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- Summary: The debut full-length solo release from Mádé Kuti, the grandson of Fela Kuti and son of Femi Kuti
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- Record Label: Mádé Kuti
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, International, Afro-beat
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Aug 7, 2025Mádé Kuti removes any doubts, announcing himself as a vital torchbearer of his family’s incredible musicianship infused with a fighting-for-the-oppressed spirit.
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Aug 26, 2025While his debut made his talents as a saxophonist, singer, songwriter, arranger, and leader very clear, Chapter 1 feels more like an opening up of his own world. His distinct (literal and metaphorical) voice shines at the forefront of music that is indebted to 1970s Afrobeat in terms of texture but takes entirely different shapes to suit Mádé’s 21st-century consciousness.
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UncutAug 7, 2025Boldly treads a more adventurous path. [Sep 2025, p.32]
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MojoAug 7, 2025The 13 tracks gallop along, urging listeners and musicians to stand up for what's right and take the fight to the forces of oppression. [Sep 2025, p.86]
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Record CollectorAug 7, 2025A worthy addition to the Kuti legacy. [Sep 2025, p.104]