Funkadelic was an American band formed in Detroit in 1968 and active until 1982. The band and its sister act Parliament, both led by George Clinton, pioneered the funk music culture of the 1970s

Albert Greene (born April 13, 1946), better known as Al Green, is an American gospel and soul music singer. He reached the peak of his popularity in the 1970s, with hit singles such as "You Oughta Be With Me," "I'm Still In Love With You," "Love and Happiness", and "Let's Stay Together". In 2005, Rolling Stone named him #65 in their list of the '100 Greatest Artists of All Time'. The nomination, written by Justin Timberlake, stated that "people are born to do certain things, and Al was born to make us smile." The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted Green in 1995, referring to him as "one of the most gifted purveyors of soul music." Green has sold more than 20 million records.

2010年夏真近っす。
2ndアルバム「Change Situations」も各所で大好評（アナログも入荷しますよ～）の我らがgrooveman Spot氏。そんな氏が皆様の「2010年の夏」を特別な思い出にすべくドロップするのが、コノ「Tropical Blue」です。
サンプル聴きましたが全編通して実に気持ち良いっす。氏自らがSummerをイメージしたメロウ・ソウル、ディスコ、ヒップホップ、R&Bをセレクト/ミックス。2 PacネタでもあるZapp「Be Alright」から80s Mellow SoulのAngela Bofill「Tropical Love」への流れ、そしてTone Loc「All Through The Night」からAzymuth「Dear Limmertz」、更にはSplendor「Special Lady」からJamiroquai「Blow Your Mind」辺りなんて、もうメロメロです。まさに誰もが楽しめて、酔いしれる、今夏のリスニングやドライヴのお供に是非。

Weighing in at two discs and 29 songs, this is easily too much for the average listener, but for those with the inclination, dedication, or patience, We Can Make You Dance: The Zapp & Roger Anthology is clearly the ideal retrospective on Zapp & Roger. What makes it so successful is that it doesn't stick to recordings released under the name Zapp -- there are solo cuts from Roger, selections from his early recordings with the Human Body, even a cut from H-Town to close the collection. Along the way, all of the hits are present, many in their single versions, and it's all bolstered by a fine, 32-page booklet with notes by Tom Vickers and plenty of photos. Much of this is very, very good funk; some of it is great, but the comprehensiveness of the set and the fact that the majority of the greatest cuts sit nicely on more comprehensive single-disc collections pretty much guarantees that this is just for the serious funkateer -- who will not be disappointed, mind you.

15 track budget-priced 'best of' featuring all of the R&B/ disco group's chart hits, including the top 20's 'Disco Nights (Rock Freak)' & 'I Do Love You', plus 'Sad Girl', 'Boogie Oogie Oogie' and the bonus track 'Zone' (by Rhythm Makers). 1999 release.

Hot Buttered Soul was Isaac Hayes' second studio album. Released in 1969, it is recognized as a landmark in soul music.

Brian Laurence Bennett, OBE is an English drummer, pianist, composer and producer of popular music. He is best known as the drummer of the UK rock and roll group The Shadows. He is father of musician and Shadows band member Warren Bennett.

Japanese only remastered SHM-CD (Super High Material CD - playable on all CD players) pressing packaged in a paper sleeve. Universal. 2008.

70年代的blaxploitation（黑人電影風潮）一掃白人硬漢稱霸好萊塢一面倒的英雄傳奇，『Shaft殺戮戰警』的銀幕現身終於為黑人扳得銀幕上鬥狠耍帥的瀟灑顏面，這一波的影像文化最近幾年隨著Paul Thomas Anderson執導的『Boogie Nights不羈夜』與瑪丹娜冠軍單曲Muisc的音樂錄影帶重新在美國閃亮復興，『殺戮戰警』的世紀末新潮改版當然也不在話下，山繆傑克森一襲shining黑色披風著實霹靂，鍥而不捨追逐一件牽扯種族歧視的兇殺案件，還夾雜幫派毒梟搶地頭、內神通外鬼的條子，『Boyz N' The Hood鄰家少年殺人事件』奧斯卡提名黑人導演約翰辛格頓其實有機會經營出正義與司法的糾結無奈，惜除了山繆傑克森的造型外，其他都很普普，若要回應Shaft的口頭禪any question? 那問題可是不小呢!
71年用音符為Shaft塑造神秘威風性感英雄形象的靈魂樂歌手Isaac Hayes重新將當年榮獲奧斯卡肯定且躍登全美排行冠軍的主題旋律Theme From Shaft絲毫不差的性感誘惑口白襯著那如在彈簧線上華麗滑動的節拍裏，鋼琴、爵士樂、放克樂、沙龍音樂、鼓擊、big band、小喇叭加上弦樂各類元素精巧融聚，在30年後依然是如此的道地，Isaac Hayes果真still the man，靈魂樂中的sex machine呢! 為這張原聲帶創造凡人無法擋的節奏魔力，環伺原聲帶的卡司，唯有R. Kelly這號才子稍能媲美，Bad Man外強中柔的漢子無奈，福音歌曲般的虔誠懺悔詞意，讓原本很緩的節奏藍調歌曲帶進深沉的意義，如同釋放沉重包袱的Up And Outta Here從另外一個角度摸索Shaft的硬漢內心掙扎，儘管兩首歌意相近，仍可聽見匠心水準。
这部影片被评为《首映》杂志史上最具胆识的100部影片，足以见得这部黑人影片的影响力。Isaac Hayes也凭借《夏福特(Shaft)》的主题歌《Theme from Shaft》成为一位获得奥斯卡最佳原创歌曲奖的说唱歌手。

当山 ひとみ（とうやま ひとみ）は、日本の歌手。 別名義にPENNYがある。 沖縄県出身。

Mouth to Mouth is the first album by Disco act Lipps Inc. It was released in 1980 on Casablanca Records. The album was arranged, produced and mostly written (track 4 was written by Sandy Atlas & Steven Greenberg) by Steven Greenberg himself, who played five instruments on the album: keyboards, guitars, bass, drums, and percussion. It contains the #1 hit "Funkytown."

Royal Rappin's certainly looks great on paper -- it's the pairing of two of music's most loquacious and sexually geared acts, Millie Jackson and Isaac Hayes -- but despite all its potential, the album doesn't impress quite like it could have. A few years earlier, Hayes recorded a live double album with Dionne Warwick and the sparks were more than genuine. With Jackson and the declining Muscle Shoals sound though, it seems more like a terrible blind date that can't end soon enough. Part of the problem is that Hayes doesn't have any production duties and is basically dropped into a Millie Jackson album. There are a few good moments, however. "Sweet Music, Soft Lights and You" manages to capture a groove that complements their styles. Still, the pointless covers and underdone originals sink this like a stone. The slightly perked-up "You Needed Me" is weird and the disco-fied "Feels Like the First Time" is surreal. Although Hayes and Jackson's legend of gab preceded them, the chatter here is forced and annoying, especially on "If I Had My Way" and "If You Had Your Way." Unfortunately, Royal Rappin's captures the worst of two great soul artists.

It’s Donald Glover’s eye-popping soul riot. And like everything he's touched in 2016, his third Childish Gambino album is a slow-burning triumph. The robust hip-hop of previous records is parked and in its place arrives sweltering soul and mussed-up funk. Opener “Me and Your Mama” is a deep, exultant opus that makes plain Glover’s ambition, the exquisite “Redbone” sees him access a register (and vibe) that Prince would approve, while “California”—a sort of breezy calypso jam with a judicious use of wood whistle—captures the effervescent and completely intoxicating spirit of a very special record.