Michael Jackson Meets Fela Kuti Mashup Album: The King Meets The President In Africa

Genius. The King Meets The President In Africa is a brand new Michael Jackson “vs” Fela Kuti mash-up/remix project from Rich Medina and The Marksmen Guerilla Production Networks. Perfect summer barbecue soundtrack!

It’s about to go straight onto my iPod – if you want to do the same, click to download.

Further info, trailer and tracklist below:

The King Meets the President in Africa — Fela Ransome Kuti and Michael Joseph Jackson mash in thematic, musical and spiritual unity in ten vibrant instances, with results that deliver pure mind/body juju.

At first glance that conclusion rings counter intuitive, if only because the very idea of wrenching the distinct compositions of these two masters into a singular, workable groove seems improbable —if not outright impossible. Michael is, well, Michael. And as anyone who’s ever mixed or danced to a Fela record can attest, his songs are highly organic, ever evolving, ever changing records, the complete antitheses of modern beat-machine music—not exactly prime candidates for blending.

Yet, blend they do. The outcome? Mental and dance-floor dynamite! –Selwyn Seyfu Hinds

Tracklist:

1. Remember The Time (Roforofo Remix)
2. Billie Jean Is Shakara
3. Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough
4. Human Nature vs I No Get Eye For Back
5. Zombie Thriller
6. Earth Song vs Sorrow Tears & Blood
7. Beat I.T.T.I Want You Back vs Water No Get Enemy
8. A.B.C. – African Beat Class (African Rhythms)
9. Rock With You (Afro Brazillian Mix)

Once again, here’s that download link.

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