FUNK

Otis Clay, a revered Deep Soul singer of the 60s alongside James Carr, Percy Sledge, and O.V. Wright, was born in 1942 in Waxhaw, Mississippi. He began singing in church and later joined the legendary gospel quartet, the Sensational Nightingales. Transitioning to secular music in 1962 with...

With their characteristic instrumental sense of humour, Corcs Drum&Organ continues to search for their sound with the usual goal, to discover how cool music made with an organ and drums can be. And this time, they can be considered to be hitting it.Their premise is "let's see what we can do with...

Another heavyweight release from the vaults of the legendary tax scam label TSG comes this reissue of The Corner Gang's Stone Out Of Your Mind. Living up to the striking haze of the album's sleeve, here are nine tracks of energetic pop and sweet soul packed with enough heat to ward off the coldest...

Favorite Recordings proudly present its new series of 7" reissues with the following concept: each side dedicated to one Funky French track coming with its original artwork. You just have to flip it!On the first side, you'll get the amazing track "Funky Biguine" by West Indies band Crystal....

It is with great pride that we celebrate this milestone with you. This, Daptone's 100th 45rpm release, features an unprecedented collaboration of talent from our legendary roster of artists. The A side, 'Hey Brother' is a song written by The FRIGHTNRS and originally performed on their acclaimed...

The star of Ernesto Djédjé started rising in the late 60s, when he became the guitar player and leader of Ivoiro Star, founded by Amédée Pierre, star of Dopé, the leading musical style at the time. Annoyed by the "congolisation" of the Ivorian music that was taking place within the band,...

United States Army soldiers made the music contained on this album during the politically turbulent early 70s, towards the end of the Vietnam War. East of Underground was comprised of soldiers stationed in bases across Western Germany. While little is known about the band, the players, and the...

"Ebony Rhythm Funk Campaign" is a sweet funk group from Minneapolis that was evolved from four musicians who were friends and all left high school together to play in a band back in early 1970's. In 1973, they released their first and most successful album for MCA under the production of Wayne...

Two incredible sides from, the incomparable, the legend, the unequivocal GOAT, Mr. Lee Fields. Drawing from his deep, bluesy roots Lee delivers a vocal workout of soulful excellence unmatched on today's soul scene. From the frantic intro to the grooving pocket "I Hate I Love You Too Much" drops...

We are so proud of releasing this compilation for the first time in history. Singles that were released in the early 70s-80s, including the first single of Choice Of Colour "You're Twenty-One Today / Your Love" in 1972, are compiled. In addition, there are some unreleased tracks! P-VINE are...