Chief Brigadier Olu Oni & His Marathon System - Juju-Marathon System Vol. 1 (Nigeria, 197x + Klimt, 2011)

A heavy juju set from Chief Brigadier Oluoni – working here in a version of the style that's much grittier than mainstream recordings you might know! The record features one "Juju Marathon System Jam" that spans the course of both sides – a very offbeat version of the juju groove that often has a spacey sound in the echo, and lots of weirdly-tuned guitar parts that give the recording a very dark edge – even in some of the brighter moments! Vocals have lots of odd echo too, and when they drop out, the guitar parts get even weirder – making for some especially great instrumental moments over the driving rhythms of the track (Dusty Groove)

Relentlessly off-kilter 70's Nigerian Juju. 2011 Klimt LP reissue. 320 vinyl rip by yours truly.



Chief Brigadier Olu Oni & His Marathon System - Juju-Marathon System Vol. 1 (Nigeria, 197x + Klimt, 2011)
A: Jam 1
B: Jam 2

Billy Martin- Strawberry Soul (1970)

Originally released in 1970 on Montreal’s Trans-World label, Strawberry Soul is a rare and amazing instrumental deep funk album released by African-American ex-pat trumpeter Billy Martin. Martin also released an album called I Turn You On via Onion Records where his hit “Funky Feelin” also appeared. He was a local star on the Canadian R&B; scene for a while, but disappeared without a trace after this amazing release. (from Music Direct)

*320 vinyl rip by yours truly.



Mediafire Download Link: Billy Martin- Strawberry Soul (1970)

1. Funky Feelin’
2. One More Time
3. Egg Roll
4. Watermelon Man
5. Phillie Dog
6. It's Your Life
7. Moon Ride
8. Stax
9. If You Care
10. Prayer Meetin’