Erykah Badu proclaims 'Fela Kuti is a Fucking Genius.' For this Fela Kuti compilation, Lo Down Loretta Brown (Badu's DJ name) has curated her top picks from the Afrobeat legend. This 7LP boxset features 7 albums from Fela Kuti's vast catalog, including 'Yellow Fever', 'No Agreement', 'Johnny Just Drop (J.J.D.)', 'V.I.P.', 'Coffin For Head Of State', 'Army Arrangement', and 'Underground System'. It comes with a 16' x 24' poster designed by Nigerian artist Lemi Ghariokwu, who did 26 of Kuti's album covers. There's also a 20 - page full - color booklet with 7 personal essays by Erykah Badu and 7 in - depth commentaries by Chris May, a veteran music journalist and Afrobeat historian. The booklet includes song lyrics and never - before - published photos of Fela Kuti. The artwork for each album and vinyl labels has been carefully recreated. With only 3000 copies available worldwide and released by Knitting Factory in 2017, this is a rare collectible for music lovers. Reviewed by rei kwondo in 12/2017.
This Fela Kuti vinyl box set is a great addition to your music collection. To use it, just grab your record player. Put the vinyl on the turntable, gently place the needle on the groove, and enjoy the amazing Afrobeat music. When handling the vinyl, make sure your hands are clean to avoid getting dirt on the record. Store the vinyl vertically in a cool, dry place to prevent warping. For the booklet and poster, keep them flat and away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. With only 3000 copies worldwide, take good care of this limited - edition item so you can enjoy it for years to come.
