Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 - New album "Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head)"
The new album promises to be a milestone in the genre.
October 04, 2024
Seun Kuti is a Nigerian musician, singer, and songwriter renowned for his captivating performances and socially conscious music. He is the youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. Seun has spent most of his life preserving and extending his father's political and musical legacy as the leader of his father's former band Egypt 80. As a developing saxophonist and percussionist, he entered the formal ranks of the band before he was 12. In 1997 when Fela passed, in fulfilment of his father's wishes, Seun assumed the mantle as head of Egypt 80 and he has run it ever since.
Based in Lagos, where with Egypt 80 he rehearses at Kalakuta Museum aka Fela Kuti’s former home in Allen Avenue, Seun has also made his mark as an active voice of the people and a politically conscious activist. He has been in the Nigerian scene, voicing out when he should, primarily via his pages on social media platforms.
The new album ‘Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head)’ promises to be a milestone in the genre. It features incredible collaborations with Sampa the Great and reggae icon Damian Marley. 'Heavier Yet' comes six years after Seun's Grammy-nominated album 'Black Times'. This new record marks a pivotal moment in Seun's illustrious career, showcasing his evolution as an artist and activist.
Seun Kuti sheds light on the true essence of his music, dispelling common misconceptions. "African liberation is not my father's message, but Africa's message. Over 90% of Africans live in poverty, with 65% surviving on less than $2 a day." He emphasizes the importance of unity and collective empowerment.
'Heavier Yet' is produced by a dream team of top-tier producers, including superstar Lenny Kravitz (executive producer) and Fela Kuti and Egypt 80's original producer Sodi Marciszewer (artistic producer). This collaborative effort showcases Seun's expansion into diverse musical influences, from funk to reggae. Seun expresses his gratitude for working with Lenny Kravitz, describing the experience as "magical." "I learned from a master, shaping my future music."
Seun Kuti's parting words resonate deeply: "Monkeys need trees, lions need wilder beasts, crocodiles need a laguna, sharks need water, human beings need beauty, we need it."
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