Producers: Alec Khaoli & Colin Smith
Engineer: Colin Smith
Recorded at: Fireworks
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Showing posts with label Om Alec. Show all posts
V-MASH - The Hunger (1988)
Gallo/GRC, BL653
Debut album from a young Vinolia Mashego soon after being discovered by
the legendary Om Alec Khaoli, whose smooth synths and slick studio beats are
all over this album. In the 90s Vinolia became a household name, not as a
singer but on TV as host of the popular SABC music show Jam Alley - before
falling on hard times. Tracks include the prophetic ‘It’s In The Liquor Bottle’ and ‘Let’s
Push It Up’, featuring Om's former Harari bandmate Funky Masike Mohapi.
OM - Magic Touch (1982)
Gallo, ML4611
Producer: Alec 'Om' Khaoli
Engineers: Pikes Cronje, Dave Segal, Phil Audoire, Richard Mitchell
As bassist for Harari Om helped forge the local disco sound. Out of the shadow of Hotstix and the rest of the band, Om went solo, guided by funk. He wrote and produced all the songs on Magic Touch, featuring guest appearances by the likes of Condry Ziqubu, saxman Barney Rachabane, Harari compatriots 'Funky' Masike Mohapi ('Raving' and guitar solo on 'Jog On), Isaac Mtshali (drums) and Charles 'Babas' Ndlovu (piano), as well as Stimela's Ray Phiri (guitar solo on 'Tonight'). Together they dished up some funky disco that pre-empted the bubblegum era that was just around the corner - similar to another related act, The Cannibals. Om handles a barrage of vocoders, synthesizers, Korg KR55, clavicords and fender rhodes, as well as lead guitar, percussion and vocals.
Producer: Alec 'Om' Khaoli
Engineers: Pikes Cronje, Dave Segal, Phil Audoire, Richard Mitchell
UMOJA - Touch Africa (1990)
Gallo, HUL40209
Producers: Alec Khaoli & Colin Smith
Engineer: Dave Subkleve
Recorded at: Audio Lab
After leaving Harari and releasing a few solo albums, bass master Alec 'Om' Khaoli formed Umoja in an attempt to break into the overseas market. While they were known for their outlandish spandex getup - for example at the Concert in the Park, Touch Africa sees Umoja moving on to experiment with east African guitar rhythms, layered with Om's unmatched bass grooves, call and response vocals and fresh synth sounds. Best tracks include the instrumental 'Feels Good' and 'Paid In Full' . . .
"I left a deposit on your heart,
That was a long time ago.
Now I've come to collect what's mine -
Give me mine, you take yours.
Keep your fridge, keep your TV,
Keep your cheap lies . . .
I made a lay-by for your love,
That was a long time ago.
Now it's time to collect what's mine -
Are you ready? Let's go!"
Producers: Alec Khaoli & Colin Smith
Engineer: Dave Subkleve
Recorded at: Audio Lab
After leaving Harari and releasing a few solo albums, bass master Alec 'Om' Khaoli formed Umoja in an attempt to break into the overseas market. While they were known for their outlandish spandex getup - for example at the Concert in the Park, Touch Africa sees Umoja moving on to experiment with east African guitar rhythms, layered with Om's unmatched bass grooves, call and response vocals and fresh synth sounds. Best tracks include the instrumental 'Feels Good' and 'Paid In Full' . . .
That was a long time ago.
Now I've come to collect what's mine -
Give me mine, you take yours.
Keep your fridge, keep your TV,
Keep your cheap lies . . .
I made a lay-by for your love,
That was a long time ago.
Now it's time to collect what's mine -
Are you ready? Let's go!"
AFROSYNTH XI: ON THE MOVE
AFROSYNTH XI: ON THE MOVE
1. 'It's Raining In My Heart' - Cisco The Champ (1989)
2. 'Yes I Love You' - Funky Masike (1988)
3. 'Don't Give My Love Away' - Melvyn Matthews (1985)
4. 'Searchin' - Phumi Maduna (1987)
5, 'We're On The Move' – Future (1986)
6. 'Afro Breakdance' – Tata (1985)
7. 'You Look So Good' – Ymage (1990)
8. 'Take Your Time' - Om Alec (1987)
9. 'Julia' - Dan Nkosi (1989)
10. 'Matsidiso' - Zone 3 (1987)
11. 'The Boss Is Back' – CJB (1987)
12, 'Liar' - Ali Katt (1988)
13. 'No Divorce' – Mordillo (1989)
14. 'Xipitifaya' – Lazarus Kgagudi (1989)
15. 'Waar's My Pyp?' - Oom Hansie (1986)
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OM ALEC KHAOLI - Sekuru (1987)
Gallo/GRC, HUL40144
Producer: Alec Khaoli
Engineer: Alec Khaoli
Bass guitarist 'Om' Alec Khaoli first hit the big time in the 70s with Afrorock supergroup Harari (formerly the Beaters), along with Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse, Funky Masike Mohapi and others. When he went solo he took Donovan Knox to the USA to record 'Brown Sugar' (under the name Umoja) at A&M studios in LA. He later had a hit with 'U R The One', which was released in the US, Europe and Australia.
Om's other solo albums include Magic Touch (1982), Now! (1989), Everybody Needs Somebody (1991), Kiss Kiss (1996), Owe Owe (1998) and 2010's Musical Journey (a review of which can be read here). As a producer he also developed young artists like V-Mash, aka Jam Alley presenter Vinolia Mashego. (Mojapelo 2008:5-6)
Om's signature sound blends local grooves with funk and R&B and never shies from the latest synth sounds. It's catchy and slick, yet tastefully mellow. Best songs on Sekuru (grandfather) include the title track, 'Ska Ntswara' ("Your daddy is rich, you think I'm poor...") and the accordian-driven 'Come On Babe (UR Mine)'. Then there's the slow R&B ballads 'Part Time Lover (Take Your Love Away)' and 'Celebrate', the downtempo disco of 'Take Your Time' and the 45-second instrumental 'Tribute '76', in memory of the famous youth uprising in Soweto.
Producer: Alec Khaoli
Engineer: Alec Khaoli
Bass guitarist 'Om' Alec Khaoli first hit the big time in the 70s with Afrorock supergroup Harari (formerly the Beaters), along with Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse, Funky Masike Mohapi and others. When he went solo he took Donovan Knox to the USA to record 'Brown Sugar' (under the name Umoja) at A&M studios in LA. He later had a hit with 'U R The One', which was released in the US, Europe and Australia.
Om's signature sound blends local grooves with funk and R&B and never shies from the latest synth sounds. It's catchy and slick, yet tastefully mellow. Best songs on Sekuru (grandfather) include the title track, 'Ska Ntswara' ("Your daddy is rich, you think I'm poor...") and the accordian-driven 'Come On Babe (UR Mine)'. Then there's the slow R&B ballads 'Part Time Lover (Take Your Love Away)' and 'Celebrate', the downtempo disco of 'Take Your Time' and the 45-second instrumental 'Tribute '76', in memory of the famous youth uprising in Soweto.
VA - Dinaledi: The Power in the Music vol 3 (1986)
Dinaledi, DIN3
Compiled by Patrick Meyer
Great compilation album of alternative takes of some of the biggest early bubblegum hits, credited to "The Sugarboys".
Side A:
1. Ikati pt.2 - Condry Ziqubu
2. No! No! Senor pt.2 - Brenda & the Big Dudes
3. Move Over pt.2 - Chicco
Side B:
1. O Nketsang pt.2 - Rex Rabanye
2. Another Lover pt.2 - Om Alec Khaoli
3. Brikha Bhova pt.2 - Zasha
4. (All I need is here) In Africa - PJ Powers (Hotline)/Steve Kekana
Compiled by Patrick Meyer
Great compilation album of alternative takes of some of the biggest early bubblegum hits, credited to "The Sugarboys".
1. Ikati pt.2 - Condry Ziqubu
2. No! No! Senor pt.2 - Brenda & the Big Dudes
3. Move Over pt.2 - Chicco
Side B:
1. O Nketsang pt.2 - Rex Rabanye
2. Another Lover pt.2 - Om Alec Khaoli
3. Brikha Bhova pt.2 - Zasha
4. (All I need is here) In Africa - PJ Powers (Hotline)/Steve Kekana
OM ALEC - Now! (1989)
Gallo GRC, HUL 40191
Producers: A. Khoali & Colin S.
Engineer: Colin S.
Producers: A. Khoali & Colin S.
Engineer: Colin S.
Former Harari top dog Alec "Om" Khaoli came into his own towards the end of the decade, becoming a bankable solo star, respected producer, and legend of the synth and drum machine. Unlike during his days in Harari, solo Om showed no fear of the censors, with Now! featuring outspoken political commentary on tracks like "Apartheid must go" and "Equal Rights." Other standouts include "The Big One", with its conversation intro and evil synths.
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