William Onyeabor – World Psychedelic Classics 5: Who Is William Onyeabor?
William Onyeabor – World Psychedelic Classics 5: Who Is William Onyeabor?
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An essential piece of African electronic music history, this compilation isn't just an introduction—it’s a gateway into a world of music that sounds like nothing else.
The mystery of William Onyeabor is as legendary as his music—Afro-funk grooves laced with sci-fi synths, hypnotic rhythms, and messages both political and spiritual. His self-released records from 1978 to 1985 were largely unheard outside Nigeria, yet his influence has quietly loomed over electronic funk, hip-hop, and dance music for decades. Now, thanks to Luaka Bop’s World Psychedelic Classics series, Onyeabor's groundbreaking work is finally given the deep dive it deserves.
This Who Is William Onyeabor? from Luaka Bop compilation spans his entire catalog, presenting a kaleidoscope of his signature sound—pulsing synth basslines, futuristic drum machines, searing horn sections, and helium-voiced choruses floating over cosmic funk arrangements. Tracks like Fantastic Man and Atomic Bomb showcase his ability to craft infectious, ahead-of-its-time dancefloor anthems, while deeper cuts reveal a mind wrestling with grander themes of faith, technology, and the state of the world.
A hero to crate diggers and artists like Damon Albarn, Four Tet, Caribou, and Devendra Banhart, Onyeabor remains an enigma. He became a Born-Again Christian and refused to discuss his music in later years, leaving behind a catalog that feels both timeless and futuristic. This deluxe 3LP edition expands on the CD and digital releases, offering extra tracks and stunning visual artwork contributions from John Akomfrah, Njideka Akunyili, and more.
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