Name: Variations
Brand: Robert Hood, Femi Kuti

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MPM45

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180 Gram Vinyl

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Release date

2023-12-08

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5414166671076

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Black LP

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2023-12-15

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Artist

Robert Hood

Femi Kuti

Genre GB

Techno / Electro

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M-Plant

Femi Kuti, born on June 16, 1962 in London and raised in Lagos, is a Nigerian musician. He is widely recognized as the eldest son of the legendary musician Fela Kuti. Femi has carved his own path in the music industry with his unique blend of Afrobeat and jazz influences.

With a career spanning several decades, Femi Kuti has become an influential figure in African music. His energetic performances and socially conscious lyrics have earned him a dedicated fan base worldwide. Drawing inspiration from his father's musical legacy, Femi continues to push boundaries and challenge societal norms through his music.

Often compared to artists such as Seun Kuti, Tony Allen, and King Sunny Ade, Femi Kuti's music embodies the spirit of Africa while embracing global sounds. His collaborations with renowned musicians like Manu Dibango and Orlando Julius have further solidified his reputation as a versatile artist.

Robert Hood makes minimal Detroit techno with an emphasis on soul and experimentation over flash and popularity. Having recorded for [l=Metroplex], as well as the Austrian [l=Cheap] label and [a=Jeff Mills]' [l=Axis] label. Hood started [l=Hardwax] in 1991 (Robert Hood's first label prior to forming M-Plant) and also owns and operates the [l=M-Plant] imprint (including the two sublabels Drama and Duet) through which he has released the bulk of his solo material. Hood was a founding member, along with Jeff Mills and Mike Banks, of the [l=Underground Resistance] label, whose influential releases throughout the early and mid '90s helped change the face of modern Detroit techno and sparked a creative renaissance. Infusing elements of acid and industrial into a potent blend of Chicago house and Detroit techno, UR's aesthetic project and militant business philosophy were (and remain) singular commitments in underground techno. Hood left Detroit (and UR) with Jeff Mills in 1992, setting up shop in New York and recording a series of 12" EPs. Through the mid '90s, Hood has focused on his solo work, setting up M-Plant in 1994 and releasing singles such as "Internal Empire", "Music Data" and "Moveable Parts". Although his desire to remain underground has been replaced by an urge to reach a wider audience, Hood remains fiercely critical of artistic and economic movements destructive to inner-city communities and has combined his musical enterprises with outreach and social activist ends. His debut Peacefrog album "Point Blank" took Hood's hypnotic minimalism to entirely new depths and territories, whilst his latest album "Wire To Wire" takes his productions onto new levels of musicality and sophistication within the world of electronic music.

M-Plant is a minimal techno label hailing from the heart of Detroit, USA. Founded by the legendary Robert Hood in 1994, this influential label was active until 2002. However, in the beginning of 2009, M-Plant was re-launched to continue its mission of delivering cutting-edge electronic music to the world.
With a rich history and an unwavering commitment to quality, M-Plant has become synonymous with groundbreaking techno sounds. From its inception, the label has been at the forefront of pushing boundaries and shaping the genre's evolution.
The roster of artists associated with M-Plant reads like a who's who of techno royalty. With releases from iconic figures such as Robert Hood himself, as well as other talented producers including Floorplan and Lyric Hood, this label consistently delivers tracks that are both innovative and captivating.

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&nbsp;Robert Hood's techno and Femi Kuti's Afrobeat intertwine in a new form where jazz-grooves reign supreme.

For the fourth season of La Compagnie des Indes and Sourdoreille "Variations" live series of creations for France TV, the duo were united around the singer and producer James Brown, performing a tribute to the legendary Godfather of Soul who passed away in 2006. This "Variations" album is the live recording of this unique collaboration and performance, capturing a very special moment in time.

The evening witnessed a meeting of two icons in their own genres: one with synths and drum machines, the other on saxophone: Robert Hood and Femi Kuti embody excellence in their respective fields and the pair combined to make something truly unique, soulful, funky and spontaneous. Recorded in one 30+ minute take, "Variations" is embellished by Femi's exquisitely free-flowing yet restrained saxophone, whilst Hood anchors the groove with layers of pads and kicks with the long-time mastery of a true DJ.

Variations

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Discover Variations by Femi Kuti. Robert Hood's techno and Femi Kuti's Afrobeat intertwine in a new form where jazz-grooves reign supreme. Label: M-Plant. Music GB.