{"product_id":"fela-kuti-gentleman","title":"Fela Kuti - Gentleman [Smoke]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"439\"\u003eFela Kuti’s \u003cem data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eGentleman\u003c\/em\u003e is a bold, biting, and unforgettable Afrobeat masterpiece - and this pressing on limited edition smoke-colored vinyl gives it the visual flair to match its sonic fire. Originally released in 1973, the album features the title track “Gentleman,” a near 15-minute groove explosion where Fela calls out colonial mentality with sharp satire and killer saxophone solos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eThe album kicks off with “Gentleman,” a defiant anthem critiquing Africans who cling to Western standards, complete with Fela’s signature blend of hypnotic rhythm, funky horns, and politically charged vocals. Side B brings “Igbe (Na Shit)” and “Fe Fe Ne Eye Fe,” two tracks that dive even deeper into the raw, unfiltered energy that made Fela both a musical legend and a revolutionary voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eThis smoke-colored vinyl edition doesn’t just sound good - it looks stunning. The swirling greys and blacks echo the heavy themes and fierce instrumentation of the record, making it a collector’s must-have. Whether you're a seasoned Afrobeat aficionado or just getting into Fela’s world-shaking catalog, this is an essential spin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1360\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePressed with care and attitude, \u003cem data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eGentleman\u003c\/em\u003e on smoke vinyl is more than a reissue. It’s a statement, a slice of cultural history, and a reminder that music can groove \u003cem data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e challenge the system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67761618911522,"sku":"720841206989","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/2080\/8994\/files\/4209188-2975013.jpg?v=1794308701","url":"https:\/\/soulfulvinyl.com\/products\/fela-kuti-gentleman","provider":"Soulful Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}