VA - Boogie Breakdown: South African Synth-Disco 1980-1984 (2016)

We probably say this more than we should, but this time our statement really isn't prone to hyberbole: we love the Cultures Of Soul label, and whatever genre they're reissuing, we can always count on them to deliver the quality like no other imprint. From Evans Pyramid to the recent black gospel compilation they've released, we have nothing but good stuff to say about them, and this is equally true of this new South African disco collection from the years 1980-1984. The title alone should do the trick but trust us, there is nothing but fire in here, and if you're the sort of collector scouting for rare African rhythms then this is the gear for you. The Cannibals start off with some lovely docile disco jams, Harari's "Party" is a sublime lo-fi funk cut, the Don Laka material is pure disco glory, and the remaining tunes by the likes of Neville Nash or Al Etto are able to destroy ANY dance floor from here to Durban. Top marks from us…

TRACKLIST

01. Cannibals - Hey Tonight
02. Cannibals - We Keep On Keeping On
03. Harari - Party
04. Harari - Good Vibe
05. Don Laka - I Wanna Be Myself
06. Don Laka - Lets Move The Night
07. Neville Nash - Breakdown
08. Neville Nash - Perfect Love
09. Benjamin Ball - Flash A Flashlight
10. Benjamin Ball - I Just Keep Dancing
11. Al Etto - You've Got The Love
12. Al Etto - Hold On To Love