The Story
This self-titled album documents the early sound of Fela Ransome Kuti with his pioneering band Koola Lobitos, capturing a formative period before the full development of Afrobeat. Rooted in highlife, jazz, and soul, the record features lively horn arrangements, syncopated rhythms, and extended grooves that showcase Fela’s growing confidence as a bandleader and composer. Pressed on clear vinyl, this edition presents an essential early chapter in Fela’s catalogue, offering insight into the musical foundations that would later evolve into his revolutionary Afrobeat sound.
Track list:
Side A
A1 Signature Tune
A2 It’s Highlife Time
A3 Lagos Baby
A4 Omuti
A5 Olulufe
A6 Araba’s Delight
Side B
B1 Wa Dele
B2 Lal Se
B3 Mi O Mo
B4 Obinrin Le
B5 Omo Ejo
Description
This self-titled album documents the early sound of Fela Ransome Kuti with his pioneering band Koola Lobitos, capturing a formative period before the full development of Afrobeat. Rooted in highlife, jazz, and soul, the record features lively horn arrangements, syncopated rhythms, and extended grooves that showcase Fela’s growing confidence as a bandleader and composer. Pressed on clear vinyl, this edition presents an essential early chapter in Fela’s catalogue, offering insight into the musical foundations that would later evolve into his revolutionary Afrobeat sound.
Track list:
Side A
A1 Signature Tune
A2 It’s Highlife Time
A3 Lagos Baby
A4 Omuti
A5 Olulufe
A6 Araba’s Delight
Side B
B1 Wa Dele
B2 Lal Se
B3 Mi O Mo
B4 Obinrin Le
B5 Omo Ejo
