El Rego
World
| Nov 2011
Reviews
Decca
Reviewed 2011-11-25
Reviewed 2011-11-25
Benin’s “Godfather of Funk.” He was active with his band, “Ses Commandos” in the 1960s and 70s. This is hot, high powered African R&B/soul with a big sound. Some tracks have that sort of muted “recorded a long time ago” sound, but that just adds to the coolness. Every track deserves some love.
1. Hot and fast w/big guitars, horns, and vocals. Yow!
2. Funky guitars, big voice, percussion. Such great stuff.
3. More relaxed with a down & dirty Afro groove.
4. Fun, fast, wicked energy.
5. Driving hipness with fiery energy and a soulful groove.
6. Blues-infused funk, call-response vocals, wickedly hip.
7. Relaxed, mostly midtempo w/great use of sax.
8. Nicely jamming Afro funk w/great work from the band.
9. Downtempo w/some great guitar work. So cool!
10. Great upbeat funk featuring some great drumming.
11. Upbeat wiggle. Probably the happiest song ever about cholera.
12. Slow duet for drum/vocals. Dramatic but way cool.
1. Hot and fast w/big guitars, horns, and vocals. Yow!
2. Funky guitars, big voice, percussion. Such great stuff.
3. More relaxed with a down & dirty Afro groove.
4. Fun, fast, wicked energy.
5. Driving hipness with fiery energy and a soulful groove.
6. Blues-infused funk, call-response vocals, wickedly hip.
7. Relaxed, mostly midtempo w/great use of sax.
8. Nicely jamming Afro funk w/great work from the band.
9. Downtempo w/some great guitar work. So cool!
10. Great upbeat funk featuring some great drumming.
11. Upbeat wiggle. Probably the happiest song ever about cholera.
12. Slow duet for drum/vocals. Dramatic but way cool.
Recent airplay
Vive Le Renouuveau
Some Songs Without Words — Aug 10, 2022
E Nan Mian Nuku
At the Cafe Bohemian — Aug 23, 2017
Zon Dede
At the Cafe Bohemian — Jan 28, 2012
Feeling You Got
Everyday Commotion — Jan 25, 2012
Feeling You Got
Global Warming at the Cafe Bohemian — Jan 21, 2012
Achuta
Over The Hump — Jan 11, 2012
Charting
2011-11-27 — 2012-01-29
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Jan 29 | 2 |
| Jan 22 | 1 |
| Jan 15 | 1 |
| Jan 1 | 1 |
| Dec 18 | 2 |
| Dec 4 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | Feeling You Got | ||
| 2. | Zon Dede | ||
| 3. | E Nan Mian Nuku | ||
| 4. | Djobime | ||
| 5. | Dis-Moi Oui | ||
| 6. | Hessa | ||
| 7. | Kpon Fi La | ||
| 8. | Do Do Baya | ||
| 9. | Vive Le Renouuveau | ||
| 10. | Achuta | ||
| 11. | Cholera | ||
| 12. | Ke Amon-Gbetchea |