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With the UDO lineup of Neil on bass, Chris Dawkins on guitar, Joost Hendrickx on drums, and Danny Templeman on percussion, the foundation was set.\nAdding a distinctive touch, ATA regular Richard Ormrod contributed a mesmerizing alto sax solo, steering the track towards instrumental brilliance. However, it didn't quite align with the album's theme, so it took a brief hiatus.\nEnter Kweku Sackey (K.O.G.), who, during a studio visit for another project, was intrigued by Neil's Afro-Disco creation. Neil mentioned that loads of the old tracks have hooks that seemed to feature useful nuggets of great personal advice, Kweku said, \"You mean something like don't let anybody tell you - feel it for yourself\". Inspired by the track's vibe, Kweku injected his signature style, along with his backing vocalists, infusing the piece with an Ebo Taylor Love and Death essence. The result? A fusion of infectious rhythms and profound lyrical wisdom is encapsulated in the phrase \"feel it for yourself.\"\nTo cater to diverse tastes, we offer a shorter vocal version for those seeking immediate gratification, and a DJ Smoove (Smoove and Turell) dance floor rework for extended groove sessions. Whether you're vibing to the extended afrobeat hit, the classic vocal rendition, or the electrifying dance floor remix, this 12\" release has something for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATA Records","offers":[{"title":"Black 12\"","offer_id":50442801545547,"sku":"2207400","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_dbbfeac4_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727004926"},{"product_id":"dont-take-my-soul-2","title":"Don't Take My Soul","description":"\u003cp\u003eMulti-talented, Ghana-born, UK-based sonic shaman \u003cstrong\u003eKOG\u003c\/strong\u003e (Kweku of Ghana - the professional name of vocalist, composer and visionary Kweku Sackey) presents his third album on \u003cem\u003ePura Vida\u003c\/em\u003e, the imprint of respected French label Heavenly Sweetness spearheaded by much-loved French DJ and producer \u003cstrong\u003eGUTS\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album features special guests including \u003cstrong\u003ePat Thomas\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDizraeli\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFameye\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eOgunskele\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heavenly Sweetness","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50448108749131,"sku":"2219129","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50448109470027,"sku":"2219136","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_904a5287_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727086696"},{"product_id":"zone-6-agege","title":"Zone 6, Agege","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eZone 6, Agege\u003c\/i\u003e - the album title, K.O.G. shares, refers to a little coastal suburb in Accra the capital of Ghana, where he \"grew up and the vibe, culture and social structures enhanced and developed my creativity and love for art,\" adding that the album is his \"ode or a tribute to my nature, nurture and future\" is his first solo release for Heavenly Sweetness. 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