RAZIGAL - ABALABOO

AFRICAN DANCEHALL FROM GHANA

Download Razigal's album "Abalaboo", now available on Chop Time Music:

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Razigal is a dancehall MC from Ghana.
In his neighbourhood in central Accra, known for its wild and vibrant outdoor nightlife,
he quickly gained local fame with hits like Kpoo, Abalaboo and Adi De De.
Toasting over dancehall and azonto beats, Razigal attracts crowds of excited youths who know his lyrics in the native Ga language by heart.

This selection of dance floor killers, recorded when the azonto craze was in full swing,
will have you out of your seat in no time.

Chop Time Music presents this digital-only album in collaboration with Ziglibolly Records.

Stay tuned for the next Chop Time release, "I Am Suffering" by Agongo, with a guest appearance by King Ayisoba.

AMARTEY HEDZOLEH - KUKURANTUMI out now on CD

Chop Time presents previously unreleased 80's recordings by Afro-rock veteran Amartey Hedzoleh from Ghana, the original founder of Hedzoleh Soundz.

                                                     
                                                    (also available on vinyl and mp3)

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Amartey Hedzoleh - Kukurantumi: CD release on September 29

Chop Time Music presents...

AMARTEY HEDZOLEH - KUKURANTUMI

Previously unreleased '80s Afro-rock
by the original founder of Ghana's legendary Hedzoleh Soundz.

CD out on September 29

(already available on vinyl and mp3)

Rest in peace, Adabire Aburiya Sambo

   


Sambo was a true master of the kologo, and I think it's safe to say that he was the most popular musician in Bolgatanga (northern Ghana). He was about to record his first international album for Chop Time Music with the help of his good friend King Ayisoba. We were all looking forward to it.

Last week I heard the sad news of his passing.
Rest in peace, Sambo. Your music will live on.

                             

Amartey Hedzoleh (Accra 2014)

                                   

At the seaside in Accra,

where he often went to find inspiration for his music.

Chop Time presents Amartey Hedzoleh - Kukurantumi album available this week on vinyl & mp3



One of the studio tapes recorded by AMARTEY HEDZOLEH at John Collins' Bokoor Studio in the early 80's, as part of a project to create a new and expanded version of his movie soundtrack to King Ampaw's 1983 comedy-drama "Kukurantumi - Road to Accra".

Chop Time proudly presents a selection of these previously unreleased recordings.
KUKURANTUMI will be released this week on vinyl and mp3.

Tracklist:

Side A
1. HIE HIE WOYAA
2. AFAWO WOYA WOBA
3. SERIOUS
4. AT LAST (HIS WILL, NOT MINE)
5. ABENA AT REST HOUSE

Side B
1. ABONSA, IYE WOYE
2. DAGOMBA
3. PE PE
4. TONTRO
5. PEACE UNTO EARTH


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Amartey Hedzoleh playing the gonje fiddle (2009)



Amartey Hedzoleh - Kukurantumi: vinyl release in december 2013

Get ready for our next release, "Kukurantumi" by Amartey Hedzoleh: previously unreleased 80's Afro-rock by the founder of Hedzoleh Soundz. Out in December...

http://soundcloud.com/chop-time-music/amartey-hedzoleh-hie-hie-woyaa

Amartey Hedzoleh is a veteran of Ghana's Afro-rock scene. Drawing from various musical traditions in Ghana and from his part Indian roots, he has created his own distinctive style.
He started in the 60's as bass player and singer of the Psychedelic Aliens, and performed with them at the legendary Soul to Soul concert in Accra. In 1972 he founded Hedzoleh Soundz, which earned him the name Hedzoleh (a Ga word for peace and freedom). He left the group before they hit the studio, but his songs ended up being recorded on their debut album and on Hugh Masekela's "Introducing Hedzoleh Soundz". Soon after that, he embarked on a solo career.
Among other projects, Amartey Hedzoleh wrote and performed the soundtrack of King Ampaw's 1983 movie "Kukurantumi - Road to Accra". After he handed over his tape to the film crew, he recorded a new and expanded version of the soundtrack with many extra songs. It was never released, and the tapes were left on the shelf for decades. A selection of these recordings is presented here for the first time ever.