Got To Be Me (Reissue) (Vinyl LP)
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Look out, Soundway have unearthed another gem. Got To Be Me, is the long-lost 1981 album by Nigerian musical guru Rick Asikpo. Originally only released in Nigeria, the record has garnered a cult following in part thanks to Soundway's acclaimed Doing It In Lagos compilation. Now the swaggering disco masterpiece is finally stepping out of the shadows in full with a long-awaited reissue so we can all get a slice. - Flying Out
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Mythical soul/boogie record recorded in Louisiana by Nigerian multi instrumentalist Rick Asikpo when he was studying in Houston. Rick Asikpo started his musical career while studying in Houston, joining local Black Artist collective The People’s Workshop, before returning to Nigeria and releasing a run of successful albums throughout the 80's. Got To Be Me was recorded at River City Studio in Baton Rouge in 1981 but was only released back in Nigeria. Layers of synths wash over Earth, Wind and Fire inspired boogie and soul, shot through a Texan/Nigerian filter that stands as a missing link between the dancefloor experiments of Houston and Lagos.
Tracklist:
1. Got To Be Me
2. Love Love
3. Jam I
4. Disco Life
5. Too Hot
6. Let’s Get High
7. Jam II
8. Noin’ U