John Talabot's hypno-Afro edit of Ekambi Brillant's 'Africa Africa' has had a previous vinyl LP outing, but we suspect there won't be too many objections to this deep, pulsing workout now being available on DJ friendly 12".
Taking things into straight up, exuberant Afro Disco territory, the fast rising Alan Dixon nudges Gyedu-Blay Ambolley's 1975, groove heavy 'High Life' killer into potential summer anthem territory, with classy drum additions, classic disco 12" arrangement, and judicious use of the original hooks.
Next up, Jacques Renault brings a bit of additional shimmer, space and dub to Michael Amara's 1974 cover of Manu Dibango's deep Afro funker 'New Bell'.
Closing proceedings, newcomers Escapade (not so new under their Walker & Royce moniker) have already seen their pumping rework of Pasteur Lappe's OG anthem 'Na Real Sekele Fo Ya' get multiple Pete Tong R1 plays last year, and we can see this one making additional noise beyond the hallowed R1 portals.
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from A7 Edits - Volume 6 (VINYL ONLY),
released June 9, 2023
Written & Produced by Ekambi Brillant.
Remix & Additional Production by John Talabot & Pional.
Published by Dharma Songs.
The first official release from Banana Hill. Repurposed African electro-house, fusing Gnawa guitar, jazz, and a whirling flute breakdown. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 11, 2017
supported by 17 fans who also own “Africa Africa (John Talabot & Pional 'Lost Scripts' Rerub)”
Every track on this release has unmissable groove, deserving a place on the dancefloor, with the cool coup of Jamie’s extend being ideal for a late night cut. Leon Frey