Expensive Shit

Expensive Shit is a 1975 album by Nigerian musician Fela Kuti that showcases his Afrobeat fusion of West African rhythms, funk and jazz-influenced horn arrangements. The title track is a long, groove-driven piece built on interlocking percussion, a propulsive bass and punchy brass, while Fela's talk-singing in Yoruba and English addresses an arrest and confrontations with Nigerian authorities. The record highlights the large-ensemble dynamics of his Afrika 70 band and the genre's focus on extended danceable jams and political commentary.