Following
the recent trend of musical mash-ups, this digital-EP combines vintage
recordings of the afrobeat-soul legend Fela Kuti with hip-hop pioneers
De La Soul. As the creator/producer (Amerigo Gazaway) puts it,
“Afrobeat, jazz, funk, and hip-hop are already so interconnected, I
always thought it would be exciting to work on a project that combined
all of these elements together. I hope this project will help to bridge
the gap between hip-hop and afrobeat, and serve as an introduction for
hip-hop fans and music fans alike who are unfamiliar with Fela Kuti or
De La Soul’s music.” While this combination sounds too good to be
true-- this release is for real, and it sounds exactly like what you’re
imagining. And the best part of all? It’s available for FREE download
on the Gummy Soul website (link below). Yes, read that again- it’s
FREE!!!
“Fela
Soul” is an 9-track musical journey, combining afrobeat rhythms, funky
horn riffs, and classic, clever hip-hop. Even if you’re familiar with
the original music, Gazaway seamlessly intertwines the two artists into
something completely new, interesting, and original. The album also
features Redman, MF DOOM, and Gorillaz. The FREE download package also
includes full liner notes with a track-by-track breakdown of the EP’s
creation. A Radio Edit version of the EP and a bonus track are also
available on the same website. This online-release is definitely worth
downloading and the price is right!
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