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Monday 21 June 2010

postheadericon NEW MUSIC: Funky DL samples Amy Winehouse! 2 FREE albums!

23:25 | Written by: DJ SOULCHILD
Not owning a Funky DL album is one thing, as his albums can't be found in every obvious local record store, due to the simple fact that he isn't a commercial artist. But if you've never even heard of his name, then i'm sorry to say that you're simply not a true Hip-Hop fan. Point blank period.

Sadly, the UK turned its back on this legendary London, Hackney-born triple-threat rapper/producer/songwriter ever since he dropped his debut album "Classic Was The Day" back in 1997. Why? Because of his American accent when he spits. In response to that, Funky sticks a big middle finger up at those critics by explaining that he grew up listening to U.S. Hip-Hop, so that's what felt right to him when he started off. And rightly so. 'Cause whilst the UK is hatin', the rest of the world (especially Japan) is lapping up and loving his music, release after release. Just Google this restless workaholic and his huge back catalogue, especially the albums "The 4th Quarter" and "The Interview", and check the rave reviews, it is what it is baby! Besides - if European rappers are allowed to get away with rhyming with an American accent and flow, why should it be such a crime for a UK artist to do the same??? 

Anyway, those who appreciate, know what's on the menu whenever a Funky DL album drops: deep, meaningful, biographical and often witty lyrics dipped in good quality, organic, soulful, jazzy, neck-breaking true school Hip-Hop music - the way it's supposed to be. And on these two latest albums, he's stuck to his trademark formula...except that he's taken Amy Winehouse samples and cleverly moulded and integrated them into his own tracks - to SICK effect!!!!!!!

Don't worry or be prejudiced if you're not an Amy Winehouse fan - trust me, i'm not either. But what my man Funky DL has put together here is simply, utterly amazing, impressive and groundbreaking. Trust me, if you love good quality Hip-Hop, then you really shouldn't sleep on this. He's made me have a whole new respect and appreciation for Amy's music, and it could do the same for you. GENIUS.

RATING: 10/10

FOR FANS OF: A Tribe Called Quest, Little Brother and Boombap-Hip-Hop.
FEATURING: Pyrelli, MCD, Addictive, Ricko Capito, Dukus Alemay, Sus & Lei-An.

FREE DOWNLOAD:

FUNKY DL - Back To Frank (Vol. 1)
FUNKY DL - Back To Rap (Vol. 2) 
FOR FURTHER INFO, PLEASE VISIT:

www.funkydl.com
www.washingtonclassics.com

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