Joe Mensah - The African Hustle album flac
Performer: Joe MensahTitle: The African Hustle
Style: Highlife, African
Released: 1978
Country: Ghana
MP3 album: 1522 mb
FLAC album: 1590 mb
Rating: 4.2
Other formats: MP2 AC3 DXD MPC AUD VOX VOC
Genre: Electronic / Jazz / Funk and Soul / Folk and Country
Joe Mensah (died 2003) was a Ghanaian singer and musician. Described as a music icon of Ghana, he is one of the progenitors of the highlife music genre and among the more renowned highlife musicians of the 1950s and 1960s. His hit songs include "Bonsue" and "Rokpokpo" from his album The Afrikan Hustle. Mensah played an essential role in the creation of the Ghana Musicians Union and served as its first president.
The Afrikan Hustle" Joe Mensah featuring The Hit Tune: "Bonsue". Other Versions (5 of 6) View All. Cat.The Afrikan Hustle (LP, Album). Mezumbah International Ltd. ME-D 1000. The African Hustle (LP, Promo). Joe Mensah With Super Sweet Talks Of Africa - The African Hustle (LP). The African Hustle (LP).
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Joe Mensah (died 2003) was a Ghanaian singer and musician. Described as a music icon of Ghana, he is one of the progenitors of the highlife music genre and among the more renowned highlife musicians of the 1950s and 1960s Mensah played an essential role in the creation of the Ghana Musicians Union and served as its first president
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Tracklist Hide Credits
| A | BonsueWritten-By – J. Mensah* |
17:58 |
| B1 | Ye Gbawa Oo Baba (Tribute To Nigeria)Written-By – J. Mensah* |
7:52 |
| B2 | RokpokpoWritten-By – O. Ofori* |
4:42 |
| B3 | Bere BereAdapted By – J. Mensah*Written-By – Trad* |
5:06 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Makossa Ltd. Publishing Co.
- Copyright (c) – Makossa International Records
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – King Record Co. Ltd
- Recorded By – The Decca Record Company Limited
- Manufactured By – King Record Co. Ltd
Credits
- Alto Saxophone – Chike Ekwue
- Band – Super Sweet Talks Of Africa*
- Baritone Saxophone – Lekan Animashaun
- Bass Guitar – Benjamin Lattimer (B.J.)*, Nat Arthur
- Chorus – Janice Jackson , Jo Ann Jackson, Joyce Jackson
- Congas – Yaw Samuel
- Drums – J.Y. Torthy*
- Lead Guitar, Chorus – Smart Nkansah
- Organ – Prince Nana Afful
- Percussion [Cabacca] – P.S. Flyne (Cardinal)*, Sangari Joe
- Rhythm Guitar, Chorus – A.B. Crentsil
- Tenor Saxophone – Owusu*
- Trumpet – Babatunde Williams , King Kennytone
- Trumpet, Chorus – Arthur Kennedy
- Written-By, Arranged By, Producer, Organ, Synthesizer [Moog], Vocals, Sleeve Notes – Joe Mensah
Notes
Featuring The Hit Tune: "Bonsue"New Afro Music
Full Frequency Stereophonic Sound
Recorded By The Decca Record Co., Ltd. London, S.E.I., England
℗ 1976 Makossa Ltd. Publishing Co. B.M.I.
© 1976 Makossa International Records And Tapes - A Product Of Makossa Limited, U.S.A.
℗ 1978 King Record Co., Ltd./Made in Japan/☆NPc
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (A side label): WAPS-340-A
- Matrix / Runout (A side label): (SDLBT 5396) L
- Matrix / Runout (B side label): WAPS-340-B
- Matrix / Runout (B side label): (SDLBT 5397) L
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2940 006 | Joe Mensah | The Afrikan Hustle (LP, Album) | Polydor | 2940 006 | Ghana | 1977 |
| ME-D 1000 | Joe Mensah | The Afrikan Hustle (LP, Album) | Mezumbah International Ltd. | ME-D 1000 | US | 1977 |
| GXH 1051, GXH-1051 | Joe Mensah | The African Hustle (LP, Promo) | London Records, London Records | GXH 1051, GXH-1051 | Japan | 1978 |
| M2324 | Joe Mensah With Super Sweet Talks Of Africa* | Joe Mensah With Super Sweet Talks Of Africa* - The African Hustle (LP) | Makossa | M2324 | US | 1977 |
| POLP 069 | Joe Mensah | The Afrikan Hustle (LP, Album, RE) | Mezumbah International Ltd. | POLP 069 | Nigeria | 1982 |
