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COMET 080EP
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In 1976, Fela Anikulapo Kuti and Afrika 70 released a total of eight albums, including the hit "Zombie". At the time of their height, Tony Allen, Fela's drummer, decided to release a follow-up album to Jealousy (1975). Progress (1977) was the result of a series of studio sessions. The B side contains the dancefloor filler "Afro Disco Beat". Comet present the second release of the Disco Afro series: featuring remastered original versions of "Afro Disco Beat" and remixes by Africaine 808, Berlin-based duo of Dirk Leyers and DJ Nomad (Hans Reuschl), and Mexican Institute Of Sound (Camilo Lara).
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COMET 081EP
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The third release of the Tony Allen & Africa 70 Disco Afro series: featuring remastered original versions of "Jealousy" and remixes produced by Loya (Reunion Island). Multi-instrumentalist Sébastien Lejeune discovered electronic music when he was living in mainland France. During a trip back to his homeland Sébastien became Loya. From that moment on, he started to mix réunion maloya, Mauritian séga, and Indian music with a footwork tempo. In 1975, Tony Allen recorded his debut album Jealousy which, according to many, is the highlight of his four solo albums, featuring two Afro-beat gems "Jealousy" and "Hustler".
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COMET 076EP
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Tony Allen & Africa 70 on the Comet's Disco Afro Reedits Series, featuring remastered original versions and super disco Afro reedits tracks by Mad Rey and Monsieur Scott. Tony Allen's debut album Jealousy (1975), is considered a highlight of his four solo-albums. It features two Afro-beat gems "Jealousy" and "Hustler". By 1978 he parted company with Fela Kuti, forming his own band, Tony Allen & the Afro Messengers and in 1979 he began collaborating with artists worldwide. Till this day he remains one of the greatest kit drummers alive.
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