This is an Afro-Brazilian samba party jam that'll get your party feelin' like a carnival landed in the club straight out of Sao Paulo. On this white label, the first mix on the A-Side is the one guaranteed to make folks scream with live percussion, strings and a very unique vocal chorus chanting "Agolele" throughout. Zeb's guitar work is very Fela-esque, seeping into the mix as it builds and builds with very effective breakdowns. Also on the A-side you'll find a couple of DJ tools including a little trippy vocal pass and a short pass with the Afro-guitar workin' it out accompanied by a shaker. The B-side gives a booming 4/4 beat and brings percussion solos to the forefront to drive this one, minimizing the vocals and guitar. The second mix on the B-side gives you straight beats and a vocal chant as if you were hanging out at the Central Park drumming circle on Sunday evenings in New York City near the Bethesda fountain and the old bandshell where crowds gather to the infectious hypnotic improvisational beats. "Agolele" means respect. New mix to come out on D'Afro Disco Vol. 2 on Codek Records in the near future.
***** J. Hopper