Description
The collaboration between Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 and Tom Morello on the track Na Dem, produced by Femi Koleoso (Ezra Collective) is a powerhouse meeting of musical and political minds. The track it's a high-stakes anthem against corruption and systemic oppression, feeling authentic because both artists have built their entire careers on these themes. The clean, driving brass sections of Egypt 80 provide a sharp contrast to Morello's dirty, effects-heavy soloing. This creates a tension that keeps the listener engaged throughout the track. Unlike many features where a guest artist feels tacked on, Morello's guitar work is woven into the DNA of Na Dem. He respects the groove-centric nature of Afrobeat, allowing the percussion and bass to lead, but punctuates the arrangement with his signature whammy-pedal screams and percussive scratching. This collaboration acts as a bridge between different generations and geographies of resistance: It introduces Morello's rock/metal audience to the complex world of modern Afrobeat. It provides Seun Kuti with a global alternative-rock platform, reinforcing that the struggle against them (Na Dem) is a universal issue that transcends borders. Na Dem succeeds because it doesn't compromise the identity of either artist. It takes the ancestral funk of Egypt 80 and supercharges it with modern revolutionary rock, proving that protest music is most effective when it's loud, rhythmic, and uncompromising. Originally never recorded, Na Dem went viral last year through performance clips shared by Coachella and fan-shot videos circulating online, quickly becoming a standout moment in Seun Kuti's live shows. This official release reimagines the track with a powerful studio arrangement and the unmistakable guitar work of Tom Morello.
UPC: 803173153944
Label: Django Music Srl
Release Date: 2.12.27
Format: Vinyl
