Nice funk with Latin influence, courtesy of the wah-wah guitar, horns & a mean bassline.

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Mandrill – Mango Meat

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Born from the cultural melting pot of Brooklyn, NY, Mandrill represented an equally diverse and rich lineage of musical flavors. Started by three Panamanian brothers – Carlos, Lou and Ric Wilson – Mandrill was known for their heavy percussion, potent horns and body moving abilities. Fusing salsa, funk, rock and soul they captured the essence of Hip-Hop before there was such a thing, and would provide countless breaks that would help resurrect the culture and maintain it through the present day. Read the rest of this entry »