Before Afrobeats went global, African artists were already remixing the world.
In 1970s London, Akie Deen created discolypso, a bold fusion of disco, West African rhythms, and Caribbean influences. Pressed on vinyl, built for dance floors, and driven by love songs, this sound crossed Africa, the UK, and the Caribbean, leaving behind gold records, chart hits, and a blueprint for modern African pop.
Discover the Discolypso
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