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Anybody remember this early 70's dancefloor classic: "Soul Makossa" 
African artist Manu Dibango's cut, "Soul Makossa", became a hit when New York DJ Frankie Crocker started spinning this on the air 1973, and within 2 weeks of its US debut, it sold over 200,000 copies. Younger music fans may recognize it as the chant Michael Jackson used for the breakdown in "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin" (Dibango actually considered a lawsuit because it was used without his permission , but he was eventually compensated by Jackson...) " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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Yep.  "I saw a woman with major Hammer pants on the subway a few weeks ago and totally thought of you." - sextonseven | |
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"Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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This song is funny.  NEW WAVE FOREVER: SLAVE TO THE WAVE FROM THE CRADLE TO THE GRAVE. | |
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Absolutely! 
paliqap said: Younger music fans may recognize it as the chant Michael Jackson used for the breakdown in "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin"
Mama-say, mama-sah, mama-KOO-sah Mama-say, mama-sah, ma-MA-koo-sah Hee-heee!  [Edited 12/20/04 16:40pm] | |
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didnt J.Lo sample it or something like that | |
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Listen 2 it & U'll notice that there was nothin' new 'bout New Jack Swing! | |
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that groove may cause bodily harm 'specially if you're a b-boy | |
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you're kiddin me right?  this record is a b-boy staple and Garage classic... this is a record u let ride till the end | |
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HELL YEAH!!!!! This is probably my absolute favorite jam from the 1970s! This song was used as the original theme song for a local televison dance show in my area in the 1970s and 1980s called "Black Gold" before they made their own theme song. Many a ass has shaked off that song, including my own! [Edited 12/20/04 22:36pm] Andy is a four letter word. | |
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LilJon said: didnt J.Lo sample it or something like that
Yes. J-ho did sample this song in one of her song. | |
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paligap said:
African artist Manu Dibango's cut, "Soul Makossa", became a hit when New York DJ Frankie Crocker started spinning this on the air 1973, and within 2 weeks of its US debut, it sold over 200,000 copies. Younger music fans may recognize it as the chant Michael Jackson used for the breakdown in "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin" (Dibango actually considered a lawsuit because it was used without his permission , but he was eventually compensated by Jackson...) This song was a stone cold jam. | |
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I have this song on several of my disco compilations. | |
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vainandy said: HELL YEAH!!!!! This is probably my absolute favorite jam from the 1970s! This song was used as the original theme song for a local televison dance show in my area in the 1970s and 1980s called "Black Gold" before they made their own theme song. Many a ass has shaked off that song, including my own!
[Edited 12/20/04 22:36pm] i actually have a two-record compilation called black gold at home...it came out in 1973, and "soul makossa" is on it. i absolutely dig everything about this tune. 
anyone here heard "reggae makossa"?  | |
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: vainandy said: HELL YEAH!!!!! This is probably my absolute favorite jam from the 1970s! This song was used as the original theme song for a local televison dance show in my area in the 1970s and 1980s called "Black Gold" before they made their own theme song. Many a ass has shaked off that song, including my own!
[Edited 12/20/04 22:36pm] i actually have a two-record compilation called black gold at home...it came out in 1973, and "soul makossa" is on it. i absolutely dig everything about this tune.
anyone here heard "reggae makossa"? Yep. I was just getting ready to mention that a latter version of this song was done in reggae but I see you beat Legs to the punch. I like this version also. | |
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Hotlegs said: LilJon said: didnt J.Lo sample it or something like that
Yes. J-ho did sample this song in one of her song.y she got 2 be a ho?  | |
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LilJon said: Hotlegs said: Yes. J-ho did sample this song in one of her song.y she got 2 be a ho? Ask Jamie Fox. He coined the named J-Ho during one of his specials on HBO and it kinda stuck with her. | |
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yep, this song is da JOINT! Vanglorious... this is protected by the red, the black, and the green. With a key... sissy! | |
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Hotlegs said: LilJon said: y she got 2 be a ho? Ask Jamie Fox. He coined the named J-Ho during one of his specials on HBO and it kinda stuck with her. no not @ all | |
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LilJon said: Hotlegs said: Ask Jamie Fox. He coined the named J-Ho during one of his specials on HBO and it kinda stuck with her. no not @ all It's a matter of opinion and depends who you ask. Opinions are assholes and everyone has one including Jamie Fox. [Edited 12/21/04 16:13pm] | |
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: vainandy said: HELL YEAH!!!!! This is probably my absolute favorite jam from the 1970s! This song was used as the original theme song for a local televison dance show in my area in the 1970s and 1980s called "Black Gold" before they made their own theme song. Many a ass has shaked off that song, including my own!
[Edited 12/20/04 22:36pm] i actually have a two-record compilation called black gold at home...it came out in 1973, and "soul makossa" is on it. i absolutely dig everything about this tune.
anyone here heard "reggae makossa"? I looooove this song! I do not know Reggae Makossa. Any good? | |
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by the way, anyone else dig Lafayette Afro Rock Band's rendition?
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Hotlegs said: LilJon said: no not @ all It's a matter of opinion and depends who you ask. Opinions are assholes and everyone has one including Jamie Fox. [Edited 12/21/04 16:13pm] so does oprah | |
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opinions are like assholes: i'm gonna fuck yours over. | |
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LilJon said: Hotlegs said: It's a matter of opinion and depends who you ask. Opinions are assholes and everyone has one including Jamie Fox. [Edited 12/21/04 16:13pm] so does oprah Who really gives a fuck about Oprah except when she gives away free shit. | |
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CinisterCee said: opinions are like assholes: i'm gonna fuck yours over.
Whose opinion are you refering? America is made on different opinions. If all of you had the same opinions then I would say that you are some boring pitiful motherfuckers. I am all for those who challenge the status qua. Pop stars are not part of that movement that challenge the status qua. | |
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hehe it wasn't directed at your comments that's for sure, Hotlegs. I don't mind sayin' J-Ho (sex appeal artist of the decade).
YALL KNOW THAT LAFAYETTE AFRO ROCK BAND VERSION OF SOUL MAKOSSA?? | |
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CinisterCee said: hehe it wasn't directed at your comments that's for sure, Hotlegs. I don't mind sayin' J-Ho (sex appeal artist of the decade)
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