Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou was established in 1968 in Cotonou, Benin, under the leadership of Mélomé Clément. Known as Le Tout Puissant, the group became one of the most prolific bands in African history, recording roughly 500 tracks that integrated traditional Vodoun rhythms with Afrobeat, funk, and Latin influences. During their 1970s peak, they served as the primary studio band for the Albarika Store label, producing a massive discography that defined the Beninese music scene. While their activity slowed in the late 1980s, global interest was revitalized in the 2000s through archival reissues from labels like Analog Africa and Soundway Records. Although founder Mélomé Clément passed away in 2012, the band has continued to perform and record, maintaining their status as a foundational force in West African music.