HIFANA are breakbeats duo KEIZOmachine! & JUICY since 1998. HIFANA have always been known for original and creative live performance, during which they cut beats with realtime sampler (MPC) and incorporating scratch and percussion, without using programmed sequences. On the other hand, in their tracks on CDs and records, they heavily use programmed sounds and sequences to make HIFANA sounds. Their first full album "FRESH PUSH BREAKIN'" was released on November 19th, 2003 and created a buzz in music reviews. Their music video "FATBROS", which is included in this album, won the Best CG / Animation Video Awards in the SPACE SHOWER TV MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS 04. And in July 0f 2005, HIFANA has released their 2nd full Album "Channel H"(CD+DVD) which includes 15 songs and 13 music videos. Music video "WAMONO" won Japan Media Arts Festival's Excellence Prize. Then HIFANA and Space Shower TV released a DVD called "ZAMURAI TV" together which was a special TV program include performances of Japan's most talented artists such as like HIFANA / GAGLE / AFRA / TUCKER / Leyona and etc.. One of HIFANA's characteristic is a wide range of activities as artists. Their visual products have also received various awards internationally. HIFANA's own label "Nampooh" has released battle breaks vinyl series "SOUND TOUCHABLE" and hold parties "ZAMURAI". Their web-site and artworks are also directed and made by themselves. For more info, check HIFANA's web-site >>>>>>>>WWW.HIFANA.COM
Florence Adooni - Mam Pe'ela Su'ure ( Philophon ) Florence Adooni shares a long history with Philophon. Being part of Guy One's group she is the voice on his radio hit "Estre". Furthermore, she is a member of Alogte Oho's Sounds of Joy and can be heard on his smasher "Mam Yinne Wa". Last but not least, Jimi Tenor chose her to sing on his instant club classic "Vocalize My Luv". In addition to all these cooperations, Florence has locally released a series of albums under her own name and without a doubt, she can be called the queen of Frafra-Gospel. "Mam Pe'ela Su'ure" is a typical Frafra-Gospel Hymn, sung during Sunday services accompanied only with shakers and hand clapping. Our version here is backed up by Kumasi's finest High Life players, who transform the song into a massive wave of groove. "Naba Aferda" is a homage to the Chief of Zuarungu, Florence's home village, which was also the home village of
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