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Knitting Factory Records,Kalakuta Sunrise,Soundworkshop Records

Fela Ransome Kuti & Africa 70 - Expensive Shit (LP) Reissue Vinyl Record

Fela Ransome Kuti & Africa 70 - Expensive Shit (LP) Reissue Vinyl Record

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Fela Kuti – Expensive Shit

🎵 The Music Inside

A 1975 Afrobeat classic, Expensive Shit is politically charged and hypnotically funky. With two long-form tracks—the title song and “Water No Get Enemy”—Fela blends social commentary with irresistible grooves.

📜 Tracklist

  1. Expensive Shit
  2. Water No Get Enemy

🔍 Sample Notes

  • “Water No Get Enemy” – Sampled by Mos Def, J. Cole, and Nas
  • Both tracks feature horn riffs and polyrhythms ripe for sampling for Afrobeat-inspired beats.

📦 Product Overview

  • Format: 1×LP, high-quality sealed vinyl
  • Mastering: Remastered from original Lagos tapes
  • Packaging: Full-color sleeve with historic artwork
  • Condition: Brand-new, sealed

🧠 Why This Album Belongs in Your Collection

A cornerstone of Afrobeat, politically powerful and musically timeless. Essential for collectors of world music, funk, and crate-digger classics.

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