Fela Kuti's legacy of influence is all about the power he, and now his family, gives us, the people, but I don't think that even he could foresee how powerful this combination of Afrobeat and dub by Lagos Thugs and Youthis is!
Whilst it may not sound like the off-spring of The Shrine, this track has a back-story of note as it was first recorded with Joe Armon-Jones and Femi Koleoso (keys and drummer/bandleader from multi-award winning London jazz group, Ezra Collective) during their visit to Lagos Thugs in Lagos for 'Felabration' back in 2024.
After an initial mix, the band revisited the track — this time with Mario Orsinet, drummer for Seun Kuti, bringing fresh energy to the recording. The vision expanded even further when Paris-based dub sensation Youthie joined the project — an artist Lagos Thugs had long admired. Kino Doscun later added guitars and delivered the final mix, sealing the track’s unique sound.
Youthie, the French multi-instrumentalist (trumpet, flute, accordion, etc), has made a name for herself on multiple dub-reggae fronted albums and on 'Power, Part 1' her jazz and dub fusion style puts Lagos Thugs’ Afrobeat roots into the spiritual dance(hall)
So exciting to think what 'Power, Part 2' will be so stay tuned!
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Artist: Lagos Thugs feat. Youthie
Title: Power
Release date: 4th December, 2025
Label: Tangential Music
Catalog Number:TBC
Format: Digital
Bass, Keyboards : Lagos Thugs
Drums : Mario Orsinet
Trumpet & Flute : Youthie
Guitar & Mix : Kino Doscun
Drums : Mario Orsinet
Trumpet & Flute : Youthie
Guitar & Mix : Kino Doscun
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