The Drums Of ion*A.F.R.I.C.A.

Label:

Torso – TORSO 12067

Format:

Vinyl , 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo

Country:

Netherlands

Released:

Genre:

Hip Hop

Style:

Tracklist

A1 Olatunji* A.F.R.I.C.A.
Written-ByG. Bolton*
6:08
A2 Olatunji* A.F.R.I.C.A. (Radio Version)
Written-ByG. Bolton*
4:11
B1 Olatunji* A.F.R.I.C.A. (The Stetsasized Mix)
Written-ByG. Bolton*
6:56
B2 Tack Head* Free South Africa
Written-ByK. LeBlanc*
5:49

Companies, etc.

  • Pressed ByCBS, Haarlem – 08 23412
  • Recorded AtCalliope Productions
  • Recorded AtSouthern Studios
  • Recorded AtMatrix Studios
  • Mixed AtShakedown Sound Studios
  • Mixed AtSouthern Studios
  • Mixed AtMatrix Studios
  • Edited AtShakedown Sound Studios
  • Edited AtPrime Cuts (3)
  • Mastered AtFrankford/Wayne Mastering Labs
  • Published ByTee Girl Music
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Tommy Boy Music, Inc.
  • Copyright ©Tommy Boy Music, Inc.
  • Copyright ©Tee Girl Music
  • Copyright ©Personalities International, Inc.
  • Licensed FromTommy Boy Music, Inc.

Credits

  • Art DirectionMonica Lynch
  • Backing VocalsWise (2) (tracks: A1 to B1)
  • DesignSteven Miglio
  • Directed By [music video]Hart Perry
  • Drum ProgrammingFruitkwan (tracks: A1 to B1)
  • Drums [African Drums], PercussionThe Drums Of ion* (tracks: A1 to B1)
  • Edited By [Edits, Love and Attention]Timothy Scott
  • Edited By [music video]Bill Davis (24)
  • EngineerRobert Power* (tracks: A1 to B1)
  • Engineer [Assistant]Andrew Spiegleman* (tracks: B1)
  • Engineer [Mix Engineer]Rob Paustian (tracks: A1 to A2)
  • Executive-ProducerThe News Dissector
  • Human Beatbox [Human Percussion]Wise (2) (tracks: A1 to B1)
  • Mastered ByCarlton Batts
  • Mixed ByBill Stephney (tracks: A1 to A2)
  • Mixed By, Edited ByStetsasonic (tracks: B1)
  • Photography By [Photo of Olatunji]John Werner
  • ProducerThe News Dissector For The A.F.R.I.C.A. Project* (tracks: A1 to B1)
  • ScratchesPrince Paul (tracks: A1 to B1)
  • SpeechReverend Jesse Jackson* (tracks: A1 to B1)
  • Talking DrumMasamba* (tracks: A1 to B1)
  • VocalsDelite* (tracks: A1 to B1)
  • Voice [Voice of Reaction]South African Military Commando (tracks: B2)
  • Voice [Voices of Freedom]Rev. Jesse Jackson (tracks: B2)

Notes

Made in Holland.
Printed in The Netherlands.
(P) 1987

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped, the last letter is hand-etched): 08 24312 1A1 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B, stamped, the last letter is hand-etched): 08 24312 1B1 A
  • Other (Sleeve and inner sleeve): 08-023412-20
  • Matrix / Runout (Label A): 08-023412-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Label B): 08-023412-2
  • Rights Society: STEMRA

Other Versions (5 of 7)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
A.F.R.I.C.A. (12", 33 ⅓ RPM) Tommy Boy TB 899 US 1987
A.F.R.I.C.A. / Free South Africa (12", Promo) Tommy Boy TB 899 US 1987
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A.F.R.I.C.A. (Cassette, Single) Tommy Boy TBC 899 US 1987
Free South Africa (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing) Tommy Boy TB 899 US 1987
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A.F.R.I.C.A. (7", 45 RPM) Torso TORSO 70067 Netherlands 1988

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Reviews

  • iljin1's avatar
    iljin1
    Totally outdated record haha. But this is quit a good release of Stetsasonic. Totally made up by drums + samples + rappin'. Thats it. But it works. Every 5 years I enjoy listening to this. Retro to 80.

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