Lafayette Afro-Rock Band - Soul Makossa (LP) Reissue Vinyl Record

Lafayette Afro-Rock Band – Soul Makossa (Vinyl LP, Strut 2024)

🎵 The Music Inside

Originally recorded in Paris in 1973, Soul Makossa is the explosive debut from the legendary Lafayette Afro-Rock Band—a melting pot of African rhythms, American funk, and psychedelic rock. Recorded after the group relocated from Long Island to France, the LP channels the post–James Brown funk explosion, blending breakbeat-heavy drums, hypnotic percussion, and raw horns. The title track is their powerhouse take on Manu Dibango’s global hit, with a deep, extended groove that DJs and producers still revere.

This 2024 Strut reissue was remastered from the original tapes at The Carvery, bringing new punch and clarity to one of the most collectible Afro-funk records of the 1970s.

📜 Tracklist

1. Soul Makossa

2. Azeta
3. Oglenon
4. Hihache
5. Voodounon
6. Nicky
7. Afro Strut

🔍 Sample Notes

• “Hihache” – A breakbeat legend, sampled by Biz Markie (“Nobody Beats the Biz”), LL Cool J (“1-900-LL-Cool-J”), De La Soul (“Buddy”), and more.
• “Soul Makossa” – Covered from Manu Dibango’s classic, this version’s groove has been chopped and looped in multiple DJ edits.
• “Azeta” – Percussive layers perfect for sampling; used in underground beat tapes and mixes.

📦 Product Overview

• Format: 1×LP, factory-sealed
• Label: Strut Records
• Release date: August 16, 2024
• Mastering: All-analog remaster by The Carvery from original Parisound tapes
• Condition: Brand-new, collector-grade
• UPC: 4062548089356

🧠 Why This Album Belongs in Your Collection

Soul Makossa is Afro-funk royalty—a record that’s as essential for dancefloors as it is for sample libraries. With iconic breaks, deep grooves, and an authentic ’70s Paris funk spirit, this pressing is the definitive way to own it.