Siren Records McHenry
3902 Main Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
815-347-8363
SUMMER HOURS
MONDAY CLOSED
TUESDAY CLOSED
WEDNESDAY 11-6pm
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY 4-8pm SOMETIMES LATER
SATURDAY 11-6
Sunday 11AM-4PM
A collection of fourteen digital reggae, deep roots and dub rarities from the Nigerian underground, spotlighting a time when Jamaican reggae entwined with Nigerian styles, politics and consciousness, creating a bridge between Lagos and Kingston.Fight the Fire is a companion piece to Soundway's seminal "Doing it in Lagos" and "Nigeria Special" compilations, celebrating the innovation and musical experimentation of Nigeria in the 80s.Features rare tracks from key figures of the time including Oby Onyioha (with a crucial Burning Spear cover) and Orits Williki.2LP gatefold package features essay by Louis Chude-Sokei, author of "Dr. Satan's Echo Chamber".