Name: Rhythm Revolution
Brand: Ferry Djimmy

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Bonus disc: No

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AJX2LP633

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Black

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-07-01

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PIAS

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Standard:20

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5051083176767

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

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Reissue in original format.

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2022-11-25

5051083184519

1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes / Signed copies: No / red

AJXCD633

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Ferry Djimmy 

Genre GB

African

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Acid Jazz

Acid Jazz is a British label that was established in 1987 by Eddie Piller and Gilles Peterson. Although Peterson left in 1989 to form Talkin' Loud, the label continued to thrive under the management of Dean Rudland. The name 'Acid Jazz' was a playful response to the popular 'acid house' movement of the late 80s. Despite its name, Acid Jazz produced records that were not necessarily jazz or acid music, but they quickly became synonymous with 90s style and sophistication. In fact, the term 'acid jazz' began being used to describe any record with a similar vibe. Today, Acid Jazz remains an influential force in the music industry.

Eddie Piller
Gilles Peterson
Dean Rudland

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Rhythm Revolution is one of Afrobeat’s most mysterious and rare records by a former schoolteacher, boxer, friend of Fela Kuti and Muhammad Ali - later Jacques Chirac's bodyguard - and Beninese musical visionary: Ferry Djimmy.

The album was originally recorded in the mid-1970s in support of Benin’s revolutionary leader Mathieu Kérékou. Rumour has it that less than two hundred copies survived a late-‘70s fire.

It is one of the toughest and deepest slices of African funk ever cut, combining raw African rhythms with distortion, energy and wit. In spite of obvious nods to James Brown, Fela Kuti, George Clinton and Jimi Hendrix, Ferry managed to create something very unique.

Presented as a deluxe double LP, or gatefold CD option with booklet, including extensive sleeve notes by Florent Mazzoleni, and a selection of previously unseen photographs. 

Rhythm Revolution

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