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Jaiyede Afro
2014 studio album by Orlando Julius with the Heliocentrics From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jaiyede Afro is a collaborative studio album by Nigerian musician Orlando Julius and English band the Heliocentrics.[1] It was released on 9 September 2014 through Strut Records.[2] It peaked at number 13 on the Billboard World Albums chart.[3] It received generally favorable reviews from critics.[2]
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Background
Orlando Julius' studio album, Super Afro Soul (1966), was re-released in 2000 through British record label Strut Records.[4] Strut Records then invited him to team up with the Heliocentrics.[4] The Heliocentrics had released collaborative albums with other artists Mulatu Astatke and Lloyd Miller.[5][6] Jaiyede Afro was recorded at the Heliocentrics' studio in North London.[7]
Critical reception
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According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Jaiyede Afro received "generally favorable reviews" based on a weighted average score of 80 out of 100 from 8 critic scores.[2]
David Maine of PopMatters called the album "a meaty, high-energy gumbo that is compulsively danceable, but also complex to immerse oneself in and simply listen to."[10] Paul Bowler of Record Collector stated, "Aided and abetted by some magnificent backing by the Helios, using the requisite analog set up, the album has the verve and feel of a classic West African long-player, but with enough subtle updates to prevent a slide into reverent pastiche."[6] Matt Bauer of Exclaim! commented that "Jaiyede Afro is not only a welcome return for Orlando Julius but also an excellent primer for newcomers."[5]
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Track listing
All tracks are written by Orlando Julius Ekemode and the Heliocentrics, except "In the Middle" by Alfred Ellis and Bud Hobgood.
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.[12]
Musicians
- Orlando Julius – tenor saxophone, vocals, percussion, additional organ
- Malcolm Catto – drums, percussion, additional organ
- Jake Ferguson – bass guitar, additional guitar
- Adrian Owusu – guitar
- Jack Yglesias – conga
- Ollie Parfitt – organ
- Latoya Aduke – backing vocals
- Jason Yarde – baritone saxophone
- Matt Roberts – trumpet
- Abdul Raheem – trombone
- Phil Dawson – 2nd guitar
- Luzmira Zerpa – additional backing vocals
Technical personnel
- Malcolm Catto – production, recording, mixing
- Jake Ferguson – production, recording, mixing
- Guy Davie – mastering
- Lewis Heriz – artwork
- Matt Thame – graphic design
- Alexis Maryon – photography
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