Funky Super Fly: Vinyl LP

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Label: Mr Bongo
Release Date: 11th September

It cannot be ignored from the first hit of tight drum breaks, a wall of brass and a raspy 'HIT IT' that this is a big big chip off the James Brown block, I mean just have a look at Bobby Williams on the cover. The thing is, this record is undeniable and hits like a great funk nugget as recognised by the likes of DJ Shadow who couldn't help but rip a sample from this slab of dynamite. 

Mr Bongo reissue Bobby Williams' coveted deep funk rarity Funky Super Fly
from 1974

Rich in raw, gritty, from-the-heart grooves, the influence of James Brown is strong, yet
the tracks are distinctly Bobby. Oozing style and substance, the album is full of fiery
horn sections, strutting guitars and infectious basslines tracked by plenty of prime
breakbeats. Front to back stacked with highlights, cuts from the album have been
famously sampled by DJ Shadow, Coldcut, and more.

For years Funky Super Fly has been a funk aficionado favourite. It's a sensational set
of recordings from vocalist and bandleader Bobby Williams, with plenty of cherished
raw-funk heaters in the mix. 'Funky Superfly', 'Soul Brother Party', and 'Let's Jam', are
three standouts that have all the ingredients to ignite even the most subdued of
dancefloors. The unprocessed natural energy in these songs speaks to your very soul
- Bobby grooving over his captivating funk- fuelled band with dynamism and class.
Both 'Funky Superfly' and 'Soul Brother Party' appear on the album as one continuous
track, whereas on the 7" versions they were cut into parts 1 & 2.Alongside the
uptempo dancers on the album, Bobby goes deep on the soul ballad 'Morning Of
Love', which simmers with intensity and heartache. The album's closing instrumental
track, 'Fair Trade,' has a wah- wah guitar- driven Blaxploitation film soundtrack
sensibility, and is a slept-on gem off the album nestled amongst the big hitters.
The use of Bobby's music has been sampled decades later, immortalising him for a
new audience of record collectors and sample hunters. The pulsating title track 'Funky
Superfly' was used as a sample source for DJ Shadow's 'The Number Song' off his
iconic Endtroducing..... album in 1996. In addition, 'Soul Brother Party' was used a
year later on Coldcut's fantastic 'More Beats & Pieces' album. This turned a whole new
audience onto the magnetism of Bobby Williams' music and added to the frenzy of
hungry DJs in the '90s looking to unearth obscure funk 45s.Funky Super Fly is for
those who like their funk and soul at its purest. It's no-nonsense, electrifying and one
of the jewels of '70s funk, perfect for fans of James Brown and Charles Bradley.