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Released in 1973, Soul Makossa marked the explosive debut of the Lafayette Afro Rock Band and showcased their ability to fuse raw American funk with African rhythms, rock energy, and global sensibilities. Recorded after the band relocated to Paris in search of creative freedom, the album draws its name and spirit from Manu Dibangos hit of the same name, which they reinterpret with fierce instrumentation and layered percussion. But this record isnt just about the title trackits a full-body immersion into deep grooves, psychedelic guitar riffs, and a loose, almost improvisational fire that would become their signature sound.
The bands synergy is evident on tracks like Hihache and Azeta, which build slowly before unleashing waves of tightly coiled funk. Hihache in particular became a breakbeat goldmine, sampled by everyone from Biz Markie to Naughty By Nature. Soul Makossa stands as both a statement of cultural exchange and a sonic blueprint for decades of sampling and underground funk. Its raw, vibrant, and undeniably ahead of its time.
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A searing mix of raw funk, afrobeat, and soulthe album is a rhythmic masterclass. AllMusic
The title track is great, but the deep cuts like Hihache are what elevate this to essential status. The Quietus
This record is an untamed beast. Percussion-heavy, groove-forward, and a joy for crate diggers. Wax Poetics
Even now, Soul Makossa sounds fresher and more inventive than most modern funk attempts. The Vinyl Factory
Funkadelic with a passportthis is one of the most important funk albums youve never heard. Record Collector Magazine
- Artist: Lafayette Afro Rock Band Label: Strut Format: LP Units: 1 Country: Worldwide Genre: Soul & Funk Style: Afrobeat, Funk
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A1 Soul Makossa
A2 Azeta
A3 Oglenon
B1 Voodounon
B2 Hihache
B3 Nicky
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