VA - Studio One Funk (Clear Vinyl Edition)

Studio One Funk is made up of rare and unreleased Reggae Funk from the vaults of Studio One. Ever since the birth of Funk in America, the sound has been an ever-present ingredient in the melting pot of Studio One’s musical output.

The music here is a combination of originals and USA soul and funk covers. Jackie Mittoo shows his appreciation for Booker T and The MGs, the studio group at Memphis’ famous Stax Records with a previously unreleased version of ‘Hang Em High’. Booker T’s super-funky ‘Melting Pot’ is also covered by the little-known Underground Vegetables. Other covers include Isaac Hayes’ classic ‘Shaft’ by Cedric Brooks - another unreleased gem, straight from the master tapes. Motown gets a look in with Alton’s stripped-down version of the Spinners classic ‘It’s A Shame’, written by Stevie Wonder and Syreeta.

Add to these original cuts from Studio One’s heavyweight session players including Leroy Sibbles, Jackie Mittoo, Leroy Sibbles, Eric Frater, Richard Ace, Vin Gordon and more and you have one of the finest selections of reggae and funk you will ever hear.

2LP Clear Vinyl

    Tracklist:
    Cedric Im Brooks–    Shaft
    Alton Ellis–    African Descendants
    Pablove Black–    Sidewalk Doctor
    Lloyd Williams (5)–    Reggae Feet
    Jackie Mittoo–    Hang 'Em High
    Cedric Im Brooks–    Idleberg
    Prince Francis–    Beat Down Babylon
    Lee Arab–    Now
    Soul Brothers–    007
    Prince Moonie–    See A Man's Face
    Sound Dimension–    Love Jah
    Leroy Sibbles–    Do Your Thing
    The Sharks–    Music Answer
    Underground Vegetables–    Melting Pot
    Devon Russell–    You Found Heaven
    Vin Gordon–    Steady Beat
    Alton Ellis–    It's A Shame
    Roy Richards–    Another Thing
    Delroy Wilson–    Funky Broadway