Does the phrase “Drac Is Back” mean anything to you? Funksters just coming of age during the late 70s funk apex will recall a track from the Slave LP of 1978 called “The Concept”. A prime entry in the history of funk, the band was formed by master funk bassist Steve Washington, who started a group called Black Satin Soul in the early 70s which eventually morphed into Slave. Boasting an impressive roster of at times close to 20 musicians the group charted an astounding 20 singles on the R&B chart between 1977-87.
DRAC & THE NEW SLAVE Ft:Rude
KEEP THA FUNK ALIVE
TCC/TFS Release Date:02/01/2005
LABEL: Drac2005
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : USA
ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE:01/15/2005
DISC : 1
CONDITION:NEW
STOCK STATUS:*INSTOCK* USUALLY SHIPS IN 24/48Hrs
Guitarist Mark ‘Drac’ Hicks was part of that legendary line-up. As far as I know he released one super rare solo effort in 1987 called “Drac Attack” which is definitely worth seeking out. Here he erupts back onto the scene with “Keep tha Funk Alive”, a slice of splattering post-Y2K funk for your earhole. It features the ‘new’ Slave. Drac does his thang on the guitar, kickin’ some hard rhythm and searing lead. Fellow Ohio funklords Zapp are also featured on a slamming remix of the Slave classic “Weak At the Knees”, also featuring Rude.
Also rising out of the Drac camp is a lesson in funk history, Slave’s Greatest Hits. 14 of the bands most memorable hits, compiled by Drac. So take this ride down funk memory lane and back to the future with the one and only Drac.
TRACK LISTING
1.KEEP THA FUNK ALIVE~Listen
2.KEEP THA FUNK ALIVE (Remix)~Listen
3.KEEP THA FUNK ALIVE (Drac Solo Guitar Mix)~Listen
4.WEAK AT THE KNEES Ft:Rude~Listen
5.WEAK AT THE KNEES Ft:Rude & Zapp~Listen
6.WEAK AT THE KNEES (Instrumental)~Listen
(FIRST CLASS WORLD WIDE SHIPPING)
list Price =$12.98
FunkStore/TheCriticsCorner Price =$7.98//$3.00 s/h
Powered By SGRGrafix