You No Fit Touch Am Deluxe Edition by Dele Sosimi - Wah Wah 45s [WAHDIG161]

You No Fit Touch Am Deluxe Edition

Dele Sosimi

A 27 track afrobeat album (3h 1m 13s) — released May 12th 2023 on Wah Wah 45s

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Eight years on from his debut release on Wah Wah 45s, the label revisits and celebrates Afrobeat AmbassadorDele Sosimi. Having grown up in Nigeria under the tutelage ofFela Kuti, playing music with his son Femi, and going on to become musical director of Fela'sEgypt 80band, Dele's signing to Wah Wah 45s in 2015 was always going to be an auspicious moment for the label.

The debut album, assuredly entitledYou No Fit Touch Am, harked back to the days of Fela's original recordings, featuring as it did politically focused outings likeNa My Turnand deeper, more spiritual moments such aSanctuary, as well as uplifting Afrobeat bangers like the title track and the hugely popularE Go Betta.

The album received a rousing reception withBuzzcalling it "An Afrobeat masterclass" andOkay Africasaying that the compositions "are steeped in socio-political messages and showcase classic 1970s Lagos songwriting."

It spawned not only two remix 12"s, with producers likeDJ Khalab,TiteknotsandMedlar(the latter of which went on to work with Dele on their own project) but also a full dub rework of the album by UK reggae donPrince Fattyand Tru Thoughts / Jazzman recording artistNostalgia 77, who also happened to be the recording engineer on the original album.

This celebratory 27 track compilation not only includes the original album, dub versions and all previously released remixes and edits, but also anexclusive radio editofMedlar's remix, a brand new remix ofNa My Turnby seasoned UK producerRicardo, and a deep house mix ofE Go Bettaby South African producerRyan Murgatroyd, previously unreleased on the label.

It's the perfect moment to celebrate Dele's solo work so far as he embarks on more collaborations, always moving forward, continuing to be a shining light of the Wah Wah 45s family and one of the last remaining legends of the Afrobeat scene.

As authentic as they come. - DJ Mag DJ Mag

Compositions that are steeped in socio-political messages and showcase classic 1970s Lagos songwriting. - Okay Africa Okay Africa

An Afrobeat masterclass. - Buzz Buzz

Blistering Afro-Funk from a true legend. - Clash Clash

A roof raising, in-the-tradition set laced with Sosimi's signature splash of funk. - Jocks & Nerds Jocks & Nerds

Clinical in execution and brimming with vitality. - London In Stereo London In Stereo

Afrobeat will never die as long as Dele's around. - Songlines Songlines

Stunningly vibrant. - Urban Essence Urban Essence

So fresh, while staying true to the template. - The Quietus The Quietus

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