Afrobeat powerhouse Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 teams up with Kamasi Washington, POS of De La Soul, Adi Oasis, Alborosie and more on the deluxe edition of “Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head)”.
Originally released in October 2024 and executive produced by Lenny Kravitz, the album marked a powerful return for Seun — an artist deeply rooted in the legacy of his father, Fela Kuti, yet fully engaged with the present. With the Deluxe Edition, Seun expands the sonic and political scope of the original album, presenting a compelling suite of remixes, reworks, and new collaborations that bring fresh perspectives to his message of resistance, empowerment, and cultural pride. The stellar collaborations include new jazz giant Kamasi Washington on Move, French caribbean goddess Adi Oasis on “Love & Revolution”, reggae star Alborosie on “T.O.P.”, Zambian rapper and revolutionary poet Sampa The Great on “Emi Aluta”, the legendary POS of De La Soul on “Stand Well Well” and uk duo Gaudi & Don Letts on the disco dub remix of Dey.
With this Deluxe Edition, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 reaffirm their commitment to afrobeat as both a musical force and a vehicle for change. These reworks breathe new life into Heavier Yet, inviting listeners to experience the album not just as a record, but as a living, evolving movement.
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