{"product_id":"babadu-babadu","title":"Babadu! Babadu!","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduced by Hawaiian \u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eAOR\u003c\/span\u003e legend Kirk Thompson (of \u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eKALAPANA\u003c\/span\u003e and Lemuria fame) singer-songwriter Babadu’s sole album is mellow Hawaiian soul from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1970s saw the birth of Contemporary Hawaiian music, a genre inspired by the popular sounds of the mainland US, but with a distinct, Hawaiian feeling. Perhaps the most popular form of Contemporary Hawaiian music was Hawaiian \u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eAOR\u003c\/span\u003e. It makes sense – mellow grooves and laid-back bass lines seem perfect for the pristine beaches of Waikiki; yet the genre would take off, gaining popularity in lands as far away as Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBabadu! is firmly in the tradition of Hawaiian \u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eAOR\u003c\/span\u003e, with the vocals of Babadu himself resting perfectly atop backing tracks that perfectly meld the sounds of the island with mainland yacht rock. Album opener “We’re Not To Blame” is a perfect example, with tropical flutes practically dancing over Babadu’s soulful vocals and a groove that’ll have anybody nodding their head. With Kirk Thompson of Kalapana handling production, arranging and keyboards – much like he did for Hawaiian \u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eAOR\u003c\/span\u003e legends Lemuria, the album sounds simply sublime. Reissued with an obi-strip for the first time ever, with the handsome face of Babadu himself adorning the cover, you already know you’re in for a soulful, good time with this album.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eComes with iconic Japanese Obi-Strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eProduced by Kirk Thompson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eOne of the finest examples of Hawaiian \u003cspan class=\"caps\"\u003eAOR\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e PLP-7949 -Artist-Babadu!\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Funk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat Detail: LP Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandling Note: **Please allow an additional 5 business days for this item's shipment.**\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal ID: JIT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleased: 11\/28\/22\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Babadu!","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53425513431224,"sku":"TBUV3D-S13S-F3","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9222\/8280\/files\/babadu-babadu_NVt6N.jpg?v=1777617176","url":"https:\/\/musicrecordshop.com\/products\/babadu-babadu","provider":"Music Record Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}