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Seun Kuti feat. Pos of De La Soul

Seun Kuti shares “Stand Well Well (Grand Stand Version)” feat. Pos of De La Soul, taken from the forthcoming “Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) Deluxe Edition”, out May 28 via Record Kicks featuring Kamasi Washington, Alborosie, and Adi Oasis.

Afrobeat royalty Seun Kuti teams up with the legendary Pos of hip-hop icons De La Soul to share “Stand Well Well (Grand Stand Version),” released via Record Kicks. The track is taken from his critically acclaimed, Lenny Kravitz-produced, album “Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head)”.Here, the song is reimagined with the distinctive lyrical prowess of Pos, who adds a fresh and vibrant dimension to one of the most captivating tunes from the album. This new version of “Stand Well Well” is part of the deluxe edition of “Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head)”, set for release on May 28 featuring additional reworks by Kamasi Washington, Alborosie, and Adi Oasis.

“Seun is a powerful soul and it’s inspirational being around him whenever I have been,” Pos says about getting to collaborate on the track. He continues, “The song for me means to stand well rooted in agreeableness. Standing well rooted against the whirlwind of misery dressed up as entertainment online, as well as its powerful elixir of self doubting. Standing focused to not fall for the trap of redundancy that being on social media can present.”

Kelvin “Pos” Mercer is one third of hip hop legendary group De La Soul.  Hailing from Long Island, New York, they are pioneers of the conscious hip-hop movement and known for their innovative blend of jazz, funk, and soul, along with their intelligent and thought-provoking lyrics. After delivering their seminal debut “3 Feet High and Rising” in 1989 with the production genius of Prince Paul, the New York City-bred trio went on to further impact Hip Hop culture with eight more groundbreaking albums.  As influential figures in hip-hop, De La Soul have consistently pushed creative boundaries, earning a Grammy Award and critical acclaim for their unique style and socially conscious messaging. Pos’ contribution to “Stand Well Well” brings a fresh perspective and undeniable hip-hop energy, making this collaboration a true meeting of musical minds.

Gaudi & Don Letts Remix of Seun Kuti’s ‘Dey’ feat. Damian Marley Out Now!

Music collaboration of the year, Seun Kuti feat. Damian Marley’s single ‘Dey’ gets a dub remix by Gaudi & Don Letts. Listen here: https://recordkicks.lnk.to/DeyRemix

In June 2024 the release of ‘Dey’ feat. Damian Marley, the first single taken from Seun Kuti & Egypt 80’s new album ‘Heavier Yet’ (Lays The Crownless Head)’, marked an historic moment for African unity and art: the Kuti and Marley families collaborating for the first time ever on a record. The highly anticipated cooperation created a bridge between Nigeria and Jamaica and captivated audiences worldwide. Now Record Kicks unleashes ‘Dey (Gaudi & Don Letts remix)’, an infectious “dub remake” of the track courtesy of production duo Gaudi & Don Letts that is now available on all digital platforms.

Grammy nominated dub producer and solo artist Gaudi, whose distinctive work for artists including Steel Pulse, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, The Orb, Horace Andy, Groove Armada, Tricky to name but a few, has topped charts around the world. Iconic Grammy Award winning film director, musician and radio broadcaster Don Letts‘ career includes work with The Clash, founding Big Audio Dynamite, introducing reggae to the punk generation and directing countless award-winning videos. Gaudi & Don Letts started work as a production duo shortly after they came together to create ‘Outta Sync’, Don’s first solo album produced by Gaudi. The pair were musically bonded by the project and in its wake have gone on to produce/remix for UB40, Caravan Palace, EMF, Dub Pistols, Johnny Clarke, Kid Loco, Inner Circle, Terry Hall, Meatraffle and now, in a seemingly unexpected but inspired move, Seun Kuti feat. Damian Marley.

Sometimes two plus two makes more than four, Gaudi & Don Letts deliver a killer beat n’ bass heavy floor-filler!

SEUN KUTI on Tour! Watch the New Video for ‘Emi Aluta’

Listen/Buy Seun Kuti & Egypt 80’s new album ‘ Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head)’ HERE.

While on tour across Europe, the UK and Australia, Seun Kuti unleashes the live video for ‘Emi Aluta’, a key track from his new album ‘Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head)’ executive produced by Lenny Kravitz.
 
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 are currently on tour, with upcoming dates in Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, France, Monte Carlo, Belgium, United Kingdom and Australia. While on tour, afrobeat virtuoso Seun Kuti unleashes a new live video of the song ‘Emi Aluta’, featured on his album ‘Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head)’ that hit the streets last October 4th via Record Kicks / Secretly Distribution. The video, filmed during the Brazilian leg of his tour by French director Vincent Moon at Galpão Ladeira das Artes in Rio de Janeiro, captures all the raw energy and rebellious spirit of the song, a hallmark of Seun Kuti & Egypt 80’s live performances. According to Seun, ‘Emi Aluta’ is “a song about struggle (Aluta means struggle) that pays homage to all the great revolutionaries”. On Seun Kuti’s new album ‘Heavier Yet’ the song is spiced by the featuring of Zambian singer, rapper and songwriter, Sampa The Great, called “one of best and most innovative lyricists of our time”.  
 
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SEUN KUTI & EGYPT 80 HEAVIER YET TOUR:

OCTOBER
29/10 Alcatraz / JazzMi – Milano / IT
30/10 Largo Venue – Roma / IT
31/10 Casa delle Arti – Conversano (BA) / IT

NOVEMBER
02/11 Capitol – Pordenone / IT
11/11 Leverkusener Jazztage – Leverkusen / DE
14/11 Northcote Theatre – Melbourne / AUS
15/11 Strawberry Fields Festival – The Wildlands, Tocumwal / AUS
18/11 Belgrave Music Hall – Leeds / UK
19/11 Trinity – Bristol / UK
20/11 Waterfront – Norwich / UK
21/11 Chalk – Brighton / UK
17/11 London Jazz Festival – KOKO – London / UK
24/11 Spot – Groningen / NL
26/11 Slaktkyrkan – Stockholm / SE
27/11 VEGA – Copenaghen / DK
28/11 Monte Carlo Jazz Festival – Monte Carlo / MC
 
DECEMBER
04/12 Trabendo – Paris / FR
05/12 La Clef – St. Germain en Laye / FR
06/12 Le VIP – Saint-Nazaire / FR
07/12 Quai M – La Roche-Sur-Yon / FR
08/12 Atabal – Biarrtiz / FR
10/12 Rockstore – Montpellier / FR
12/12 Le Fil – Saint-Etienne / FR
13/12 Paradiso – Amsterdam / NL
14/12 De Singel-Winterfuse – Antwerp / BE

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Please welcome legendary SEUN KUTI & EGYPT 80

As long-time fans of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti and the whole Kuti family, we’re honoured to announce that SEUN KUTI & EGYPT 80 have joined Record Kicks’ roster. The new album by SEUN KUTI & EGYPT 80 produced by Fela’s original engineer SODI MARCISZEWER and none other than Grammy-winning rock icon LENNY KRAVITZ will be available on Record Kicks worldwide next October 4th. More to be revealed soon so keep an eye here.

Seun Kuti, the youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, has been a powerful force in the Afrobeat scene, continuing his father’s legacy while forging his own path. This new album promises to be a milestone in the genre.

Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 will also embark on a North American Tour beginning June 8. Tickets for the tour are available for purchase through https://linktr.ee/seunkutitour

For now, you can watch the video of Seun, Lenny and Sodi at Question de Son studio in Paris working on the new album HERE and don’t forget to follow Seun Kuti on social media and DSPs. Stay tuned for more Groundbreaking Announcements! #GetTheSax

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