Funky Super Fly

Rich in raw, gritty, from-the-heart grooves, the influence of James Brown is strong, yet the tracks are distinctly Bobby. Oozing style and substance, the album is full of fiery horn sections, strutting guitars and infectious basslines tracked by plenty of prime breakbeats. Front to back stacked with highlights, cuts from the album have been famously sampled by DJ Shadow, Coldcut, and more.

For years Funky Super Fly has been a funk aficionado favourite. It's a sensational set of recordings from vocalist and bandleader Bobby Williams, with plenty of cherished raw-funk heaters in the mix. 'Funky Superfly', 'Soul Brother Party', and 'Let's Jam', are three standouts that have all the ingredients to ignite even the most subdued of dancefloors. The unprocessed natural energy in these songs speaks to your very soul - Bobby grooving over his captivating funk- fuelled band with dynamism and class. Both 'Funky Superfly' and 'Soul Brother Party' appear on the album as one continuous track, whereas on the 7" versions they were cut into parts 1 & 2.Alongside the uptempo dancers on the album, Bobby goes deep on the soul ballad 'Morning Of Love', which simmers with intensity and heartache. The album's closing instrumental track, 'Fair Trade,' has a wah- wah guitar- driven Blaxploitation film soundtrack sensibility, and is a slept-on gem off the album nestled amongst the big hitters.

1. Funky Superfly (Part 1 & 2)
2. Morning Of Love
3. Let's Jam
4. Teach Me
5. Soul Brother Party (Part 1 & 2)
6. Get Into It
7. Make Yourself Funky
8. Fair Trade