Name: Fakin' The Funk
Brand: Main Source

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MRB7190

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Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-03-05

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

7119691272672

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Total Cap

1 / 7" / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Main Source

Genre GB

Hip Hop

Label GB

Mr Bongo

Joint American/Canadian hip-hop group, originally composed of DJ/producer brothers Kevin McKenzie (aka K-Cut), Shawn McKenzie (aka Sir Scratch) from Toronto, Canada, and Queens rapper/producer William Paul Mitchell (aka Large Professor). Large Professor later left and was replaced by another MC, Michael Deering (aka MC Mikey D).
Main Source is a renowned hip-hop group that has made significant contributions to the music industry. Comprised of talented DJ/producers Kevin McKenzie and Shawn McKenzie from Toronto, Canada, along with Queens rapper/producer William Paul Mitchell. Their unique blend of beats and lyrics captivates audiences worldwide.
Although Main Source experienced a change in lineup when Large Professor departed, they seamlessly integrated MC Mikey D into their dynamic team. With their distinctive sound and powerful performances, Main Source continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the hip-hop scene.

Mr Bongo is a British label that was founded in 1989. Originally located in a small record shop of the same name, it later moved to various locations in Soho and Shibuya, Japan. In 1999, the label's office was relocated to Brighton and its London & Shibuya shops were closed in 2003. However, a new shop was opened in Brighton in 2016. Since 2004, Mr Bongo has expanded into the world of cinema and also has a publishing division that produces and licenses music for third parties.
The label's rich history and diverse range of music make it an influential player in the industry. With its extensive catalog and commitment to quality, Mr Bongo continues to be at the forefront of discovering new talent and delivering exceptional music experiences.
Label Code: LC 12527

When the film 'White Men Can't Jump' was released in 1992, an EP of music from the film was dropped almost simultaneously. That EP, cheekily titled White Men Can't Rap, featured a couple of exclusive gems, notably Gang Starr's 'Now You're Mine' and a cut from Main Source called Fakin' the Funk. The only single borne of that six-track EP was the Main Source track, released in remixed form on Wild Pitch records the same year. No surprise, it was head and shoulders above the rest. Opening with those unmistakable harmonies from Main Ingredient's Magic Shoes, the intro segues into a crisp beat borrowed from Grady Tate's frequently sampled Be Black Baby from 1969. Throw in a sprinkle of Kool &amp; The Gang and you've got a track that would fit seamlessly onto Main Source's masterpiece of an album, Breaking Atoms. Instead, it's the group's last hurrah, the final collaboration between K-Cut, Sir Scratch and Large Professor before the latter departed the trio. It's fitting that he saves one of his best vocal performances for last, railing at sell-outs with the assistance of his long-term collaborator Neek the Exotic.

Never released before on an official 7", it's a track that has lost none of its appeal, and the remix is the definitive version of this classic.

Fakin' The Funk

Music GB