Product Description
Contents: A modern-day 20th Century Steel Band! A masterpiece of steelpan funk is born! Packed with covers of historically famous songs everyone knows, such as "50 Cent / Pimp," "J Dilla / Rico Suave," and "Chakachas / Jungle Fever." Armed with the pleasant sound of steelpan and powerful drums, this album delivers a superb funk sound overflowing with a tropical mood, making it a must-have summer anthem this year! This is the debut album by The Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band, a steelpan funk band formed around Bjorn Wagner, producer and guitarist of The Mighty Mocambos, one of the top-class funk bands in terms of popularity and skill, and trombonist Ben Greenslade-Stanton. This album features a plethora of killer tropical funk covers, starting with their first single, a cover of 50 Cent's hit "Pimp," as well as the aforementioned "J Dilla / Rico Suave," "Chakachas / Jungle Fever," "Faith Evans / Love Like This," "Cat Stevens / Was a Dog a Doughnut," and "DJ Hi-Tek / Round & Round." It also includes previously released, hard-to-find 7-inch singles. Not only will funk/rare groove fans be impressed, but world music and hip-hop lovers alike will also be captivated by the edgy BRSB sound. Enjoy it to your heart's content! Media reviews and more: Packed with covers of historically famous songs that everyone knows, such as "50 Cent / Pimp," "J Dilla / Rico Suave," and "Chakachas / Jungle Fever." Armed with the soothing sounds of steelpan and powerful drums, this album delivers a tropical-infused, superb funk sound that's sure to become a summer anthem! Not only will funk and rare groove fans be impressed, but world music and hip-hop lovers alike will also be captivated by the edgy BRSB sound. Enjoy it to your heart's content! (C)RS
