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Cymande
Message
Genres: Pop, R&B
 
  •  Track Listings (17) - Disc #1
  •  Track Listings (15) - Disc #2

Fine early 70's outfit Cymande were one of the first to merge African rhythms with rock, funk, reggae & soul. Through the 80's their currency grew with tracks such as 'The Message' and 'Bra', becoming big records on th...  more »

     
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All Artists: Cymande
Title: Message
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: Castle Music UK
Original Release Date: 1/1/2005
Re-Release Date: 8/29/2005
Album Type: Import
Genres: Pop, R&B
Styles: Funk, Soul
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2

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Fine early 70's outfit Cymande were one of the first to merge African rhythms with rock, funk, reggae & soul. Through the 80's their currency grew with tracks such as 'The Message' and 'Bra', becoming big records on the Rare Groove scene and today they are arguably better known than ever with several of their songs having been sampled by rap artists including De La Soul, The Fugees, Raze, Master Ace, MC Solar, and DJ Kool. 2 CD set comprised of 32 total tracks. Castle Music. 2005.

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CD Reviews

70's Old School Funk - Fabulous!
S. Jackson | Roanoke, VA | 03/26/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"My husband Loved it! It was a gift for his 40th birthday. We are from the old school and it's refreshing to know you can still find this stuff on Amazon so you can hear the original in all its glory! It's amazing how most of the songs have been sampled by today's artists a million times over and no one knows the history of who made them."
Essential World Funk
DW | chicago, IL | 01/24/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"It's strange the way I find great music. I first heard Cymande watching the Spike Lee movie 25th Hour on cable. I can't remember the plot but I do remember hearing just a piece of Cymande's song Bra being played in a club scene. From that bit alone I was hooked.



Cymande is a unique mixture of funk, reggae, African pop and American soul. At times they sound like Santana at other times it's Curtis Mayfield. But the combination of influences and the musicians' skill makes them unique. Bassist Steve Scipio deserves much credit for his targeted playing but an awesome horn section doesn't hurt either.



Since this collection has all three albums Cymande made, it is essential.



[DW]"