VA - Gospel Greats, vol. 1 (1990)

Gallo/Mike Fuller Music (MFM), FML1032

Gospel hit the mainstream at the end of the 80s and many popular bubblegum and crossover acts tried their hand at the genre, some never turning back. Here the MFM stable seized the moment and put out a compilation featuring most of their biggest stars, including Mercy Pakela, Ali Katt, PJ Powers (Hotline), William Mthethwa and keyboard fiend Mathambo aka Bones Brettell. Then there are the established names of the genre like Rebecca, Benjamin Dube, Pure Gold, at times backed by the likes of the Holy Spirits Choir, Forever Mass Choir, Baragwanath Choir and Galathia Ama First Born Choir.

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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ALI KATT - Killer (1988)

MFM, FML1022   
Producers: Bones Brettel, Bernie Millar & Godfrey Nzuza

Charismatic Katt added his powerful vocals to MFM's distinctive pop sound (Zone 3, Mercy Pakela, Casino). Best tracks include 'Liar' and 'Living in the Ghetto'.

"Ali Katt aka Ali Moroatshehla sang for The Minerals in 1979 before Godfrey Nzuza of MFM launched his professional solo career, which will always be remembered for the hit 'Let The Good Times Roll' from his album Have Mercy (1987). Katt's next album, Killer, included a tribute to the unusual (siamese) twins Mpho and Mphonyana. After a long break he made a come back in a duet called Ali Katt and Biggs with the album Township Boy" (Mojapelo 2008:190).