r/afrobeat • u/Jolly_Issue2678 • Apr 13 '25
Cool Pics đˇ African Record of The Day
âK. Frimpong & His Cubano Fiestasâ (aka. Black Album) was released in 1977, when K. Frimpong is on the top of his game. Backed by His Cubano Fiestas, which had overlapped members with legendary Vis-A-Vis, K. Frimpong made amazing highlife classic. His song-writing is top-notch in the album, and bandâs performance is outstanding. They recorded their best performance, and the outcome is superior.
Opener of the album, âHwehwe Mu Na Yi Wo Mpenaâ is the most famous K. Frimpongâs song after Soundway included the song in their first compilation âGhana Soundz (Afro-beat, Funk & Fusion In 70âs Ghana). Started with impressive guitar riff, the song shows catchy and melodious horn, extremely tight rhythm and elaborate synth solo. It is best example of K. Frimpong-style highlife. âAsase Yi Soâ is great loose highlife with catchy horn melody and cool synth sound. After two outstanding song end âAwisiaâ, less impressive than previous classics but great, shows bandâs quick and tight groove. Side B is filled with epic âAdam Nana (Medley)â, reaching to 14 minutes. It also shows tight rhythm with deep bass line, great guitar riff and outstanding percussion performance. You could dance endlessly and see rhythmical heaven with this highlife masterpiece.
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u/Shmatticus Apr 13 '25
Massive love for K. Frimpong, his music always playing in our house. Glad to see you mention him here, he should be remembered more IMO!
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u/Jolly_Issue2678 Apr 13 '25
Yesterday, his blue album was reissued by soundway. I hope some newly discover him yesterday đ.
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u/vaticanraid Apr 13 '25
Was just listening to his music over and over both to and from church! I simply canât get enough of Abrabo
Quintessential highlife
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u/Isterieretwatedoen Apr 13 '25
Looks like a very clean copy!
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u/Comrade-SeeRed Apr 13 '25
As always, your collection and posts are an inspiration!
Time to post 14 minutes of Frimpong excellence!