💿 FSQ releases 2 JAMS from their concept album “Reprise Tonight” 💿
From the desk of Soul Clap Records - After 12 years in the making… We're thrilled to announce “Reprise Tonight”, the debut, forthcoming long-player from FSQ.
The album, rooted in themes of rebirth, self-acceptance, in parallel with the dangers of escapism will be released on July 24th. FSQ features guest appearances from a heavy list of funk legends: George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic, Nona hendryx, Fonda Rae, Denise King, and Dolette McDonald and is the brainchild of two of the most influential forces in Soul Clap’s musical journey, Chuck “Da Fonk” Fishman and our dear departed Sa’d The Hourchild Ali.
Gouranga premieres FSQ’s “Vibe Out Now” via SoundCloud. Please make sure to add it to your playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Amazon Music and beyond by clicking here.
The first single released June 19th, 2020 - “Vibe Out Now”
"Vibe Out Now" is a song about overcoming adversity and the ability to let go of the past, to just vibe out in the now. Chuck Da Fonk dials up super wet analog synths and G Koop's guitar work covers both funky rhythm lines and a fuzz tone solos.
Music is 4 Lovers premiers FSQ’s “11:00AM” featuring Fonda Rae - via SoundCloud. Please make sure to add it to your playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Amazon Music and beyond by clicking here.
The second single released July 3rd, 2020 - “11:00AM”
Fonda Rae + FSQ’s Chuck Da Fonk @ Transmitter Park Studios, Dec 2018
Legend Fonda Rae, of Don Armando’s 2nd Avenue Rhumba band, Kid Creole and The Coconuts, and the voice behind big solo hits like “Touch Me” and “Over Like a Fat Rat” handles the lead vocals here. On 11:00 AM she receives her first solo vocal feature since 1996's "Living in Ecstasy". The song deals with all the unintended consequences of having pushed the party so far, including an empty wallet, a pain addled body, and being way too far away from the bed. Fonda runs us through multiple couplets of puns and jokes, and sings her way through the post-party shameful feelings. “11:00 AM” is Fonda Rae’s first solo vocal feature in many years. The track is also a huge feature for Funkadelic's Billy Bass Nelson, on bass and guitars with FSQ's Chas Bronz on a scorching hot fire extended guitar solo.
Please support both “Vibe Out Now” and “11:00 AM” via this playlist below