"The Global Sound of Funk: Cymande’s Debut Album"

This week, Ahmad and Vance take a journey across the pond and back in time to review the groundbreaking debut album by Cymande. Released in 1972, Cymande fused global influences to create one of the earliest and most unique takes on funk music—a sound that has resonated through generations and genres.

Emerging only a year after Funkadelic’s Maggot Brain, Cymande’s music brought together elements of Afro-Caribbean rhythms, jazz, soul, and psychedelia, pioneering a sound that remains timeless. With tracks like “Dove” and others that have been widely sampled by hip-hop greats like De La Soul and The Fugees, their influence is undeniable.

In this episode, Ahmad and Vance break down the international roots of Cymande’s sound, choose their top three tracks, and discuss the importance of the documentary Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande in preserving their legacy. They also dive into topics like the rise of Amapiano, Wale’s Billboard chart achievements, and what makes Cymande’s music a must-listen for any music fan.

Whether you’re a funk enthusiast, a hip-hop head, or someone looking to explore timeless grooves, this episode has something for you.

Listen now:

• Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/jydzz9fk
• Spotify: tinyurl.com/c3u77hcf
• Anchor: anchor.fm/recordreport

Follow us on:

• Instagram: (@RecordRepPod)
• Facebook: Facebook.com/RecordReportPodcast
• Twitter: @RecordRepPod

#Cymande #Dove #UKFunk #HipHopSamples #DeLaSoul #TheFugees #Amapiano #RecordReportPodcast