Matata: Wanna Do My Thing: Complete President Recordings
Matata: Wanna Do My Thing: Complete President Recordings
Format: CD
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Artist: Matata
Label: RPM
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 5013929599857
Genre: Rock
2017 two CD collection. Long admired by fans of afro funk, Matata were contemporaries of Osibisa, Cymande, Assagai and other black groups from the early 1970s who fused African music with black American funk rhythms. Schooled in the nightclubs of Kenya, Matata came to the UK in the early 1970s and signed to President Records. Their debut album, Matata - Air Fiesta, was issued in 1972 and promoted by two infectious singles, the rare groove classic 'Wanna Do My Thing' and 1973's 'I Need Somebody'. Thereafter, Matata temporarily disbanded and returned to Kenya. Eventually, a new line-up of the band convened for a second LP, Independence, which was more heavily indebted to their musical hero James Brown. This time, President lifted 'I Feel Funky' and 'Return To You' as singles. Wanna Do My Thing is the first-ever collection of Matata's complete President recordings, including both albums (remastered from the original tapes) plus a B-side, two previously unissued versions and four tracks recorded later. Boasts excellent sleeve-notes by Echoes' John Masouri in conversation with key band member Anwar Richard.
Tracks:
1.1 Wild River
1.2 Beautiful Burra
1.3 Mayo Mayo
1.4 Jungle Warrior
1.5 Wowo Woswo
1.6 I Need Somebody
1.7 Wanna Do My Thing
1.8 Vijana Africa
1.9 Picha Yako
1.10 Mosala Tokoslaka
1.11 You've Gotta Find Me
1.12 Maendeleo Ya Kenya
1.13 Empty World (B-Side)
1.14 I Feel Funky (Alternative Version)
1.15 I Want You (Alternative Version)
2.1 Return to You
2.2 Good Good Understanding
2.3 Gettin' Together
2.4 I Believed Her
2.5 Good Samaritan
2.6 I Feel Funky
2.7 I Don't Have to Worry
2.8 Something in Mind
2.9 I Want You
2.10 Love Is the Only Way
2.11 Gimme Some Lovin'
2.12 Talking Talkin'
2.13 What's the Stuff (Demo By Anwar ; Sahara)
2.14 Funky Feeling (Demo By Anwar ; Sahara)
2.15 Mbongo (Money)
2.16 Ulimwengu (Universe)
