Catalogue: Africa: "Fuji Satisfaction" - Adé Bantu feat. Adewale Ayuba
released: 2005
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KORA ALL AFRICA MUSIC AWARDS 2005 Winner
Wake up to future Fuji! Adé Bantu, the mastermind behind the radical rap-activists Brothers Keepers and one of the prime movers of the German HipHop scene, brings the deep grooves of Fuji and Afrobeat to the urban styles and sounds of R&B, HipHop and Ragga. Born and raised in England to a German mother and a Nigerian father then relocated to Cologne/Germany, he draws on his forefathers' Yoruba heritage and his African diaspora experience to create an Afropean soundtrack taking Fuji to the next international level. The future is now!
WORLD VIEW Issue 4
"...the album packs ample amounts of fire and fun, there's funk elements that bring echoes of Fela-like Afrobeat to these songs of celebration, self-awareness, cultural unity and African identity as well as effective melding of hip-hop structures with ample live percussion and ongoing call-and-response singing largely in English."
Global Rhythm 01-12-2005
"Facts up front: This is a collaborative record between Adé Bantu, a Nigerian/German dancehall/rapper who belongs to the Brothers Keepers collective, and Adewale Ayuba, one of the best practitioners of the Nigerian groove form known as "Fuji". I have to give respect to Piranha, one of my favorite world music labels, for thinking of a way to bring Fuji to the world's -- or maybe just my -- attention.
Because I love Fuji. This genre, which is named for Japan's majestic Mt. Fuji, is wonderful and elastic and beautiful, and there's a lot of it here to enjoy. It begins in Fela-like Afrobeat, but mixes in more Arabic and Asian influence. Ayuba didn't invent Fuji, but he's the new standard-bearer, and he makes it pop, especially with original Africa70 member Oghene Kologbo chiming in on guitar, bass and drums. Tracks like "Oya" and "Mt. Fuji" bubble, sparkle, and bounce -- it's a joyous sort of music."
Matt Cibula, PopMatters.com 17-10-2005
"A unique listening experience with a completely new style mix of Fuji vibes with Afrobeat, Ragga, Pidgin Raps and HipHop!"
AfricasGateway.com
Wake up to future Fuji! Adé Bantu, the mastermind behind the radical rap-activists Brothers Keepers and one of the prime movers of the German HipHop scene, brings the deep grooves of Fuji and Afrobeat to the urban styles and sounds of R&B, HipHop and Ragga. Born and raised in England to a German mother and a Nigerian father then relocated to Cologne/Germany, he draws on his forefathers' Yoruba heritage and his African diaspora experience to create an Afropean soundtrack taking Fuji to the next international level. The future is now!
Press Quotes
"Nigerian- German artist Ade Bantu has united with Fuji music maestro Adewale Ayuba from Nigeria and Fela Kuti's original guitar player Oghene Kologbo for a real Fuji firework: FUJI SATISFACTION- a unique listening experience with a completely new style mix of Fuji vibes with Afrobeat, Ragga, Pidgin Raps and Hip Hop!"WORLD VIEW Issue 4
"...the album packs ample amounts of fire and fun, there's funk elements that bring echoes of Fela-like Afrobeat to these songs of celebration, self-awareness, cultural unity and African identity as well as effective melding of hip-hop structures with ample live percussion and ongoing call-and-response singing largely in English."
Global Rhythm 01-12-2005
"Facts up front: This is a collaborative record between Adé Bantu, a Nigerian/German dancehall/rapper who belongs to the Brothers Keepers collective, and Adewale Ayuba, one of the best practitioners of the Nigerian groove form known as "Fuji". I have to give respect to Piranha, one of my favorite world music labels, for thinking of a way to bring Fuji to the world's -- or maybe just my -- attention.
Because I love Fuji. This genre, which is named for Japan's majestic Mt. Fuji, is wonderful and elastic and beautiful, and there's a lot of it here to enjoy. It begins in Fela-like Afrobeat, but mixes in more Arabic and Asian influence. Ayuba didn't invent Fuji, but he's the new standard-bearer, and he makes it pop, especially with original Africa70 member Oghene Kologbo chiming in on guitar, bass and drums. Tracks like "Oya" and "Mt. Fuji" bubble, sparkle, and bounce -- it's a joyous sort of music."
Matt Cibula, PopMatters.com 17-10-2005
"A unique listening experience with a completely new style mix of Fuji vibes with Afrobeat, Ragga, Pidgin Raps and HipHop!"
AfricasGateway.com
Track List
| Track | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Intro |
| 2 | Fuji Satisfaction |
| 3 | Oya |
| 4 | Follow Your Road Go |
| 5 | Mt. Fuji |
| 6 | Where Di Water, Where Di Lighter |
| 7 | Mama |
| 8 | How Real (Can A Real, Real Be) |
| 9 | Many Lessons |
| 10 | Rise Up To The Occasion |
| 11 | Listen Attentively |
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