Fela Soul
What do you get when you put together afrobeat legend Fela Kuti and rap pioneers De La Soul? You get Fela Soul; musical tapestry created by Gummy Soul artist Amerigo Gazaway. More than just a clever title, Fela Soul is an 8-track, 33 minute journey into the world of afrobeat rhythms, funky horn riffs, and classic hip-hop gems. Using dozens of hand-picked samples from the Nigerian instrumentalist and political figure Fela Kuti, and 8 carefully-chosen acapellas from the Native Tongue rap trio De La Soul, Amerigo seamlessly intertwines the two into something completely new and original.
Download the entire album for free, along with liner notes and album commentary below.
“I came up with the concept for this project in fall of 2010. I wanted to follow through with it not only because it was a good idea, but because of the powerful impact both these artists have had on me and my music. Afrobeat, jazz, funk, and hip-hop are already so interconnected, and 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 an introduction for hip-hop fans and music fans alike who are unfamiliar with Fela Kuti or De La Soul’s music.”
-Amerigo Gazaway
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Damn, this album is a banger!
It’s Fela so I’m going to download right away. De La Soul are also one of my favourite rap groups too. Will listen and come bac and comment on what I think about it.
This is sick! Sorry to be that girl, but I have a request lol. Fela Kuti’s Lady?? It’s my favorite song and…well, yeah. I listened to everything though and I LOVE IT. The concept, the music, the fusion. YES!
“Music is the weapon. Music is the future. Music is the weapon of the future.” Fela Kuti
I think we can whip something up for you. We almost flipped Lady for this project. I’ll let you know
Sweet! Thanks.
Here you go.
http://gummysoul.bandcamp.com/track/questlove-fela-soul-bonus-track
Awesome! Lady is my jam too! LOOOL!
Thank you for this.
You are welcome sir
Half way through and LOVING this mix. Nice work.
I’ll never listen to anything else ever again.
Great stuff. I’m loving this. Keep it up!
SO GOOD! Went skating to this today and my flow followed the music. thanks for making a beautiful day that much better! From Winnipeg.
wow man! amazing!
I’ll download the album but I’m a bit old fashioned and I would love to buy the CD. Is it possible? and where?
I got the vinyl via turntablelab.com.
Me, myself and I thinks this a dope mix that I will be listening till the breakadawn. That Fela can sure blow the soul outta that horn! Thanks man. I just recently made and Afrikan mixtape you may dig. Here it is:
http://jasperjonesradio.wordpress.com/2012/02/13/funkus-afrikanus/