Hollywood (Africa)

"Hollywood (Africa)"
Single by Red Hot Chili Peppers
from the album Freaky Styley
B-side	"Nevermind"
Released	August 16, 1985
Format	7" vinyl, 12" vinyl
Recorded	1985
Genre	Funk rock, jazz-funk
Length	5:03
Label	EMI/Capitol Records
Writer(s)	The Meters
Producer	George Clinton
Red Hot Chili Peppers singles chronology
"Catholic School Girls Rule" (1985) "Hollywood (Africa)" (1985) "Fight Like a Brave" (1987)

"Hollywood (Africa)" is a song by The Red Hot Chili Peppers, released as a single from their 1985 album, Freaky Styley. It is a cover of the song "Africa" by The Meters, from their album Rejuvenation.

To the producer of Freaky Styley, George Clinton, the song was one of his favorites on the album. He used to visit the gigs of the Red Hot Chili Peppers every now and then, and when they performed "Hollywood (Africa)", he went on stage to join Anthony singing and to incite the crowd.

Despite being a single, the song hasn't been performed live since 1992 at the final show guiarist John Frusciante performed with the band until his return six years later.

Track listing

7" single (1985)

1. "Hollywood (Africa) (7" Version)"
2. "Nevermind (7" Edit)"

7" Promo (1985)

1. "Hollywood (Africa) (7" Version)"
2. "Hollywood (Africa) (7" Version)"

12" single (1985)

1. "Hollywood (Africa) (Extended Dance Mix)"
2. "Hollywood (Africa) (Dub Mix)"
3. "Nevermind (Album)"