Keepin' dah Funk Alive 4-1995 cover

Keepin' dah Funk Alive 4-1995

Bootsy Collins

89 min · 18 tracks · blues · funk · soul

A vibrant explosion of funk rhythms and playful lyrics that celebrates the joy of music and community.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its role in revitalizing the P-Funk movement during the mid-90s, a time when funk was not as commercially prominent. It featured tracks that became staples in live performances and was well-received for its authentic sound, contributing to Collins' influence on newer generations of musicians exploring funk and groove-based music.
Best for
dynamic peaks and valleys celebratory dance floor vibes playful engagement with rhythm
Context
Released in 1995, 'Keepin' dah Funk Alive 4-1995' captures Bootsy Collins at a time when he was reviving his funk roots after years of experimentation. This album followed his 1988 effort 'What's Bootsy Doin'?' and marked a return to the P-Funk sound that defined his early career, showcasing collaborations with fellow funk legends.
Stylistic neighbors
The Dip· James Brown· The Neville Brothers

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Intro 1:37
  • 2 Ahh… The Name Is Bootsy, Baby 5:19
  • 3 Bootsy? (What’s the Name of This Town?) Standout 3:40
  • 4 Psychoticbumpschool 2:42
  • 5 The Pinocchio Theory 2:03
  • 6 Hollywood Squares 4:11
  • 7 Bernie Solo 3:07
  • 8 One Nation Under a Groove Standout 7:14
  • 9 P‐Funk (Wants to Get Funked Up) 9:38
  • 10 Cosmic Slop 3:59
  • 11 Flash Light 4:46
  • 12 Bootzilla 1:16
  • 13 Roto‐Rooter 3:09

Disc 2

  • 1 I’d Rather Be With You Standout 10:46
  • 2 A Sacred Place (RIP) 7:43
  • 3 Medley: Stretchin’ Out / Touch Somebody 11:20
  • 4 Night of the Thumpasorus Peoples 2:22
  • 5 Keepin’ Dah Funk Alive 4–1995 4:09

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