Kiki Gyan, Feelin' Alright

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1LP - PMG
2017

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TRACKLIST 

A1 Rosemary

A2 Give It To Me

A3 Feelin' Alright

A4 Too Much

B1 Love To Love You

B2 You

B3 Ain't No Use

B4 Daily Prayer


DESCRIPTION

* Funk, soul, disco and pop mixed up on the third and last solo album by Nigerian music titan Kiki Gyan

* For fans of Paul Simon, Billy Ocean, Prince

* Filled to the last groove with catchy tunes that feature awesome harmonies

* An original affair for fans of groovy black music

* Excellent sound and performance by high class professional musicians

* First ever rerelease on vinyl and CD

* Fully licensed

* Remastered audio

* LP housed in a superheavy 430g art carton cover

* CD housed in a rock solid jewel case

* Ultimate collectors item for fans of classic afro pop with a typical 80s feel


Kiki Gyan’s star didn’t burn long, but it burned bright. Drafted into the Afro funk super group, Osibisa, at 15, he was millionaire by 18 and regarded as one of the best keyboardists in the world by 21. ‘Life was good, man,’ he told journalist Kweku Sakyi-Addo. ‘Too good!’. In 1983 he dived head first into the New York party scene. He took a lot of drugs, spent a lot of time in clubs and got together a team of crack local musicians to record Feelin’ Alright, his third and final solo album. All the Kiki Gyan trademark elements are present and correct. The album is unique a blend of highlife music with electronic funk and disco. ‘Rosemary’ follows the formula most closely and was a hit across Nigeria and Ghana. But on ‘Give It To Me’, ‘Love To Love You’ and the title track, you’ll hear a slicker, boogie-influenced sound that has made Feelin’ Alright one of his most sought-after albums. Kiki Gyan would never hit such heights again. His addictions eventually took hold and he died aged 47, destitute and alone. Feelin’ Alright remains one of the brightest stars in his extraordinary constellation. – Peter Moore