Johnny Pate - Shaft in Africa (1973) Vinyl and 48 similar items

Catalog Number: ABCX-793 Condition Details: Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened). Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back); discoloration on back, section of shrink missing from front. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is unbroken, clean and easy-to-read. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Hole-punch in bottom-right.) Tracks: You Can't Even Walk In The Park (Opening Theme) Are You Man Enough? (Main Title) Aleme Finds Shaft Shaft In Africa (Addis) Headman El Jardia Are You Man Enough? Jazar's Theme Truck Stop Aleme's Theme El Jardia (Reprise) Are You Man Enough? (End Title) About The Record: Shaft in Africa, by Johnny Pate, composed by Johnny Pate and released in 1973, is the soundtrack for the film of the same name, blending funk, soul, and African rhythms to capture the movie?s vibrant essence. This jazz-related soundtrack, often categorized within the blaxploitation genre, features sophisticated orchestral arrangements combined with funky elements like African percussion, wah-wah guitars, and clavinets, showcasing Pate?s expertise as an arranger. A standout track, Are You Man Enough?, performed by The Four Tops, was the album?s major pop hit, appearing in multiple versions (Main Title, album version, and End Title) and noted for its resemblance to The O?Jays? Backstabbers. The album?s track El Jardia is historically significant for its piano riff, which was sampled in one of Queen Latifah?s early hip-hop hits, highlighting its influence on later music genres. Despite its critical acclaim and influence, the album?s brevity, at approximately 27 minutes, is often cited as a drawback.