DAN NKOSI - People's Choice (1990)

Leopard/Hit City, LEO060

Producers: John Galanakis, RF Gumbi & Dan Nkosi

Recorded, mixed and programmed by: John Galanakis & RF Gumbi  

Programming engineers: Vuka Mbele, Andrew Myron & John Galanakis

Recorded at: Platinum

Following the success of his 1986 debut Uyakuni Maria, the smash hit Gandaganda (1987) and the 1989 follow-up Julia, Dan Nkosi was one of the biggest names in the business. Teaming up again with the Hit City team of John Galanakis and RF Gumbi, 1990's People's Choice captures him at the height of his powers. The title track channels MJ's 'Smooth Criminal' with lyrics like: "If you try to be clever, I know I will be cleverer too, If you stand in my way, I know I'm gonna walk over you". Other tracks include 'AmaGetDown', 'Samba Dance' and 'Mova'. Featuring Vuka Mbele (Vibe Talk, Amaqabane) on keyboards and backing vocals, Alex Cau and Ettienne Rudolph on guitars. "A million thanks to all the above-mentioned musicians who made this monster album possible..."

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DAN NKOSI - Uyakuni Maria (1986)

Leopard/Hit City, LEO(O)036

Producer: John Galanakis

Engineer: John Galanakis

Recorded at: Platinum

Breakthrough album from one of bubblegum's finest, Dan Nkosi had only recently moved to Johannesburg when he had a hit with 'Pikinini', earning a reputation as a charismatic live performer (and the nickname 'Streamroller'). This album was followed by Gandaganda (1987), the title track an even bigger hit, then Julia (1989) and People's Choice (1990). He formed a fruitful bond with producer John Galanakis, and together they helped launch the careers of others like Zizi Kongo.

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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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DAN NKOSI - Julia (1989)

Leopard/Hit City, LEO(V)139   
Producers: John Galanakis & Dan Nkosi   
Engineers: Richard Felani Gumbi & John Galanakis       

Hailing from Ermelo in Mpumalanga, Dan Nkosi's brand of Shangaan-influenced synth-pop earned him many fans, as did his leather pants. "Dan Nkosi was such an energetic performer that his fans nicknamed him 'Steamroller' following his 1987 album, Ganda Ganda. Some of Dan's memorable hits are 'Julia', dedicated to one of his dynamic dancers and backing vocalists, as well as 'Wash'emkhukhu'." (Mojapelo 2008:150)