The Lijadu Sisters - Danger

The Lijadu Sisters' album 'Danger' on blue colored vinyl is a classic afro-funk masterpiece produced by Adeniyi 'Biddy' Wright. This 2025 remastered edition features dreamy psychedelic guitar, crisp hi-hat shuffles, and harmonious vocals by twins Taiwo and Kehinde. The deluxe packaging includes lyrics in both Yorurban and English, making it a must-have for fans of the Nigerian duo's iconic sound.

1.
Danger 05:52

2.
Amebo 04:05

3.
Life's Gone Down Low 04:57

4.
Cashing In 06:02

5.
Bobby 04:29

6.
Lord Have Mercy 07:08

about

“Danger” (1976) was the Lijadu Sisters’ radical first international release, featuring the politically charged anthem “Cashing In”, its powerful opening track Danger with “funk in abundance”, and the hit Life’s Gone Down Low, which later on was sampled by Nas.

With lyrics mostly in English, it drew on Afrobeat, reggae and soul and was the beginning of a fruitful relationship with producer and multi-instrumentalist Biddy Wright. Wright played most of the instruments assisted by traditional drummers and percussionists. As the Irish Times wrote in 2011, “He was adept at accentuating the uniquely beautiful vocal harmonies that were the sisters’ trademark. The way they glide around the melodies in unison is a thing of beauty and Wright’s languid and uncluttered production afford them plenty of room to take flight.”

Since its original release, it has been hailed as one of the best Nigerian albums of its time, and cited as an influence for many younger artists.
credits

released January 1, 1976

All Songs by the Lijadu Sisters

Producer, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Tenor Saxophone, Percussion, Bass – Biddy Wright

Engineer – Emmanuel Akpablo, John Malife, Jubril Ogungbade, Lak Adeniran

Alto Saxophone – Felix Shittu

Bass – Ade Jolaoso

Keyboards – Johnny Wood

Keyboards – Johny Shittu

Design Concept – Ideas Organisation

Recorded at Decca Studios, Lagos.