Africanism II

Product Description
Welcome to the energetic and eclectic world of Africanism. Defected Records brings you the highly anticipated double-CD – the second edition from the talented collaboration of pioneering French artists. The first Africanism project introduced the bass heavy, Afro, West Indian and Latin percussive sound pioneered by the famous Bob Sinclar. The latest project pushes the idea further and upon first listen you will recognize the signature rhythms which are even more seductive than its predecessor. The Africanism project is a collection of the finest producers and DJs who fuse together a mixture of international Afro-inspired rhythms, world drum patterns and contemporary electro beats. This new tribe, better known as the Africanism All Stars, includes the globally respected Bob Sinclar, Martin Solveig, DJ Gregory, Julien Jabre (a.k.a. Soha), Gwen, Lego, Q-Tee Fingers and Liquid People.

The first CD – mixed by Bob Sinclar, the noted French house music Svengali and head of independent label Yellow Productions – is simply powerful, energetic and rich. Bob Sinclar, born Chris Le Friant, began DJing in 1987 while still a teenager. In 1993, he formed Yellow with Alain Ho. Later, he adopted the name Bob Sinclar from a French spy movie, and has since brought us the massive club hits "Gym Tonic" and "I Feel for you." Martin Solveig, regarded as one of the most talented up-and-coming French producers, displays his skills on disc 2. He was spotted by Bob Sinclar and invited to be part of the Africanism project. With his strong love for music, the young and gifted producer has created such hits as "Ebony," and "Heart of Africa." To Martin, music is life, and he shows you just that in this CD.

Africanism II is a journey across Africa, South America and the West Indies with sounds and beats that reflect a fantastic fusion of cultures brought together by Bob and his collaborators – what more could you ask for?

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Average customer rating: Setting the record straight on Africanism. Boring...

Africanism II Bob Sinclar , and Martin Solveig Manufacturer: Africanism ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Africanism In the House ASIN: B000189WP0 Release Date: 2004-03-01

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Bob Sinclar On The Drum
3. Bob Sinclar Feat. Exile One Viel Ou La
4. DJ Gregory Soldier
5. Sumo Wintersong
6. Gwen Soul Conga
7. Liquid People Feat. Heidi Vogel Don't You Go Away
8. Bibi Macumba Walele
9. Press Purah Maini Owaana
10. Martin Solveig Heartbeat
11. Bob Sinclar Slave Nation
12. Soha Takemussa
13. Diva Balearic
14. Q Tee Fingers I'm Ready
15. Diva Primavera

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Tony Allen Afro Disco Beat
3. Denis Ferrer Dem People Go
4. Martin Solveig vs. Salif Keita Madan
5. Julien Jabre Paixao
6. Claude Monnet pres. Monica Nogueira Infencia Magica
7. Mr. Hermano Vasco Da Gama
8. Kalawang Jingo
9. Masters At Work Ekabo
10. Kongas Anikina-O
11. Chocolatine Emma
12. DJ Gregory Tropical Soundclash (K-Dope Remix)
13. Martin Solveig Edony (Unreleased Crowdy Short Edit)
14. Despina Vandy Gia (DJ Gregory Remix)
15. DJ Gregory Elle
16. Silent Poet Save The Day (Phil Asher Remix)

Product Description

Disc 1: (Mixed by Bob Sinclar)
1. Intro
2. Bob Sinclar - On The Drum
3. Bob Sinclar (Feat. Exile One) - Viel Ou La
4. DJ Gregory - Soldier
5. Sumo - Wintersong
6. Gwen - Soul Conga
7. Liquid People (Feat. Heidi Vogel) - Don't You Go Away
8. Bibi - Macumba Walele
9. Press Purah - Maini Owaana
10. Martin Solveig - Heartbeat
11. Bob Sinclar - Slave Nation
12. Soha - Takemussa
13. Diva - Balearic
14. Q Tee Fingers - I'm Ready
15. Diva - Primavera

Disc 2: (Mixed by Martin Solveig)
1. Intro
2. Tony Allen - Afro Disco Beat
3. Denis Ferrer - Dem People Go
4. Martin Solveig Vs Salif Keita - Madan
5. Julien Jabre - Paixao
6. Claude Monnet Pres. Monica Nogueira - Infencia Magica
7. Mr Hermano - Vasco Da Gama
8. Kalawang - Jingo
9. Masters At Work - Ekabo
10. Kongas - Anikina - O
11. Chocolatine - Emma
12. DJ Gregory - Tropical Soundclash (K-Dope Remix)
13. Martin Solveig - Edony (Unreleased Crowdy Short Edit)
14. Despina Vandy - Gia (DJ Gregory Remix)
15. DJ Gregory - Elle
16. Silent Poet - Save The Day (Phil Asher Remix)

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Setting the record straight on Africanism........2007-02-18

Contrary to the previous reviewer, this CD is not all that bad. I count 8 good dance tracks in the 2 CD set. Furthermore, remember that the original meaning of the term "Africanisms" as it was used in Anthropology denoted African cultural practices that survived the trans-Atlantic slave trade and then kept evolving in the "New World". In other words, songs, drum beats, cuisine, and deities (the Yoruba orishas for example) that are clearly African, yet found in the Americas. This 3 CD series is basically produced by a bunch of (mostly white) British and French house music fanatics who are making "Afro-house" in their recording studios.
The reason the other reviewer states that it should be called "Latinisms" is because of the various tracks that build upon musical and stylistic "Africanisms" in Latin America. For example, track #3 is based on a song from Haiti (in the Caribbean!). Track #6 is Brazilian house. There are even tracks that are based on Indian and Arabic songs (tracks #9 and #14 on CD 1). So basically, at it's most elastic, the term "Africanism" for these guys can mean anything exotic (a la "Orientalism"). To be fair, most of the house music here is drawing on African songs or original source music from the African Diaspora for inspiration- for example the Salif Keita (Malian) remix on CD 2, track 3 (which is excellant). There are some stellar tracks ("Dem People Go" on CD 2 track 2) which is very Afro-Beat sounding, but on the other hand, sometimes their beats get a little too predictable and same-sounding.
Remember, contrary to the introduction provided, Africa is not a "world" it is a continent with 52 countries with a vast diaspora.

Boring..........2006-01-04

First off, i think this cd would be more appropriately named latinism than africanism. There are only 2 good tracks between two cd's. Neither cd ever develops any kind of emotion or anticipation, and also lacks the subtle vibe of any good lounge cd. It is just boring...

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