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TONY ALLEN & THE AFRO MESSENGERS - No Discrimination
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TONY ALLEN & THE AFRO MESSENGERS - Road Safety
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TONY ALLEN & THE AFRO MESSENGERS - Ariya
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TONY ALLEN & THE AFRO MESSENGERS - Love Is A Natural Thing
Comet Records presents the Tony Allen & Afrika 70 reissue series with the classic late seventies first
four solo albums of Tony Allen remastered and restored: Jealousy, Progress, No Accomodation for Lagos
& No Discrimination, all coming in an heavy Deluxe Tip-On Jacket.
Tony's solo album, No Discrimination, marks an important turning point in Tony Allen's musical life. Tony
had recently left Fela's band, which was clearly an emotional yet necessary change as Allen sings of love and
brotherhood throughout his fourth solo album. No Discrimination, both in composition and sound, is a
blueprint for the future of Afrobeat, decades ahead of its time. The songs are a mixture of old and new -
fusing the classic Afrobeat compositional style with modern production and ideas. Classic tunes like "No
Discrimination" and "Ariya" pushed boundaries for what Afrobeat could be, which a wave of Afrobeat
bands would pick up on decades later.
With No Discrimination, Tony begins to move Afrobeat into the future, which he would continue doing for
the rest of his career.
Tony Allen was a musical and compositional visionary, and this album finds him beginning to explore that
vision outside of Fela's immense gravitational pull. They are the start of a new era in Tony's fruitful career
as a solo artist, opening the floodgates for his distinctive Afro-Funk sound and laying the foundation
for the next generation of Afrobeat musicians to come. More
four solo albums of Tony Allen remastered and restored: Jealousy, Progress, No Accomodation for Lagos
& No Discrimination, all coming in an heavy Deluxe Tip-On Jacket.
Tony's solo album, No Discrimination, marks an important turning point in Tony Allen's musical life. Tony
had recently left Fela's band, which was clearly an emotional yet necessary change as Allen sings of love and
brotherhood throughout his fourth solo album. No Discrimination, both in composition and sound, is a
blueprint for the future of Afrobeat, decades ahead of its time. The songs are a mixture of old and new -
fusing the classic Afrobeat compositional style with modern production and ideas. Classic tunes like "No
Discrimination" and "Ariya" pushed boundaries for what Afrobeat could be, which a wave of Afrobeat
bands would pick up on decades later.
With No Discrimination, Tony begins to move Afrobeat into the future, which he would continue doing for
the rest of his career.
Tony Allen was a musical and compositional visionary, and this album finds him beginning to explore that
vision outside of Fela's immense gravitational pull. They are the start of a new era in Tony's fruitful career
as a solo artist, opening the floodgates for his distinctive Afro-Funk sound and laying the foundation
for the next generation of Afrobeat musicians to come. More
More records from Comet
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Psyco On Da Bus - Afropusherman
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Psyco On Da Bus - Never Satisfied
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Psyco On Da Bus - Many Questions
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Psyco On Da Bus - K.I.S. Compatible
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Psyco On Da Bus - Pictures Talk
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Psyco On Da Bus - Hand Full Of Sands
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Psyco On Da Bus - Push Your Mind
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Psyco On Da Bus - Time To Take A Rest Suite
Tracklist:
A1 - Afropusherman
A2 - Never Satisfied
B1 - Many Questions
B2 - K.I.S. Compatible
B3 - Pictures Talk
C1 - Hand Full Of Sands
C2 - Push Your Mind
D - Time To Take A Rest Suite
Comet Records is so thrilled to present Psyco on Da Bus 20th Anniversary, for the occasion it will be reissued as a Double Vinyl LP and newly remastered.
Recorded in just few weeks in the US during Tony Allen's Black Voices album tour in Spring 2000, on Doctor L’s G3 in different places as hotels rooms, local studios (Nyc, Toronto) and the tour bus.
Doctor L and the members of Tony Allen & Afrobeat 2000 band get the idea of making a collective album alltogether, co-writing both songs and music a
nd creating a new spectrum that reflects their different musical backgrounds. Doctor L, Tony Allen, Jean-Phi Dary, Cesar Anot, Jeff Kellner are the “psyco bus” members.
Completed later in Paris with guests artists like Smadj, Dom Farkas and Eric Guathier, Psyco On Da Bus project fill the gap between the 70's and the new millenium, blending afrobeat rhythms, gospel & soul vocals, jazz & funk licks with wicked electronics and astonishing production.
From the futuristic funk of “Afropusherman” to the eastern sounds of “Many Questions” or the killer floor filler “Push your mind Breakbeat” , from the underrated spiritual suite “Time To Take A Rest”, hybrid fusion of free jazz, poetry, rare groove and nu-beats, to the outstanding “Never Satisfied”.
Last but not least the artwork was created and produced by the talented french graphist designer, filmmaker Edouard Salier. Tony told about his collaboration with Doctor L on this project in 2001: “Younger people are coming into Afrobeat right now. And I personally don't want to be past, I want to be future. Young people like hip-hop, and techno, which is what I must think about. It's the direction I want to take. It's an experiment I've wanted to try. That's why I wanted Doctor L to produce the album.” More
A1 - Afropusherman
A2 - Never Satisfied
B1 - Many Questions
B2 - K.I.S. Compatible
B3 - Pictures Talk
C1 - Hand Full Of Sands
C2 - Push Your Mind
D - Time To Take A Rest Suite
Comet Records is so thrilled to present Psyco on Da Bus 20th Anniversary, for the occasion it will be reissued as a Double Vinyl LP and newly remastered.
Recorded in just few weeks in the US during Tony Allen's Black Voices album tour in Spring 2000, on Doctor L’s G3 in different places as hotels rooms, local studios (Nyc, Toronto) and the tour bus.
Doctor L and the members of Tony Allen & Afrobeat 2000 band get the idea of making a collective album alltogether, co-writing both songs and music a
nd creating a new spectrum that reflects their different musical backgrounds. Doctor L, Tony Allen, Jean-Phi Dary, Cesar Anot, Jeff Kellner are the “psyco bus” members.
Completed later in Paris with guests artists like Smadj, Dom Farkas and Eric Guathier, Psyco On Da Bus project fill the gap between the 70's and the new millenium, blending afrobeat rhythms, gospel & soul vocals, jazz & funk licks with wicked electronics and astonishing production.
From the futuristic funk of “Afropusherman” to the eastern sounds of “Many Questions” or the killer floor filler “Push your mind Breakbeat” , from the underrated spiritual suite “Time To Take A Rest”, hybrid fusion of free jazz, poetry, rare groove and nu-beats, to the outstanding “Never Satisfied”.
Last but not least the artwork was created and produced by the talented french graphist designer, filmmaker Edouard Salier. Tony told about his collaboration with Doctor L on this project in 2001: “Younger people are coming into Afrobeat right now. And I personally don't want to be past, I want to be future. Young people like hip-hop, and techno, which is what I must think about. It's the direction I want to take. It's an experiment I've wanted to try. That's why I wanted Doctor L to produce the album.” More
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Tony Allen - N.E.P.A. (Never Expect Power Always)
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Tony Allen - N.E.P.A. Dance Dub
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Tony Allen - When One Road Close (Another One Go Open)
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Tony Allen - Road Close Dance Dub
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Tony Allen - Olokun
Comet Records presents from Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen, N.E.P.A Reissue LP Vinyl remastered and
coming in an heavy Deluxe Tip-On Jacket.
In 1979, Tony Allen decided to leave Fela Kuti & Africa 70 and moved to London in 1982. Originally
Released in 1984 on Earthworks Records, this reissue holds an extra track previously unreleased on vinyl
called “Olokun”. N.E.P.A (Never Expect Power Always) is a searing critique of the Nigerian Electric Power
Authority, an organisation that governed the use of electricity in Nigeria.
It starts out with the title track, with a definite Afro-beat punch. Electro-claps stand as part of the
percussion line, adding to a more modern look at what Afro-beat was becoming.
This is followed by an even further modernized piece of Afro-beat, as the title track is given a dub mix.
“When One Road Close” has a similar pace, and is similarly followed by a dub remix, complete with the
necessary space-effects reverb.
And to make this reissue extra special the track “Olokun” was never released on vinyl before.
Blending the nascent rise of electronica into Afrobeat production, it’s tighter than any Fela album and
became a definitive project in shaping Allen’s future sound. Whether it’s the electro beats or the punchier,
multilayered arrangement, it instantly stands out in Allen’s vast and expansive discography.
TRACKLIST:
A1. N.E.P.A. (Never Expect Power Always)
A2. N.E.P.A. Dance Dub
B1. When One Road Close (Another One Go Open)
B2. Road Close Dance Dub
B3. Olokun More
coming in an heavy Deluxe Tip-On Jacket.
In 1979, Tony Allen decided to leave Fela Kuti & Africa 70 and moved to London in 1982. Originally
Released in 1984 on Earthworks Records, this reissue holds an extra track previously unreleased on vinyl
called “Olokun”. N.E.P.A (Never Expect Power Always) is a searing critique of the Nigerian Electric Power
Authority, an organisation that governed the use of electricity in Nigeria.
It starts out with the title track, with a definite Afro-beat punch. Electro-claps stand as part of the
percussion line, adding to a more modern look at what Afro-beat was becoming.
This is followed by an even further modernized piece of Afro-beat, as the title track is given a dub mix.
“When One Road Close” has a similar pace, and is similarly followed by a dub remix, complete with the
necessary space-effects reverb.
And to make this reissue extra special the track “Olokun” was never released on vinyl before.
Blending the nascent rise of electronica into Afrobeat production, it’s tighter than any Fela album and
became a definitive project in shaping Allen’s future sound. Whether it’s the electro beats or the punchier,
multilayered arrangement, it instantly stands out in Allen’s vast and expansive discography.
TRACKLIST:
A1. N.E.P.A. (Never Expect Power Always)
A2. N.E.P.A. Dance Dub
B1. When One Road Close (Another One Go Open)
B2. Road Close Dance Dub
B3. Olokun More
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Nu Guinea - Prelude
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Nu Guinea - Howls
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Nu Guinea - Open Paths
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Nu Guinea - NG Theme
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Nu Guinea - Stasis (Calm Before The Storm)
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Nu Guinea - TA Storm
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Nu Guinea - The Birds Rejoice
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Nu Guinea - Phunkhysteria
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Nu Guinea - The Sun Returns
Repress!
Essential!
Comet is pleased to announce the third volume of the Afrobeat Makers Series: Nu Guinea - The Tony Allen Experiments.
By re-working the original magic drum patterns from the Afrobeat master Tony Allen, Nu Guinea created a compilation of tracks which is charged by a voluminous electronic jazz-Psyche funk imprint.
For this release, Comet Records teamed up with Early Sounds Recordings, the berlin label, also home to duo Berliners Nu Guinea.
The Naples formed, Berlin-based duo, is a project that arose out of jam sessions, melting synthesizers with instruments, containing a handmade sound that is not aiming for perfection but genuineness. It can be understood as a steadily shaping form, always open for collaborations with other musicians.
They've previously collaborated with singer Wayne Snow (fellow berliner artist on Comet) for the vocal edit of Nu-World, also delivered a remix for Wayne Snow’ ?Rosie Ep' both recently released on Tartelet Records.
Tracklist:
A1 Prelude
A2 Howls
A3 Open Paths
A4 NG Theme
A5 Stasis (Calm Before The Storm)
B1 TA-Storm
B2 The Birds Rejoice
B3 Phunkhysteria
B4 The Sun Returns More
Essential!
Comet is pleased to announce the third volume of the Afrobeat Makers Series: Nu Guinea - The Tony Allen Experiments.
By re-working the original magic drum patterns from the Afrobeat master Tony Allen, Nu Guinea created a compilation of tracks which is charged by a voluminous electronic jazz-Psyche funk imprint.
For this release, Comet Records teamed up with Early Sounds Recordings, the berlin label, also home to duo Berliners Nu Guinea.
The Naples formed, Berlin-based duo, is a project that arose out of jam sessions, melting synthesizers with instruments, containing a handmade sound that is not aiming for perfection but genuineness. It can be understood as a steadily shaping form, always open for collaborations with other musicians.
They've previously collaborated with singer Wayne Snow (fellow berliner artist on Comet) for the vocal edit of Nu-World, also delivered a remix for Wayne Snow’ ?Rosie Ep' both recently released on Tartelet Records.
Tracklist:
A1 Prelude
A2 Howls
A3 Open Paths
A4 NG Theme
A5 Stasis (Calm Before The Storm)
B1 TA-Storm
B2 The Birds Rejoice
B3 Phunkhysteria
B4 The Sun Returns More
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Various Artist - Tony Allen - Ariya (Catalyst Remix)
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Various Artist - Son Of Scientist feat Eska - The Drum
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Various Artist - Doctor L - Push Your Mind- (Break Beat Remix)
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Various Artist - Cinematic Orchestra - Brotherhood
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Various Artist - Psyco On Da Bus - Take A Rest (Chateau Flight Remix)
Comet Records is excited to present Afro Rhythms Vol. 1 the first repress since 1999 of Singles and
Remixes out of Black Voices’s LP from Tony Allen Afrobeat pioneer, along with the iconic Psyco On Da
Bus creating a new sound between experimental, electronica and afrobeat, both albums produced by sound
activist Doctor L.
The compilation is a proper trawl through the vault of the early years of Comet Records featuring
producers and artists as IG Culture, Eska, Catalyst aka Alex Attias, Psycho On Da Bus Featuring Doctor
L and Tony Allen, Cinematic Orchestra and the legendary Parisian duo Chateau Flight.
The tracks "The Drum" and "Brotherhood" produced respectively by IG Culture (Son Of Scientist) and
Cinematic Orchestra are part of The Allenko Brotherhood Ensemble project, a collaboration between the
unique drumming style of Tony Allen and the best in contemporary producers.
Comet label continues its hypnotic elliptical orbit through radical funk realms and dancefloor wormholes,
connecting to five decades of music from four continents and still heading for the future, a pure and positive
light to guide our way on.
TRACKLIST:
A1. Tony Allen - Ariya (Catalyst Remix)
A2. Son Of Scientist feat Eska - The Drum
A3. Doctor L - Push Your Mind- (Break Beat Remix)
B1. Cinematic Orchestra - Brotherhood
B2. Psyco On Da Bus - Take A Rest (Chateau Flight Remix) More
Remixes out of Black Voices’s LP from Tony Allen Afrobeat pioneer, along with the iconic Psyco On Da
Bus creating a new sound between experimental, electronica and afrobeat, both albums produced by sound
activist Doctor L.
The compilation is a proper trawl through the vault of the early years of Comet Records featuring
producers and artists as IG Culture, Eska, Catalyst aka Alex Attias, Psycho On Da Bus Featuring Doctor
L and Tony Allen, Cinematic Orchestra and the legendary Parisian duo Chateau Flight.
The tracks "The Drum" and "Brotherhood" produced respectively by IG Culture (Son Of Scientist) and
Cinematic Orchestra are part of The Allenko Brotherhood Ensemble project, a collaboration between the
unique drumming style of Tony Allen and the best in contemporary producers.
Comet label continues its hypnotic elliptical orbit through radical funk realms and dancefloor wormholes,
connecting to five decades of music from four continents and still heading for the future, a pure and positive
light to guide our way on.
TRACKLIST:
A1. Tony Allen - Ariya (Catalyst Remix)
A2. Son Of Scientist feat Eska - The Drum
A3. Doctor L - Push Your Mind- (Break Beat Remix)
B1. Cinematic Orchestra - Brotherhood
B2. Psyco On Da Bus - Take A Rest (Chateau Flight Remix) More
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Tony Allen Hits With Africa 70 - "Jealousy"
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Tony Allen Hits With Africa 70 - "Hustler"
Produced by Fela Kuti in 1975, Tony Allen’s first solo album with Afrika 70, Jealousy, is like the man himself: light on its feet yet deeply settled, spacious yet bursting with magical talent. On the title track “Jealousy,” Tony is joyously in his element, conducting one of the mightiest bands in the world - he is the head chef, and the band is cooking. The second track, “Hustler” features one of the most iconic solos in drumming history, a rare glimpse into Tony’s gift of musical phrasing - it is possibly the best example of Tony’s ability to literally speak through his beloved drumset.
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Ebo Taylor & Pat Thomas - Yes Indeed
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Ebo Taylor & Pat Thomas - Yes Indeed (Trus'me version)
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Pat Thomas - - Yesu San Bra
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Ebo Taylor & Pat Thomas - Yesu San Bra (Tiger Tigre rework)
Comet presents the third release of its new Disco Highlife series, featuring remastered originals by Ghanaian legends Ebo Taylor & Pat Thomas and disco re-edits by Trus’me and Tiger Tigre.
On Side A, “Yes Indeed” is a heavy afrobeat piece out of the legendary LP Super Sounds Namba recorded in Togo and released in 1981 on Abotar Records. This awesome synthetic afrobeat is featuring the two biggest stars of Ghana Ebo Taylor and Pat Thomas.
Trus’me Version is cross Atlantic production between Trus’me from Lisbon and Benjamin Tierney from LA. An effortless collaboration of musicianship and production, using the seductive Simmons drums, Ensoniq ESQ-1 on percussion, Casio CZ-5000 on the lead & a solid Moog rogue on the bass. The additional production complimenting the original direction, whilst intoducing it to a modern day eclectic dancefllor, courtesy of Prime Numbers Records.
On Side B, “Yesu San Bra” is a strong funky disco highlife anthem by Ghanaian legend Pat Thomas. This disco highlife classic has originally been released in 1980 on the Ivory Cost label Pan African Records. Tiger Tigre’s rework is a mysterious secret weapon deployed to decimate dance floors. Adding with his characteristic bleepy twist, a punchy kick drum fully acoustic, an heavy liquid bass line and transforming this disco highlife classic into a euphoric and hypnotic piece of progressive house. Vincent Taeger aka Tiger Tigre is a french artist producer, drummer, a virtuoso who just released his debut album Grrr ! to his credit for numerous collaboration as producer with international artists like Allen, Oumou Sangare, Sebastien Tellier, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Franz Ferdinand, Chilly Gonzales, Gregory Porter, Saul Williams…
TRACKLIST:
A1. Ebo Taylor & Pat Thomas - Yes Indeed
A2. Ebo Taylor & Pat Thomas - Yes Indeed (Trus’me Version)
B1. Pat Thomas - Yesu San Bra
B2. Pat Thomas - Yesu San Bra (Tiger Tigre Rework) More
On Side A, “Yes Indeed” is a heavy afrobeat piece out of the legendary LP Super Sounds Namba recorded in Togo and released in 1981 on Abotar Records. This awesome synthetic afrobeat is featuring the two biggest stars of Ghana Ebo Taylor and Pat Thomas.
Trus’me Version is cross Atlantic production between Trus’me from Lisbon and Benjamin Tierney from LA. An effortless collaboration of musicianship and production, using the seductive Simmons drums, Ensoniq ESQ-1 on percussion, Casio CZ-5000 on the lead & a solid Moog rogue on the bass. The additional production complimenting the original direction, whilst intoducing it to a modern day eclectic dancefllor, courtesy of Prime Numbers Records.
On Side B, “Yesu San Bra” is a strong funky disco highlife anthem by Ghanaian legend Pat Thomas. This disco highlife classic has originally been released in 1980 on the Ivory Cost label Pan African Records. Tiger Tigre’s rework is a mysterious secret weapon deployed to decimate dance floors. Adding with his characteristic bleepy twist, a punchy kick drum fully acoustic, an heavy liquid bass line and transforming this disco highlife classic into a euphoric and hypnotic piece of progressive house. Vincent Taeger aka Tiger Tigre is a french artist producer, drummer, a virtuoso who just released his debut album Grrr ! to his credit for numerous collaboration as producer with international artists like Allen, Oumou Sangare, Sebastien Tellier, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Franz Ferdinand, Chilly Gonzales, Gregory Porter, Saul Williams…
TRACKLIST:
A1. Ebo Taylor & Pat Thomas - Yes Indeed
A2. Ebo Taylor & Pat Thomas - Yes Indeed (Trus’me Version)
B1. Pat Thomas - Yesu San Bra
B2. Pat Thomas - Yesu San Bra (Tiger Tigre Rework) More
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Ebo Taylor & Pat Thomas - Pat Thomas - Enye Woa
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Ebo Taylor & Pat Thomas - Enye Woa (Leonxleon Keyed Up Mix)
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Ebo Taylor & Pat Thomas - Ebo Taylor - Atwer Abroba
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Ebo Taylor & Pat Thomas - Atwer Abroba (Leo Nanjo Remix)
Comet presents the first release from its new Disco Highlife series, featuring remastered originals by Ghanaian legends Ebo Taylor & Pat Thomas and disco reedits by LeonxLeon and Leo Nanjo.
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tony allen - Get Together (Folamour In Harmony Remix)
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tony allen - The Same Blood (Nit Cosmic Remix)
Completing the recent LP reissue of Black Voices by Tony Allen, Comet presents a 2 tracks remix EP by Folamour and NIT. The two rising French producers provide great new versions of “Get Together” and “The Same Blood”.
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