Tom Browne - Magic

​Today Marks The 45th Anniversary of Tom Browne’s 4th Studio Album “Magic” Originally Released on January 1, 1981.

“Magic” is the fourth studio album by American jazz trumpeter Tom Browne released in 1981 on Arista Records.

The album peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Jazz Albums chart, #5 on the U.S. Billboard Soul LP's chart and at #37 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart.

Two songs were released from the album "Thighs High (Grip Your Hips and Move)" and "Let's Dance".

"Thighs High (Grip Your Hips and Move)" peaked at #4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and at #25 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Song chart.

"Let's Dance" the second single from the album, it reached #69 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart.

Thighs High (Grip Your Hips and Move) features vocals by Toni Smith.

The song "God Bless the Child" is a cover version of Billie Holiday’s song.

Track-listing

1.  Let's Dance

2. Magic

3. I Know

4. Midnight Interlude

5. God Bless the Child

6. Night Wind

7. Thighs High (Grip Your Hips and Move)

8. Making Plans

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology. ©

The J.B.’s - Hustle with Speed

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Today Marks The 51st Anniversary of The J.B.'s 6th Studio Album “Hustle with Speed” Originally Released on January 1, 1975.

“Hustle with Speed” is the sixth studio album by The J.B.'s, released in 1975 by People Records.

“Hustle With Speed” is an often overlooked J.B.'s album it was more disco oriented but funky however it was a commercial disappointment and didn’t take off like the band anticipated however many of the album’s songs were sampled by artists like Jay-Z, Nas, Eric B. & Rakim, Ultramagnetic MCs, EPMD, and many more.

Many of the album’s tracks are quite longer than on some of their earlier singles,  "(It's Not The Express) It's the JBs Monourail" is eight minutes long , the song is an answer to B.T. Express' theme song, “Express “. Another great tune is the group's version of  Sly &The Family Stone’s classic "Thank You For Letting Me Be Myself", which runs for nearly 10 minutes.

Other funky standout songs are Taurus, Aries & Leo” and “Transmograpfication”.

Track-listing

1.  It's Not The Express) It's The J.B.'s Monaurail

2. Here We Come, Here We Go, Here We Are

3. All Aboard The Soul Funky Train

4. Transmograpfication

5. Thank You For Letting Me Be Myself And You Be Yours

6. Taurus, Aries & Leo

7. Things & Do

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.

The J.B.’s - Food For Thought

​Today Marks The 54th Anniversary of The J.B.'s Debut Studio Album “Food For Thought” Originally Released on January 1, 1972.

“Food For Thought” is the debut studio album by funk band The J.B.'s, released in 1972 on People Records.

 

The album was arranged by Fred Wesley and James Brown it was executively produced by James Brown.

 

“Food For Thought” is an essential J.B.’s funk album it features many of their classic material with songs like "Theme From King Heroin", "Pass the Peas" and "The Grunt" these songs are instantly recognizable to yours truly through being sampled by numerous hip-hop artists.

 

The album is remarkable that it features three very different sets of J.B.'s. it includes the funk monster "The Grunt", a hard socking rhythm riot that was waxed by the Original - that is, the first - J.B.'s, with Bootsy Collins on bass.

 

The majority of the song was composed by Fred Wesley who took over after Bootsy and Catfish Collins upped and left the band in 1971.

 

Track-listing

 

1. Pass The Peas

2. Gimme Some More

3. To My Brother

4. Wine Spot

5. Hot Pants Road

6. The Grunt

7. Blessed Blackness

8. Escape-ism

9. Escape-ism (Part 1)

10. Escape-ism (Part 2)

11. Theme From King Heroin

12. These Are The JB's

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

Lakeside - Rough Riders

​Today Marks The 46th Anniversary of Lakeside’s 3rd Studio Album “Rough Riders” Originally Released on December 31, 1978.

 

“Rough Riders” is the third album by Dayton, Ohio funk band Lakeside. Released in 1978 on SOLAR Records,

 

The album reached #21 on the U.S. Billboard Soul LP's chart and at #141 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart.

 

Two songs were released as singles from the album "Pull My Strings" and "From 9:00 Until".

 

"Pull My Strings" reached #31 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart.

 

"From 9:00 Until" reached #44 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and at #73 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs charts.

 

The album was produced by Dick Griffey, Lakeside, and Leon Sylvers III.

 

Track-listing

 

1.  Rough Rider

2. All in My Mind

3. If You Like Our Music (Get Up and Move)

4. I Can't Get You Out of My Head

5. Pull My Strings

6. I'll Never Leave You

7. From 9:00 Until

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

Kool & the Gang - The Force

​Today Marks The 48th Anniversary of Kool & th Gang’s 9th Studio Album “The Force” Originally Released on December 31, 1977.

 

“The Force” is the ninth studio album by the funk band Kool & the Gang, released in 1977 on De-Lite Records.

 

The album reached #33 on the U.S. Billboard Soul LP's chart and at #142 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart.

 

The song “Slick Superchick” was released as a single from the album it reached #19 on the U. S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart.

 

The album was produced by K&G Productions, it was executively produced by Ronald Bell and Claydes Smith.

 

Track-listing

 

1. A Place in Space

2. Slick Superchick

3. Just Be True

4. The Force

5. Mighty, Mighty High

6. Oasis

7. Life's a Song

9. Free

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©

Lakeside - Party Patrol

​Today Marks The 35th Anniversary of Lakeside’s 10th Studio Album “Party Patrol” Originally Released on December 31, 1990.

 

“Party Patrol” is the tenth and final studio album by Dayton, Ohio funk band Lakeside. Released in 1990 on SOLAR Records.

 

“Party Patrol” was the band’s first studio album that failed to chart on the Billboard charts.

 

The song “Money" released as the albums lead single it reached #68 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart.

 

The second single was the album’s self-titled single Party Patrol it failed to reach the Billboard charts.

 

Track-listing

 

1. Money

2. Party Patrol

3. Sailing

4. You

5. So Fine

6. You're The Only One

7. Let The Moon Shine

8. U Got It Goin' On

9. Talk About Love

10. Think Twice

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology. ©

Skyy - Skyy Port

​Today Marks The 45th Anniversary of Skyy’s 3rd Studio Album “Skyy Port” Originally Released on December 31, 1980.

 

“Skyyport” is the third studio album by New York City based funk band Skyy released in 1980 on Salsoul Records.

 

The album reached #16 on the U.S. Billboard Soul LP's chart, and at #85 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes charts.

 

Two songs were released as singles, "Here's To You", and "Superlove".

 

"Here's To You" reached #23 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart, and at #24 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs charts

 

"Superlove" reached #31 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart.

 

The album was produced by Randy Muller.

 

Tracklisting

 

1."Here's To You"

2 "I Can't Get Enough"

3."Superlove"

4."No Music"

5."Easy"

6."Sun Won't Shine"

7."For The First Time"

8."Arrival"

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology ©

The System - X-Periment

​Today Marks The 41st Anniversary of The System’s 2nd Studio Album “X-Periment” Originally Released on December 31, 1984.

 

“X-Periment” is the second studio album by American synth-pop duo The System released in 1984 by Mirage Records.

 

The reached #184 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart.

 

The song "I Wanna Make You Feel Good" was released as a single it reached number 48 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.

 

The B-side of the single is "Promises Can Break", another song from the album. The single version was a moderate hit in the United Kingdom, reaching number 73 on UK Singles Chart.

 

Track-listing

 

1. I Wanna Make You Feel Good

2. Dangerous

3. Lollipops and Everything

4. Get Jumpin'

5. Escape

6. Promises Can Break

7. X-Periment

8. Bad Girl

9. I Can't Take Losing You

 

By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©