Release Date: 14 October 2016
Label: Mr Bongo
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 7119691247274
Genres: World Music Africa
Description
The 3rd Generation band was formed in the late 70's led by ‘Rockson’, who was a
soldier at the time. The band recorded only six tracks, all for Essiebons,
including the two featured here – 'Because of Money' and 'Obi Ye Saa Wui'.
Our man Gary Johnson bought a 7” from a dealer in New York on digging trip some
years ago. He knew ‘Because of Money’, and was delighted to find that the B
side was just as strong.
‘Because of Money’ was originally released on Essiebons – EB 398 7” and was
featured on Soundway’s excellent ‘Ghana Soundz’ compilation. The record is
extremely rare – yet to make an appearance on either Discogs or even Popsike.
This reissue is a replica 7”, including the picture paper sleeve, carefully
restored by Andrew Edwards.
Tracklisting
Bobby Williams
Rubel
Rubel
Various Artists
1619 Bad Ass Band
Curio Curio
Reality
Hollie Cook
Massa Dembele
Asake
Various Artists
Yom
Biggie Tembo & Startled Insects
Cheikh Ibra Fam
BCUC
Various Artists
