
Expensive Shit by Fela Kuti & Africa 70 stands as a landmark of Afrobeat’s golden era, fusing jazz, soul, and funk with incendiary rhythm and sharp social commentary. Originally released in 1975, the album delivers hypnotic grooves driven by pulsating percussion, soaring brass arrangements, and Fela Kuti’s charismatic presence at the helm.
This import release on Knitting Factory Records captures the fearless creativity and bold energy that made Fela an icon. With each track unfolding in long, immersive sections, listeners are treated to expressive solos and infectious funk, cementing Expensive Shit as a must-hear work in world and jazz music history.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Knitting Factory Records
- Genre: Jazz, Soul & Funk, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 2014
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A. Expensive Shit
B. Water No Get Enemy
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