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They still got skills!

Lee Bey | Oak Park, IL | 08/26/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Here is a great album that doubles as an indictment of the throw-away mentality the now permeates music and black music in particular. United We Funk, an album composed of new cuts by 1980s funk and R&B artists, shines because it doesn't saddle the old masters with having to re-sing their old hits (we all know you can't go home again. Instead, it but gives them new contemporary material. And you know what? They JAM! It was great hearing the Barkays, and the Gap Band again. Gap Band's Charlie Wilson spins the best line on the album in one cut: "You keep the key, I'll change the lock; don't want your hooptie rolling up my block.'' The underrated SOS Band has some good moments here as well. But The System--that great salt-and-pepper synth-funk duo from the 1980s--steals the show with the funky, repentive "Hello.'' The only weak spot is Rick James' contribution, although its good to hear him again. Too bad the music industry cut short these acts' original time in the sun. You always figured they had much more to offer. This album proves they indeed did. And do."

THIS ONE IS FOR ALL THE REAL FUNK PLAYERS AND FREAKS!

Bradley Kelso | Vista, CA | 04/02/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Excellent album! This is a unified release that was organized by Bobby Harris(founder of the Dazz Band and of Major Label records). United We Funk is actually Dazz Band, Con Funk Shun, SOS Band, Bar-Kays, The System and Charlie Wilson of the Gap Band. It is loaded with the old school funk us true funk fans will appreciate as well as young hip-hop fans will enjoy. You will not be dissappointed! I caught the San Diego tour date of United We Funk at 4th and B this past March 26th and it was one of the most incredible shows I have ever seen. Larry Dodson of the Bar-Kays and Michael Cooper of Con Funk Shun were dazzling and Charlie Wilson was just SUPERB! If the UNITED WE FUNK TOUR hits your town, DON'T MISS IT! Still, pick this CD up. Its the BOMB!"

Just thought

buzzdavis | APO, AE United States | 01/30/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I'd throw my two cents in. There is some serious funkin' goin' down here, from the jump. And by the way, contrary to a previous comment, the Rick James cut is a bouncing album highlight; I wouldn't steer you wrong. You'll want to break out into some of your best dance moves. Believe that."