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Its about damn time! I’ve been up on Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings for a couple years now, and its refreshing to see them finally get some love on a national level. I first heard about them a couple of years ago when I was half asleep on my couch watching Conan O’Brien. Then out of nowhere, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings came out and performed “How Long Do I Have To Wait”. It woke me up instantly, and no lie, I’ve been hooked ever since. This band is crazy!

I used to go digging religiously every Saturday morning around the Cutler Ridge area (Quailroost Drive, what up!!!!)… digging up them old funk 45s and classic material. But hearing a modern group making funk music that sounds so authentic and official, was simply stunning.

The Dap-Kings have been getting lots of shine recently because of their work with Mark Ronson. Mark used them as the backing band for his production on his album “Version”, as well as the critically acclaimed album by Amy Winehouse, “Back To Black”. Besides those two big albums, they are working with Ronson on many, many other projects. Now everybody and their momma is after their signature sound. There isn’t anybody else out there right now pumping out funk music like the Dap-Kings.

So with the Dap-Kings getting a bit of national exposure through Mark Ronson and Amy Winhouse, it might Sharon Jones’ best chance at grabbing the spotlight with their new album coming out later this year, 100 Days, 100 Nights. So practice your funky worm and James Brown shuffle. Its going down.

And for the non-believers, check this classic cut they dropped a few years back. Even Kanye is on the nuts. Brand New!!!!!