Mawuli Decker

Lololi-Lomko was released in 1983 on the rare and sought-after album ''Ayo Special'' and is available for the first time as a 7inch vinyl single, which is supplemented by an edit from ''Renegades Of Jazz''. On the A-side is the original version of the song ''Lololi-Lomko'', sung in the ''EWE'' language, which is spoken in the south of Ghana as well as the southern parts of Togo. ''Lololi'' means ''There's Still More Love'' and ''Lomko'' stands for ''Please love me'' - classical themes that have appeared in countless songs in music history. Although a certain catchiness of the track cannot be denied, it doesn't seem cheesy at any point. Mawuli, who also contributes the vocals, creates perfectly formed harmonies through his compositions and arrangements, which are especially apparent in the bassline, guitars & brass and of course the vocals. This was certainly also the idea behind the edit of ''Renegades of Jazz'' on the B-side, which did not want to break up and alienate the organic composition. Listening closely reveals the approach: a steady tempo, a more powerful bassline and additional drums and percussions bring the song back directly to where it belongs: to the dancefloors of this world!

• 1 Lololi-Lomko (Original)
• 2 Lololi-Lomko (Renegades Of Jazz Edit)