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Disc 01
01. "Fellas Doing It In Lagos"
02. "Don't You Know"
03. "Only You"
04. "Enjoy Your Life"
05. "Ivory"
06. "Holiday Action"
Disc 02
01. "Don't Give Up"
02. "Funk With Me"
03. "Too Hot"
04. "Ore mi"
05. "Colourful Environment"
06. "Shake Your Body"
Disc 03
01. "Where Is The Answer"
02. "Don't Stop That Music"
03. "Be My Lady(Mix)"
04. "Groove I Like"
05. "Let's Do More Music"
06. "Distant Lover"
Disc 04
01. "Burning Jungle"
02. "On The Air-Rap Mix(Frankie Francis Edit)"
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4 |
| | Description: | Doing It In Lagos is a compilation of Lp+7" world tracks released as 4-LP on 28 Jan 2022. - 3LP+7"Triple 180gm vinyl LP pressing in gatefold jacket with bonus seven inch single including an exclusive edit. 2016 release. Soundway Records present a compilation of rare and mostly unavailable tracks from the slick and sassy world of Nigerian pop music and club culture of the early 1980s. Buoyed by an explosive oil boom and a return to democracy after a series of military dictatorships, Nigeria's economy in the years of the early '80's was mirrored by it's recording industry as countless young artists and groups hit the airwaves and dancefloors of the capital and beyond. It was a glossy, brash new form of pop music born out of ashes of late 1970s disco and funk and, just as in America, was the soundtrack to a new generation for whom money, style and flirtation trumped the overblown psychedelia of the previous decade. Eager to sound as American as possible with no hint of the fervor for afro-beat, afro-rock and afro-centric thinking that the 1970s had thrown up, a new generation of young artists and performers turned their backs on their cultural roots in music and sought a new kind of stardom and fame firmly connected to the glossy, snazzy world of the 1980s that was erupting in the USA and Europe. The 1970s flares and Cuban heels began to disappear, in their place came sleek suits, rolled-up sleeves, bow-ties, jumpsuits, leather jackets, greased hair and a firm nod in the stylistic direction of Michael Jackson. Many of the original albums these tracks are taken from fetch insane prices online due to their rarity and so it's with great pleasure that we present a selection here that evokes a golden boom time in Nigerian music history. It's perhaps not for the purists who think they know what African music should sound like but hey, relax... this music should make you make move, make you smile, (hopefully make some of you reminisce over your youth)... it's what it was made for.Comes with a download voucher
The durations given on back cover and labels don't match the durations given in the booklet
On hype sticker:
"20 ultra-rare dancefloor cuts compiled from original 1980s Nigeria-only vinyl releases. Triple gatefold vinyl with dl code, bonus 7" & large 8 page booklet."
In booklet:
A1 Originally Released on the Blackspot Records LP "Hotline" (B-Spot 015)
Recorded at Decca Studio, Lagos, Nigeria Circa. 1983 [...]
A2 Originally Released on the EMI Nigeria Record LP "Get Down With Me" (NEMI(LP)0585)
Recorded at EMI Nigeria Studio, Lagos, Nigeria Circa. 1984 [...]
A3 Originally Released on the HMV Nigeria Records LP "Only You" (HMV(N)035)
Recorded at EMI Nigeria Studio, Lagos, Nigeria Circa. 1984 [...]
B1 Originally Released on the Time Records LP "I Want To Feel Your Love " (TLP1002)
Recorded at Phonodisk Studio, Lagos, Overdubs at Hillside Studio, London,
Mixed at Rak Studios, London, England 1981 [...] Written by O & O. Onyihoa.
B2 Originally Released on the S.K.J. Records LP "Ivory" (SKJ002)
Recorded at Marcus Recording Studios, London, England Circa 1981 [...]
B3 Originally Released on the Linic Major Production Records LP "Friday Night" (LMP001)
Recorded at Godiac Studios, Enugu, Nigeria Circa 1983 [...]
C1 Originally Released on the Alpha Soundz Records LP "Don't Give It Up" (ALPS6)
Recorded at Phonodisk Studio, Lagos, Nigeria 1981 [...]
C2 Originally Released on the Tabansi Taretone Records LP "Funk With Me" (TTL174)
Recorded at Moody Studio, London, England Circa 1981 [...]
C3 Originally Released on the Decca Afrodisia Records LP "Got to Be Me"
Recorded at River City Recording Studio, Baton Rouge, Louisiana USA [...]
D1 Originally Released on the Tabansi Taretone Records LP "Here I Come" (TTL161)
Recorded at Free Range Studios, London; Hillside Studios and The Lodge at Hereford, England UK Circa 1980 [...]
Published by Toby Foyeh Music
D2 Originally Released on the EMI Nigeria LP "Colourful Environment" (NEMI 0415)
Recorded at EMI Nigeria Studio, Lagos, Ni"Doing It In Lagos: Boogie, Pop & Disco in 1980s Nigeria" is a vibrant double LP compilation released by Soundway / Indigo. This album takes listeners on an energetic journey through the Nigerian music scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s, showcasing rare tracks that blend boogie, disco, funk, and pop with unmistakable African flair. The selection highlights the creative explosion that occurred as local artists absorbed global trends while retaining their unique cultural identity. Soundway Records is renowned for its expertly curated compilations that unearth hidden musical gems from around the world; their releases are celebrated for both quality sound restoration and insightful liner notes. "Doing It In Lagos" stands out as a testament to Nigeria?s rich musical heritage during a period of innovation and cross-cultural exchange. | | | No. of tracks: |
20 |
| | Manufacturer No.: |
05136791 |
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