Name: A Message From Mozambique
Brand: Juju

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STRUT249LP

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Black

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-03-17

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4062548057195

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Black LP

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Juju

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African

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Strut

Strut is a British independent label founded by Quinton Scott. From 1999 to 2003, Strut was at the forefront of unearthing forgotten dance music gems, covering a wide range of genres from hard funk and underground disco to Nigerian Afrobeat and old skool hip hop. Their releases not only featured killer dancefloor tracks but also provided a comprehensive context for the music, delving into the stories behind the tunes, the clubs, and the scene of that time. With meticulous attention to detail, Strut's albums were mastered from original tapes whenever possible and included extensive sleeve notes written by respected journalists, rare photographs, and memorabilia.

In January 2008, Strut was reactivated and became part of the *K7 label group. Since then, their releases have been primarily based in Europe unless there is an exclusive retailer in another territory.

Juju, also known as Junkyard Juju, is a talented producer/rapper hailing from Queens, New York. With a unique blend of beats and rhymes, Juju has made a name for himself in the music industry. As a member of *a16832*, he has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the game.
Inspired by artists such as *elcammgguod* and *Bootleg Baby*, Juju's sound is characterized by its catchy hooks and clever wordplay. Fans of *Dream Caster* and *Octi* will appreciate his experimental approach to music production.
Whether you're into laid-back vibes like those of *Swoopy* or prefer hard-hitting tracks like those by *Tek lintowe*, Juju's versatile style caters to all tastes. His collaborations with artists like *[Facy]* and *SmokeTeam6* showcase his ability to adapt to different genres.

The roots of JuJu started in San Francisco after Plunky had met his musical mentor, Zulu musician Ndikho Xaba, helping to form his band Ndikho and The Natives. Three members of The Natives (Plunky, bassist Ken Shabala and vibes / flute player Lon Moshe) then joined Marvin X’s theatrical production The Resurrection Of The Dead, joining local musicians Al-Hammel Rasul (keyboards), Babatunde Lea (percussion) and Jalango Ngoma (timbales).When the production ended, the six musicians formed Juju. “We had high-energy rehearsals that lasted for hours and, as a band, we became powerful and began gigging around the Bay Area,” remembers Plunky. Although orientated towards Black Nationalism, the band fed off the Bay Area’s culturally diverse communities as Plunky shaped an inclusive worldview based on collective political, social and artistic activities. During this time, the Soledad Brothers case and Angela Davis were prominent and the band supported Professor Davis and the cause. Juju’s music matched the fire of their activism. “As a band, we blew, pounded and stroked our instruments like there was no tomorrow, like our life’s work was wrapped up in each session. We approached our performances like religious rites and the music mesmerised, informed and awakened people.” The band’s first album, a Message from Mozambique, was intentionally political. While the anti-war movement focused on Vietnam, Juju looked towards wars being waged in South Africa, Angola and Mozambique over issues of white supremacy and control of natural resources. A second album, Chapter Two: Nia would follow before the birth of Oneness Of Juju during the mid-‘70s. This definitive reissue is fully remastered by The Carvery from the original tapes and features original artwork and a new interview with Juju bandleader James “Plunky” Branch.

A Message From Mozambique

Music GB