Gentleman 2. Fefe Naa Efe 3.Igbe (Missing Lyrics) Credits Written By Fela Kuti Piano Fela Kuti Mixing Engineer Emmanuel A.Odenusi Trumpet Tunde Williams Vocals Fela Kuti Photography Peter Obe Alto Saxophone Fela Kuti Tenor Saxophone Igo Chico Artwork Africa 70 Organisation Release Date 1973 Sampled In Let Nas Down Let Nas Down Freestyle Cover By Gentleman Expand Comments Add a comment Genius is the worlds biggest collection of song lyrics and musical knowledge About Genius Contributor Guidelines Press Advertise Event Space Privacy Policy Licensing Jobs Developers Copyright Policy Contact Us Sign In Do Not Sell My Personal Information 2020 Genius Media Group Inc.
Terms of Use Verified Artists All Artists: a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z. Starts off very strange (but still cool), and takes about five minutes for the bass to come in and then youre hooked. While the case could be made that anywhere is fine, since Felas catalog is uniformly strong, THIS 19731975 combo may be the single best entree for the uninitiated. As much as any major artist of the rock-era, Felas recordings work as a musical biography, telling the chapter-by-chapter story of this fascinating mans 25 year struggle to catalyze the pride of Black Nigeria as it moved beyond British colonialism. Yes, the intrinsic groove of Felas afrobeat rarely fails to amaze and inspire (in short: funk of the FIRST ORDER), but the storiesmessageswarnings which his lyrics contain are spellbinding, too. You cant read Rikki Steins well-written Fela biography in any of the CD booklets without getting enthralled with the daring, polemical, incendiary and often hilarious messages so expertly woven into the groove. ConfusionGentleman epitomizes the dichotomy of Fela: funk-avatar v. Confusion -- more-or-less a 20 minute call to arms -- begins psychedelic in a Soft Machine-ish way, bores headlong into a sustained and super-swinging groove, and culminates in a fasinating and foreboding call-and-response warning that the European influence in NigeriaAfrica would end. Mesmering stuff Gentleman, the earlier of the two pieces, follows and lightens up the mood slightly. The groove is less menacing, but the lyrics remain provocative. The title track jeers the Anglo-fied black leaders of Nigerias government and corporate world bluntly and mercilessly. The shorter -- i.e. Gentleman likewise plumb the funk whilst delivering some incisive barbs to the status quo. With a dozen more Fela two-fers headed our way in late-July 2001, there will soon be more Fela Kuti material to be dazzled by. Fela Kuti Gentleman Series Is AvailableStill, ConfusionGentleman is one of the high-water marks of the Fela ouvre and it should be priority for all collectors who are seeking to compile a collection while this amazing CD reissue series is available --- You will never hear anything like Confusion. The opening is great and when it turns into the opening groove after the militantpsychadelic intro, it will blow you out of your socks. The bass and guitar are unstoppable and Tony Allens drumming is on time. I have to agree with the other reviewers, this is off the chain and those who dont appreciate this know nothing about music. Its killer, get it and you wont be sorry. CD is an excellent place to start a Fela experience. The two title tracks give a demonstration of the powers of Fela to move you. If you are not familiar with his music already, this CD is an easy place to get into it, and will appeal to a wide musical ear. This was the third or fourth Fela CD I purchased, and I currently own over 10 of them (I just cant stop its that good). Other than Opposite PeopleSorrow, Tears, and Blood, this is the CD that I would give to someone who has never heard Fela before, but shows an interest in Listening to music. Ive listened to this innumerable times and am still not sick of it. Fela is really one of those artists youll come to live with for many years to come. This CD is not completely typical, though, of his mid to late 70s work.
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