Pre-Order Item. Release Date Subject to Change.Label: Mr BongoRelease 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 Flyfrom 1974 Rich in raw, gritty, from-the-heart grooves, the influence of James Brown is strong, yetthe tracks are distinctly Bobby. Oozing style and substance, the album is full of fieryhorn sections, strutting guitars and infectious basslines tracked by plenty of primebreakbeats. Front to back stacked with highlights, cuts from the album have beenfamously sampled by DJ Shadow, Coldcut, and more. For years Funky Super Fly has been a funk aficionado favourite. It's a sensational setof recordings from vocalist and bandleader Bobby Williams, with plenty of cherishedraw-funk heaters in the mix. 'Funky Superfly', 'Soul Brother Party', and 'Let's Jam', arethree standouts that have all the ingredients to ignite even the most subdued ofdancefloors. 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 continuoustrack, whereas on the 7" versions they were cut into parts 1 & 2.Alongside theuptempo dancers on the album, Bobby goes deep on the soul ballad 'Morning OfLove', which simmers with intensity and heartache. The album's closing instrumentaltrack, 'Fair Trade,' has a wah- wah guitar- driven Blaxploitation film soundtracksensibility, 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 anew audience of record collectors and sample hunters. The pulsating title track 'FunkySuperfly' was used as a sample source for DJ Shadow's 'The Number Song' off hisiconic Endtroducing..... album in 1996. In addition, 'Soul Brother Party' was used ayear later on Coldcut's fantastic 'More Beats & Pieces' album. This turned a whole newaudience onto the magnetism of Bobby Williams' music and added to the frenzy ofhungry DJs in the '90s looking to unearth obscure funk 45s.Funky Super Fly is forthose who like their funk and soul at its purest. It's no-nonsense, electrifying and oneof the jewels of '70s funk, perfect for fans of James Brown and Charles Bradley.
