Name: Whole Lot Of Lovin
Brand: Osaka Monaurail, Casey Malone

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Catalogue number

UR7412-7

Colour

Black

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-12-16

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Standard:20

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780661141211

Total Cap

1 / 7" / Black

Artist

Osaka Monaurail

Casey Malone

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

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Ubiquity

Ubiquity is a music label that was founded in San Francisco, California in 1993 by two passionate individuals. Since its inception, Ubiquity has been dedicated to promoting and showcasing talented artists from various genres of music. With a focus on innovation and creativity, the label quickly gained recognition for its unique sound and artistic vision.

In 2000, Ubiquity made the move to Costa Mesa, California, where it continued to thrive and expand its reach. The label's commitment to supporting emerging artists and nurturing their talent has led to the discovery of numerous *up-and-coming* musicians who have gone on to achieve great success in the industry.

With an extensive catalog spanning multiple decades, Ubiquity offers a diverse selection of music that appeals to a wide range of listeners. From soulful grooves to experimental beats, each release showcases the label's dedication to quality and originality. Whether you're a seasoned music enthusiast or simply looking for something new and exciting, Ubiquity is sure to have something that will captivate your ears.

For 30 years, Osaka Monaurail has been on a global mission to preach the gospel of the book of soul. And now Japan’s greatest little funk orchestra is back with not just one but two brand new burners that will put a strut in your walk and make you feel the hairs standing up on your neck. More than a decade after their collaboration with James Brown’s Soulsister Number One Marva Whitney, the group has once again teamed up with a singer – L.A.’s alluring and uniquely expressive Casey Malone. 

Together, Malone and the tightly-drilled 10-piece band led by singer, keyboardist and producer Ryo Nakata breathe new life into two monster hits of 1960s soul; “Do You Really Want To Rescue Me,” written by James Brown and his saxophonist-collaborator Nat Jones and first recorded by back-up singer Elsie Mae; and Fats Domino’s “Whole Lot of Lovin’.” 

The Monaurail’s hard-driving interlocking rhythms, their short melodic and rhythmic phrases, and the bluesy harmonic vocabulary help to make these two pieces quintessential funk, complemented by Malone who, much like jazz icon Billie Holiday, uses her voice as an expressive musical instrument, bending and glissing notes like a horn player, commanding attention not with forcefulness, but with reluctance. 

These two new singles came about at the behest of Ubiquity’s founder Michael McFadin who had been busy coming up with ideas on who to pair with Malone after the release of her debut single “Hey Amerika.” He reached out to DJ Pari, Marva Whitney’s former manager and producer, who made the connection with the mighty Monaurail – and the rest, as they say, is history. 

“When I heard about the opportunity to cut some tunes with the legendary Osaka Monaurail I was over the moon,” Malone says. “It was truly an honour to share sound waves with the band.” Osaka Monaurail and Casey Malone went on a singular mission to come up with the tightest collaboration in recent years between Japan’s top funk export and one the genre’s new protagonists based in the funk’s homeland. Without a doubt, here is indisputable proof of that achievement. 

Play these jams to any permanent pressed squares in your cribs or dancefloors, and watch them turn into jive dancin’ live wires!

Tracklist: 1. Whole Lot Of Lovin 2. Whole Lot Of Lovin Instrumental

Whole Lot Of Lovin

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