths fleshing out the beats. ON the flip is the more international sounding 'Spouge Beat' which is infectiously funky.
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 in stock $13.46
MCM Edits Vol 4
Cat: MCM 45004. Rel: 13 Nov 24
 
Hip Hop/R&B
DJ Abel - "Dem Nah We" (4:37)
DJ Netwerk - "Everlasting" (2:32)
DJ SoulCab - "Buena" (2:28)
Review: LA-based label Milkcrate Mondays has pleased many a dancer with the MCM Edits series and now the fourth volume in relatively quick succession offers more irresistible heat from a trio of talents. DJ Abel opens up with 'Dem Nah We' which is low slung hip-hop fun with raw, characterful vocals and Afro flourishes. DJ Netwerk's 'Everlasting' is a more slow motion and Balearic joint for sundown and DJ Soulcab's 'Buena' is a shuffling and dembow-infused carnival rhythm with brilliant accordion leads.
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タグ: Afrobeat | Cumbia
 in stock $15.88
Jesse's Jing
Cat: CLMN 122. Rel: 12 Nov 13
 
Funk
Jesse's Jing
MTA
Played by: Colemine Records
タグ: African | Afrobeat | Afro Funk
 in stock $10.50
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