Masekela - The Boys Doin It
Review by Lily Lewis
Masekela's album, The Boys Doin It, is a masterpiece of African jazz and funk. The album showcases Masekela's unique blend of African rhythms, jazz improvisations, and soulful vocals.
The Boys Doin It features a range of musical styles, from the upbeat funk of "The Boys Doin It" to the laid-back grooves of "To Get Ourselves Together." The album also includes Masekela's signature trumpet playing, which adds a layer of complexity and depth to the music.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Mama," a heartfelt tribute to Masekela's mother. The song is a beautiful mix of African rhythms and soulful vocals, and Masekela's trumpet playing is particularly moving.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Toejam | ||
| You Told Your Mama Not To Worry | ||
| Mama | 5:11 | |
| A Person Is A Sometime Thing | 7:46 | |
| The Boy's Doin' It (Stereo) | 2:40 | |
| Excuse Me, Please | 3:30 | |
| Excuse Me Please | 6:32 | |
| Colonial Man | ||
| In The Jungle | 5:14 | |
| In The Jungle (Part 1) | ||
| Hi-Life | ||
| The Boy's Doin' It | ||
| The Boy's Doin' It (Mono) | 2:40 | |
| A Song For Brazil | ||
| In The Jungle (Concl.) | ||
| The Boy's Doin' It | 5:57 | |
| Ashiko | 9:36 | |
| Mami Wata |
Video
Hugh Masekela - Excuse me please
Images
Catalog Numbers
- NBLP 7017
- NBLP-87017
- PSR 386
- CBLA 71022
- CH 042
- NB 848
- 2J062-96886
- 557 403-2
- CBC 4005
- 2C 066-96.686
- CBC 4005, 0C 062 ◦ 96686
- 314 557 403-2
- MMTCD 2068
Labels
- Casablanca
- Casablanca Records
- Chairman
- Verve Records
- Casablanca, Pathé Marconi EMI
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- ouvir online
- online anhören
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- escuchar en línea
Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- 8-Track Cartridge
- 7"
- Single
- 45 RPM
- Promo
- 33 ⅓ RPM
- CD
- Reissue
- White Label
- Stereo
- Mono
- Test Pressing
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Mastered At | The Mastering Lab |
| Published By | We've Got Rhythm Music |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Casablanca Records, Inc. |
| Copyright (c) | Casablanca Records, Inc. |
| Manufactured By | Casablanca Records, Inc. |
| Distributed By | Casablanca Records, Inc. |
| Record Company | EMI Records Ltd. |
| Printed By | I.D.N. |
| Marketed By | EMI Records Ltd. |
| Pressed By | PRC Recording Company, Richmond, IN |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Congas | Kwasi "Rocki" Dzidzornu |
| Directed By | Stewart Levine |
| Drums | Papa Frankie Todd |
| Electric Bass | Yaw Opoku |
| Vocals | Yaw Opoku |
| Electric Piano | Gboyega Adelaja |
| Engineer | Rik Pekkonen |
| Guitar | Stanley Todd Kwesi |
| Horns | Masekela, O.J. Ekemode |
| Mastered By | Doug Sax |
| Producer | Hugh Masekela, Stewart Levine |
| Shekere | Odinga "Guy" Warren |
| Bells | Odinga "Guy" Warren |
| Talking Drum | Asante |
| Percussion | Papa Frankie Todd |
| Liner Notes | Alan Leeds |
Notes
- This album is dedicated to Fela Ransome-Kuti
- An Outside Production
- Recorded in Lagos, Nigeria
- Special thanks to the women of the world
- Ⓟ1975 Casablanca Records Inc.
- Ⓒ1975 Canada - Quality Records Limited
- Manufactured and distributed in Canada by Quality Records Limited
- 380 Birchmount Road, Scarborough, Ontario, M1K 1M7
- Ⓒ1975 We've Got Rhythm Music
- Made in U.S.A.
- ℗ © 1975 Casablanca Records, Inc.
- Picture sleeve Demo,
- Mastered at The Mastering Lab
- "This album is dedicated to Fela Ransome-Kuti"
- Not For Sale on label
- Distribution VOGUE P.I.P
- 93430 Villetaneuse
- GRAVE ET PRESSE EN FRANCE
- Imprimerie Saint-Roch
- Label variation: cat. # with -A and -B indicators on the left of center hole and Stereo on the right.
- This album is dedicated to Fela Ransome-Kuti.
- An Outside Production.
- Recorded in Lagos, Nigeria.
- Special thanks to the women of the world.
- ℗© 1975 Casablanca Records Inc.
- © 1975 We've Got Rhythm Music [lyrics]
- ℗1975 Casablanca Records, Inc.
- From The Casblanca LP NBLP 7017 "The Boy's Doin' It"
- Stamped whitelabel with the standard UK picture sleeve.
- Label variation. Stereo, NBLP 7017, Side 1 are all on the right side of the label.
- ℗1975 Casablanca Records Inc.
- ©1975 We've Got Rhythm Music
- Printed in USA.
- From The Casablanca LP NBLP 7017 "The Boy's Doin' It"
- Same track both sides
- Total running time 71:31
Barcodes
- Rights Society: BMI
- Rights Society: SACEM
- Matrix / Runout (Runout groove side A, etched): NBLP 7017-1 2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout groove side B, etched): NBLP 7017·2
- Matrix / Runout (Runout groove side A & B, stamped): TMI-S
- Matrix / Runout (Label - Side A): 848-A
- Matrix / Runout (Label - Side B): 848-B
- Matrix / Runout (Run Out Groove Etching - Side A): NB 848-A-1·TML=M-1-1·PRC
- Matrix / Runout (Run Out Groove Etching - Side B): NB 848-B-1·TML=S-1-1·PRC
- Rights Society (Broadcast Music, Inc.): BMI
- Rights Society (not mentioned on lp): BMI
- Matrix / Runout (etched on runout grooves): CBC 4005 A-1, CBC 4005 B-1
- Other: Made and printed by Columbia-EMI Greece SA. Mrketed in Greece by EMI-Lambropoulos Ltd.
- Barcode: 731455740325
- Rights Society: SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL
- Price Code: Y
- Barcode: 7 31455 74032 5
- Matrix / Runout: 314 557 403-2 01%
- Matrix / Runout (Inner Ring): MADE IN USA BY UML
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L007
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 0385
- Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout - Etched): NB 848-A-1 TML-M-1-1 PRC
- Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout - Etched): NB 848-AM-1 TML-M-1-1 PRC
- Barcode: 6001210110538
About Masekela
4 April 1939 23 January 2018.
South African flugelhorn, trumpet and cornet player.
In 1961, as part of the anti-apartheid campaign, he was exiled to the United States where he was befriended by . Primarily, he played in jazz ensembles, with guest appearances on albums by , and . In 1987, his single, "Bring Him Back Home
Real Name
- Hugh Ramapolo Masekela
Aliases
- The Disco Kid
- Ramapolo
Summary by Lily Lewis
Comments
Any sports enthusiast from Cameroon should be able to place the time this piece came on every Sunday and what they were doing. Nostalgic moments indeed. Hugh Masekela RIP. Legend!!
Legend
Waouuuh ça fait longtemps, 2022
Masekela produced great music. It was the Live performances where you appreciated his fullness as an entertainer.. This was his greatest complete album end to end surrounded by some of Africa's BEST!
Souvenir souvenir. Très nostalgique ce générique
Good old times of Sports and music. Cameroon
The joy of rediscovering this piece after so many years...
BTW many Cameroonians think it's by Manu Dibango....
BTW many Cameroonians think it's by Manu Dibango....
This was very popular on local radio when I was going to school in Liberia. ???????
Inoubliable générique d'une émission de sport ..........PUR DELICE!
Rip. Mr Hugh Mesekela, rest in peace. Demi-finale TPO 2 # TKC 0 avec un certain Mr GEORGES UPONG WEAH sur le terrain.
Just waouh
Precious memory of my childhood in Cameroon- Sport & Rythme
For those who are ont cameroonians this was the musical theme for sundays afternoons introducing à whole reporting of football games on radio. God bless ???