Hello everyone. This is Franco Pepe Kalle. I am doing Fan Voices. People love this man because he was funny and sincere. His name is Mpudi Decca. I don't know much about him other than his music career with Franco and OK Jazz. He was a very important bass player for this band for over 20 years. He made his own signature as a bass player. Case in point, the song Kimpa Kisangani
That bass was too strong. He actually is a good singer. He knew how to sing actually. I give the song Belle Mère
I apologize for the photo on this post but it kind of described how funny the song was. It was one of my favorite songs that I have heard for a long time. But he is most known for the song Mamou with Franco and Madilu. He actually sounded like a woman. Incredible. I still don't know how he managed to do it but he did a spectacular job. Here is some evidence of this comedy of the song Mamou. Some others call it Tu Vois (You see).
Mpudi Decca has four other songs that were good and strong. They were Nakiosa, Makaya, Bedjeka te, and Ndaya. Ndaya is one incredible song with the trio Josky, Madilu and Ntesa. It was done in Kikongo. Check out the song here.
Mpudi Decca went on to be part of the band OK International with other former OKJ members like Lokombe, Malage de Lugendo, Thierry Maintuka, and Diatho Lukoki. He sadly passed away in 2007. He will remain one of the greatest bass players in Congolese Music and he is probably number one as bass player in OKJ.
From fan request, I am going to speak about these three men Aime Kiwakana, Djo Mpoyi and Malage de Lugendo. It is amazing that these men never sang together as a trio during their time in OK Jazz. Too often they were singing with others in OKJ such as Ntesa, Josky, Madilu or Ndombe. They did sing together but alongside with another person. This leads me to this post. I know that these men would have sounded great as a trio and they should have done some songs together where it is only these men together. I know it would have sounded incredibly sweet and great as three only singers together. I have some songs where they could have been strong as a trio in OKJ. From all periods Ladji of Simaro Celio of Franco Taweba of Ndombe Bois Noir of Empompo Loway Okundji Mamba of Simaro Soeto of Josky It is a great question wondering why there was never a moment where these men sang together as a trio? I will let you decide that call.
First post in a while I have made a post. Now the fans voted and said they want me to speak about Josky Kiambukuta for this thing called: 5 REASONS WHY JOSKY IS BETTER AS A LEAD SINGER 5 REASONS WHY JOSKY IS BETTER AS A BACKUP SINGER 5 Reasons why Josky is better as a leader singer 1) Josky's voice was so diverse and it had capacities to move which you could not see coming 2) Josky's voice was real and authentic 3) Josky was so confident with his voice. Confidence made Josky the legend that he is now. 4) He understood how make his voice work 5) The power of Josky made singers follow him and follow him on note 5 Reasons why Josky is better as a backup singer 1) Josky would make his voice had chemistry with others 2) Josky had more appreciation of song when doing backup vocals. 3) Josky's voice sang well wither Other Rochereau Logos. 4) Josky had magic with his back up vocals with other people. 5) Josky was so able to change his voice when needed.
VOTE for which topic that I will do. 1) Josky Kiambukuta is a good partner and singer 2) Two Afrisa singers: Kiesse Diambu and Pompom Kuleta 3) Revival of Afrisa International 4) Voices are similar between Josky Kiambukuta and Pompom Kuleta 5) Dream Trio: Papa Wemba, Josky Kiambukuta and Pompom Kuleta 6) 5 reasons why Josky Kiambukuta was the better lead singer and 5 reasons why Josky Kiambukuta was the better backup singer. 7) 5 reasons why Nyoka Longo is better for Zaiko and 5 reasons why Pepe Felly would have been better for Zaiko. 8) Did Pepe Felly create Grand Zaiko to scare Pepe Felly. 9) Was the friendship between Nyoka Longo and Papa Wemba real or fake? 10) Pepe Felly vs Nyoka Longo: Who was Papa Wemba closer to? 11) Why Papa Wemba leave Zaiko? Possible Theories. 12) Why no role for Nyoka Longo in Quatro Langa Langa?
Now I got the second post which I will focus on Franco today. If he were alive, what would he be doing? It is a tough question but based on Franco's life, I find two scenarios. Scenario One: Franco being a politician in DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) Franco could have been a politician since he did make a lot of songs where he spoke of CEOS and how bad politicians can be. He often spoke against the establishment referring to them as "Animals" and "shameful" in figurative terms. Franco could have been a congressman and he would be a effective congressman of opposition. Because he would have tried hard to make sure the citizens have chances like the politicians. Scenario: Franco would continue OK Jazz as a musician or CEO with his son Emongo as his manager Franco I believe would continue OK Jazz. Prior to Franco's death, he made it clear that he wanted OK Jazz to continue to do without him. Manzenza alluded to this in a interview. His son Emongo actually leads a new OK Jazz group right as a manager. If Franco was a musician, then he would play a less role as a mentor helping musicians get their shine on. Franco would probably play guitar and sing less than he did during the 1980s. He would have had some amazing vocalists to give a good surround for Franco. I think that would the be scenario if Franco was a "Musician". If Franco was purely doing business. He would be officially be a CEO of the OK Jazz with a new leader to oversee all the musicians or be a leader while being a musician. It is very likely that Franco would have made a company and business purely based on OK Jazz and it would be his bread and butter. This way it would be Franco officially calling the shots now in more of his terms than he did as a musician. Then his son Emongo would be a manager of the musical group of OK Jazz.
Well the Fans have spoken. The post I am doing is the following: Why Nico is better than Tabu Ley and why Tabu Ley is better than Nico. NICO vs TABU LEY. Dr. Nico Tabu Ley Tabu Ley and Dr. Nico Manu Dibango, Dr. Nico, Roger Izeidi and Tabu Ley Video of Nico and Tabu Ley
My opinionated answers I will give 5 reason for each scenario: Why is Nico better than Tabu Ley Why is Tabu Ley better than Nico WHY IS NICO BETTER THAN TABU LEY: 1) Because Nico meant songs with a deep message 2) Josky Kiambukuta 3) Nico allowed his musicians to be given a chance to shine 4) Nico made an impression that was not understandable for any one 5) Malage du Legendo WHY IS TABU LEY BETTER THAN TABU LEY: 1) Tabu Ley's songs with French were so poetic 2) Tabu Ley was a poet doctor 3) Tabu Ley was very playful with his words 4) Tabu Ley got some great members out of the Veve Clan 5) Rochereau Logos As for who is better than the two. It is hard to say. I know there is a big debate about them as far as the Soukous Genre. Tabu Ley says he invented Soukous music. I will take his word but others won't. Others say that Nico was the one who created "Soukous". Now for two ways: Who was the more complete star in your view? Nico or Tabu Ley, I will let you guys decide that? Who was more responsible for the greatness of Soukous: Nico or Tabu Ley, again you guys decide that? Next post coming up: February 4, 2016
I got twelve topics that I like but you decide the first topic that I do Here are the topics 1) Yves Luambo & Le TPOK Jazz 2) Erick Mpoyi 3) Dream Duet: Ntesa Dalienst & Tino Minkwa 4) Dream Trio: Ana Carolina, Claudia Leitte and Ivete Sangalo 5) Importance of Caetano Veloso & Gilberto Gil' 6) Franco vs Pepe Kalle: Why is Franco better than Pepe Kalle and why Pepe Kalle is better than Franco. 5 reasons 7) Dally Kimoko vs Diblo Dibala: Why is Dally Kimoko better than Diblo Dibala and why is Diblo Dibala better than Dally Kimoko. 5 reasons 8) Grand Kalle vs Wendo: Why is Grand Kalle better than Wendo and why is Wendo better than Grand Kalle. 5 reasons 9) Nico vs Tabu Ley: Why Nico is better than Tabu Ley and why Tabu Ley is better than Nico. 5 reasons 10) Syran Mbenza: Franco version of Soukous 11) Pros and cons of Mayaula Mayoni 12) Better duo: Ana Carolina and Chiara Civello vs Claudia Leitte and Ivete Sangalo VOTE
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