Name: Funky Man Dey Sleep
Brand: Kiko Navarro

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CNPY006

Colour

Black

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-08-04

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Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Rush Hour (new)

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Standard:20

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Total Cap

Black 12"

Artist

Kiko Navarro

Genre GB

African

Label GB

Canopy

Canopy is a publishing company that is affiliated with ASCAP. They are well-known for their association with the legendary musician Jimmy Webb.

With various names such as Canopy Music Co., Canopy Music Ltd., Canopy Music, Inc., Canopy Music Publishers, and Canopy Publishing Co., this label has made a significant impact in the music industry.

As an authoritative presence in the world of music, Canopy continues to support and promote talented artists, ensuring their work reaches a wide audience and receives the recognition it deserves.

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"New collaboration with the impeccable and diverse studio skills of Spanish producer Kiko Navarro, pairing him with the vocals of veteran Beninois powerhouse Kaleta and the indefatigable talents of The Ibibio Horns, who are both fast becoming a label staple.

On the title track Kiko lays down a superbly inspired afro groove which takes its lead from the funk, disco &amp; afrobeat which were causing profuse sweating and serious inflammation of dancefloors across Nigeria and West Africa in the late 1970s. Over these rhythms The Ibibio Horns conjure up a powerful concoction with their blazing horn section and scintillating keys, peppered with Afla Sackey's bouncing balafon. Kaleta reigns supreme on the vocal delivery, serving a challenge with his call to the dance... "Funky man dey sleep? You go wake him up!"

On the flipside Kiko drops the clutch and sets the thrusters to full force. In his tougher KOKI guise he jettisons the live bass and horns, switching up the groove with an insistent and throbbing, acid inspired, electronic bassline. Weighted down by chunky electronic beats KOKI turns away from the funkier vibes and looks toward a more house oriented vision. Over this solid framework Kaleta's vocals stand front &amp; centre while the synth stylings of Scott Baylis lift the groove into the outer atmosphere. Both versions provide instrumental mixes which allow the arrangements to breathe deeply, the non-vocal elements to shine and provide serious creative tools for the club jocks."

Funky Man Dey Sleep

Music GB

Discover Funky Man Dey Sleep by Kiko Navarro. Impeccable collaboration with Beninois powerhouse Kaleta and The Ibibio Horns. Available on Canopy label.