Ice (Lafayette Afro-Rock Band) - Each Man Makes His Destiny [Strut]

Strut proudly reintroduces a classic from the Topomic catalogue: Ice’s Each Man Makes His Destiny, officially available on vinyl for the first time.

After relocating from the USA to Paris, Ice began performing regularly in the Barbès district, a vibrant area with a large North African immigrant community.

The band’s powerful Afro-funk sound caught the attention of producer Pierre Jaubert, leading them to become the resident session musicians at his independent studio, Parisound.

Immersed in local influences, Ice began integrating African-inspired chants, textures, and rhythms into their signature funk style. In 1973, the group recorded their debut album, Each Man Makes His Destiny, a psychedelic funk exploration that anticipated the evolving sound that would later define them as the Lafayette Afro-Rock Band and, later, again as Ice.

Produced by Jaubert, the album offers powerful social commentary on claustrophobic tracks like “Too Little Room” and “Suicide,” underpinned by an unwavering determination to succeed despite adversity.