Name: Expensive Shit par Fela Kuti
Brand: Fela Kuti
SKU: 5051083068680
Price: 1.98 USD
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Expensive Shit Voir sur Youtube

13:13

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Water No Get Enemy Voir sur Youtube

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This disc is an overt response to the consistent harassment afflicting Fela Kuti's Kalakuta Republic in the early '70s under the oppressive Lagos authorities. The title track is a direct reference to an actual incident that occurred in which the cops planted a marijuana cigarette on Kuti -- who promptly swallowed it and therefore destroyed any evidence. He was then held until he could pass the drugs from his system -- which miraculously did not occur when his fecal sample was then sent for analysis, thanks to some help from his fellow inmates. Because of the costs incurred during this debacle, Kuti proclaimed his excrement as Expensive Shit. Musically, the Afro-funk and tribal rhythms that Kuti and his Africa '70 put down can rightfully be compared to that of James Brown or even a George Clinton-esque vibe. The beats are infectious with a hint of Latin influence, making the music nearly impossible to keep from moving to. Although the band is large, it is also remarkably tight and malleable enough to accompany and punctuate Kuti's vehement and indicting lyrics. The nature of what Kuti says, as well as infers, amounts to much more than simply whining or bad-rapping the law. His witty and thoughtful raps not only relate his side of the incident, but do so with tongue-in-cheek humor -- such as the statement that his oppressors must really enjoy his feces because they want to examine it so urgently. Yet, he tries to stay away from it, for somewhat obvious reasons. The album's B-side contains the metaphysical "Water No Get Enemy." This is a comparatively jazzy piece, with Africa '70 again exploring and stretching out its impulsive beats behind Kuti's singing. The track features some of his finest and most inspired keyboard work as well. He weaves hypnotic and ethereal electric piano lines over the earthy-sounding brass section. The laid-back groove works well in contrast to the manic tempo of "Expensive Shit."
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1. Expensive Shit

par Fela Kuti

Artiste Vedette: Afrika 70; Interprète principal
Artiste Principal: Fela Kuti; Interprète principal
Compositeur: Fela Kuti; Compositeur
Parolier: Fela Kuti; Compositeur
Producteur: Fela Kuti; Production
Éditeur De Musique: 1999 Fak Ltd.; Autre

2. Water No Get Enemy

par Fela Kuti

Artiste Principal: Fela Kuti; Interprète principal
Compositeur: Fela Kuti; Compositeur
Parolier: Fela Kuti; Compositeur
Producteur: Fela Kuti; Production
Éditeur De Musique: Emi Music Publishing
Fko Music; Autre

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Volume

1 volume uniquement

Titres

2 titres disponibles

Type

SINGLE

Format

Médias numériques

Durée

24 minutes et 13 secondes

Explicite

Aucun

Image de couverture

Disponible et jusqu'à 1400x1400 px

Livret

Non disponible

Qualité maximale

Qualité CD (Sans perte)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stéréo

Extension audio

Sans perte: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Avec perte: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Format d'archivage

Disponible dans ces formats : ZIP, TAR, RAR

Paroles

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Genres

Monde, Mondial, Africain, Afro-Beat, Afro-Pop, Afrobeat

Label

Knitting Factory Records

Service de distribution de musique

Vital PIAS SPRL

Pays

États-Unis

Langue

Anglais (États-Unis)

Popularité

Date de sortie

15 oct. 2020

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Frais de livraison

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UPC

5051083068680

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