True to BBE's tradition of releasing compilations compiled by Hip Hop and Soul’s most forward thinking producers, they have enlisted the Wu Tang Clan's RZA for the second installment of their new "Kings of" series. Along for the ride is the original "Legendary of Deep Funkster", DJ Keb Darge sharing duties on this 2xCD set of hard-to-find classics.
Keb Darge has been passionate about music since birth, in the 70’s, he was a regular visitor to legendary ‘Northern Soul’ (a term which is attributed to Godin) nights at The Wigan Casino, in the 80’s he turned his attention to funk, and is solely responsible for the Deep Funk movement. RZA is a member of Wu Tang Clan, an actor (Coffee & Cigarettes, Rhyme & Reason) and film composer (Kill Bill Vol I, Ghost Dog -The Way of The Samurai).
The Kings of... series releases are homages, not to ‘lost’ musical genres, but to music that ‘fits’ within a specific genre, which may have either been forgotten, or may only be remembered for the first time. This compilation serves up some of the most badass funk tunes you’ve ever heard! (amazon)
Track listing:
Is It Because I'm Black - Ken Boothe
Small Talk - Sly and the Family Stone
Jasper Country Man - Bobby Humphrey
Ain’t No Sunshine - Harlem Underground Band feat. Willis Jackson
Melting Pot - Booker T. & The MG’s
Do Your Thing - Lyn Collins
If I Can’t Fly - Honey Cone
You’ve Got the Papers (I’ve Got the Man) - Anne Peebles
From The Love Side - Hank Ballard
Climax - Ohio Players
Genuine - Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
Don’t Joke With a Hungry Man - Quantic feat. Spanky Wilson
Family Affair - MFSB
Party Time - Brand New
The MG Beat - Mighty Generation
Simple Song (Barney Johnson) - Zebra
You Can Make The Change - Madcliff
Getting Off On Your Loving - Skying High
Will You Love My Child - Anna Raye
(I Can) Deal With That - Dee Edwards
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