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