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Rim Kwaku Obeng & Kasa/Rim Kwa

Too Tough/I'm Not Going To Let You Go

Following hot on the heels of our wellreceived reissue of his first album Rim Arrives BBE now present the two other key records that have made this a cult figure for lovers of both African music and 'disco' in its widest sense 'Too Tough' a superb three track EP from 1982 on SumSum Records was credited to Rim and Kasa whilst he issued the cracking 12 Inch 'I'm Not Going To Let You Go' as Rim And The Believers for Harmony Records the following yearA  'Too Tough' kicks off with 'Shine The Ladies' an epic Afrodisco jam in call and response format with the female lead vocals Ms Anita Berry prompting a series of replies from the backing vocalists setting the scene for a series of exciting solos set against a backdrop of punchy horns and swirling synths tenor sax guitar drums introduced with chants of 'Play me some drums' and vibes all take a turn before the track fades out clocking in just short of nine minutes Next up is 'Love Me For Real' reminiscent of August Darnell with its girlie vocals and Latin flavour ending with a mad swirl of synths and Rim's own vocals And lastly 'I'm A Songwriter' is cosmic Afroreggae bringing to mind Roy Ayers in his Fela phase given a mad punkfunk twist this one has to be heard to be believed The mood changes with 'I'm Not Going To Let You Go' which eschews the female chorus for an altogether mellower instrumental ride veering from outthere cosmic synth vibes to loungey jazz piano It's original flip 'Peace of Mind' raw Afroboogie track with a male vocal is also included

Tracklist

• 1. Shine the Ladies - Rim & Kasa
  2. Love Me for Real - Rim & Kasa
  3. I'm a Songwriter - Rim & Kasa
  4. I'm Not Going to Let You Go - Rim & The Believers
  5. Peace of Mind - Rim & The Believers