Femi, son of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, is set to release a double record with his own son, Made.
The album will be released on the 5th of February, 2021 on the platform of Partisan Legacy.
It will feature Femi’s album, Stop the Hate, and his son, Made’s album, For(e)ward.
Made gave insights into the project this morning, Tuesday, 2nd February on his Instagram page.
According to the young Kuti,
“Our DOUBLE record ‘Legacy+’ out in 3 days!!…. FUN FACTS 👇🏿
1. This may be the first double record ‘EVER’ with a parent and child of its kind . Making history 🚀🚀🚀
2. No romantic songs but there are songs about self love and reflection ✨❤️
3. I composed, arranged, wrote, and performed every instrument on my side of the album called ‘For(e)ward’ 💪🏿
4. I played bass, sax, and percussion on @femiakuti ‘s side called ‘Stop The Hate’ 🙌🏿
5. This is @femiakuti 11th album and as always he composed, wrote and arranged all of his music 🙌🏿🔥(as did Fela)
6. The For(e)ward title for my side of the album communicates progress (forward) and my introduction to the industry (foreword).
7. Track no 7 on my side ‘Young Lady’ was inspired by the BBC documentary Sex for Grades.
8. Set Your Minds and Souls Free on @femiakuti ‘s side was actually written and composed in 1992 by him!
9. @femiakuti and I take a solo on his track Young Boy Young Girl together 🔥.
10. Both albums were record in France and Nigeria“