{"product_id":"richard-nappy-mayers-nappy-music-man-trinidad-disco-funk-1975-81-vinyl-2lp-7","title":"Richard Nappy Mayers: Nappy Music Man - Trinidad Disco-Funk 1975-81  Vinyl 2LP+7\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSoca, It’s Soul Calypso!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=Cree+Records\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCree Records\u003c\/a\u003e’ latest deluxe comp focuses on \u003cstrong\u003eRichard ‘Nappy’ Mayers\u003c\/strong\u003e, Trinidad’s proudest export of Carib funk and soul. \u003cem\u003eNappy Music Man\u003c\/em\u003e collects rare and premium sides from \u003cstrong\u003eMayers\u003c\/strong\u003e’ early years with his band \u003cstrong\u003eEmbryo\u003c\/strong\u003e, to his own solo recordings and productions for \u003cstrong\u003eNadie La Fond\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eFelix Ceasar\u003c\/strong\u003e. The sound is a butter-smooth puree of dusty Memphis funk, calypso, West African boogie and New York disco, and this set should appeal to lovers of any of the above. Check the mainstream disco potential on \u003cstrong\u003eLa Fond\u003c\/strong\u003e’s “Wanna Believe In Love,” or \u003cstrong\u003eCeasar\u003c\/strong\u003e’s low-slung “Makin’ Bacchanal” for a taste of the breadth of styles on offer, and notice how the ominous synth strings, minor key atmosphere and bassline perfection turn \u003cstrong\u003eEmbryo\u003c\/strong\u003e’s “Soca” from dime-a-dozen party cut to transcendental dancehall anthem. \u003cstrong\u003eNappy\u003c\/strong\u003e’s own “Music Man” and “Let Yourself Go” are also worth special mention. It’s safe to say that it would cost at least 2 grand to acquire just one side worth of these tunes, so big up Cree for doing what they do. 16 tracks fully remastered spread over 2 LPs, plus the bonus 7-inch is extra hot, sporting two of the comp’s most essential tunes (\u003cstrong\u003eLa Fond\u003c\/strong\u003e’s “Hot For Your Love” and \u003cstrong\u003eEmbryo\u003c\/strong\u003e’s “Love Is New”) cut loud on one pocket-sized disc. Full-color gatefold sleeve, poly-lined inner sleeves, 32-page booklet with extensive liner notes and photos, recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edouble vinyl pressing w\/ bonus 45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egatefold sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epoly-lined inner sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32-page booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emusic label: Cree Records 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ereviewed by edward james almost 06\/2018\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Richard Nappy Mayers","offers":[{"title":"Vinyl 2LP+7\"","offer_id":12100959207544,"sku":"fr-3894","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/4542\/products\/cree-nappymusicman.jpg?v=1762275186","url":"https:\/\/www.turntablelab.mom\/products\/richard-nappy-mayers-nappy-music-man-trinidad-disco-funk-1975-81-vinyl-2lp-7","provider":"turntablelab.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}