V.A. Supafrico 5 - The Sound of Funky Africa

Number five in the series and no letting up the pressure for hot African funk label Supafrico. The fifth volume hits the ground running with the in-demand extended version of massive 1979 party anthem ‘Let me Love You’ from Sierra Leone’s disco/funk maestro Bunny Mack. Next up comes Jake Sollo’s wonderful dancefloor burner ‘African Gypsy’. Tucked away on his hard-to-find album ‘Show Me How’ also from ’79, this superb slice of Nigerian funk showcases the congo master’s percussion skills and great vocals as well as some wild psychedelic guitar action. Flip onto Side B for William Onyeabor’s conscious soul epic ‘Better Change Your Mind’. Weighing in at eight and a half minutes with a heavyweight churning bassline and some hefty guitarwork, this cannot fail to move you in all senses. And last but not least, the fantastic Roverman by Emma Dorgu from his 1979 super-rare album of the same name. An ultra-funky cut with some very cool Fender Rhodes, this sought-after groover is a great end to another essential Supafrico compilation.