The Gap Band - Gap Band IV

​Today Marks The 44th Anniversary of The Gap Band’s  6th Studio Album “Gap Band IV” Originally Released on May 17, 1982.

“Gap Band IV” is the sixth studio album by the Gap Band, released in 1982 on Total Experience Records.

 

The album peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and at #14 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Albums chart.

 

The album released three hit singles "Early in the Morning", "You Dropped a Bomb on Me" and "Outstanding".

 

"Early in the Morning" peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, #13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Disco Club Play charts and at #24 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

 

"You Dropped a Bomb on Me" peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, #31 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #39 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Disco Club Play charts.

 

"Outstanding" peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, #24 on the the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance/Disco Club Play charts and at #51 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

 

“Gap Band IV” achieved platinum status, and is considered their most successful commercially released album.

 

Track-listing

 

1. Early in the Morning

2. Season's No Reason to Change

3. Lonely Like Me

4. Outstanding

5. Stay with Me

6. You Dropped a Bomb on Me

7. I Can't Get Over You

8. Talkin' Back

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

Ohio Players - Back

​Today Marks The 38th Anniversary of The Ohio Players 16th Studio Album “Back” Originally Released on May 16, 1988. 

“Back” is the final studio album by Dayton, Ohio Jazz, Funk band The Ohio Players released in 1988 on Track Records.

 

The album reached #55 on the U.S. Billboard Top Black Albums chart.

 

Two songs were released as singles from the album, "Sweat" and "Let's Play (From Now On)".

 

"Sweat" reached #50 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.

 

"Let's Play (From Now On)" reached #33 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.

 

The band supported the album by headlining a SOS Racisme show during the New Music Seminar and with a North American tour.

 

Tracklist

 

1. Get 2 the Good Part

2. Sweat

3. From Now On (Let's Play)

4. Show Off

5. Just to Show My Love

6. I'm Madd!

7. Vibe Alive

8. Rock the House

9. Just a Minute

Reputation

Try

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

The Fatback Band - Fired Up 'N' Kickin'

​Today Marks The 48th Anniversary of The Fatback Band’s 10th Studio Album “Fired Up 'N' Kickin'” Originally Released on May 15, 1978.

“Fired Up 'N' Kickin'”  is the tenth studio album by American funk/disco band The Fatback Band released in 1978 on Spring Records.

 

The album reached #17 on the U.S. Billboard Top Black Albums chart and at #73 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart.

 

Two singles were released from the album, "I Like Girls" and "I'm Fired Up".

 

"I Like Girls" peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart and at #101 just below the Billboard The Hot 100 chart.

 

"I'm Fired Up" was the second single it failed to crack the Billboard charts.

 

Track-listing

 

1.  I'm Fired Up

2. Boogie Freak

3. Get Out On The Dance Floor

4. At Last

5. I Like Girls

6. Snake

7. Can't You See

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

Con Funk Shun - Loveshine

​Today Marks The 48th Anniversary of Con Funk Shun’s 4th Studio Album “Loveshine” Originally Released on May 15, 1978.

“Loveshine” is the forth studio album by Vallejo, California funk band Con Funk Shun released in 1978 on the Mercury Records label.

 

The album peaked at #10 on the U.S. Billboard Top Black Albums chart and at #32 on the U.S. Billboard Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart.

 

The album released two singles “Shake and Dance with Me" and "So Easy".

 

"Shake and Dance with Me" peaked at #5 on the U.S. Billboard Best Selling Soul Singles chart and at #60 on the Billboard Hot 100.

 

"So Easy" reached #28 on the U.S. Billboard Best Selling Soul Singles chart.

 

The album “Loveshine” was certified gold by the RIAA in 1978.

 

Track-listing

 

1. So Easy

2.Magic Woman

3. Shake And Dance With Me

4. Make It Last

5. Loveshine

6. When The Feeling's Right

7. I Think I Found The Answer

8. Wanna Be There

9. Can't Go Away

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

George Duke - Liberated Fantasies

​Today Marks The 50th Anniversary of George Duke’s 7th Studio Album “Liberated Fantasies” Originally Released on May 15, 1976.

“Liberated Fantasies” is the seventh studio album by American Jazz, funk keyboardist and record producer George Duke released in 1976 through MPS Records.

 

The album reached #190 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes charts.

 

Though there wasn't an official single release from the album, The album remained on the Billboard charts for a total of two weeks.

 

Tracklist

 

1. Don't Be Shy

2. Seeing You

3. Back to Where We Never Left

4. What the...

5. Tryin' & Cryin' (featuring Napoleon Murphy Brock)

6. I C'n Hear That

7. After The Love

8. Tzina

9. Liberated Fantasies

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

Hamilton Bohannon - Summertime Groove

​Today Marks The 47th Anniversary of Bohannon’s 9th Studio Anniversary “Summertime Groove” Originally Released on May 15, 1978.

“Summertime Groove” is the ninth studio album by drummer/percussionist Hamilton Bohannon  released in 1978 on Mercury Records.

 

The album reached #14 on the U.S. Billboard Soul LP's chart, and at #58 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes charts.

 

The song "Let's Start The Dance" was released as a single from the album, it peaked at #9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, and at #101 just beneath the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.

 

The album’s title track "Summertime Groove" was another popular song from the album.

 

The album has been re-released several times, including a Japanese CD reissue on June 22, 2022, according to Discogs.

 

Tracklisting:

 

1. Let's Start The Dance

2. Listen To The Children Play

3. Me And The Gang

4. Let's Start The Dance (Finals)

5. I Wonder Why

6. Summertime Groove

7. The Street Dance

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology .©

Klymaxx - The Maxx Is Back

​Today Marks The 36th Anniversary of Klymaxx’s 5th Studio Album “The Maxx Is Back” Originally Released on May 15, 1990.

“The Maxx Is Back” is the fifth studio album by Klymaxx, released in 1990 on MCA Records.

 

The album reached #32 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Albums chart and at #168 on the Billboard 200.

 

Two singles were released from the album "Good Love" and "Private Party".

 

"Good Love" reached #4 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart.

 

"Private Party" was a moderate hit, reaching 62 on the U.S. Billboard R&B Singles chart.

 

The album has sold approximately 166,000 copies in the U.S'.

 

“The Maxx Is Back” was the first Klymaxx album that consisted of three original members, Lorena Porter Shelby (lead vocals), Cheryl Cooley (guitar) and Robbin Grider (keyboards).

 

The groups founder and leader Bernadette Cooper (vocals/drums), Lynn Malsby (keyboards) and Joyce "Fenderella" Irby (bass guitar/vocals) were not involved in the project.

 

Track-listing

 

1. The Maxx Is Back

2. Good Love

3. Private Party

4. When You Kiss Me

5. Finishing Touch

6. Girls Chasing Boys

7. Don't Mess With My Man

8. Shame

9. Don't Run Away

10. She's a User

11. Good Love (Extended Hype Club Vibe)

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©