Few of you have ever heard of Tony Cook, yet some people call Tony’s “On The Floor” (released in ’84) the first house music record. Eventhough the sound of his music seemed to breathe New York, Tony was in fact from Georgia. After two and a half decades he finally releases his “Back To Reality” album on Stones Throw. If you’re into that Modern Funk, you’ll definitely love this album full of unreleased material and rare jams. Now available via Rush Hour or the ST store.

He got his start as James Brown’s drummer (while still a teenager) as soon as he graduated from school. He drummed off and on for James as well as Etta James, all the while recording his own music that sounded nothing like neither artist. Even though he’s released many 7” singles through his own label, none of these songs have ever been on a full album before, They’ve never been performed live either.

Tony Cook – Video Rock [112kbps]

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Tony Cook – To The Floor [128kbps]

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written by nilez \\ tags: back to reality, boogie funk, drummer, etta james, free download, future funk, james brown, modern funk, on the floor, rare jams, rush hour, stones throw, tony cook, unreleased material, video rock

“Selective Hearing part 2″ picks up where part 1 left off. Kev Brown and LMNO created this album as a homage to James Brown. Selective Hearing Part 2 was recorded together at the Technicali Lab in Southern California during Kev Brown’s various trips to the West Coast. Entirely produced by Kev Brown, the two also decided that it was only right to have both LMNO and Kev rapping on each track, as opposed to their first album where Kev was only featured on a handful, vocally. Below you can check out the first single “Ya Know”, plus “James Brown” which is my favorite track on the album. You can get it on now. [Up Above Records]

LMNO & Kev Brown – James Brown

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LMNO & Kev Brown – Ya Know

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written by nevill \\ tags: homage, itunes, james brown, kev brown, lmno, low budget, selective hearing, selective hearing part 2, up above records, ya know

We dropped “Make It Funky” last week and now bring you Erik Rico‘s “The Reworks Project” EP containing six remakes in total. He took music from legends like Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Prince, Al Green, Sade and James Brown) and re-created them in his signature funky, electronic style. I was lucky enough to witness it live…and trust me it’s LIVE! Head on over to LifeNotes Music for more detailed info or download it HERE for free!

Erik Rico – 2 High

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Erik Rico – I Want You

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written by nilez \\ tags: al green, electronic, erik rico, funky, james brown, lifenotes music, los angeles, Marvin Gaye, prince, sade, stevie wonder, the reworks project ep

Last friday we hooked up with Erik Rico and witnessed this Jamaican get down and dirty. His performance was banging and for all of his fans he decided to drop this “Make It Funky” James Brown tribute. Keeping this one short, cuz the flew has caught up to me.

Erik Rico – Make It Funky

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written by nilez \\ tags: cover, erik rico, jamacain, james brown, los angeles, make it funky

I Feel Good…

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written by moovmnt \\ tags: 7d, james brown