What's Bootsy Doin'?
Bootsy Collins · 1988
42 min · 10 tracks · blues · funk · soul
Groovy bass lines and playful lyrics intertwine with vibrant horn sections, embodying the essence of funk.
Why this album works
The album received moderate success, peaking at number 45 on the R&B charts, which highlighted Bootsy's enduring appeal in the funk genre during the late 1980s. It also contributed to the resurgence of funk influences in hip-hop and R&B music in subsequent years.
- Best for
- steady groove for dance sessions playful vibes for social gatherings short tracks for quick enjoyment
- Context
- Released in 1988, 'What's Bootsy Doin'?' marked Bootsy Collins' return to solo work after his tenure with George Clinton's P-Funk collective. Following his previous album 'This Boot Is Made for Fonk-N' in 1984, this release showcased Collins’ distinctive blend of humor and rhythm at a time when funk was looking for new directions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Dip· James Brown· The Neville Brothers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Party on Plastic (What's Bootsy Doin?) Standout 3:57
- 2 Subliminal Seduction (Funk Me Dirty) Standout 3:31
- 3 Leakin' 4:16
- 4 Shock-It-To-Me 4:57
- 5 1st One 2 the Egg Wins (The Human Race) 4:20
- 6 Love Song 3:33
- 7 (Iwannebee) Kissin' U Standout 4:18
- 8 *-ing the 'Luv Gun' 3:45
- 9 Yo-Moma-Loves Ya 5:21
- 10 Save What's Mine for Me 4:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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