Bootsy Collins - The One Giveth, the Count Taketh Away

Today Marks The 42nd Anniversary of Bootsy Collins ’ 2nd Studio Album “The One Giveth, the Count Taketh Away “ Originally Released on April 28, 1982.

The One Giveth, the Count Taketh Away is an album by William Bootsy Collins, released by Warner Bros. Records.

“The One Giveth, the Count Taketh Away” was the last album that Bootsy Collins would record for Warner Bros. Records, It’s also the first album produced solely by Bootsy Collins, with the exception of the track "Shine-O-Myte (Rag Popping)" which was produced (as well as written) by Bootsy Collins and George Clinton.

The album features performances from numerous individuals in the P-Funk/Rubber Band collective including Fred Wesley, Maceo Parker, Phelps Collins, and Godmoma.

The album released two singles “Shine-O-Myte” and "Take-A-Lickin' and Keep on Kickin" .

The single version of "Take-A-Lickin' and Keep on Kickin'" is a vocal version that is not included on the album and has never been reissued on CD.

The single version of "Shine-O-Myte (Rag Popping)" is an instrumental version which was also not included on the album or reissued on CD.

Track-listing

1. Shine-O-Myte (Rag Popping)

2. Landshark (Just When You Thought It Was Safe)

3. Countracula (This One's for You)

4. #1 Funkateer

5. Excon of Love

6. So Nice You Name Him Twice

7. What's W-R-O-N-G Radio?

8. Music to Smile By

9. Play on Playboy

10. Take-A-Lickin' and Keep on Kickin’

11. The Funky Funktioneer

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

 

Heatwave - Hot Property

Today Marks The 45th Anniversary of Heatwave’s 3rd Studio Album “Hot Property “ Originally Released on April 27, 1979.

Hot Property is the third album by the American/British funk band Heatwave. The album was released on April 27, 1979 on the GTO Records label in the United Kingdom, and the Epic label in the United States.

The album peaked at #16 on the Billboard Top Soul LPs chart and at #38 on the Billboard Top LPs chart. The album failed to enter the UK Albums Chart.

Four songs were released from the album, Eyeballin', Razzle Dazzle, One Night Tan and Therm Warfare.

Eyeballin' reached #30 on the US Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart. The song didn’t make The UK Singles Charts.

Razzle Dazzle reached #43 on The UK Singles Chart, But failed to reach any of the US Billboard charts in America.

Neither of the songs “One Night Tan” or “Therm Warfare” reached any of the US Billboard or The UK Singles charts.

Hot Property was arranged, and primarily written by Rod Temperton, It was produced by Phil Ramone.

The album was remastered and reissued on compact disc (CD) with bonus tracks in 2010 by Big Break Records.

Track-listing

1. Razzle Dazzle

2. Eyeballin'

3. This Night We Fell

4. Raise A Blaze

5. First Day of Snow

6. One Night Tan

7. Therm Warfare

8. All Talked Out

9. That's the Way We'll Always Say Goodnight

10. Disco

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

Sly & The Family Stone - Dance to the Music

Today Marks The 56th Anniversary of Sly & The Family Stone’s 2nd Studio Album “Dance to the Music” Originally Released on April 27, 1968.

“Dance to the Music” is the second studio album by funk/soul band Sly and the Family Stone, released in 1968 on Epic/CBS Records.

The album peaked at #11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B LPs chart and at #142 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs chart.

The album’s title track "Dance to the Music" peaked at #8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

Track-listing

1. Dance to the Music

2. Higher

3. I Ain't Got Nobody (For Real)

4. Dance to the Medley

5. Ride the Rhythm

6. Color Me True

7. Are You Ready

8. Don't Burn Baby

9. I'll Never Fall in Love Again

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology 

 

Atlantic Starr - Straight to the Point

Today Marks The 45th Anniversary of Atlantic Starr’s 2nd Studio Album “Straight to the Point” Originally Released on April 25, 1979.

“Straight to the Point” is the second studio album by the American band Atlantic Starr, released in 1979 on A&M Records.

The album reached #65 on the US Billboard Top Soul LPs chart and at #142 on the US Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart.

The album’s lead single "(Let's) Rock & Roll" reached #46 on the US Billboard R&B charts.

The album was produced by Bobby Eli. The band labeled its sound "classy funk."

Track-listing

1. (Let's) Rock & Roll

2. Kissin' Power

3. Let The Spirit Move Ya

4. Straight To The Point

5. Bullseye

6. What'cha Feel Inside

7. Fallin' In Love With You

7. Losin' You

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

Side Effect - Goin' Bananas

Today Marks The 47th Anniversary of Side Effect’s 4th Studio Album “Goin' Bananas” Originally Released April 24, 1977.

Goin' Bananas is the fourth album by soul group Side Effect. Released in 1977 by Fantasy Records.

The album reached #53 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and at #86 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Two singles were released from the album's title track “Goin' Bananas” and "It's All In Your Mind”.

The album’s title track was released as a single but didn’t chart on the Billboard charts.

"It's All In Your Mind" reached #18 on the Billboard U.S. R&B Singles chart.

The album was produced by Wayne Henderson, Like other releases by the group, the work featured an R&B based sound greatly influenced by contemporary disco and jazz music. In terms of background, the group had endured a major line-up change as singer Helen Lowe had her role taken over by Sylvia St. James.

Side Effect embraced bananas as a gimmick. Besides the cheeky title, the cover depicts vocalist Sylvia St. James in an outfit highly reminiscent of film icon Carmen Miranda. The record company even pressed the release on yellow vinyl.

Track-listing

1. Goin' Bananas

2. Open Up Your Heart

3. Watching Life

4. Keep On Keepin' On

5. It's All Your Mind

6. Private World

7. Mr. Monday

8. Never Be The Same

9. Back In Time

10. Cloudburst

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

Cameo - Cameosis

Today Marks The 44th Anniversary of Cameo’s 5th Studio Album “Cameosis” Originally Released on April 24, 1980.

“Cameosis” is the fifth album by New York City funk band Cameo, released in 1980 on Chocolate City Records.

The album peaked at #1 on the US Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and at #25 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Two singles were released from the album "We're Goin' Out Tonight" and "Shake Your Pants".

"We're Goin' Out Tonight" peaked at #11 on the Billboard The Hot R&B Songs chart.

"Shake Your Pants" peaked at #8 on the Billboard The Hot R&B Songs chart.

"Shake Your Pants" received considerable radio play as an album track, and was already a bonafide hit prior to being released as a single.

The album's closing track, "Why Have I Lost You", was a new version of the same song that was originally released on the band’s second studio album “We All Know Who We Are”.

This re-recorded rendition also received considerable airplay, and has remained a staple of the late night "quiet storm" format at urban adult contemporary radio.

“Cameosis” was certified gold by the RIAA for selling more than 500,000 copies in the United States.

Track-listing

1. Cameosis

2. Shake Your Pants

3. Please You

4. We're Goin' Out Tonight

5. I Care for You

6. On the One

7. Why Have I Lost You

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

 

Prince & The Revolution - Around the World in a Day

Today Marks The #39 Anniversary of Prince & The Revolution’s Studio Album “Around the World in a Day” Originally Released on April 22, 1985.

Around the World in a Day is the seventh studio album by American recording artist Prince, and the second album which features his touring band The Revolution was released  in April 1985, by Paisley Park Records and Warner Bros. Records. 

The album peaked at #1 on the US Billboard 200 chart and at #4 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

Four singles were released from the album, “Raspberry Beret”, "Pop Life", “America” and "Paisley Park”.

“Raspberry Beret” peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at #3 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart. The B-side of the single was "She's Always in My Hair".

“Paisley Park" was the second single from the album it didn’t chart in the United States, But the songs peaked at #18 on the UK singles chart.

The B-side of the single was "She's Always in My Hair", which was also on the U.S. release of "Raspberry Beret". 

“Pop Life” peaked at #7 on the Billboard US Hot 100 chart and at #7 on the US Cashbox charts.

The twelve inch version of “Pop Life” contains an extended version of the song. The B-Side the twelve inch is the song “Hello".

"America" was the final US single from the group's 1985 album, Around the World in a Day.

The song peaked at #35 on the US Billboard Hot Black Singles and at #46 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the US Cashbox Top 100 charts. The B-Side was the song “Girl”. 

“Around the World in a Day” was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on July 2, 1985.

Despite the muted promotion and its less commercial sound, the album still had two American top 10 hits, and went double platinum. Initial critical reception was mixed, but retrospective reviews are positive.

Track-listing

1.  Around the World in a Day

2. Paisley Park

3. Condition of the Heart

4. Raspberry Beret

5. Tamborine

6. America

7. Pop Life

8. The Ladder

9. Temptation

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

The Isley Brothers - Showdown

Today Marks The 46th Anniversary of The Isley Brothers’ 16th Studio Album “Showdown” Originally Released on April 22, 1978.

Showdown is sixteenth studio album by The Isley Brothers Released in April 1978, on their T-Neck label distributed by Epic Records . 

The album peaked at #1 on the Billboard US Top R&B  Albums chart and at #4 on the US Billboard 200 chart.

The album released two hit singles "Take Me to the Next Phase” and “Groove with You “.

"Take Me to the Next Phase" peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart.

“Groove with You “ peaked at #16 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart.

“Showdown” became another platinum album for the Isley Brothers. Though not released as a single, the smooth funk jam "Coolin' Me Out" was also a hit.

Track-listing

1. Showdown (Part 1 & 2)

2. Groove With You

3. Ain't Givin' Up No Love

4. Rockin' With Fire (Part 1 & 2)

5. Take Me to the Next Phase (Part 1 & 2)

6. Coolin' Me Out (Part 1 & 2)

7. Fun and Games

8. Love Fever (Part 1 & 2)

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

Remembering Prince Rogers Nelson 👑

Remembering Prince Rogers Nelson

(June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016)

Prince Rogers Nelson was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He was a seven-time Grammy winner and is considered one of the greatest musicians of his generation.

Funkadelic - Let’s Take It to the Stage

Today Marks The 49th Anniversary of Funkadelic’s 7th Studio Album “Let’s Take It to the Stage” Originally Released on April 21, 1975.

Let's Take It to the Stage is the seventh album by American funk rock band Funkadelic. It was released in April 1975 on Westbound Records.

The album peaked at #14 on Billboard on the R&B Albums chart and at #102 on the Billboard 200.

Two singles were released from the album, Let's Take It To The Stage and Better By The Pound.

Better By The Pound reached #99 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart.

The B-side single was a song called “Stuffs & Things”.

The album’s title-track “Let's Take It to the Stage”

reached #89 on the Billboard R&B singles chart.

The B-side single was a song called “Biological Speculation”.

The song “Get Off Your Ass and Jam" was another popular song from the album, Although it wasn’t released as a single it was a fan’s favorite among party goers and played heavily by local DJs who wanted to get the party started.

The song has been sampled extensively by hip hop artists such as N.W.A, Public Enemy, Tone Lōc, Eazy-E, A Tribe Called Quest, Ultramagnetic MCs, Ice-T and Tupac Shakur.

The song "Good To Your Earhole" was sampled by Childish Gambino on the song "Riot".

The closing track "Atmosphere", which begins with a monologue by Clinton about "dicks and clits", appropriates an extended organ coda from Johann Sebastian Bach.

Track-listing

1.  Good to Your Earhole

2. Better By the Pound

3. Be My Beach 

4. No Head, No Backstage Pass

5. Let's Take It to the Stage

6. Get Off Your Ass and Jam

7. Baby I Owe You Something Good

8. Stuffs and Things

9. The Song Is Familiar

10. Atmosphere

By Romie Rome For Musique Funkology. 

Rick James & the Stone City Band - Come Get It!

Today Marks The 46th Anniversary of Rick James & the Stone City Band’s Debut Album “Come Get It!” Originally Released on April 20, 1978.

“Come Get It!” is the debut album by Rick James and the Stone City Band. The album was released in April 1978 on Gordy Records.

The album peaked at #3 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and at #13 on the US Billboard 200 chart.

Two singles were released from the album "You and I", "Mary Jane" and "Hollywood".

"You and I" peaked at # on the US Billboard R&B chart, #3 on the Billboard US Dance Club Songs chart and at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100.

"Mary Jane" peaked #3 on the US Billboard R&B chart and at #41 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The lyrics of the song are a thinly-veiled ode to James' love of marijuana aka "Mary Jane". During live performances of the song, James frequently had stage props that looked like giant joints and then would light up an actual joint.

Both singles "You and I" and "Mary Jane" propelled Come Get It! to double platinum status.

Though the song“Hollywood" was released as a single it failed to chart on any of the major Billboard charts.

Track-listing

1. Stone City Band, Hi!

2. You and I

3. Sexy Lady

4. Dream Maker

5. Be My Lady

6. Mary Jane

7. Hollywood

8. Stone City Band, Bye!

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

 

The Jimmy Castor Bunch - It's Just Begun

Today Marks The 52nd Anniversary of The Jimmy Castor Bunch’s Sophomore Album “It's Just Begun” Originally Released on April 19, 1972.

It's Just Begun” is the second album by the Jimmy Castor Bunch, released in 1972 on RCA Records.

The album peaked at #11 on the Billboard R&B charts and #27 on the Billboard 200 chart .

Two singles were released from the album “It's Just Begun” and “Troglodyte (Cave Man)".

“It's Just Begun” although it didn’t make the Billboard charts which is unbelievable, The album’s title track became a b-boy favorite with its salsa-inflected funk excursion whose breakbeats continued to be spun by DJs well into this future and present time.

"Troglodyte (Cave Man)" peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #4 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart.

"Troglodyte (Cave Man)" has made its impact felt as well, making its way onto more than 20 compilation albums, ranging from 16 Slabs of Funk to Greatest Soul Groups.

"Troglodyte (Cave Man)" and “It's Just Begun" have each become staples in hip-hop sampling. Songs from the album have been sampled more than twenty-five times. The song is considered by some to be one of the first disco songs.

Track-listing

1. Creation (Prologue)

2. It's Just Begun

3. Troglodyte (Cave Man)

4. You Better Be Good (Or The Devil Gon' Getcha)

5. Psyche

6. L. T. D. (Life, Truth & Death)

7. My Brightest Day

8. Bad

9. I Promise To Remember

10. Creation (Epilogue)

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

 

George Clinton - R&B Skeletons in the Closet

Today Marks The 38th Anniversary of George Clinton’s 4th Studio Album “R&B Skeletons in the Closet” Originally Released on April 19, 1986.

R&B Skeletons in the Closet is the fourth solo album by Parliament-Funkadelic leader George Clinton. It was released in April 1986 by Capitol Records.

The album reached #152 on the Billboard Hot Hip/R&B Albums chart.

The album released three singles “Do Fries Go with That Shake”, “Hey Good Lookin'” and “R&B Skeletons (In the Closet)”

“Do Fries Go with That Shake?” reached #13 on the Billboard's R&B chart.

Hey Good Lookin' reached #41 on the Billboard's R&B chart.

“R&B Skeletons (In the Closet) was released as a single but didn’t make the charts.

The album's concept deals with black musical artists attempts to "cross over" to white audiences and losing their core black audience in the process. R&B Skeletons in the Closet expands on the dance-funk sound of Clinton's previous solo albums, and it also incorporates elements of electro and hip hop music.

The album was reissued on CD by Capitol Records in 1991, but went out of print shortly thereafter.

Track-listing

1. Hey Good Lookin'

2. Do Fries Go with That Shake?

3. Mix Master Suite: a) Startin' From Scratch, b) Counter Irritant, c) Nothin' Left To Burn

4. Electric Pygmies

5. Intense

6. Cool Joe

7. R&B Skeletons (In the Closet)

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

 

The Isley Brothers - Go All The Way

Today Marks The 44th Anniversary of The Isley Brothers’ 18th Studio Album “Go All The Way” Originally Released on April 19, 1980.

Go All the Way is an album by the Isley Brothers, released in 1980 on their imprint T-Neck Records.

The album peaked at #1 on the Billboard US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and at #8 on the US Billboard 200 chart.

Three singles were released from the album, “Go All The Way”, Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time for Love) and "Here We Go Again (Parts 1 & 2)".

“Go All The Way” reached #40 on the Billboard U.S. Dance Songs chart.

"Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time for Love)" peaked #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and #39 on the Billboard Hot 100.

"Here We Go Again (Parts 1 & 2)" peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

The album was certified platinum by the RIAA selling 1,000,000 copies.

The album was remastered and expanded for inclusion in the 2015 released CD box set The RCA Victor & T-Neck Album Masters, 1959-1983.

Track-listing

1. Go All the Way (Parts 1 & 2)

2. Say You Will (Parts 1 & 2)

3. Pass It On (Parts 1 & 2)

4. Here We Go Again (Parts 1 & 2)

5. Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time for Love) (Parts 1 & 2)

6. The Belly Dancer (Parts 1 & 2)

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology

 

Rick James - The Flag

Today Marks The 38th Anniversary of Rick James’ 9th Studio Album “The Flag” Originally Released on April 18, 1986.

The Flag is the ninth studio album by Rick James, released in 1986. It was his last album on the Gordy Records imprint of Motown Records. 

The album peaked at #95 on the Billboard Top 200.

The song “Sweet and Sexy Thing” was released as a single, The song #4 on the Billboard Dance Club Play singles chart and #6 on the Billboard's R&B Singles chart.

Rick James considered The Flag to be a political album. Critics gave mixed reviews on the album, The Los Angeles Times wrote that the album "is meant to be a return to the hard-core funk sound that established James, and while it’s a step in the right direction, it doesn’t stomp hard enough.

People Magazine wrote that James's "strong, supple voice and superb arranging talents are wasted."

Track-listing

All tracks composed by Rick James.

1. "Freak Flag"

2. "Forever and a Day"

3. "Sweet and Sexy Thing"

4. "Free To Be Me"

5. "Save It For Me"

6. "Freak Flag" Cue)

7. "R U Experienced"

8. "Funk in America / Silly Little Man"

9. "Slow and Easy (Interlude)"

10. "Slow and Easy"

11. "Om Raga"

12. "Painted Pictures"

13. "Freak Flag"

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology. 

The S.O.S. Band - Sands of Time

Today Marks The 38th Anniversary of The S.O.S. Band’s 6th Studio Album “Sands of Time” Originally Released on April 17, 1986.

“Sands of Time” is the sixth album by the R&B band the S.O.S. Band, released on the Tabu label in April 1986.

The album peaked at #4 on the Billboard US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and at #44 on The Billboard 200 chart.

Four singles were released from the album in 1986, The Finest, Borrowed Love, Even When You Sleep and No Lies.

“The Finest” peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, #8 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and at #44 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

“Borrowed Love” reached #14 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at #26 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.

“Even When You Sleep” reached #34 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

“No Lies” #2 on on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and at #43 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

The album “Sands of Time” was produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. 

The album would be the last album to feature the original lead singer Mary Davis before she left the group to embark on a solo career.

Track-listing

All tracks are written by Terry Lewis and James Harris III, except where noted.

1. "Even When You Sleep" 

2. "Sands of Time"

3. "Borrowed Love"

4. "Nothing But the Best"

5. "The Finest"

6. "No Lies" 

7. "Two Time Lover" (Jerome Thomas, Lloyd Oby, Jason Bryant, Jr.)

8. "Do You Still Want To?" (Reather Bryant, Jerome Thomas, Jason Bryant, Jr.)

9. "Sands of Time (Reprise)"

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology

 

Joyce "Fenderella" Irby - Maximum Thrust

Today Marks The 35th Anniversary of Joyce "Fenderella" Irby’s Debut Studio Album “Maximum Thrust” Originally Released on April 17, 1989.

“Maximum Thrust” is the 1st studio album by Joyce "Fenderella" Irby released on Motown Records in 1989.

Joyce "Fenderella" Irby, formerly of KLYMAXX set out to release her solo debut"Maximum Thrust" The album is filled with dance laced r&b and poppy ballads. 

Three singles were released from the album “Mr. D.J.”, “She's Not My Lover” and “I'll Be There”.

Mr. D.J  reached #2 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and at #23 on Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. 

The second single “She's Not My Lover” reached #63 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart .

The third single “I'll Be There”reached #70 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart .

Track-listing

1. Mr. D.J.

2. I'm Available

3. She's Not My Lover

4. I Love You

5. Let's Do It

6. Maximum Thrust 

7. Guardian Angel

8. I'll Be There

9. Go-Go Girl

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

Rick James - Reflections

Today Marks The 40th Anniversary of Rick James’ Compilation Album “Reflections” Originally Released on April 16, 1984.

Reflections is a compilation of Rick James songs released in 1984 on the Gordy Records imprint of Motown Records.

Reflections was the first of several greatest-hits collections. Motown released on Rick James.

The album includes many of James' best-known hits, namely "You and I," "Mary Jane," "Bustin' Out (On Funk)," "Give It to Me Baby," "Super Freak," and "Dance Wit' Me." It also includes a trio of previously unreleased songs: "17," "Oh What a Night (4 Luv)," and "You Turn Me On," the first of which became a sizable hit. 

Two singles where released from the compilation

“17” and  "You Turn Me On”, However the song “Oh What a Night (4 Luv)," was released as a B-side song to the song “Can’t Stop” which was released on the “Glow” album in 1985.

“17” peaked at #6 on the US Billboard R&B Singles chart, #36 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #60 on the US Billboard Dance chart.

“You Turn Me On” reached #31 on the US Billboard R&B Singles chart.

The album compilation also contained a double sided poster.

Track-listing

1. "17"

2. "Oh What a Night (4 Luv)"

3. "You Turn Me On"

4. "Fire and Desire"

5. "Bustin' Out (On Funk)"

6. "You and I"

7. "Mary Jane"

8. "Dance Wit' Me"

9. "Give It to Me Baby"

10. "Super Freak"

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology

 

Rick James - Glow

Today Marks The 39th Anniversary of Rick James’ 8th Studio Album “Glow” Originally Released on April 16, 1985.

“Glow” is the 8th studio album, and 9th overall by Rick James, released in 1985 on the Gordy Records imprint of Motown Records.

The album peaked at #50 on the Billboard album chart.

Three singles were released from the album “Can’t Stop”, “Glow” and  “Spend the Night with Me”.

“Can’t Stop”  peaked at #9 on the Billboard Dance Club Play chart, #10 on the Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart and at #50 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

“Can't Stop" was originally written for the Beverly Hills Cop: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, but not used or included on the soundtrack. However there is another version of this soundtrack that contains "BHC (I Can't Stop)" by Rick James in place of "Emergency" by Rockie Robbins.

The title-track “Glow” #1 on the Billboard Dance Club Play chart, #5 on the Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart and at #106 barely making the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The third single “Spend The Night With Me“ reached #41 on the Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart. 

The song “Moonchild" was sampled by by Mary J. Blige for her song “Love Is All We Need” ft Nas released in 1997.

The song was sampled by Jay-Z for his song “Your Only a Customer” released in 1997.

50 Cents sample the song for his song 'MoonMan' released in 2008.

Track-listing:

1. "Can't Stop"

2. "Spend the Night with Me"

3. "Melody Make Me Dance"

4. "Somebody (The Girl's Got)"

5. "Glow"

6. "Moonchild"

7. "Sha La La La La (Come Back Home)"

8. "Rock and Roll Control"

9. "Glow (Reprise)"

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

 

Parlet - Invasion of the Booty Snatchers

Today Marks The 45th Anniversary of Parlet’s Sophomore Studio Album “Invasion of the Booty Snatchers” Originally Released on April 16, 1979.

Invasion of the Booty Snatchers is the second studio album by the P-Funk spin off group Parlet.released 1979  on Casablanca Records.

The song “Ridin' High” was released as a single from the album it reached #49 on Billboard's R&B charts.

Invasion of the Booty Snatchers was the final Parlet album to feature Mallia Franklin and the first to feature Janice Evans.

The album was produced by George Clinton and Ron Dunbar. The cover art was created by Ronald "Stozo" Edwards. The

Invasion of the Booty Snatchers was re-released in Japan on the Casablanca/Polystar label in 1992 and in Germany on Universal in 2003. 

On July 30, 2013, Real Gone Music in the U.S. reissued both Pleasure Principle and Invasion of the Booty Snatchers, featuring liner notes by former P-Funk minister of information Tom Vickers.

Track-listing

1.  Riding High

2. No Rump to Bump

3. Don't Ever Stop (Lovin' Me, Needin' Me

4. Booty Snatchers

5. You're Leaving

6. Huff-N-Puff

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

 

The Isley Brothers - Go For Your Guns

Today Marks The 47th Anniversary of The Isley Brothers’ 15th Studio Album “Go for Your Guns” Originally Released on April 16, 1977.

“Go for Your Guns” is the fifteenth album by the Isley Brothers. Released on April 16, 1977, on their T-Neck label, it was also the band's fifth album to be distributed by their deal with Epic Records . 

The album peaked at #1 on Billboard's Top Soul chart, and at #6 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Three singles were released from the album, The Pride", "Livin' in the Life" and "Voyage to Atlantis".

"The Pride" peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart and at #63 on the Billboard Hot 100.

"Livin' in the Life" peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart and at #40 on the Billboard Hot 100.

"Voyage to Atlantis "peaked at #50 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart.

The album was remastered and expanded for inclusion in the 2015 released CD box set The RCA Victor & T-Neck Album Masters, 1959–1983.

Track-listing

1. The Pride (Part 1 & 2)

2. Footsteps In The Dark (Part 1 & 2)

3. Tell Me When You Need It Again (Part 1 & 2)

4. Climbin' Up The Ladder (Part 1 & 2)

5. Voyage To Atlantis

6. Livin' In The Life

7. Go For Your Guns

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology. 

Sun - Sunburn

Today Marks The 46th Anniversary of Sun’s 3rd Studio Album “Sunburn “ Originally Released April 15, 1978.

Sunburn is the third album by Dayton, Ohio funk band Sun released in April 1978 on Capitol Records.

The album peaked at #21 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and at #69 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart.

Two singles were released from the album "Sun Is Here” and "Dance (Do What You Wanna Do)".

"Sun Is Here" peaked at #18 on the Billboard R&B Songs chart. 

“Dance (Do What You Wanna Do)" peaked at #92 on the Billboard R&B Songs chart. 

Track-listing

1. Introduction: You Are My Sunshine

2. Sun Is Here

3. Dance (Do What You Wanna Do)

4. When You Put Your Hand In Mine

5. You're The One

6. Long Drawn Out Thang

7. You Don't Have To Hurry

8. I Had A Choice

9. Sun Of A Gun

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

The Bar-Kays - Dangerous

Today Marks The 40th Anniversary of The Bar-Kay’s 14th Studio Album “Dangerous “ Originally Released April 15. 1984.

Dangerous is an album by the Memphis, Tennessee funk band the Bar-Kays, released on Mercury Records in April 1984.

The album peaked at #7 on the Billboard R&B albums chart and #52 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart.

The album released three hit singles, "Freakshow on the Dancefloor", "Sexomatic" and “Dirty Dancer".

"Freakshow on the Dancefloor" peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and at #73 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The song "Freakshow on the Dancefloor", was featured in the film, Breakin', and appeared on its soundtrack album.

"Sexomatic" peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

“Dirty Dancer” peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Track-listing

All tracks composed by Allen Jones and The Bar-Kays

1. "Dangerous"

2. "Dirty Dancer"

3. "Make Believe Lover"

4. "Dance, Party, Etc."

5. "Freakshow on the Dance Floor"

6. "Lovers Should Never Fall in Love"

7. "Loose Talk"

8. "Sexomatic"

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

 

Con Funk Shun - Electric Lady

Today Marks The 39th Anniversary of Con Funk Shun’s 12th Studio Album “Electric Lady” Originally Released on April 15, 1985.

“Electric Lady” is a 1985 album released by R&B, Funk band Con Funk Shun released by Mercury Records.

The album peaked at #9 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums  chart and at #62 on Billboard 200 music chart. 

Three singles were released from the album "Electric Lady", "I'm Leaving Baby"  and "Tell Me What (I'm Gonna Do)".

The album title track "Electric Lady" peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and at #102 barely making the Billboard Hot 100.

"I'm Leaving Baby"  reached #12 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

"Tell Me What (I'm Gonna Do)" reached #47 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Track-listing

1.  Turn The Music Up

2. Rock It All Night

3. I'm Leaving Baby

4. Tell Me What You're Gonna Do

5. Electric Lady

6. Don't Go (I Want You Back)

7. Circle Of Love

8. Pretty Lady

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology

Kleeer - Intimate Connection

Today Marks The 40th Anniversary of Kleeer’s 6th Studio Album “Intimate Connection” Originally Released on April 15, 1984.

Intimate Connection is the sixth album by New York City-based band Kleeer released in 1984 by Atlantic Records.

The album reached #49 on the Billboard Soul Albums charts.

Two songs were released from the album, Intimate Connection and Next Time It's for Real.

The album’s title-track “Intimate Connection" reached #49 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

“Next Time It's for Real” the album’s second single reached #79 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Track-listing

1.  Ride It

2. You Did It Again

3. Go For It

4. Intimate Connection

5. Next Time It's For Real

6. Break

7. Tonight 

8. Do You Want To?

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology. 

Atlantic Starr - As the Band Turns

Today Marks The 39th Anniversary of Atlantic Starr’s 6th Studio Album “As the Band Turns” Originally Released on April 15, 1985.

As the Band Turns is the sixth album by R&B band Atlantic Starr, released in 1985 on A&M Records.

The album peaked at #17 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop charts and held its position for on the Billboard charts for number of 19 Weeks in the Top 50.

A total of five singles were released from the album, Freak-a-Ristic, Cool Calm Collected, Silver Shadow, Secret Lovers and "If Your Heart Isn't in It".

Freak-A-Ristic reached #90 on the US Billboard Hot Black Singles chart. 

Cool Calm Collected was released as the second single but failed to chart on any of the Billboard  songs charts.

Silver Shadow was the third single from their successful album. The song peaked at #13 on the Billboard US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Secret Lovers became the band’s true breakthrough hit, The song peaked at #1 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart, at #3 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and #4 on the US Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.

If Your Heart Isn’t In It reached #57 on the US Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.

Following the departure of initial lead singer Sharon Bryant, as well as 4 other members of the band (drummer Porter Carroll, Jr; bassist Clifford Archer, trumpeter William Sudderth III, and saxophonist Koran Daniels). As The Band sees the introduction of new vocalist Barbara Weathers.

The album proved to be one of the band's most successful releases, yielding several R&B hits.

As the Band Turns would be the band's last release for A&M after a memorable, although inconsistent, run of hits throughout the early 80's.

Track List: 

1. "Freak-A-Ristic"

2. "Cool, Calm, Collected"

3. "One Love"

4. "In The Heat Of Passion"

5. "If Your Heart Isn't In It"

6. "Silver Shadow"

7. "Let's Start It Over"

8. "Secret Lovers"

9. "Thank You"

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

 

Funkadelic - The Electric Spanking of War Babies

Today Marks The 43rd Anniversary of Funksdelic’s 12th Studio Album “The Electric Spanking of War Babies” Originally Released on April 14, 1981.

The Electric Spanking of War Babies is the twelfth studio album by the American funk rock band Funkadelic, released in April 1981 on Warner Bros. Records.

The Electric Spanking of War Babies was the last Album to feature Eddie Hazel, Ray Davis, Garry Shider, Junie Morrison, Mallia Franklin, and Jessica Cleaves. Also this is the only Funkadelic album the late Roger Troutman appears on as well.

Sly Stone performs several instruments and contributed production work to the album.

The cover artwork was designed by long-time Funkadelic collaborator Pedro Bell. 

The album cover was deemed inappropriate due to the cover featuring an overtly phallic spaceship that transported a naked woman, the work was edited, despite the fact that Funkadelic "was following up two consecutive million-selling records," while signed to Warner Bros.

Bell revised The Electric Spanking of War Babies so the image was featured with a lime-green sketch of shape covering the majority of the cover art, which says, “Oh Look! The Cover that ‘They’ were TOO-SCARED to print!”

The album title-track "The Electric Spanking of War Babies" reached #60 on the Billboard R&B charts.

Track-listing 

1. The Electric Spanking of War Babies

2. Electro-Cuties

3. Funk Gets Stronger, Part 1

4. Brettino's Bounce

5. Funk Gets Stronger (Killer Millimeter Longer Version)

6. Shockwaves

7. Oh, I

8. Icka Prick 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers - Funk Express

Today Marks The 44th Anniversary of Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers’ 4th Studio Album “Funk Express” Originally Released in April 13, 1980.

“Funk Express” is the fourth studio album released in 1980 by the Washington, D.C.-based go-go band Chuck Brown & the Soul Searchers released on Source Records.

Two songs were released from the album, “Sticks and Stones" and "Come On and Boogie".

"Sticks and Stones" reached #55 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart.

"Come On and Boogie" was released as a single but failed to reach any of the Billboard charts.

Funk Express was the follow up to the Bustin’ Loose album was originally released in 1980. 

The album precedes the Go-Go sound he later created, but you can hear the initial elements of call and response and percussion breakdowns, as well as the signature funky tight horn and rhythm section of the Soul Searchers.

Track Listings

1 Come on and Boogie (Part 1 - Vocal)

2 Come on and Boogie (Part II - a Fantasy of Fusion)

3 In the Pocket

4 Who Are You

5 Sticks and Stones

6 Time Has No Ending

7 Slow Down (You Keep Telling Me)

8 Keep That Same Old Feeling

9 I Love You, I Do

10 Get Up Get Down

11 I Want to Ta Ta You Baby

12 The Key

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology