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COMET 089EP
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Comet presents the second release from its Disco Highlife series, featuring remastered originals by Ghanaian legends Ebo Taylor and Pat Thomas and disco re-edits by Monsieur Scott and 2 Paris Septembre. "Peace On Earth" by Ebo Taylor is a track from the album Twer Nyame (1978). Monsieur Scott, the Paris-based Afrobeat scientist comes back with a deep and soulful Afro-house remix. "We Are Coming Home" by Pat Thomas is a classic highlife anthem originally released on Stage 2 (1980). The production of 2 Paris Septembre, a duo of two Parisian brothers, is a mix of electronic music, Afrobeat, and hip-hop.
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COMET 087EP
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Warehouse find, last copies. Comet presents the first release from its new disco highlife series, featuring remastered originals by Ghanaian legends Ebo Taylor and Pat Thomas and disco reedits by LeonxLeon and Leo Nanjo. "Enye Woa" by Pat Thomas, originally released in 1988 on Nakase Records, is taken from the album Me Do Wiase (1988). Paris-based producer LeonxLeon's remix of "Enye Woa" is a classy modern disco cut with funky bass and spacey synths. "Atwer Abroba" by Ebo Taylor is a stand out up-tempo track from the album Twer Nyame (1978). Tokyo-based multi-instrumentalist/producer/arranger Leo Nanjo (Kingdom Afrorocks) provides a trippy Afro-futurist, broken-beat reedit.
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COMET 083EP
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Completing the recent LP reissue of Black Voices by Tony Allen (COMET 082LP), Comet presents a two-track remix EP by Folamour and NIT. The two rising French producers provide great new versions of "Get Together" and "The Same Blood".
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COMET 082LP
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Comet presents a reissue of Tony Allen's Black Voices, originally released in 1999. This reissue features remastered versions and "Ariya (Psychedelic Juju Mix)" as a bonus track, which was not part of the original release. Tony Allen completely rewrote the books on what was possible within the Afrobeat genre with his stunning 1999 album, Black Voices. When one considers exactly "what" is going on throughout Black Voices, it is quite mind boggling, as it is almost impossible to associate a minimalist, electronic feel with the massive walls-of-sound which Allen was known to create. Yet these walls-of-sound are still very present, yet they gain an entirely new feel due to the presence of the producer, Doctor L. He takes the mesmerizing rhythms that Allen creates and he spins them into a stunningly modern sound. While Doctor L's production work throughout Black Voices is truly fantastic, it is clear that the genius behind the album lies within the mind of Tony Allen. With the absolutely mesmerizing, funky grooves that Allen creates, it comes as little surprise that the vocal collaborations are handled by members of one of the funkiest bands in history: Parliament-Funkadelic. For almost two decades, Black Voices has remained a stunning example of the fantastic results that can occur when seemingly unrelated genres clash.
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COMET 080EP
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In 1976, Fela Anikulapo Kuti and Afrika 70 released a total of eight albums, including the hit "Zombie". At the time of their height, Tony Allen, Fela's drummer, decided to release a follow-up album to Jealousy (1975). Progress (1977) was the result of a series of studio sessions. The B side contains the dancefloor filler "Afro Disco Beat". Comet present the second release of the Disco Afro series: featuring remastered original versions of "Afro Disco Beat" and remixes by Africaine 808, Berlin-based duo of Dirk Leyers and DJ Nomad (Hans Reuschl), and Mexican Institute Of Sound (Camilo Lara).
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COMET 081EP
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The third release of the Tony Allen & Africa 70 Disco Afro series: featuring remastered original versions of "Jealousy" and remixes produced by Loya (Reunion Island). Multi-instrumentalist Sébastien Lejeune discovered electronic music when he was living in mainland France. During a trip back to his homeland Sébastien became Loya. From that moment on, he started to mix réunion maloya, Mauritian séga, and Indian music with a footwork tempo. In 1975, Tony Allen recorded his debut album Jealousy which, according to many, is the highlight of his four solo albums, featuring two Afro-beat gems "Jealousy" and "Hustler".
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COMET 076EP
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Tony Allen & Africa 70 on the Comet's Disco Afro Reedits Series, featuring remastered original versions and super disco Afro reedits tracks by Mad Rey and Monsieur Scott. Tony Allen's debut album Jealousy (1975), is considered a highlight of his four solo-albums. It features two Afro-beat gems "Jealousy" and "Hustler". By 1978 he parted company with Fela Kuti, forming his own band, Tony Allen & the Afro Messengers and in 1979 he began collaborating with artists worldwide. Till this day he remains one of the greatest kit drummers alive.
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COMET 075LP
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Originally released in 2002, Comet presents the legendary album from Tony Allen, HomeCooking, reissued with a remastered version. Tony Allen talks about the album: "After Black Voices (KSTA 006LP) and Psyco On Da Bus albums, I came back with HomeCooking which was an album filled with guests. I brought in Ty, who had remixed some of my work previously, to rap on the record, and Damon Albarn, who had already sung about me on 'Music Is My Radar'. On the first day in the studio, Damon didn't record anything because we were enjoying ourselves too much. He came with two boxes of champagne and everyone got boozed and he decided he'd take the music back to his own studio and finish it there. That was the beginning of our friendship and since then we've done a lot of different things. Since the early days I've been trying to find things that everybody will want to listen to. I've always been pushing Afrobeat in different directions. Here's another one again, another style, almost clean but still rough, raggedy and radical.'' Also features: Mary & Norman and Eska.
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COMET 072LP
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Nu Guinea present the third volume of the Afrobeat Makers series, reworking original magic drum patterns from Afrobeat master Tony Allen to create nine of electronic, psychedelic jazz-funk. The Nu Guinea duo, which formed in Naples and is based in Berlin at the time of this release, arose out of jam sessions melding synthesizers with instruments for a handmade sound that aims for a genuine quality over perfection. Their sound is constantly evolving, and they're always open for collaborations with other musicians; they've previously collaborated with Berlin-based singer Wayne Snow on their 2015 World EP (Tartelet Records). The Tony Allen Experiments is co-released by Comet Records and Early Sounds Recordings.
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COMET 068LP
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Warehouse find, last copies. Following his trilogy of The Great Depression (2012), We Got Lost (2012), and Wisdom of Life (2014), Doctor L (aka Liam Farrell) presents a limited vinyl edition of the best tracks from the trilogy. Sound-activist since 1990, Doctor L moves through musical galaxies like an incandescent comet, fusing '80s punk rock with hip hop, electronica, and Afrobeat. Farrell is one the most innovative producers of music from Africa. In 1999, he brought the Afrobeat of Lagos, Nigeria into the third millennium as a producer of Tony Allen's album Black Voices (KSTA 006LP); he also produced the successful 2015 debut album of Congolese band Mbongwana Star, which Rolling Stone called a "heady and high-energy Afrofuturist collaboration."
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COMET 059LP
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Warehouse find, last available copies. Following Afrobeat Makers Vol. 1 (now sold out), Comet is pleased to announce the second volume of the Afrobeat Makers collection. Tony Allen's original Afrobeat patterns revisited by some of the best international DJ/producers, among them: Doctor L (Paris), Thiago Franca (São Paulo), mps PILOT (Amsterdam), and GnoWee (Paris). Tony Allen has spread Afrobeat to the corners of the globe -- a perfect synthesis of tradition and sophistication. His various collaborations with great artists from all genres and styles is truly proof of his openness. Doctor L, a Paris based music producer, is a sound activist going through musical galaxies, fusing '80s punk rock to hip-hop, electronica and Afrobeat. In 2000 on Comet Records, he brought Lagos' Afrobeat into the third millennium with the album Black Voices by Tony Allen, and also presented his other project, Psyco On Da Bus. Since 2002, DJ/producer mps PILOT has immersed himself in the cutting-edge tropical bass scene. He slips between genres in every possible direction, mapping the cross-pollination and divergence of contemporary music. He has performed on three continents -- both in the remote desert and at major festivals. Thiago Franca is a producer, musician and saxophonist from São Paulo's art scene. He released an album with his power Afro-punk trio Meta Meta for the first time in 2014, and he is also developing his African-rooted solo outfit, Sambanzo. He was also in Criolo's touring band for two years, where he met Tony Allen, which led to two collaborations on the first Afrobeat Makers and Meta Meta albums.
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COMET 060EP
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After their concert in Rio at Circo Voador, Tony Allen, his musicians, and the Abayomy crew ended up in a studio in Santa Teresa for a stellar session recording live the famous Jorge Ben's song "Meus Filhos" to celebrate the meeting between Africa and Brazil. The Abayomy Afrobeat Orquestra is formed by 13 musicians who use their Brazilian references and geniality with bright musical sounds, Afrobeat strength and hypnotic, infinite groove. Includes a remix by Robin Leduc.
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COMET 050CD
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Comet presents a reissue/revision of Tony Allen's 1999 masterpiece Black Voices. Throughout the entire history of music, the idea of "greats behind greats" has perhaps been no more apparent than when one looks at the brilliant rhythm sections of Afrobeat master, Fela Kuti. While Fela himself remains today one of the most amazing and influential musicians in history, without question, one of the key factors to his music was the presence of one of the greatest drummers in history, Tony Allen. As the musical director for Kuti's Africa '70 for more than a decade, it was Allen who constructed and led the band on many of Kuti's most famous songs, and Allen's work as a performer, leader, and songwriter remain largely unrivaled. Having released a massive amount of work on his own, Tony Allen completely rewrote the books on what was possible within the Afrobeat genre with his stunning 1999 album from Comet Records, Black Voices. While at first, the album seems to follow the time-tested pattern of Afrobeat, it quickly begins to move into uncharted waters, as Allen is out to prove that one can take the old sound and seamlessly integrate it with new musical forms. The music itself is truly like nothing else before it, as Allen takes the classic Afrobeat sound and fuses it together with a dub and "DJ" sound that is as modern as one can get. When one steps back and considers exactly "what" is going on throughout Black Voices, it is quite mind boggling, as it is almost impossible to associate a minimalist, electronic feel with the massive walls of sound which Allen was known to create. Yet these walls of sound and hypnotic rhythms are still very present, and they gain an entirely new feel due to the presence of Allen's collaborator on Black Voices -- the brilliant multi-instrumentalist Doctor L. In honor of the 10th anniversary of the album's initial release, Comet Records saw fit to re-release the record, giving the world an entirely new perspective on the music. In most cases, when an album receives a re-release, it usually features an updated, or remixed version of the original album. Yet in 2009, Eric Trosset, A&R and founder of Comet Records together with Fixi decided to do what can be seen as the opposite with Tony Allen's phenomenal 1999 release, Black Voices. Seeing as how the original version of the album was already filled with the brilliant production work of Doctor L, the re-release contains the original, unaltered recording sessions. Retaining the mesmerizing grooves that serve as the key to Afrobeat, Tony Allen enlisted some of the most talented musicians on the planet, and within an almost "jam session"-type setting, they produced what is truly a group effort, and the personalities of each musician shines through. From the wild keyboard lines of Fixi to the amazing vocal work of Clip Payne and Mudbone Cooper, Black Voices was simply unlike anything else in music history. This reissue is unquestionably as essential, and displays what is certainly the future of the Afrobeat sound.
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COMET 055LP
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The original Afrobeat Makers album, recorded by the master drummer Tony Allen, revisited and produced by the Afrobeat Makers with 12 exclusive Afro breakbeats. The Afrobeat Makers crew is comprised of Miguel Toro, Gyver Hypman, and Augusto. Toro, a Berlin-based music producer, is a drummer from Venezuela; Augusto is an African drummer and music producer at Paris Vintage Studio, Quadrature and Hypman is a French pattern-master. African-influenced music is everywhere, and from an early age, Fela Kuti's music was there to be absorbed. "Zombie" and "Kalakuta Show" were the songs to practice to if you wanted to build up your touch. Afrobeat and hip-hop share a common ground and hip-hop will always be influenced by the endless grooves of African music, as should all musical forms that are intended to move your soul and feet. Tony Allen has spread Afrobeat to the corners of the globe in a perfect synthesis of tradition and sophistication -- his various collaborations with great artists from all genres and styles are truly proof of his openness. Allen has long been acknowledged as Africa's finest kit drummer and one of the continent's most influential musicians. His playing draws upon four different styles: highlife, soul/funk, jazz and traditional Nigerian drumming; a unique and mighty sound. Together with Fela Kuti (with whom he played for 15 years) Allen co-created Afrobeat -- the hard-driving, horns-rich, funk-infused, politically insurrectionist style which became such a dominant force in African music and such an influence worldwide.
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COM 040CD
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"To celebrate their 40th release, Comet has made a compilation of their most precious Afrobeat jewels. The label was founded by Manu Boubli and Eric Trosset and since its inception in 1998 it has contributed enormously to the renaissance of the Afrobeat movement. Starting with the release of Tony Allen's Black Voices, produced by Doctor L, and then Psyco On Da Bus, a second collaboration between the two but also including Tony Allen's own group, Afrobeat 2000, this team have released records of a consistently high quality with guest appearances from the likes of Ty (Big Dada) and Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz) as well as attracting remixes from Ig Culture and Kirk Di Giorgio. This record also features tracks from Ghetto Blaster and Africa 70 taken from the compilations of classic rare 70's afro-funk -- Racubah, Ouelele, Bilongo. Oscillating between future-world and classic Afro-funk."
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COM 020CD
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"3 years after Black Voices, the ex Fela Kuti drummer comes back with his best album ever. The album starts with the killer 'Every Seasons' featuring Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz) to invite the listeners to an Afro Soul trip. Co-produced by the Unsung Heroes and Doctor L, Homecooking is a perfect combination of Soul vocals (with Eska -- signed on Virgin UK), Reggae influences (with TY -- signed on Big Dada/Ninja Tune), and Funky Afro grooves."
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COM 022 CD
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"As a part of the legendary Africa 70's band with Fela Kuti, Tony Allen was one of the progenitors of the Afrobeat sound. After parting company with Fela in 1977 he left Nigeria for Europe, to confront his music with different cultures and to grow through collaboration with other artists. During this time he collaborated with Manu Dibango, Roy Ayers and Ray Lema amongst others. It is this spirit of innovation through collaboration that fuels The Allenko Brotherhood Ensemble. Comet Records head Eric Trosset explains; 'The idea here was not about remixing Tony Allen's music, quite the opposite, our aim was for each producer to give their own personal take on Afrobeat music using Tony Allen's drum patterns as a starting point.' The Allenko Brotherhood Ensemble: a project conceived and produced by Comet Records. Creating a meeting between the unique drumming style of Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen and the best in contemporary musicians/ producers from across Europe. Available separately over the last 12 months through a series of limited vinyl 12's,The Allenko Brotherhood Ensemble includes exclusive tracks from the following diverse array of producers: Cinematic Orchestra, Son Of Scientists feat. Eska, Troublemakers, Off-World Ensemble, Jeff Sharel, BiggaBush, Joakim Lone, Unsung Heroes feat. Ty and Bries, Rogall, Kraked Unit, Tweak, Boozoo Bajou."
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COM 024CD
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"Drummer and percussionist, Art Konik is an accomplished musician working in different musical fields from jazz to world music and leftfield. While pursuing his numerous collaborations with various bands, he starts working on his own project, based on home-made samples and loops, ranging from ethnic and traditional music to more jazz structures. The versatility of his talent is particularly reflected in jazz pieces like 'Finger', 'Hum' or 'Mingpark', three nu-jazz floor-fillers based on heavy bass lines, subtle keyboard work, vocal samples, free blowing horns and the particular Art Konik off-beat. With the release of his first album Vendetta Society, including some guest such as free-jazz legends Bobby Few (piano on 'Finger') or Jef Sicard (saxophonist and leader of the cult band Full Moon Ensemble) and a couple of remixes by the like of Meitz, U.F.O., Playin'4 The City or Abstract Soul, Art Konik is now building his live project, with the help of Smadj (French artist signed on Melt2000, long-time friend, collaborator and producer of the album)."
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COM 021
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"Side A is the return of Abstract Soul, a French duo of producers. Deepness is the word to describe their work, a great job that keep the vibe of the original but brings the track to a more 'dancefloor' oriented attitude. Side 2 offers us the possibility to work with Volker Meitz. In his now usual trademark style, his remix of 'Mingpark' is definitely funky and 'for the floor', sounding like the meeting of Herbie Hancock & The Headhunters with the new millennium..."
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COM 014
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"A new EP that goes further on exploring the jazz side of electronic music. 'Mingpark' is a nu-jazz floor filler of high caliber. Heavy bass line, subtle keyboard work, unusual vocal sample, free blowing horn and the particular Art Konik off-beat are the ingredients of the track that gives his name to the EP."
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