Nigerian multi-instrumentalist Rick Asikpo created something truly special with Got To Be Me, a mythical soul and boogie record rooted in a fascinating cross-cultural story. Recorded in Louisiana while Asikpo was studying in Houston, the album reflects his deep immersion in the American Black music scene — including his involvement with the local Black Artist collective The People's Workshop — filtered through his Nigerian musical sensibility.
Got To Be Me is a rare and celebrated artifact of African boogie and disco-funk, blending mellow soul grooves with an infectious rhythmic energy that spans styles from funk and disco to smooth boogie. Originally surfacing in 1980 and now reissued by the respected world music label Soundway in 2025, this album has long been treasured by soul and funk enthusiasts for its warmth, originality, and undeniable dancefloor spirit.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Soundway
- Genre: Soul & Funk
- Release Date: 09/05/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Got To Be Me
A2. Love Love
A3. Jam I
A4. Disco Life
B1. Too Hot
B2. Let’s Get High
B3. Jam II
B4. Noin’U
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