Month: June 2023

Mystik – Pays Femm (Haiti, 1980, Espri Records & Tapes)

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For today, I wanted to share with you “Pays Femm“, an instant feel-good summer Island Disco Boogie Funk anthem, taken from the only album by the underground Haitian band “Mystik“, privately recorded & released in 1980 on their own record label “Espri Records & Tapes“.

This album features :

Georges Osse Andre (Fender Rhodes / String Ensemble / Clarinet/Organ / Backing Vocals) ;

Reynold Cadet (Bass) ;

John Bob Castel (Lead Guitar / Acoustic Guitar) ;

Eric Charlier (Congas/Drums) ;

Jean-Claude Pierre-Charles (Peddy) (Lead Vocal) ;

Frantz Charles Dugue (The Duke) (Lead Vocal) ;

Evans Lespinasse (Lead Vocal / Backing Vocals) ;

Robert Raymond (Bass/Percussion : Ra, Ra / Backing Vocals) ;

Edouard Richard (Lead Guitar / Guitar / Synthetizer / Backing Vocals) ;

Alix Saintil (Drums) ;

Patrick Saintil (Percussion) ;

Dernst Emile (Arrangements) ;

Jeff Kracke (Engineer) ;

One of my personal favorite song of the genre that can set any dance floor on fire, so hope you’ll like it – Enjoy !

Mystik – Pays Femm (Haiti, 1980, Espri Records & Tapes)

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Armand de Preseau

Abeti Masikini – Usisilike (Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1978, BBZ Productions)

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Following this previous article, I wanted to share with you for today “Usisilike“, an instant feel-good Afro Boogie Soul Funk track, taken from the 6th album of the Congolese Diva Elisabeth Finant, better known as Abeti Maskini, out in 1978 on the French record label “BBZ Productions” with the help of legendary African & French legendary names :

Pierre Alain Dahan (Drums) ;

Sauveur Malia (Bass) ;

Slim Pezin (Producing, Arrangements, Guitars) ;

Marc Chantereau (Percussions)

Georges Taguere (Keyboards) ;

Gerard Akueson (Management) ;

Abeti Masiki – Usisilike (Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1978)

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Armand de Preseau

Orchestre Massako 84 – C’est Toi Mon Problème (Gabon, 1984, Mass Pro)

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Following this previous article, I wanted to share with you for today “C’est Toi Mon Problème“, a frantic 10min long Funky Afro Soukous track, taken from one of the numerous albums recorded by the mythical National military orchestra and musical band “Orchestre Massako” from Libreville (Gabon), leaded by the legendary musician Jean-Christian Mboumba Mackaya “Mack-Joss” and released in 1984 on his own record label “Mass Pro“.

This album features :

Arranged, Producer : Jean-Christian Mboumba Mackaya ;

Bass Guitar : Jo La Basse, Régis Ogouamba ;

Chorus : Bibounza Shakara, Mwamy Menghe, Rachel Tchoungui ;

Guitar : Guy Bouchard, Pendy Gaspard, Sec Bidens, Sita Mbele ;

Guitar (Solo) : Pendy Gaspard ;

Mixed By : Francis Personne ;

Saxophone : Akouda Asso ;

Saxophone, Trombone : Roger Kom ;

Trumpet : Jean-Christian Mboumba Makaya ;

Amazing friendly dance floor tool, enjoy !

Orchestre Massako 84 – C’est Toi Mon Problème (Gabon, 1984, Mass Pro)

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Armand de Preseau

Ziké & Le Gneze Moule – La Gloire (Ivory Coast, 1993, Raikatt Productions)

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For today, I wanted to share with you “La Gloire“, a, underground catchy 90s Afro Rap Electro Funk Smurf track with fresh & dope drum machines basslines & DX7 synth use, taken from the 1st album recorded in 1993 by the still active today choregrapher, author, composer & zouglou (musical genre from Ivory Coast) artist Krédou “Ziké” Laurent with the help of the producer, sound engineer & machines programmer Bamba Moussa Yang.

This album features :

Lead vocals : Krédou Ziké Laurent ;

Music, Arrangement, Drum machines (Akai S 1000 EMU 3, D 50, RX 5, DX 7), Guitars & Synthesizer : Bamba Moussa Yang ;

Backing Vocals : Bamba Moussa Yang (A1 to B1), Henri Kattié (A1 to B1), Raymond Akishy (A1 to B1) & Ziké (A1 to B1) ;

Chorus : Awa Maïga & Zenia Caraibe “Lovy” ;

Early 90s Afro Hip Hop tracks are really rare & hard to find on vinyl format, so hope you’ll enjoy !

Ziké & Le Gneze Moule – La Gloire (Ivory Coast, 1993, Raikatt Productions)

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Armand de Preseau

Emmanuel Eteme – Impulse (Cameroun, 1979, Disques Espérance)

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For today, I wanted to share with you “Impulse“, a killer Afro Funk Boogie Fusion track, taken from the first album recorded in 1979 by the Cameroonian composer & musician Emmanuel Eteme, who was also a very-well known & gifted football player in the early 70s.

This album features :

Emmanuel Eteme : Vocals, Guitar & Percussions ;

Georges Neulemkam : Drums ;

Jacques Mbida : Synth, Drums & Bass ;

Jean-Claude Ebongue : Bass ;

Jimmy Mvondo Mvele : Saxophone ;

Samuel Ateba Mengue : Percussions & Bongos ;

Sammy Massamba : Guitar ;

This song reminds me the best tracks by the mythical Cameroonian duet “J.M. Tim & Foty” (Jean-Marie Tiam “Tim” & Maurice Fotié “Foty” Kembiwo) & includes awesome guitar parts by another Congolese legend, Sammy Massamba – Enjoy !

Emmanuel Eteme – Impulse (Cameroun, 1979, Disques Espérance)

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Armand de Preseau

Josy Masse – Mais Ca Pas Possible (French Guyana, 1970s, Inter Caraibes)

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Following this previous article, I wanted to share with you for today “Mais Ca Pas Possible“, a splendid deep Island Jazz Folk Biguine chanson from the recorded in the 70s by the French Guyana native singer & poetess Josy Masse – Enjoy !

Josy Masse – Mais Ca Pas Possible (Guyana, 1970s, Inter Caraibes)

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Armand de Preseau

K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas – Kyenken Bi Adi M’Awu (Ghana, 1976, Ofo Bros)

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Following this previous post, I wanted to share with you for today “Kyenken Bi Adi M’Awu“, a timeless classic 70s uplifting Highlife Afrobeat Soul Funk track recorded in 1976 by the legendary Ghanaian composer & musician Alhaji Kwabena Frimpong & backed by his famous “Cuban Fiestas” that includes for this album :

Chorus : Anthony Yeboah, Isaac Yeboah

Congas : Yaw Asante

Design : E.E. Lamptey

Drums : Kung Fu Kwaku

Engineer : George Andoh, Bossman Amoako, David Ankorah, John Archer, Francis Kwakye

Flute, Tenor Saxophone : George Amissah

Keyboards : Tommy Doziz

Lead Guitar : Jacob Obae, Slim Yaw Manu

Lead Vocals : M.K. Frimpong

Maracas : Daniel Asare

Recording Supervisor : Dr. Oppong Gordon

Rhythm Guitar : Sammy Red Cropper

Trumpet : Arthur Kennedy

K. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestas – Kyenken Bi Adi M’Awu (Ghana, 1976, Ofo Bros)

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Armand de Preseau

Willy Roy feat. Rational Men – Christian Community (Nigeria, 1978, ACB Sounds)

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For today, I wanted to share with you “Christian Community“, a dope Psychedelic Afrobeat Funk Gospel Soul track driven by catchy guitar riffs & cool organ parts, taken from the 1st album recorded in Nigeria by the Ghanaian composer & musician (organ, synth & lead vocals) Kwesi Wilson (better known as Willy Roy) and accompanied by Nigerian & Ghanaian musicians such :

Allwell Marcel (Percussion, Backing Vocals) ;

Eddie Korsah (Backing Vocals, Bass) ;

Johnson Hart (Drums, Percussions, Cymbals) ;

Jon John Dukes (Guitar) ;

George Black (Vocals) ;

Willy Roy feat. Rational Men – Christian Community (Nigeria, 1978, Nigeria)

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Armand de Preseau