Rise

Artist: Seun Kuti

Label: Because Music

Impact date: November 7

ROTD featured date: Thursday 13 October 2011

We say

This fantastic track is a triumph of political afrobeat from Seun Kuti. The son of the legendary Fela Kuti, Seun picked up saxophone at just 8, became a backing singer in his fathers band Egypt 80 at just 9, and took over the band at 15, when Fela passed away. Produced by Brian Eno, John Reynolds and Seun himself, current album - From Africa With Fury: Rise - has been met with critical acclaim. This year Seun was MOBO nominated, appeared on 'Later with Jools Holland' and performed at the Royal Festival Hall. He returns to the UK to play two shows in November. The first being The Kazimer in Liverpool (November 3) and the second at Koko, London (November 4). Video.

Contact

Record Label: Jenny Adlington, Because Music - +44 (0)7979 238 142
Online: Giovanna Ferin, Sure Shot - +44 (0)20 7729 5256
Press: Gerry Lyseight, GR - +44 (0)20 7095 8146
Radio: Russell Churcher, Pivotal - +44 (0)20 7268 9820
Regional Radio: James Pegrum, Viaduct - +44 (0)20 7683 1220
Regional Press: Rob, Sonic - +44 (0)1706 853 554

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