Nunc Est Bibendum/Shake That Off, by The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra

Nunc Est Bibendum/Shake That Off

by The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra

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Following on from their 2019 record Naming and Blaming, Australia’s premiere Afrobeat band The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra burst out of the gates with a potent new single ‘Shake That Off’, recorded live at Program Records pressing plant in Naarm’s Preston. Like the title suggests, you’ll find it hard to keep still through the hypnotic rhythms and howling horn sections evoking the music pioneered by Nigeria’s Fela Kuti in the 1970’s. The single speaks to finding the positive in every situation, and features spitfire verses from rapper One Sixth and authentic Afrobeat vocals from Olugbade Okunade.

Guitar, percussion and keys create the bed for a vibrant saxophone solo before the band and full horn section joins and builds to a crescendo. Simmering down for One Sixth’s verse, backing vocals chant in to support the chorus line, ‘Stress on the right? Shake that off! Pressure on the left? Shake that off! Problems in life? Whatever’s on your mind you can shake that off.’ A momentary dubbed out pace change sets us up for Olugbade’s call and response section and the single blisters all the way to its final moments, achieving exactly what was intended.

The band remains true to the Afrobeat blueprint of pulsating rhythm, extended improvisation and political comment, adding to the formula a host of pan-African and local influences as well as hip-hop elements that reflect their deep ranging roots. This unique blend of cultures equates to a boiling cauldron of musical fire, reflecting the importance of community and staying true to one’s convictions. Trumpeter and vocalist Olugbade Okunade reminds us that, “No matter the situation you find yourself, always wear a smile, celebrate every small win as you go because problem no dey finish, so get up and dance.”

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1.	Nunc Est Bibendum 04:23
2.	Shake That Off 09:42 video	lyrics	buy track
So hard watching the news Bad case of the blues in multiple hues Thumbs up clicks, comments views, Scroll on shoulder shrug cos what can ya do huh? Taxman on your back, ex-boss on your nerves Whole world burning down in your backyard Worth breaking your back for less than it's worth So your lucky if ya even have a backyard Stress stacked up, can't find no relief No pressure valve to provide a release People had enough so there's riots in the streets Even the firefighters are fightin police No spare second just to find inner peace Small man starve while big belly eat Open up your mind if you quest to be free And let this here be your remedy You've got stress on the right Shake that off Pressure on the left Shake that off Problems in life Shake that off Whatever's on your mind you can shake that off You've got stress on the right Shake that off Pressure on the left Shake that off Problems in life Shake that off Whatever's on your mind you can shake that off Simmer down now Simmer down now Simmer down now Ha, yeah Seen her dance in nightclub Glitter on her body made her look like starlight I don't believe in things like love But I fell for the style that she wore like a birthright Or birthmark, either one doesn't matter Cos she made my heart race like Ernhardt It was the Manchild jam scatter scatter Zvi on the bass, Tristan reading off the horn charts Nui, Lamine, Ousmane, pata pata Jules or Chris on drums, bring that banger banger Simon, Mr Marama strum on the skane Add the Public Opinionettes it's a banger banger Try to talk to her, s-s-stammer, damn it Couldn't catch a fraction of attention from this glamour glamour Nyash was just a big bad mama jamma Brick house bad example, this one packs a mansion Standing at the front with no key While she's in my head and she just won't leave Tryin but I won't succeed Cos I know she ain't here for me You've got stress on the right Shake that off Pressure on the left Shake that off Problems in life Shake that off Whatever's on your mind you can shake that off You've got stress on the right Shake that off Pressure on the left Shake that off Problems in life Shake that off Whatever's on your mind you can shake that off You've got stress on the right Shake that off Pressure on the left Shake that off Problems in life Shake that off Whatever's on your mind you can shake that off You've got stress on the right Shake that off Pressure on the left Shake that off Problems in life Shake that off Whatever's on your mind you can shake that off Shake it shake it shake it shake it Shake it shake it shake it Eh eh eh eh eh! Uh uh uh! Eh eh eh! Shaky shaky your body Make you move, o K'o sáré gbajó Problem no dey finish Eh! I say Shaky shaky your body Make you move o K'o sáré gbajó Problem no dey finish, o Problem no dey finish Ko shaky body Shake your body Problem no dey finish Problem no dey finish Ko shaky body Shake your body Problem no dey finish Problem no dey finish Ko shaky body Shake your body Problem no dey finish Problem no dey finish Ko shaky body Shake your body Problem no dey finish Ìgbádùn la wà o Life is sweet o o everybody Make una join us shake o Because problem no dey finish o Eh no dey finish o Eh no dey finish o Eh no dey finish o o... Problem no dey finish Ko shaky body Shake your body Problem no dey finish Problem no dey finish Ko shaky body Shake your body Problem no dey finish Problem no dey finish Ko shaky body Shake your body Problem no dey finish Problem no dey finish Ko shaky body Shake your body Problem no dey finish

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Following on from their 2019 record Naming and Blaming, Australia’s premiere Afrobeat band The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra burst out of the gates with a potent new single ‘Shake That Off’, recorded live at Program Records pressing plant in Naarm’s Preston. Like the title suggests, you’ll find it hard to keep still through the hypnotic rhythms and howling horn sections evoking the music pioneered by Nigeria’s Fela Kuti in the 1970’s. The single speaks to finding the positive in every situation, and features spitfire verses from rapper One Sixth and authentic Afrobeat vocals from Olugbade Okunade.

Guitar, percussion and keys create the bed for a vibrant saxophone solo before the band and full horn section joins and builds to a crescendo. Simmering down for One Sixth’s verse, backing vocals chant in to support the chorus line, ‘Stress on the right? Shake that off! Pressure on the left? Shake that off! Problems in life? Whatever’s on your mind you can shake that off.’ A momentary dubbed out pace change sets us up for Olugbade’s call and response section and the single blisters all the way to its final moments, achieving exactly what was intended.

The band remains true to the Afrobeat blueprint of pulsating rhythm, extended improvisation and political comment, adding to the formula a host of pan-African and local influences as well as hip-hop elements that reflect their deep ranging roots. This unique blend of cultures equates to a boiling cauldron of musical fire, reflecting the importance of community and staying true to one’s convictions. Trumpeter and vocalist Olugbade Okunade reminds us that, “No matter the situation you find yourself, always wear a smile, celebrate every small win as you go because problem no dey finish, so get up and dance.”

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released March 2, 2023

Film production by Andrew Watson - Semiconductor Media
Audio production by Myles Mumford
Produced by Myles Mumford, Andrew Watson and Program Records
3x3 is supported in part by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria

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The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra Melbourne, Australia

Inspired by the infectious afro-beat music of Nigeria and its neighbours, The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra delivers contemporary African funk to Australian dancefloors. The band’s powerful MCs and tribal rhythms are the modern-day “musical weapon” that Fela Kuti conceived of. Their conscious lyrics and West African grooves are relevant today, while remaining faithful to the message of afro-beat. ... more

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