General Ehi Duncan & The Africa Army Express

Africa (My No. 1) / (Captain Planet Remixes)

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This single features a key track from Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Originally released to domestic markets in 1987. The titular track is taken from difficult to attain LP by Nigerian reggae artist Ehi Duncan (RIP). Here he explores a more up-tempo electronic afro funk reggae–disco direction. Proto electronic beat sequencing, stripped back but warm, Balearic tinged Afro-reggae-disco-funk vibes. Captain Planet provides 2 classy modernised versions. The tracks transition between tight organic reggae funk, afro disco & fat electronic beats. A1. Captain Planet propels the track into the 21st century teaming up with the horn section, keys and synth from the Ibibio Sound Machine to inject extra flavour and dynamics. Replayed bass, hefty bottom end, slick drum enhancements and added groove elements result in dancefloor dynamite. B1. For his second mix, Captain Planet lowers the tempo slightly, easing into a midtempo afro disco session. This time he swaps out the horns and keys, instead embellishing the vibe with the tones of the marimba, while thickening up the mix with classy modernised electronic elements. B2. The original afro funk track fuses proto electronic beat sequencing with a stripped back but warm uptempo reggae-disco vibe. The hook brings a powerful protest message that is still as valid as when it was first written. Crosses over well between organic and electronic, amazing track!! Debut release from newcomer label “Canopy” out of New Zealand. Compiled and conceptualised by label head DJ Sumosui.

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Release Date

21.12.2021

Cat No

CNPY001

Tracklist

Track 1
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Track 2
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Track 3
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Afro Disco
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12“
Alafia
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The Sam Redmore Reworks Canopy
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Afro Music
12“
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Alafia
16.95 €
The Sam Redmore Reworks Canopy
Afro Funk
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12“
Kiko Navarro FT Kaleta & The Ibibio Horns
16.95 €
Funky Man Dey Sleep CANOPY
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Afro Music
12“
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Kiko Navarro FT Kaleta & The Ibibio Horns
16.95 €
Funky Man Dey Sleep CANOPY
Disco
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12"
Alafia
16.95 €
Assanssan Canopy
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Disco
12"
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Alafia
16.95 €
Assanssan Canopy
Afro House
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12"
The Celebrant
16.95 €
Re-Calibrated & Re-celebrated CANOPY
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House
12"
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The Celebrant
16.95 €
Re-Calibrated & Re-celebrated CANOPY
Afro Disco
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12"
Tomede Ehue & TP Orchestre Poly-Rythmo
16.95 €
Bella Bello Canopy
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Afro Music
12"
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Tomede Ehue & TP Orchestre Poly-Rythmo
16.95 €
Bella Bello Canopy
Afro Disco
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12"
Bosq Ft. The Ibibio Horns & Kaleta
16.95 €
Song For Ehi Canopy
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Afro Music
12"
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Bosq Ft. The Ibibio Horns & Kaleta
16.95 €
Song For Ehi Canopy
Neo Disco
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12"
Master Plan (Gerd Janson & Enzo Elia Edits)
13.95 €
Electric Baile / Pushin’ Too Hard (2023 repress) Running Back Super Sound Singles
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Disco
12"
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Master Plan (Gerd Janson & Enzo Elia Edits)
13.95 €
Electric Baile / Pushin’ Too Hard (2023 repress) Running Back Super Sound Singles
Nu Funk / Nu Soul
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LP
Cleo Sol
41.95 €
Heaven Forever Living Originals
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Funk/Soul
LP
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Cleo Sol
41.95 €
Heaven Forever Living Originals
New Soul / R&B
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LP
Cleo Sol
41.95 €
Gold Forever Living Originals
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Funk/Soul
LP
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Cleo Sol
41.95 €
Gold Forever Living Originals
Afro Beat
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LP
Fela Kuti
26.95 €
Ikoyi Blindness (Ltd. White Col.) Pias / Knitting Factory
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LP
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Fela Kuti
26.95 €
Ikoyi Blindness (Ltd. White Col.) Pias / Knitting Factory
Afro Beat
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LP
Fela Kuti
26.95 €
O.D.O.O. (Overtake Don Overtake Overtake)(Ltd.) Pias / Knitting Factory
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LP
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Fela Kuti
26.95 €
O.D.O.O. (Overtake Don Overtake Overtake)(Ltd.) Pias / Knitting Factory
Deep House
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12“
Various
17.95 €
City to City: Johannesburg Freerange
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House
12“
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Various
17.95 €
City to City: Johannesburg Freerange