5 Facts About Cymande’s Debut Album Recording

Recorded at De Lane Lea Studios in London The album was cut at this well-known London studio, a common choice for many British acts of the era.

Produced by John Schroeder Schroeder handled production for the album, working under the Janus Records label.

Released on Janus Records The label released the self-titled debut, which later became a cult classic in funk and soul circles.

Features a mix of funk, soul, and jazz The album blends these genres with a heavy, rhythmic groove that defines Cymande’s sound.

Influenced later hip-hop and rare-groove scenes Decades after release, its tracks were sampled by numerous hip-hop artists, cementing its legacy.