Evolution (Bring Back The Ofege Beat)
Label | Tidal Waves Music – TWM68 |
Format | Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue |
Barcode | 0804589493495 |
Country | US |
Released | 16 Apr 2021 |
Genre | Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop, Folk, World, & Country |
Style | African, Pop Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Afrobeat |
Melvin Ukachi formed Ofege in the early 1970's. Due to their vibrant combo of sweet harmonies, hooks and fuzz, Ofege would become one of the most famous Nigerian groups of all time. Melvin recorded four albums with Ofege, and when the Ofege story came to an end, Melvin recorded two solo albums: 'Evolution-Bring Back The Ofege Beat' (1981) and 'I Am Ok' (1985). Both of his solo recordings have become much sought-after items. 'Evolution-Bring Back The Ofege Beat' was released on EMI Nigeria in 1981 and is an Afro-psych-funk classic which is tight, funky and completed by Melvin's soulful vocals. Tidal Waves Music presents the first-ever reissue, available as a limited 180 gram edition complete with original artwork.
A1 | Wait For Love | |
A2 | Bring Her Back | |
A3 | This Is The Living | |
A4 | I Need You | |
B1 | Down The Highway | |
B2 | Mr. T. | |
B3 | Perfect Timing | |
B4 | Evolution |
Arranged By – Odion Iruoje
Artwork – GRAFIKAD LTD. (NIGERIA)
Artwork By – Emmanuel O. Otuogbai
Backing Vocals – Kin Lesley
Backing Vocals – Naz Roberts
Bass – Bright
Bass – Kelvin
Composed By, Written By, Arranged By – Melvin Ukachi
Design, Art Direction – Yomi Osunfisan
Drums – Chyke
Engineer – John Leckie
Engineer – Peter
Engineer – Ayoade, Aro
Guitar – Berkley Jones
Guitar – Eugine
Keyboards – Duncan McKoy
Pedal Steel Guitar – BJ Cole
Photography By – Mac Duama
Artwork – GRAFIKAD LTD. (NIGERIA)
Artwork By – Emmanuel O. Otuogbai
Backing Vocals – Kin Lesley
Backing Vocals – Naz Roberts
Bass – Bright
Bass – Kelvin
Composed By, Written By, Arranged By – Melvin Ukachi
Design, Art Direction – Yomi Osunfisan
Drums – Chyke
Engineer – John Leckie
Engineer – Peter
Engineer – Ayoade, Aro
Guitar – Berkley Jones
Guitar – Eugine
Keyboards – Duncan McKoy
Pedal Steel Guitar – BJ Cole
Photography By – Mac Duama
Limited 180g vinyl edition (500 copies). Black vinyl edition. Distributed by Light In The Attic Records.
Barcode (Barcode found on back of OBI) – 804589493495