The LAST POETS / TONY ALLEN feat EGYPT 80
Africanism
Africa Seven
Rel: 27 Jan 25
Jazz
| Side 1 - Track 1. This Is Madness (Africanism version) |
| Side 1 - Track 2. Two Little Boys (Africanism version) |
| Side 1 - Track 3. Just Because (Africanism version) |
| Side 1 - Track 4. New York, New York (Africanism version) |
| Side 1 - Track 5. Niggers Are Scared Of Revolution (Africanism version) |
| Side 1 - Track 6. When The Revolution Comes (Africanism version) |
| Side 1 - Track 7. Related To What (Africanism version) |
| Side 1 - Track 8. Gash Man (Africanism version) |
| Side 1 - Track 9. This Is Madness (vocal & Percussion) |
| Side 1 - Track 10. Two Little Boys (vocal & Percussion) |
| Side 1 - Track 11. Just Because (vocal & Percussion) |
| Side 1 - Track 12. New York, New York (vocal & Percussion) |
| Side 1 - Track 13. Niggers Are Scared Of Revolution (vocal & Percussion) |
| Side 1 - Track 14. When The Revolution Comes (vocal & Percussion) |
| Side 1 - Track 15. Related To What (vocal & Percussion) |
| Side 1 - Track 16. Gash Man (vocal & Percussion) |
| Side 1 - Track 17. Niggers Are Scared Of Revolution (Early Africanism version) |
| Side 1 - Track 18. This Is Madness (Africanism instrumental) |
| Side 1 - Track 19. Two Little Boys (Africanism instrumental) |
| Side 2 - Track 1. Just Because (Africanism instrumental) |
| Side 2 - Track 2. New York, New York (Africanism instrumental) |
| Side 2 - Track 3. Niggers Are Scared Of Revolution (Africanism instrumental) |
| Side 2 - Track 4. When The Revolution Comes (Africanism instrumental) |
| Side 2 - Track 5. Related To What (Africanism instrumental) |
| Side 2 - Track 6. Gash Man (Africanism instrumental) |
| Side 2 - Track 7. This Is Madness (Percussion edit) |
| Side 2 - Track 8. Two Little Boys (Percussion Only) |
| Side 2 - Track 9. Just Because (Percussion edit) |
| Side 2 - Track 10. New York, New York (Percussion edit) |
| Side 2 - Track 11. Niggers Are Scared Of Revolution (Percussion edit) |
| Side 2 - Track 12. When The Revolution Comes (Percussion edit) |
| Side 2 - Track 13. Related To What (Percussion edit) |
| Side 2 - Track 14. Gash Man (Percussion edit) |
| Side 2 - Track 15. Just Because (acappella) |
| Side 2 - Track 16. This Is Madness (acappella) |
| Side 2 - Track 17. Two Little Boys (acappella) |
| Side 2 - Track 18. Related To What (Early Africanism version) |
| Side 2 - Track 19. Just Because (Early Africanism version) |
The Last Poets, pioneers of revolutionary spoken word and proto-rap, return with a powerful new album that blends their fiery lyricism with the infectious rhythms of Afrobeat. 'Africanism' sees the legendary duo, Abiodun Oyewole and Umar Bin Hassan, collaborating with a stellar cast of musicians, including the late Tony Allen, Prince Fatty, and members of Seun Kuti's Egypt 80. The result is a potent and timely exploration of social and political issues, delivered with the same raw energy and uncompromising spirit that has defined The Last Poets' music for over five decades. Abiodun revisits classics like 'When The Revolution Comes' and 'Gash Man', their messages of social justice and self-empowerment still burning bright. Umar's 'Niggers Are Scared Of Revolution' and 'Just Because' remain as potent and provocative as ever, their unflinching commentary on race and inequality cutting through the noise of contemporary discourse. The album's musical landscape is equally captivating, with Tony Allen's polyrhythmic drumming providing a driving force, complemented by the soulful melodies and intricate arrangements of the contributing musicians. A powerful reminder of the transformative power of music and spoken word.