Bootsy Collins remembers drummers Clyde Stubblefield and Jabo Starks on his latest single, “The JB’s Tribute Pastor P.” They all worked together in James Brown’s band and helped Brown create some of his funk classics. Stubblefield will be forever remembered for creating the famous break from “Funky Drummer.” His drumsContinue Reading
William “Earl” Bootsy Collins played bass for James Brown and Parliament-Funkadelic before forming his Bootsy’s Rubber Band in 1976. Collins and George Clinton co-produced their debut album Stretchin’ Out In Bootsy’s Rubber Band. They also shared writing duties on “I’d Rather Be With You” with Gary Cooper. The end resultContinue Reading
Deee-Lite’s introduction began with their seminal party track “Groove Is In The Heart.” The song spearheaded their debut album World Clique in 1990 although it was written in the late ’80s. They took their cues from disco, funk and house and Q-Tip provided hip-hop in the mix with his verses.Continue Reading
Bruno Mars and Anderson.Paak release the video for “Leave The Door Open” as Silk Sonic. The romantic invitation is simple and sincere with the both of them singing with the spirit of doo wop and Motown. It was announced last week that the duo would be releasing a collaborative albumContinue Reading