VA - The Detroit Funk Vaults, Funk & Soul From Dave Hamilton 1968-1979 [2012]

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VA - The Detroit Funk Vaults, Funk & Soul From Dave Hamilton 1968-1979 [2012]

The Detroit Funk Vaults: Funk & Soul From Dave Hamilton 1968-1979 is a gritty and soulful collection released in 2012 by BGP Records, spotlighting Detroit’s underground funk scene through the lens of legendary producer Dave Hamilton. Across 22 tracks, the compilation uncovers rare singles and unreleased gems recorded in Hamilton’s low-budget but high-creativity studio.

Opening with The Deacons’ “A Drop in the Bucket,” the set moves through deep funk grooves, vocal heat, and lo-fi instrumentals by names like Prophet & His Disciples, Chico & Buddy, and O.C. Tolbert. Hamilton’s own tracks, like “Ghetto Stride,” reflect his instinctive blend of rhythm, soul, and raw energy.

Many of these recordings hadn’t seen the light of day on CD before, making this a true collector’s prize. It’s not polished and that’s the charm. The compilation captures a fearless funk vibe that defined Detroit’s backstreets in the ’70s, funky and unfiltered. (B)

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Track list

01 Deacons - A Drop in The Bucket 2:56

02 Prophet and His Disciples - You Fool You Fool (Part 1) 2:31

03 Chico and Buddy - A Thing Called The Jones 2:18

04 Bolton Brothers - Native Rhythm 3:51

05 Barrino Brothers - The Bad Things (You Said to Me) 2:29

06 Billy Garner Band - Brand New Girl (Instrumental) 3:39

07 Tokays - Clap Your Hands 2:38

08 James Carpenter - Marriage is Only A State of Mind 2:55

09 Dave Hamilton - Ghetto Stride 2:55

10 Little Ann - Possession 3:12

11 Charmaine - Mister Superstar 3:09

12 Jackie Dee - Who 2:58

13 Oc Tolbert - Love Bandit 3:48

14 Future Kind - Simon Says 3:50

15 Chico and Buddy - Lets Have A Ball 3:13

16 Oc Tolbert - Hard Times 3:12

17 Prophet and His Disciples - You Fool You Fool (Part 2) 2:19

18 Dave Hamilton - Party Time 4:43

19 Barrino Brothers - Ill Take My Flowers Right Now 2:55

20 Webb People - Im Sending Vibrations 2:53

21 Chico and Buddy - You Wont Miss The Water 3:10

22 Peppers - Bringing it Down 4:13

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