Name: Analog People Digital World
Brand: Arp Frique

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CW 005

Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-02-10

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Rush Hour (new)

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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Total Cap

1 / Black / LP

Artist

Arp Frique

Genre GB

African

Label GB

Colourful World

Arp Frique, also known as Arp Frique & Family, is a talented artist who has made a name for himself in the music industry. With influences from artists such as Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, Pasteur Lappe, and Voilaaa, his unique sound combines elements of funk, disco, and Afrobeat. His music transports listeners to another time and place with its infectious rhythms and soulful melodies.

Arp Frique's music is reminiscent of legendary acts like Les Choc Stars du Zaire and The Mauskovic Dance Band. Collaborating with performers like Jeannette Ndiaye, Nkono Teles, and Mystic Jungle, he creates an immersive experience that captivates audiences worldwide.

With his vibrant compositions and energetic performances, Arp Frique has become a respected figure in the music scene. Drawing inspiration from diverse sources such as Stella, Pat Thomas, Boncana Maïga, Orlando Julius,and Alogte Oho & His Sounds of Joy; his work seamlessly blends genres to create something truly unique. Whether you're a fan of Professor Rhythm or Bosq or enjoy the sounds of Letta Mbulu or Lapa Dula; Arp Frique's music is sure to leave a lasting impression on your musical journey.

Arp Frique returns to the scene with a new album after a string of releases, leaving the cratediggers and dancefloor tastemakers with underground classics like Nos Magia, Voyage and Nyame Ye. On ''Analog People Digital World' he embraces the digital coldness of Yamaha’s classic DX7 synthesizer to create a refreshing listening experience using only the FM synthesis-based sounds from this machine to find new heat for an analog world, reflecting on the digital revolution we are living through. The album features Ghanaian songstress Mariseya (Omampam, Jah Kingdom, Digital World, Roi Salomon), Cape Verdean OG Americo Brito (Go Now Wetiko) and Surinam funkstar Sumy, who joins the record on the opening track “Spiritual Masseuse”. Arp Frique closes the album with “Duncan Truffle”, a very intense and wobbling instrumental echoing Bootsy and Bernie Worrell on a solo exercise. Expect an analog-digital exploration of lofi funk, highlife, zouk and reggae. Does that DX7 sound hot or cold to you?

Analog People Digital World

Music GB