Description
This is a pre-order. It will ship on or around 11/20/26
Strut presents two classic tracks from the inimitable Lafayette Afro-Rock Band, finally available
together on 7” vinyl: the endlessly sampled Darkest Light, backed with the quintessential Hihache.
The opening bars of Darkest Light are instantly recognisable to funk and hip-hop heads. Originally
released on the Lafayette Afro-Rock Band’s Malik album, the track went on to become a defining hip-
hop motif, sampled by Jay-Z, Public Enemy, Wreckx-N-Effect and many more.
On the flip, Hihache emerged as a firm favourite as hip-hop culture exploded in the 1980s. Taken
from the group’s iconic Soul Makossa album, its larger-than-life drum break became a foundational
sample, most famously appearing in Biz Markie’s Nobody Beats The Biz, among countless others.
Two essential cuts from a hugely influential group, now pressed in a strictly limited run of just 500
copies on black 7” vinyl.
Cancellations:
Because many payment processors no longer return transaction fees to sellers on cancelled orders, any orders or pre-orders that are canceled by the customer before shipment will be assessed a 5% cancellation fee.
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Limited and exclusive items are fulfilled in the order received and may be subject to availability. If we’re unable to fulfill your order, you’ll receive a full refund.
Q: When will my pre-order ship?
Pre-orders ship on or around the official release date. If your order includes both pre-order and in-stock items, everything will ship together once all items are available. All orders are charged at the time of purchase.
