Ear Fuzz Exclusive: fONKSQUISh

fONKSQUISh: Little Dutch Girl

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From: Break The Funk E.P (2004, Fonksquish Productions)

Back from my vacation in Italy and feeling relaxed, refreshed and ready for work (one of these statements is not true), I discovered I had my hands on an exclusive track by Philly musician Chuck Da Fonk – the founder and leader of funk band fONKSQUISh and a long time supporter of this site.

A devotee of everything P-Funk, Chuck has also worked with many founders of the movement including touring with George Clinton and P-Funk All Stars – this man knows his music and the band invoke the spirit of the time while ensuring their music never falls into mere pastiche.

The exclusive track I have for you today, Little Dutch Girl, is a departure from their normal formula, offering a rare ballad from the band. Co-written by funk legend Billy Bass Nelson the song is a lovely piece of Philly soul beautifully played by the members of Fonksquish. Great use of subtle production on the strings to craft a mood.

Just to ensure you know how hard the band jam normally I’ve also put up the Chuck Da Fonk track That’s How It Is, a pure and funky p-funk number from the 2004 Break The Funk E.P featuring Richard Kush Griffith from Bootsy’s Rubber Band.

The man and the band are well and truly keeping the funk aliveand much respect to them for it. You can find out more about their upcoming work here and here.