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  • Artist(s): Seun Kuti, Egypt 80
  • Summary: The latest full-length release from Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 was executive produced by Lenny Kravitz and features guest appearances by Damian Marley and Sampa The Great.
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  • Record Label: BWSCD
  • Genre(s): International, West African, African Traditions, Afro-Pop, Afro-beat, Pan-Global, Nigerian
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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
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  1. Oct 15, 2024
    80
    His fifth album with Egypt 80, and his first in six years, continues the process with executive producer Lenny Kravitz bringing glossy, Stateside elements to the party, while “artistic producer” Sodi Marciszewer, who worked with Fela, keeps things rootsical.
  2. Uncut
    Oct 15, 2024
    80
    Seun Kuti leaves no doubt as to who wears the crown on six songs that exude enormous confidence. [Oct 2024, p.37]
  3. Record Collector
    Oct 15, 2024
    80
    Reminiscent of Fela's work at its best. [Nov 2024, p.100]
  4. Mojo
    Oct 15, 2024
    80
    There’s a song (Love & Revolution) about how much he fancies his wife! Fear not, however – Seun hasn’t gone soft in the six years since his previous album, and it doesn’t take long before the heavy artillery steps in. [Nov 2024, p.93]