Do you ever wonder where the inimitable sound of 21st century R&B and rap comes from, with its Hollywood sheen, smoky-voiced divas, sassy lyrics and sleek yet oh-so-sexy beats? Fusing elements of rare groove, funk, 70s breakbeat and lush romantic soul; it's strange yet funky, commercial yet spiritual, a reflection of what has gone before, but nevertheless entirely fresh and new. From Beyonce to Snoop Dogg, Mary J. to Missy, what are the roots of this sound, and who are its originators?
The "Strange Games..." series holds some of the answers. A fascinating musical biography of the evolution of R&B and rap, this continuing album project delves into the back catalogue of rare groove, soul, funk and disco to find the tunes that have counted in sculpting the perfect silhouette of today's R&B and hip-hop. Its selection of classics that have influenced and - through covers and samples - helped to assemble the modern R&B sound reveals the missing links between 70s soul, the 80s London rare groove revival and our slickly commercial modern product. Strange Funky Games and Things continues the quest to trace the sensual and soulful roots of today's ultra-modern grooves. Simply lie back, listen and let the music do the talking, as favorites like Donald Byrd's "Loving You" and Monty Alexander's "Love and Happiness" take you on a voyage of discovery into the vaults of funked-up bliss.
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Strange Funky Games and Things
Various Artists Manufacturer: Bbe / Beat Gen ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  General
| Dance & DJ
| Styles
| Music
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| Dance Pop
| Dance & DJ
| Styles
| Music
General
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
General
| Soul
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
Soul
| Compilations
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
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ASIN: B000A1INGC Release Date: 2005-10-04 |
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- You Are What I'm All About - The New Birth
- Inside Out - American Gypsie
- Give Me Your Love - Barbara Mason
- Looking Up To You - Michael Wycoff
- Stone To the Bone (Some More) - James Brown
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- Come Into My Life - The Supremes
- L.A. Night - Yasuko Agawa
- Love And Happiness - Monty Alexander
- Do It Baby - The Miracles
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- California Dreaming - Eddie Hazel
- Strange Funky Games And Things - Jay Dee
- Loving You - Donald Byrd
- Porcupine - Nature Zone
Album Description
Do you ever wonder where the inimitable sound of 21st century R&B and rap comes from, with its Hollywood sheen, smoky-voiced divas, sassy lyrics and sleek yet oh-so-sexy beats? Fusing elements of rare groove, funk, 70s breakbeat and lush romantic soul; it's strange yet funky, commercial yet spiritual, a reflection of what has gone before, but nevertheless entirely fresh and new. From Beyonce to Snoop Dogg, Mary J. to Missy, what are the roots of this sound, and who are its originators?The "Strange Games..." series holds some of the answers. A fascinating musical biography of the evolution of R&B and rap, this continuing album project delves into the back catalogue of rare groove, soul, funk and disco to find the tunes that have counted in sculpting the perfect silhouette of today's R&B and hip-hop. Its selection of classics that have influenced and - through covers and samples - helped to assemble the modern R&B sound reveals the missing links between 70s soul, the 80s London rare groove revival and our slickly commercial modern product. Strange Funky Games and Things continues the quest to trace the sensual and soulful roots of today's ultra-modern grooves. Simply lie back, listen and let the music do the talking, as favorites like Donald Byrd's "Loving You" and Monty Alexander's "Love and Happiness" take you on a voyage of discovery into the vaults of funked-up bliss.
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Strange Games & Funky Things V.2
Various Artists Manufacturer: Bbe ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
ASIN: B00002428F Release Date: 1998-10-18 |
Tracks:
- Easy Money
- Heart's Desire
- How Could You Break My Heart
- California Dreamin
- Keep It Up
- Save Their Souls
- Lucky Fellow
- Wind Parade
- Magic Ride
- Secret Rendezvous
- Life Is Just A Moment Pats 1/2
- Mary Jane
- It's A Desperate Situation
- Can't Hide Love
- Passion Play
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good solid funk mix.......2001-10-23
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Strange Games & Funky Things 3
Various Manufacturer: Musicrama/Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
| Dance & DJ
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| Dance & DJ
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ASIN: B00004W1PF Release Date: 2000-06-26 |
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Vol. 1: Strange Games & Funky Things
Peter Adarkwah Manufacturer: Bbe ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Disco
| Dance & DJ
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ASIN: B00005BJ0L Release Date: 1997-07-27 |
Tracks:
- Strange Games and Things - Love Unlimited Orchestra
- If I Can't Stop You - Johnny Bristol
- Mademoiselle - Foxy
- You Can't Run Away - The Bar-Kays
- Reasons - Minnie Riperton
- Bring Your Sweet Loving Back - Starpoint
- Hollywood Dreaming - Father's Children
- Hunk of Heaven - Lemuria
- Elevate Your Mind - Linda Williams
- 90% of Me Is You - Gwen McCrae
- Another Day - Ray, Goodman & Brown
- Girl You Need a Change of Mind - Eddie Kendricks
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Strange Games and Funky Things 2
Various Manufacturer: K7 Studio/Ka ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
| Soul
| R&B
| Styles
| Music
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| Rap & Hip-Hop
| Styles
| Music
General
| Compilations
| Rap & Hip-Hop
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| Music
ASIN: B00005EBHH Release Date: 2001-04-13 |
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