Name: Survival Of The Fittest
Brand: Maxwell Udoh

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

TWM97

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r26694071]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

180 Gram Vinyl with OBI Strip.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-04-22

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

717340688651

Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Maxwell Udoh

Genre GB

Reggae / Dub

Label GB

Tidal Waves Music

Maxwell Udoh was a Nigerian singer who started his career as the lead vocalist for The Doves. He replaced Lawrence Nsoesie Ebanga after his tragic accident in 1976. At the young age of 21, Maxwell embarked on a solo career in 1982. Sadly, he passed away in December 2014 after battling a long-term illness.

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Tidal Waves Music  proudly presents the first ever vinyl reissue of this landmark Nigerian album originally released on Average records in 1988.&nbsp; 

Rasman Maxwell Udoh was one of the best things to come out of the Nigerian music scene in the 80s and 90s. Born on the 29th of August 1959 and passed away on the 18th of December 2014, his 55 years on earth were a memorable time that resulted in many contributions to the musical heritage of Nigeria, and the messages he spread through his lyrics are still treasured by the downtrodden even today. Maxwell Udoh was a true pioneer, and his musical legacy is more than relevant, even to this day.

After he left Oron’s Methodist Boys High School in 1980, Maxwell’s uncle Patrick Peter Udoh took him under his wing. As a professional musician with The Doves Rock Band, Patrick taught him all he could until the band’s dissolution, which prepared Udoh for the trailblazing career that he would soon be embarking upon. Maxwell Udoh and His Masses Militia Band took Nigeria by storm with their debut album ‘Forward Ever, Backward Never’. The record was a massive hit that opened his route to greatness, taking his reputation far beyond the shores of Nigeria and winning him several music awards. 

The fame that Maxwell would claim from this would skyrocket him into his election as chairman of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria. As a naturally inclined musician and charismatic leader type since childhood, his journey is a series of natural progressions that sequentially delivered to him the many stages of the recognition he deserved.

Rasman Maxwell Udoh was renowned as an advocate for social justice, as well as one of the first few Africans to sing authentic reggae in its true form. His musical catalogue overall helps tell the story of a man who was larger than life and is cherished both in Africa and the world over to this day. Maxwell’s independent albums and singles are classics for the ages and stand firmly and triumphantly as paragon examples of the best of Nigerian music. 

On the album (Survival Of The Fittest recorded in Nigeria in 1972) the listener is treated to six mind blowing tracks filled with excellent reggae, funk, soul, boogie and disco influences. Also included is the heavy hitting smash-hit “I Like It (Don’t Stop)” that was featured on the ’’Khruangbin: Late Night Tales” album. Fans of Maxwell will be proud that he was chosen as a representative of Nigeria on these ongoing and acclaimed series. A great accreditation for Maxwell Udoh and a big deal to say the least. All of the above makes Survival Of The Fittest a real must-have for collectors and fans alike.

Survival Of The Fittest

Music GB