For those of you who like your Fela Kuti minus an infectious hip-hop beat, read no further. But if the idea of a mash-up combining the Nigerian music legend’s hits — which surged in popularity as a result of the Broadway show Fela! — with some of Swizz Beatz’s most recognizable productions appeals to you, you might want to look into the hip-hop producer and rapper’s recent offering.
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In the mixtape, which you can download here, Beatz blends Kuti classics such as “Yellow Fever,” “African Woman” and “No Agreement” with some of his chart toppers — think “Touch It,” “Tambourine” and “It’s Me Snitches.” The mixes take some getting used to but are worth a listen for Fela and Swizz fans.
Previous recommendation: ‘Egypt on the Brink.’
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