Strut proudly presents the first official remastered reissue of Lafayette Afro Rock Band's elusive funk/Afro original album, 'Malik,' originally released in 1974. First in a series of reissues from Pierre Jaubert’s Parisound studio archive on Strut Records. Includes tracks sampled by Public Enemy, Jay-Z, N2Deep and more. First official reissue of Lafayette Afro Rock Band’s classic funk and breakbeat album from 1974. Fully remastered from original tapes by The Carvery.
Release date:
April 5, 2024
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