Each Man Makes His Destiny

Description

Strut proudly reintroduces a classic from the Topomic catalog, "Each Man Makes His Destiny" by Ice, officially available on vinyl for the first time.After leaving the United States for Paris, Ice began performing regularly in the Barbès district, a vibrant area with a large North African immigrant community. The group's heavy Afro-funk sound caught the attention of producer Pierre Jaubert, who brought them on as the resident session musicians for his independent studio, Parisound.Immersed in local influences, Ice began incorporating African-inspired chants, textures, and rhythms into their distinctive funk style. In 1973, the band recorded their debut album, "Each Man Makes His Destiny," a psychedelic funk exploration that hinted at the evolving sound that would later define them as the Lafayette Afro-Rock Band and, ultimately, Ice once again.