Randy Muller
Kenny Dope Presents Randy Muller's Best
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Slamming funky club from the 70s -- Kenny Dope, one of today’s hottest DJs, re-presents some of the best tracks ever by Randy Muller -- the creative genius behind Brass Construction, Skyy and BT Express.
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KENNY DOPE PRESENTS: Randy Muller’s Best
Shortly after receiving the final mixdown of this album, I slipped it into the CD player at a gathering of friends and family. I don’t think anyone present could’ve identified the man responsible for the sounds that filled the room, but as the procession of classic compositions progressed, from the chugging “Express” to the shoulder-stretching “High” to the buoyant “Here’s To You,” the exhilarating effect of his work was unmistakable. Randy Muller is accorded universal respect by dance music aficionados, and this collection shows why.
Beginning in the ‘70s funk era and climbing the dizzying heights of disco, Muller sculpted a string of club and radio anthems, his innovative arrangements setting trends that continue to be emulated today. Never claiming the spotlight, the affable multi-instrumentalist was the unheralded force behind numerous hits.
From his groundbreaking work with B.T. Express we hear “Express,” a tune so powerful that James Brown was compelled to create an answer record, and “Peace Pipe,” an anthem that still features prominently on the airwaves. Muller’s highly influential group Brass Construction contributes three dance floor essentials with “Changin’,” the Latin funk “Ha Cha Cha” and the much-sampled groove “Movin’.” The beloved Skyy, a virtual embodiment of the sound of New York City, are represented by no less than four hits, with the chart-topping “Call Me” leading the way. Rounding out the set are Raphael Cameron’s top ten R&B hit “Boogie’s Gonna Get Ya” and a rarity from Funk Deluxe.
Providing the creative impetus for this compilation is new-school legend Kenny “Dope” Gonzalez, who joined forces with Muller to revisit the original master tapes of the vintage recordings. Their respectful remixes honor the original vibe while updating the fidelity to give these essential dance mastercuts a newfound clarity and depth.
Good music is timeless and stands outside of trends and context. This superb collection certainly proves that, and will undoubtedly bring the name of the talented man behind the sounds a bit of much-deserved recognition. In closing then, a toast to both Randy Muller and to the fortunate listener: Here’s to you!
- Andrew “Monk” Mason
WBAI-FM / Wax Poetics Magazine
March, 2005
Randy Muller was classically trained. As Michael Caine might have said in Alfie, 'Not a lot of people know that'! LOL His drive behind the Brass Construction machinery cannot be denied. He went on to be the driving force behind other 'walls of sound'. You get that here with several collaborations with the likes of B.T Express, Raphael Cameron, Funk Deluxe, Skyy and his homeboys. What is lovely about this set is Kenny Dope hasn't messed with the sound too much. Just enhanced it. Each track runs into the next one. When I listen to todays cars driving by, with a sound system bigger than anyone really needs in a dancehall, playing some awful sexist rap track, 'performed' by a guy whose only claim to fame is he was shot several times (and I wonder why!), doors nearly falling off (and that's just in our house!), they ought to listen to a real Funk genius. Randy Muller certainly is that. Be nice to see a follow up album of other mixes. Construction made so many great sides ('Tomorrow Is Now', 'Shakit', 'Do That Thing' etc). If you don't want to dance to this, I know the number of a very good doctor!
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Skip the Funktologist/Radio & TV host
author: Wtd Enterprises & Entertainmentthis is what I'm talkin bout! this cd is spankin'
Quality
author: Dave WhidborneQuality with a capital "Q" Always good to get the party started!
Fantastic
author: Ralph PruschkeSuper Old chool Funk from the Finest !