2x 12" 140g pressing of this big tune from Cameroonian outfit, ESA, originally released on an LP in 1986. Pressed in full 45RPM glory with extra versions from the original tapes, inc previously unheard Instrumental, Dub and Keys Versions alongside an Acapella.

A Muto’ became an instant hit in Cameroon and Africa. The lyrics tell the story of a woman who abandons her husband, complaining of being alone as the keeper of the house. A blend of Makossa, a style originating in the French Cameroons characterised by prominent brass arrangements, and Ambasse Bey, traditional fast paced dance music from Cameroon. Martin assembled a team of session musicians in Paris in 1985 and programmed the drums and synths himself on the Linn Drum and Yamaha DX 7 so has that early house/afro feel.

All carefully remastered by producer Martin Socko Moukoko, who for 40 yearskept the original 2” master tape in mint condition so the tracks where given new mixdowns by himself alongside Jerome Caron - stay ingtrue the original whilst making the most of today’s digital studio technology, A special one for the label , pricey dble pack but gold standard reissue!