Here is a video clip from a recent interview, courtesy of WNYC radio:

Bootsy Collins on Tha Funk Capital of the World

Here's a more at length audio clip of the above interview.

http://www.wnyc.org/shows...tol-world/

[Edited 4/12/11 23:18pm]

Thank you for posting that. I love Bootsy!

I suspect this new album is gon be quite entertaining.

NightGod said:

Thank you for posting that. I love Bootsy!

You're welcome.

JamFanHot said:

I suspect this new album is gon be quite entertaining.

Here's a link to preview it @ Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/exe...wnycorg-20

Love this Guy:

James 2 Bootsy

Bootsy 2 P-Funk

P-Funk 2 Prince

Prince 2 Mint Condition

Mint Condition 2 ??????????????

That first tune w/ Jimi Hendrix sounds interesting

Why did Bootsy screw up this new cd with a bunch of rappers?

Graycap23 said:

Why did Bootsy screw up this new cd with a bunch of rappers?

Thank U

Bootsy needs to stop bullshittin' and put out a long version of "Funkship". This new album is still funky though.

Graycap23 said:

Why did Bootsy screw up this new cd with a bunch of rappers?

maybe cause he was on nearly every Westcoast rapper album in the last few years from Snoop Dogg, warren g to Ice cube.

[Edited 4/26/11 11:31am]

It sounds funky....I may have to make a purchase....

Just obtained this CD today, though I haven't listened to it yet. Look forward to getting into it by the weekend. I want to take my time and let the Funk flow over me, like it's s'posed ta do, lol.

I dunno....I spun this thang tonight (first time hearing the whole thing) & I.....really........dislike...this.

Just WAY too muddy with cameos (of all sorts) & none of em worked much for me. Liked "P-Univ" & "The Official Bootleg" way better.

Funk legend Bootsy Collins' first new album in 5 years, 'Tha Funk Capital of the World,' is sure to be this week's grooviest release with Ebony Magazine describing it as "writhing, lively" and USA Today promising "a groove worth waiting for."

On June 3, Bootsy launches his U.S. tour with a show at Club Nokia in LA. See below for a full list of tour dates including performances at Chicago's Congress Theater, Bonnaroo, and B.B. King's in NYC.

To celebrate the album release, the Mo'Nique Show will dedicate an entire episode to the iconic funk pioneer. The show, being taped this week, will feature Bootsy Collins discussing his storied career and performing his new song "JB - Still The Man" featuring a live collaboration with Rev. Al Sharpton and the Mo'Nique Show houseband.

Download a free mp3 of "JB - Still The Man (w/ Rev. Al Sharpton)" here: http://bit.ly/ihoYdD

On May 3, The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles will host an educational Q&A session and bass demonstration entitled "An Evening With Bootsy Collins." Grammy Foundation Vice President Scott Goldman will moderate the event and Bootsy will answer audience questions. Get more info here: : http://bit.ly/ee1wab

'Tha Funk Capital of the World' features fellow P-Funkers George Clinton and Bernie Worrell, along with Snoop Dogg, Chuck D, Ice Cube, Samuel L. Jackson, Bela Fleck, Rev. Al Sharpton, Dr. Cornel West, Buckethead, and more.

BOOTSY COLLINS U.S. TOUR DATES
6/3 - Los Angeles, CA @ Club Nokia
6/4 - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
6/6 - Boulder, CO @ Boulder Theater
6/9 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
6/10 - Chicago, IL @ The Congress Theater
6/11 - Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
6/12 - Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead
6/14 - New Orleans, LA @ House Of Blues
6/16 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
6/17 - Dallas, TX @ Palladium Ballroom
6/19 - Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Live
6/23 - Annapolis, MD (Baltimore) @ Ramshead Tavern
6/24 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE - Indoor Stage
6/25 - Glenside, PA (Philadelphia) @ Keswick Theatre
6/26 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
6/29 - Worcester, MA (Boston) @ The Palladium
6/30 - Rochester, NY @ Party In The Park

HuMpThAnG said:

Bootsy Collins

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April 26, 2011

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Bootsy Collins "Gets Your Ass Up And Dancing" With Acclaimed New Album Out This Week And National Tour

Mo'nique Show Dedicates Full Episode To His Legacy Grammy Museum Hosts "An Evening With Bootsy Collins" With Q&A And Bass Demonstration On 5/3

Funk legend Bootsy Collins' first new album in 5 years, 'Tha Funk Capital of the World,' is sure to be this week's grooviest release with Ebony Magazine describing it as "writhing, lively" and USA Today promising "a groove worth waiting for."

On June 3, Bootsy launches his U.S. tour with a show at Club Nokia in LA. See below for a full list of tour dates including performances at Chicago's Congress Theater, Bonnaroo, and B.B. King's in NYC.

To celebrate the album release, the Mo'Nique Show will dedicate an entire episode to the iconic funk pioneer. The show, being taped this week, will feature Bootsy Collins discussing his storied career and performing his new song "JB - Still The Man" featuring a live collaboration with Rev. Al Sharpton and the Mo'Nique Show houseband.

Download a free mp3 of "JB - Still The Man (w/ Rev. Al Sharpton)" here: http://bit.ly/ihoYdD

On May 3, The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles will host an educational Q&A session and bass demonstration entitled "An Evening With Bootsy Collins." Grammy Foundation Vice President Scott Goldman will moderate the event and Bootsy will answer audience questions. Get more info here: : http://bit.ly/ee1wab

'Tha Funk Capital of the World' features fellow P-Funkers George Clinton and Bernie Worrell, along with Snoop Dogg, Chuck D, Ice Cube, Samuel L. Jackson, Bela Fleck, Rev. Al Sharpton, Dr. Cornel West, Buckethead, and more.

BOOTSY COLLINS U.S. TOUR DATES
6/3 - Los Angeles, CA @ Club Nokia
6/4 - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
6/6 - Boulder, CO @ Boulder Theater
6/9 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
6/10 - Chicago, IL @ The Congress Theater
6/11 - Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
6/12 - Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead
6/14 - New Orleans, LA @ House Of Blues
6/16 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
6/17 - Dallas, TX @ Palladium Ballroom
6/19 - Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Live
6/23 - Annapolis, MD (Baltimore) @ Ramshead Tavern
6/24 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE - Indoor Stage
6/25 - Glenside, PA (Philadelphia) @ Keswick Theatre
6/26 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
6/29 - Worcester, MA (Boston) @ The Palladium
6/30 - Rochester, NY @ Party In The Park

Wonder what his lineup will be. I saw him awhile back at SOB's. One of the greatest shows ever-he had Bernie Worwell, Maceo & Co. They barely fit onto the stage, and he played forever.

WHAT?!? I am LOVING this! Finally sitting down just now with a good set of headphones, and Bootsy is giving me chills! I am absolutely feeling this CD on a few levels. Not least of which in how it pays so much homage to not only the Funk, but all the elements that made it all real, from Michael Jackson to Rick James, including every Funkateer in between. The concept of the Funk University comes through loud and clear on this disc, and it's very, very funky, in my humble opinion.

One thing; I didn't bother reading too many reviews before listening, neither did I bother worrying about who would be on this project with Bootsy. I just wanted to play it, and let it move me... if it were to be. Turns out, it was, lol.

I liked it from the intro: "Spreading Hope Like Dope". That let me know right up front, this was some P-Funk! In the realm of "Prelude" to Dr. Funkenstein. Then it drops down into "Hip Hop @ Funk U"... which literally gave me goosebumps! This song is SLAMMIN!!! Now I suspect this is one of the songs that some people may not like because it has rappers on it. But I'm listening to it, and then I'm like '...is that Ice Cube?!?', then it was '...is that Snoop?!?" ...then here come Chuck D!!! I'm like... whoooah! These brother's did the damn thing. I think they ENHANCED what was already a very deep groove that Bootsy had laid down on that track. This is a GREAT SONG!

Another that stood out for me was "JB-Still The Man", a tribute to James Brown featuring Rev. Al Sharpton. This song is groovy as HELL. And Sharpton's "rap", again, just makes that groove even more funky. Particularly because you know that Al Sharpton was right there with James Brown through the thick and the thin, lol. They lay down a lot of history in this song. Lot's of "education" references and themes throughout this disc.

Some other favorites:

• "Siento Bombo" ...and if you want to lead the orchestra, you might need to turn your back on the crowd.
  
• "Minds Under Construction" featuring Buckethead
• "If Looks Could Kill"
• "Don't Take My Funk Away" - then I noticed: No wonder I like this song, it's got Catfish Collins AND Bobby Womack on it. Some straight up '70s Funk - LOVE this cut.
• "The Jazz Greats" - An eclectic experiment into Funk/Jazz fusion - also sounds like Bill Laswell would have had something to do with this track.

And the "Garry Shider Tribute" had me in tears! I LOVE George Clinton's weathered and road-weary voice singing on this track about his old friend Garry. Garry's wife Linda is singing here too. You can really, really, really feel the emotion in George's voice. For me, this song is an instant classic. This is the song I needed to hear from them in memory of Garry Shider.

"Stars Have No Names (They Just Shine)" sounds like it could be another tribute song, perhaps for Catfish. Another sweet, sentimental song.

And I was waiting for it... I knew it had to be on here... the quintessential Bootsy Love Song, lol. And Bootsy did not disappoint, he gives us TWO. The first one is "Chocolate Caramel Angel". 7 minutes of Bootsy love song in your earhole, lol. "Yummy, I Got The Munchies" featuring Musiq Soulchild continues the drift on off to Geepyland - That one real slow spaced out love vibe. It's "Munchies For Your Love" for 2011. If you're gonna remake a song, this is how it should be done. You hear Garry Shider all over this one. Another 7 minute ride off into space.

The CD ends with a very nice prayer, by Tom Joyner.

Before listening to this CD, I wasn't really getting my hopes up, but Bootsy has far surpassed my expectations with this joint. This, so far, is my most favorite CD in a long time. It will be hard for someone to come along and top this one for me, lol. Except perhaps if His Royal Purpleness should decide to pinch us off a piece anytime this year, lol.

Great job Bootsy!

paisleypark4 said:

Yeah ^ I will try to listen to it without all the distraction of reviews...its the best way to listen to any album; form your own opinion.

Also, I think it's important to listen to a CD when the time is right, and when you're comfortable. I don't think it's ever a good idea to buy a CD rush home and immediately put it on... then expect MAGIC. I always wait to get my head right first, then with a good set of headphones, kick back, chill and let the music take my mind away.

I don't want to sway anyone's opinion, I'm sure many will still hate it. But I love this CD.

I just can't listen to a whole album of funk. Funk wears on ya.

2freaky4church1 said:

I just can't listen to a whole album of funk. Funk wears on ya.

Funk can move......and remove.

PDogz said:

paisleypark4 said:

Yeah ^ I will try to listen to it without all the distraction of reviews...its the best way to listen to any album; form your own opinion.

Also, I think it's important to listen to a CD when the time is right, and when you're comfortable. I don't think it's ever a good idea to buy a CD rush home and immediately put it on... then expect MAGIC. I always wait to get my head right first, then with a good set of headphones, kick back, chill and let the music take my mind away.

I don't want to sway anyone's opinion, I'm sure many will still hate it. But I love this CD.

Man P I could not agree more! Sometimes I will buy a new CD and it might be a few days before I even open it!. I will wait unitl the time and mood is right before listening. I want to absorb the whole thing (lyrics, artwork,liner notes etc) without distractions and in the right mindset. And of course on a good stereo or headphones. I try making listening to my fave artists as an event. Which with new releases it is.

Anyway, can't wait to pick up this new CD and enjoy this weekend.

Bfunkthe1 said:

PDogz said:

Also, I think it's important to listen to a CD when the time is right, and when you're comfortable. I don't think it's ever a good idea to buy a CD rush home and immediately put it on... then expect MAGIC. I always wait to get my head right first, then with a good set of headphones, kick back, chill and let the music take my mind away.

I don't want to sway anyone's opinion, I'm sure many will still hate it. But I love this CD.

Man P I could not agree more! Sometimes I will buy a new CD and it might be a few days before I even open it!. I will wait unitl the time and mood is right before listening. I want to absorb the whole thing (lyrics, artwork,liner notes etc) without distractions and in the right mindset. And of course on a good stereo or headphones. I try making listening to my fave artists as an event. Which with new releases it is.

Anyway, can't wait to pick up this new CD and enjoy this weekend.

U guys are right on the money! It is an event when u get a new album. Sometimes I try to listen to an album while on break or after work on the train, but the distractions from the public hinder that oneness with the music I feel sometimes.

Graycap23 said:

2freaky4church1 said:

I just can't listen to a whole album of funk. Funk wears on ya.

Funk can move......and remove.

TELL EM'!!!

PDogz said:

Oh man. Is he shagging that city?

I'll have to "sample" this record first before rushing into buying it. There's been some gems on his newer albums as well, but on the overall I haven't been feeling them.

^

Lol.

I will be getting this regardless. P-Funk related releases are few and far between.

Funny thing is, my fave Bootsy release of late is his Christmas album.Lol. I think it's better than his previous 2 studio albums before that. Imo. Still dig 'em though.

Bfunkthe1 said:

^

Lol.

I will be getting this regardless. P-Funk related releases are few and far between.

Funny thing is, my fave Bootsy release of late is his Christmas album.Lol. I think it's better than his previous 2 studio albums before that. Imo. Still dig 'em though.

Well after going to 4 different places, , I finally got my copy from the only Mom and Pops store in town. Don't think about going to Best Buy if anyone's interested in buying this. Try your local record store. Anyway, can't wait to get in the right "mode" and listen to tonight.

Btw, it has a cool holographic cover!