Exciting New Compilation Contemporary Funk

[Stoopdownbaby]

Hi there,

this is Tobias from Tramp Records. I just want to let you know about a new compilation which comes out soon, it is called Contemporary Funk

It contains lesser known Funk/Soul tracks from recent years but also some unreleased recordings from The Neapolitans, The Ben Martin Trio, The Qualitons etc.

Tracklisting:

1. DeRobert & the Half-Truths - Fallin' In Debt

2. The Fantastics - Chicken Lickin' (Live)

3. Big Joe Louis & Soul Investigators - Go-Go Train

4. Karachi Prison Band - Put Some Grit In It (Part 1)

5. The Funk Revolution - Izzy Come, Izzy Go

6. The Qualitons - One Man Song

7. Mauri Bailey - Soul Pop

8. The Neapolitans - Hakusha

9. Tynnes Well & The Magic Fountains - Stop The Madness

10. The Unstoppable S. Robinson & Marvelaires - Humpin'

11. Ben Martin Trio - Brasil No.7

Info about the Compilation:

The funk on this compilation is contemporary but the message of funk is as old as humanity itself. Funk as Tramp Records sees it is a vibrant and viable music that was born from a transformative period in American history - the sound of the growing pains of a young country. 'Contemporary Funk' gathers inspired bands from today whose hearts still beat for funk's timeless truth, and connects them with this rich legacy of American music.

Today, the rhythm and earnestness of true funk can be found in all corners of the world. And this compilation is evidence that the innocence and purity of the original message remains strong. Affectation and phoniness can't seem to take hold in funk as long as the unenlightened or uninitiated players aren't trying to wah-wah their way through one-dimensional cartoon-like clichs. Afro wigs and 'booty' references only help to reinforce racist stereotypes and obstruct funk from realizing it's true potential as an uplifting music for all the people of the world.

í…¡Contemporary Funk' assembles bands which hearts beat for the original, raw soul sound they want to keep alive in its original form. The Sugarman 3, whose former musicians are now members of the famous Dap-Kings (of Sharon Jones fame) are included just as Will Holland (Quantic Soul Orchestra). Also Finlands No.1 funk band, The Soul Investigators (of Nicole Willis fame) are to be found within some more heavy acts. However, the aim was to focus on new bands on the scene such as DeRobert & the Half-Truths, The Funk Revolution or the Ben Martin Trio, to name a few. Original funk music lives on in the 21rst century - and í…¡Contemporary Funk' is a great proof for that.

[ImberBoy]

I have the album and here is my opinion so far, remember its just my opinion!

DeRobert & the Half-Truths - Fallin' In Debt

The production on here is quite clean and fresh with the lead vocals reminding me a little of James Brown minus the screeching! Not bad and quite danceable.

The Fantastics - Chicken Lickin' (Live)

Loads of "Shaftesque" guitars and a crazy horn section with its Blacksploitation drum breaks, a bit noisy and cluttered for my ear and I can't ever see this coaxing any one onto the dance floor less you are a student with a blue drink in a bottle.

Big Joe Louis & Soul Investigators - Go-Go Train

Cool! Toe tapper a little bit of blues getting a funky riddum! Love the vocals and the organ.

Karachi Prison Band - Put Some Grit In It (Part 1)

I am not a big funk fan and this kinda reminds me of either a Starsky n Hutch chase or a bad porno CD I picked up in Bosnia!

The Funk Revolution - Izzy Come, Izzy Go

Reggae meats The Streets of San Francisco it has a Hammond organ break and tries hard but I cant get away from that seventies American cop TV theme?

The Qualitons - One Man Song

Sixties bass and organ again, not too bad and very English Mod. I like this track but it aint a dancer.

Mauri Bailey - Soul Pop

Now this is the Starsky n Hutch theme!

The Neapolitans - Hakusha

Love it! Cool creamy and jazzy! Floating pipes and an understated and reserved bass line. Love the flute not quite the Al Foster Band - Night of The Wolf but it aint supposed to be aint it!

Tynnes Well & The Magic Fountains - Stop The Madness

Love this one as well, mature production and a good horn section let down a little by the vocals

The Unstoppable S. Robinson & Marvelaires - Humpin'

Like it, unassuming dancer with a good beat that doesn't need to over state its self, bit repetitive some what but kind to the ear never the less.

Ben Martin Trio - Brasil No.7

Almost skankin here! Not a good dancer but an interesting piece.

[mischief]

Shouldn't this be in sales.. or Marketing

Edited April 29, 2009 by mischief

[Mike]

Shouldn't this be in sales.. or Marketing

nah, would say myself its more of a news type item

eg info on a new cd release from a label that may be of interest to some

along with the follow on review

[boba]

nah, would say myself its more of a news type item

eg info on a new cd release from a label that may be of interest to some

along with the follow on review

plus at least it was an honest post with clear intentions, it was "my mate just heard this great CD!" like certain other marketers