2018 release. On the circuit for almost forty years, Alpha Blondy began playing in the second half of the 1970s in the United States and recorded his first hits the following decade in Côte d'Ivoire. With almost twenty studio albums to his credit, Alpha Blondy has been touring the world since then and primarily defends a certain vision of music. That of a magical interlude that let's us point out the evils of our time to build a better one. Human Race includes guest appearances by Youssou N'Dour ("Oté-Fê"), Fally Ipupa, who sings in Lingala on "Kanou", and Angélique Kidjo ("Alphaman Redemption"). As commander of African groove, as he's often portrayed, Alpha Blondy is only about love and peace. At 65 years old and wearing it well, he's not ready to retire yet. "I would have liked to sing romantic songs, but my ghetto origins wouldn't let me. Instead, giving and receiving love is what drives me, in my music as well as in my life. And as long as God gives me strength, I'll be there." Let's hope it never ends.
Release date:
November 9, 2018
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Pro-Ject Phono Box DC Pre-Amp
Compact, high-performance phono preamplifier for both MM and MC cartridges, delivering a clean, detailed signal with minimal noise.
-
Turntables - Top Picks
A selection of reliable record players you can buy today, for every budget
-
Ortofon 2M Blue Premounted
Mounted on the SH-4 Black Headshell, this setup delivers exceptional clarity, dynamic range, and accurate sound reproduction.
-
Vevor Ultrasonic Cleaner
Thoroughly clean and restore your vinyl records, removing dust, dirt, and grime from every groove without damaging the surface
-
Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge
Features an elliptical stylus that accurately tracks the grooves of vinyl records, delivering a rich, detailed sound with an output voltage of 5.5 mV
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Hooded Menace Lachrymose Monuments Of Obscuration
Season Of Mist
October 3, 2025 -
Ghost Meliora Deluxe (10th Anniversary Neon Green) [2xLP]
Loma Vista Recordings
October 17, 2025 -
Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here (50th Anniversary) [8xLP]
Legacy Recordings
December 12, 2025 -
The Goose Chain Yer Dragon [3xLP]
No Coincidence
November 14, 2025 -
Cypress Hill Black Sunday Live At The Royal Albert Hall [2xLP]
Z2
October 17, 2025 -
Softcult When A Flower Doesn't Grow
Easy Life Records Ltd
January 30, 2026 -
Jane Inc A Rupture A Canyon A Birth (White)
Telephone Explosion Records
October 17, 2025 -
Leprous An Evening of Atonement [3xLP]
Inside Out Music
October 24, 2025 -
Waylon Jennings Songbird
Son of Jessi
October 3, 2025 -
bar italia Some Like It Hot
Matador
October 17, 2025 -
Pavlov's Dog Wonderlust
Ruf
October 3, 2025 -
Hatchie Liquorice
Secretly Canadian
November 7, 2025 -
Tom Smith There Is Nothing in the Dark That Isn't There in the Light - Maroon
Play It Again Sam
December 5, 2025 -
James Morrison Fight Another Day (White)
Cooking Vinyl
October 10, 2025