Paris-based collective Les Frères Smith made a bold statement with Free To Go, their 2015 follow-up to their acclaimed debut Contreband Mentality. Recorded the old-school way and mixed by producer Masta Conga, the album delivers a warm, analog-rich sound that draws favorable comparisons to the output of legendary soul labels like Daptone Records and Truth & Soul.
A richly layered fusion of Afrobeat, ethio-jazz, and West African grooves, Free To Go features collaborations with Malian singer Mamani Keïta, Guinean griot Djeli Moussa Condé, and Barbadian artist Milo, making it one of the most ambitious and globally influenced records in the band's catalog. Championed by tastemakers including Gilles Peterson, Laurent Garnier, Radio Nova, and Songlines, this is a record that resonates far beyond borders — a testament to Les Frères Smith's reputation as one of Europe's most vital live Afrobeat acts.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: ©©©©
- Genre: Soul & Funk, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 2015
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TRACKS
A1. Djilan
A2. Crisis
A3. Trouble
B1. Koni
B2. AK 54
B3. Nia Mangolo
C1. Super Mandingue
C2. Lamale
C3. Free To Go
D1. Liar
D2. Better Thing
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