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Tha Funk Capital of the World

Bootsy Collins · 2011

75 min · 16 tracks · blues · funk · soul

A vibrant fusion of funk and soul that invites listeners to celebrate life through rhythm and joyous grooves.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • celebratory rhythms for gatherings
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • joyous grooves for dancing
  • headphone detail hunting moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
When Bootsy Collins released 'Tha Funk Capital of the World' in 2011, he was revisiting his iconic P-Funk roots while exploring new artistic directions. This album marked his first major release in over a decade, following a hiatus after 1994's 'Fresh Outta da Funk University'. As a veteran of the funk genre, Collins utilized this opportunity to reestablish his influence in contemporary music.
Stylistic neighbors
George Clinton· Parliament· Funkadelic

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Spreading Hope Like Dope (intro) 1:46
  • 2 Hip Hop @ Funk U 4:10
  • 3 Mirrors Tell Lies 5:10
  • 4 JB-Still the Man 4:30
  • 5 Freedumb (When-Love-Becomes-a-Threat) 4:05
  • 6 After These Messages 4:53
  • 7 Kool Whip 4:13
  • 8 The Real Deal 3:54
  • 9 Don’t Take My Funk 5:24
  • 10 If Looks Could Kill 4:06
  • 11 Minds Under Construction 6:37
  • 12 Siento Bombo 4:02
  • 13 Garry Shider Tribute 3:29
  • 14 Stars Have No Names (They Just Shine) 5:10
  • 15 Chocolate Caramel Angel 6:57
  • 16 Yummy, I Got the Munchies 7:02

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