Today Marks The 49th Anniversary of Instant Funk’s Debut Studio Album “Get Down with the Philly Jump” Originally Released on November 1, 1976.
“Get Down with the Philly Jump” is the debut studio album by disco/funk band Instant Funk released in 1976 on TSOP Records.
The song “ It Ain't Reggae but It's Funky” was released as the lead single from the album, it reached #24 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play charts.
The album’s highlights include the title track, "Get Down with the Philly Jump", the strutting "The Mack Is Back," and the frenetic "Hop Two, Hop Two," which exemplify the band's tight, funky sound that blends soul, funk, and jazz influences.
While some tracks are considered slight, others like the romantic ballad "So Glad I'm the One" show the band's range.
“Get Down With The Philly Jump”proved to be the only album Instant Funk would release via Philadelphia International Records. The band would go on to find their home on New York’s Salsoul Records.
The album was produced by Bunny Sigler.
Track-listing
1. It Ain't Reggae (But It's Funky)
2. The Mack Is Back
3. Philly Jump
4. Give Me Your Love
5. I Know Where You're Coming From
6. Hup Two, Hup Two (Get In Line, Say Get In Line)
7. So Glad I'm The One
8. Funky Africa
9. We Can Work It Out
10. Go For Yourself
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology ©.
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