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I wrote this song in 2020 just before the last big contest... You know, just before everything went south...
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Yep, that's some fine and funky music. smile


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Well, that was fun smile
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bloc-head,

Cool, funky sound.

Good vocals, good mix.

Well done all around. Enjoyed the listen - a lot.


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Cool funk!! Love it, bloc-head. Excellent vocals and those solos bring the fun to the funk.


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Great job, add some horns and you would sound like Lenny Williams with Tower of Power. Loved the vox.

Listening again, it sounds more like Jamiroquai.

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Well, that pretty much defines funk. Well done!

One of the best funk projects posted here.

The band, arrangement and mix are excellent.
But the absolute standout here is your vocals.
Great lead and harmony all through.

Kudos and happy new year!

J&B

PS It would be nice to see the lyric and track info ... for us who like delving into such smile


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Hi Bloc-Head,

Excellent song, vocals, instrumentation and mix.

I loved it.

Brilliant.

Can't wait to hear more.

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Nice job with some of BIAB's best funky tracks!!! Vocals are VERY well done!!! An entertaining song indeed!!! You should pitch this!! Take care and Happy New Year!! Greg

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The vocals make this.
Cool.


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Kick-a$$ production! Very cool indeed.

Vocals are excellent.

Some 70 spice sprinkled in.

Love it!

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Very cool song. Super mix. Vocals were excellent. Well done


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Top-notch in every aspect...lyrically, vocally and instrumentally...very pro sounding production...great piece of music!


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Hi bloc-head,

that's a very fine funky piece (with among more some Car Wash in it). My kind of stuff.

Great backing track, great choice of solo.

Had to think a while who I was remindes of by your sining - Jamiroquai - which is a huge compliment.

Really, really good!

Happy New Year,

Stefan

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Cool. Very cool.
Details of BIAB style/tracks would be helpful smile


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bloc-head,

That was awesome! Super funky 70's type sound that has been assembled with pro level results! Everything is sitting pretty in the mix! Great vocals! Some of the best music I've heard posted here! Thanks, Torrey

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Thank you all for listening, and thanks for all the kind, and encouraging feedback...Truly I'm among greatness here, and I am gratified and flattered.


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