Tha Funk Capital of the World
[Place of publication not identified] : Mascot Records, 2011.
Format: Music CD
Description: 1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Thinking big, Bootsy Collins’ 2011 effort is a conceptual trip, a funky history lesson brought to life by the P-Funk veteran, his rock-solid band, and a slew of guest stars, ranging from rapper Ice Cube to professor Cornel West. In between, there’s funk-rock shredding from freaky and frequent collaborator Buckethead, some psychedelic storytelling by way of an old Jimi Hendrix interview, plus better-than-expected prose from both Rev. Al Sharpton (on the cultural magnificence of James Brown) and Samuel L. Jackson (on how the funk era was a Renaissance for the hood). Underneath it all, the P-Funk jams pop and stroll with that same old swagger, while Bootsy himself beams down his wild bits of Mothership wisdom, including “It’s recess time, so put a smile on your mind” (“Don't Take My Funk”) and “If you wanna lead the orchestra, you’re gonna have to turn your back to the crowd” (“Siento Bombo”). The album is a bit too fat to be considered classic, but there’s a casual charm to this free-flowing, reminiscence party which could have just as easily been an elaborate mess. A tribute to the late P-Funk guitarist Garry Shider and an appearance from Bootsy’s older brother Catfish Collins -- who died before the album saw release -- add poignancy to this rich and funky success. ~ David Jeffries
Other Authors:
Jackson, Samuel L.
Ice Cube.
Snoop Dogg.
Soulchild, Musiq, 1977-
Hendrix, Jimi.
Fleck, Béla, 1958-
Casper.
Clinton, George, 1940-
Buckethead.
E., Sheila (Escovedo), 1957-
Womack, Bobby.
Sharpton, Reverend Al.
Phillips, Mike.
Chuck D.
Jackson, Samuel L.
Ice Cube.
Snoop Dogg.
Soulchild, Musiq, 1977-
Hendrix, Jimi.
Fleck, Béla, 1958-
Casper.
Clinton, George, 1940-
Buckethead.
E., Sheila (Escovedo), 1957-
Womack, Bobby.
Sharpton, Reverend Al.
Phillips, Mike.
Chuck D.
Contents:
Spreading hope like dope (intro) -- Hip hop @ funk u -- Mirrors tell lies -- JB-still the man -- Freedumb (when-love-becomes-a-threat) -- After these messages -- Kool whip -- The real deal -- Don't take my funk -- If looks could kill -- Minds under construction -- Siento bombo -- The jazz greats (a tribute to jazz) -- Garry Shider tribute -- Stars have no names (they just shine) -- Chocolate caramel angel -- Yummy, I got the munchies.
UPC: 020286155867
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Compact disc.
Sound recording.
Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Musiq Soulchild, Jimi Hendrix, Bela Fleck, Samuel L. Jackson, Casper, Chuck D, George Clinton, Buckethead, Sheila E, Bobby Womack, Reverend Al Sharpton and Mike Phillips.
Sound recording.
Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Musiq Soulchild, Jimi Hendrix, Bela Fleck, Samuel L. Jackson, Casper, Chuck D, George Clinton, Buckethead, Sheila E, Bobby Womack, Reverend Al Sharpton and Mike Phillips.