Mama Africa | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1983 | |||
Recorded | 1982, 1983 | |||
Genre | Reggae, pop | |||
Length | 44:11 | |||
Label | EMI America (U.S.) EMI (UK / International) Intel-Diplo (Jamaica) | |||
Producer | Chris Kimsey, Peter Tosh | |||
Peter Tosh chronology | ||||
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Mama Africa is a studio album by the Jamaican musician Peter Tosh, released in 1983.[1][2] It peaked at number 59 on the Billboard 200, becoming Tosh's highest-charting album in the U.S.[3] Tosh supported the album with a North American tour.[4] A video was shot for "Johnny B. Goode".[5]
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [6] |
The New York Times wrote: "Like most of Mr. Tosh's albums, Mama Africa is uneven—Mr. Tosh's raw baritone can be inexpressive—but in 'Glasshouse' and a few other songs Mr. Tosh shows both vehemence and a preacher's timing."[7] The Globe and Mail determined that "Mama Africa has more snap rhythmically than anything he's done since Bush Doctor."[8]
All tracks composed by Peter Tosh; except where indicated
Chart (1983) | Peak position |
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Australia (Kent Music Report)[9] | 47 |
US Billboard 200 | 59 |