Nigerian afro-beat legend, Femi Kuti, and his son Made have released a joint album titled Legacy.
The music project consists of two albums, Stop the hate by Femi and For(e)ward by Made. The albums was released under Partisan Records, home to Fela’s catalog and it also notable for simulating the late singer’s sounds.
Femi‘s album honours Fela by being fun, sharply political and affirming—but sticking to traditional roots and tones while Made’s For(e)ward pushes boundaries of the subgenre even further.
Speaking on how working with his son feels, Femi said: “I am very excited and happy because as a father I get to perform with my son on my album again and I get to see him compose, arrange, and play all instruments on his own album.
“Most importantly, we get to release this project together. It is spiritually soothing and comforting to witness this chapter in my life.”
On his part Made said: “I truly believe that once in a while we are fortunate enough to write stories for ourselves that we can look back on much later in our lives.
“This has been one of the greatest positive highlights of my life so far musically and transcendently.
“I’ve learnt so much from my father politically, socially, philosophically and musically that I know this lovely project is only the beginning of more beautiful things to come.”
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Tracks on Stop the Hate include Pà Pá Pà, As we struggle every day; Stop the hate; Land grab; Na bigmanism spoil government; You can’t fight corruption with corruption; Show of shame; Privatisation; Young boy young girl; Set your minds and souls free.
Tracks on For(e)ward include Free your mind; Your energy; Blood; Different streets; Higher you’ll find, Hymn, Young lady and We are strong.
The cover art for the album features portraits of Femi and Made. It was designed done by Brooklyn-based artist Delphine Desane, whose work was recently featured on the cover of Vogue Italia.
DOWNLOAD: Legacy
