Tony Allen & Afrobeat 2000

Heroic Nigerian drummer Tony Allen put out this landmark album in 1984, but the sounds bare all the hallmarks of his best 70s material. The grooves are super chunky and many say the title track here is one of Allen's best ever tunes. It has a punchy hook and political sentiment that really resonates while the rest of the tunes are not too shabby either. There wired up with electronics next to the trumpets, drums and percussion and have a super cool Celluloid Electric Africa vibe as a result. A regal and dub version is included of that title track meaning this reissue won't hang around for long.

• 01 NEPA (Never Expect Power Always)
• 02 NEPA (Dance Dub)
• 03 When One Road Close (Another One Go Open)
• 04 Road Close (Dance Dub)
• 05 Olokun