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African Head Charge

Real Name:
Bonji Iyabinghi Noah and others
Profile:
Experimental/tribal percussion act with a heavy dub and 'world' music slant led by percussionist Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah.

Has had various members since forming in 1981 but Bonjo I has been a constant feature. Most of the actual music in the early days was written by Adrian Sherwood and the band was basically a vehicle for his more experimental side for the then fledgling On-U Sound label.

However, as the band developed throughout the 80's, Bonjo's role became more dominant. By the time of the 5th album, the classic 'Songs Of Praise' he was vocalist as well as main multi-percussion instrumentalist. He also became the major songwriter but despite this other writers also became involved, most notably Skip McDonald of Tackhead.

African Head Charge (with an ever changing line-up) are active to this day and do live shows throughout the world.
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Discography

Releases:
My Life In A Hole In The Ground (Album) (2 versions)   On-U Sound 1981
Environmental Studies (Album) (2 versions)   On-U Sound 1982
Drastic Season (Album) (2 versions)   On-U Sound 1983
Off The Beaten Track (Album) (3 versions)   On-U Sound 1985
Great Vintage Volume 1 (CD)   On-U Sound 1989
Great Vintage Volume 2 (CD)   On-U Sound 1989
Songs Of Praise (Album) (4 versions)   On-U Sound ... 1990
Pride And Joy - Live (Comp) (2 versions)   On-U Sound 1991
In Pursuit Of Shashamane Land (Album) (5 versions)   On-U Sound ... 1993
Mama Shante Garden (7")   On-U Sound 1993
All Mighty Dread (CD, Comp)   Beat Records 1994
Touch I (Maxi) (3 versions)   On-U Sound ... 1994
Akwaaba (2 versions)   Acid Jazz 1995
Heart 2 (CD, Album)   Bonjo I Records 1997
Sankofa (CD, Album)   Bonjo I Records 1997
Sankofa Dub / Yenko Dub (12")   Bonjo I Records 1997
Drums Of Defiance (Album) (2 versions)   On-U Sound 1998
Live Goodies (CD, Album)   Bonjo I Records 2001
Shrunken Head (2 versions)   On-U Sound 2003
What Is The Plan? (7")   Sound Boy 2003
Ready You Ready (12")   Beat Records 2005
Vision Of A Psychedelic Africa (CD)   Beat Records 2005
Sniffin Rock #12 (7", Comp)   Sniffin Rock  
Appears On:
The Pounding System (Ambience In Dub) (LP, Album) African Head Charge - ... On-U Sound 1982
Masimbabele 89 (Maxi) (2 versions)   Rough Trade Germany 1989
Beef (Adrian Sherwood's Remix of the Remix) (12")   RCA 1990
Tracks Appear On:
Pay It All Back Volume 1 (Comp) (3 versions) Timbuktu Express On-U Sound 1985
Pay It All Back Volume 2 (5 versions) What A Wonderful Day, ... On-U Sound ... 1988
Give Peace A Dance: A CND Compilation (Comp) (2 versions) Hold Some More Beechwood Music 1991
Pay It All Back Volume Three (Album) (3 versions) My God On-U Sound 1991
Pay It All Back Live (CD) Off The Beaten Track, ... Alfa Records, Inc 1992
J.Wave Club De Tokio Presents: Tunes From The Missing Channel (The On.U Sound Radio Program) (CD, Album, Comp) Belinda Alfa Records, Inc 1993
110 Below - Journey In Dub (Comp) (2 versions) Dinosaur's Lament 110 Below 1994
Pay It All Back (CD) My God, What A Wonderf... Restless Records 1994
Roots Of Innovation - 15 And X Years On-U Sound (Comp) (3 versions) Stebeni's Theme, Run C... On-U Sound 1994
Mambo Presents: On-U Out Of Control (CD, Dig) Heading For Glory Mushroom Records 1995
Pay It All Back Volume Five (Comp) (3 versions) Animal Law (Remix) On-U Sound ... 1995
Spiritual High (CD, Comp) Pursuit OM Records 1995
Dubnology 2: Lost In Bass (Comp) (2 versions) Orderliness, Godliness... Middle Earth Recordings 1996
Ocean Of Sound (2xCD, Mixed, Comp) Faraway Chant Virgin 1996
The Best Of Acid Jazz Vol. 3 (Comp) (3 versions) World Peace Acid Jazz 1996
Totally Re-wired 1 (CD, Comp) To Fari Hail Acid Jazz 1996
Transmutazioni (CD) Heading To Glory Edizioni Olis 1996
15 Years In An "Open Boat" (2xCD) Language And Mentality... Virgin 1997
Original Flavor - The Best Of Acid Jazz Volume III (CD) World Peace Hollywood Records 1997
Totally Wired In Dub (CD) Yes 1 Acid Jazz 1997
Adrian Sherwood Presents The Master Recordings (CD, Comp) Stebeni's Theme, Dinos... On-U Sound 1998
Adrian Sherwood Presents The Master Recordings (CD, Ltd) The Race (Part 1), Hig... On-U Sound 1998
Asian Vibes (CD, Comp, Dig) Heading To Glory Universal Music (France) 1998
Complete Dubnology (Box + 4xCD, Comp) Orderliness, Godliness... Cleopatra 1998
Smooth Acid Jazz (2xCD, Comp) Live Good Retro (2) 2000
Drum & Tribe Cyber Jam Vol. 2 African Breakbeats (CD) Run Come Chant Black Flame 2001
African Spirits (2xCD, Comp, Mixed, Dig) Drums Of Defiance Ayia Napa 2003
Back To Mine: The Voodoo Sessions (Comp) (3 versions) Dinosaur's Lament DMC Publishing 2004
On-U Sound Crash: Slash & Mix - Adrian Sherwood (CD, Album, Comp) Hole In The Roof, Cons... EMI Records 2006
Audible Visions: A Spaced Out Musical Ceremony (CD, Ltd, Comp, Mixed) Some Bizarre Audible Visions France 2009
Unofficial Releases:
Affix (12") Throw It Away High Tech 3 Records  
New Wave Mix Vol. 8 (CDr, Mixed, Ltd) Throw It Away Not On Label (New Wave Mix Series)  
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YouTube Videos

African Head Charge - Off The Beaten Track