K. Frimpong - 1978 - K. Frimpong Backed By Vis-A-Vis

K. Frimpong Backed By Vis-A-Vis

1978

K. Frimpong Backed By Vis-A-Vis

01. Aboagyewaa 11:32

02. Ohene A Oda Apakan Mu 6:10

03. Abrabo 7:16

04. Acheampomaa 6:48

K . Frimpong was born on July 22nd , 1939 at Ofoase in the Ashanti - Akim district and entered right into music after elementary school by joining " Star de Republic" and later «Oko's band» after which he left to K. Gyasy's band where he worked for more than 6 years. As a prolific songwriter and singer , here's the reissue of his amazing album , a modern fusion of Hi- life and Soul .The excellent background is given by the famous Vis à Vis band, composed with the help of the great Collins Obiba Marfo.

Originally produced on “Ofo Bros” the label of the Ofori brothers in Kumasi, this four songs recording is a blend of dancable and spiritual Soul and straight Hi life . A must have vinyl of percussive Afro Funk for all the music connoisseurs, “K. Frimpong backed by Vis à Vis “ LP is a true masterpiece, so hard to find and reaching crazy skills for a decent copy affordable.

"K Frimpong Backed By Vis-A-Vis" is one of the best album in highlife genre and K. Frimpong's musical career. It was originally released in 1978, when K. Frimpong and Vis-A-Vis were on their peak. They shows exceptional performance in the record-funky rhythm, dope synth sound and soulful horn!

Side A, counterpiece of the album, includes two classics, "Aboagyewaa" and "Ohene A Oda Apakan Mu". "Aboagyewaa" is one of the best track that K. Frimpong ever recorded. It contains all elements of K. Frimpong-style highlife. Catchy horn melody, complex percussion rhythm, heavy bass and dope synth blend perfectly. Also you can hear fascinating guitar, sax and synth solo. Second track, "Ohene A Oda Apakan Mu" is relaxed and tender horn-driven highlife. Soulful and sophisticated horn leads this beautiful, tender song.

Side B, less powerful than Side A, also includes great tracks. "Abrabo" is fast highlife with soulful vocal, and "Acheampomaa" is excellent mid-tempo highlife with solid rhythm. These songs are inferior to previous two classics, but feature great groove and vocal.