Made up of Frank Cueto and Rusty Belicek, All Good Funk Alliance has opened up for the legendary James Brown, written songs for Coca-Cola and appeared on the Breakspoll Top 50 list. In other words, these guys are no strangers to the funk. And while their musical tastes range the gamut, when Frank and Rusty join forces the end result is always the same: they deliver a sound that is funky, fun and fresh.
All Good Funk Alliance has long been lauded by critics and fans alike, and DJs looking to inject flavor into their sets invariably seek out that unmistakable AGFA sound. Their remix of big band legend Woody Herman's track, "Mambo Herd," was met with critical acclaim, and the boys recently signed a major remix deal to put their indelible, funk-infused spin on Kraak and Smaak's hit album “Plastic People." When AGFA's release, "REC," dropped in 2007, Properly Chilled described it as "modern funk mixing the best of hip hop and funk [with] lots of percussion breakdowns." Turntable Lab has also raved about the duo's sound, summing it up as: “continually hitting the head-nodding nape."
Since 1999, All Good Funk Alliance has released music on a host of labels, including its own heavyweights: Funk Weapons, Super Hi-Fi Recordings and Baffin Island Beat Brigade. Frank and Rusty have played at clubs and festivals around the globe—from Canada to Australia—and the pair has even opened up for the iconic godfather of soul himself, James Brown.
Recognized as influential pioneers of the Nu-Funk and mid-tempo breaks sounds, AGFA's innovation and originality has earned them universal respect across the breaks industry. Now, poised to unleash a fresh new album brimming with unreleased music that encompasses multiple genres, All Good Funk Alliance is ready to kick off the latest chapter in their book of funk.
Freedumbs
All Good Funk Alliance Lyrics
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"All this freedumb"
(Hey man do you want...)
(What's up...)
(... something)
"I don't know what to do"
(You can do whatever you want)
Gotta think about your freedom
Gotta think of what you feed them
Gotta think of the trust you put in
People before you bleed em
Gotta realize that you need em
Love em on to the ceiling
Gotta take the time to listen
to mine because love's depleting
We running in a serum
To clear em, of willingly to theorem
But the people around you, won't you stuck on appearance
In need of sample clearance
Sounds likes of another personality
Could use of a non-attendable salary
Goodbye for the wealth,
To the opportunities and doubt in us.
Put em in a position of formalities anything us
For to the right of your opinions
And the right for you to know
Dancing around the circle of semantic trout
People before they wash away their freedom as been a chore
See for he (rob but evolving out of) the apple store
How could you what I want
when I want it
but I want more
If I can't have it my habits will block me from the door
Would you take everything that is given to you that you've dreamed of
When you were saying that you don't need love
And use it for the better (let us let us state that I'm not the Jedi and suffer the imprisonment like no need you)
I'm on bented knee, open up the seven seas
Person under seventy are running for humanity
X2
I can't imagine
Doing my own thing
Making my own rules
Attended school
But now I'm feeling like a fool
Cause you never called me in my life
Now our paces...
Extraordinary place
>(that uniform is boring)
Where should I go?
That diploma left me more direction
Just a plat for an unrecorded
That's cause to move through too leisurely
And plot just right too soon their perfection
Word for speech
The only kind of free
Ill make sure that's available to me
X2
Would you take everything that is given to you that you've dreamed of
When you were saying that you don't need love
And use it for the better let us let us say that I'm not the Jedi and suffer the imprisonment like no need you
I'm on bented knee, open up the seven seas
Person under seventy are running for humanity
X2
Put em in a pot of buried bones
Watch him testify his merry little soul
Put him in pot of high school water, tell him to flow
He won't know.
Put him in a box, put him a lock. Tell him G.
Should have been with her but it's hard every time he left (the bus of a track on golden mine.)
Instead of its square,
Put him over there
Watch him tell you where he's from
Put him in a school, make him dumb
Put him next to the bum, who asked for a quarter
Put him in the same spot, taking orders
Put him in a (longful) and explain it
Or put him in in freedom and watch him rot.
Put him in a place where you exist
Power trip
Power trip
Put him in a pool of mass confusion
Put him in (good) and watch him build it
When he comes back for his rights, or types of love and honorship, ask for his snack. Ha ha ha ha
Put him in a nose, make him ill, (that bake the drill)
The skies, the skies, so bright, so bright
What happened to the guy?
Put him in a different world, give him a lot of attention
Watch him listen.
Put him in a movie, watch him blow
Keep a minute, here it goes
Put him in the open, claustrophobic
Put him in the closet, now he's open
Put him anywhere, give him time
He'll question your sanest mind
Put him in a boat, watch him float
Put him in a yacht, he will grow
Put him in a song, not too long
We'll explain this, right take it raw
Now I hope you noticed that free will is not freedom
We take is as a day, we're credible, without reason
Our creation for a world can be what made of purpose
I'll be chosen, degrading, but nothing its like from the surface.
Word for speech
The only kind of free
Ill make sure that's available to me...
The song Freedumbs by All Good Funk Alliance explores the theme of freedom and how it can be both empowering and overwhelming at the same time. The opening lines, "I don't even know what to do with myself, all this freedumb," suggest that the feeling of freedom can be paralyzing and confusing. The lyrics go on to emphasize the importance of using our freedom wisely, not only for ourselves but also for the betterment of society as a whole. The lines "Gotta think of the trust you put in, people before you bleed em" highlight the idea that freedom comes with responsibility and that we must not use it to harm others.
The song also touches on the idea that our freedom can be limited by societal structures and expectations. Lines such as "But the people around you, won't you stuck on appearance" suggest that societal pressures can stifle our freedom and prevent us from reaching our full potential. The lyrics also urge listeners to question the notion of free will and to recognize that it is not the same as freedom.
Overall, Freedumbs is a complex and thought-provoking exploration of the concept of freedom and its many nuances.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't even know what to do with myself
I am unsure of my direction or purpose
All this freedumb
The illusion of freedom, when in reality our choices are limited
(Hey man do you want...)
An offer or suggestion of some sort
(What's up...)
A casual greeting or inquiry
(... something)
An open-ended invitation or idea
I don't know what to do
Feeling lost or directionless
(You can do whatever you want)
Encouragement to take control of one's life
I ain't never heard of that
Unfamiliar with something
Gotta think about your freedom
Being conscious of how limited our choices truly are
Gotta think of what you feed them
Being mindful of how our actions impact others
Gotta think of the trust you put in
Considering how much we rely on each other for support and security
People before you bleed em
Putting others first and avoiding taking advantage of them
Gotta realize that you need em
Recognizing the importance of others in our lives
Love em on to the ceiling
Showing unconditional love and appreciation for those in our lives
Gotta take the time to listen to mine because love's depleting
Making an effort to understand others and be there for them when they need us
We running in a serum
Frantically trying to find a cure or solution
To clear em, of willingly to theorem
Attempting to find clarity amidst confusion and uncertainty
But the people around you, won't you stuck on appearance
Others may focus too much on superficial things and not what truly matters
In need of sample clearance
Requiring permission or approval to proceed with something
Sounds likes of another personality
Appearing different than one's true self
Could use of a non-attendable salary
Desiring the benefits of a job without the need to actually show up or work hard
Goodbye for the wealth, to the opportunities and doubt in us.
Acknowledging that financial success and doubt can lead to missed opportunities
Put em in a position of formalities anything us
Being stuck in societal norms and expectations
For to the right of your opinions
Having the freedom to express oneself despite others' opinions
And the right for you to know
The importance of transparency and honesty
Dancing around the circle of semantic trout
Going in circles around meaningless or confusing language
People before they wash away their freedom as been a chore
Taking freedom for granted and seeing it as a burden
See for he (rob but evolving out of) the apple store
A potential reference to consumerism and materialism
How could you what I want when I want it but I want more
Desiring more than what we currently have
If I can't have it my habits will block me from the door
Bad habits or addictions preventing us from achieving our goals
Would you take everything that is given to you that you've dreamed of
Asking if one would take advantage of all their opportunities and dreams
When you were saying that you don't need love
Previously denying a need for love or relationships
And use it for the better (let us let us state that I'm not the Jedi and suffer the imprisonment like no need you)
Using one's resources to make a positive impact, despite the potential consequences
I'm on bented knee, open up the seven seas
Feeling small and insignificant in the grand scheme of things
Person under seventy are running for humanity
Everyone, regardless of age, has a role to play in bettering society
Just a plat for an unrecorded
A platform for those whose voices aren't typically heard
That's cause to move through too leisurely
Needing to move quickly and with purpose
And plot just right too soon their perfection
Attempting to achieve perfection too quickly, leading to mistakes
Word for speech
Expressing oneself through speech or language
The only kind of free
Speech is one of the only true forms of freedom
Ill make sure that's available to me
Ensuring the ability to express oneself freely
Put em in a pot of buried bones
Metaphorically trapping someone in their past or mistakes
Watch him testify his merry little soul
Forcing someone to confront their past or admit their wrongdoings
Put him in pot of high school water, tell him to flow
Forcing someone to conform to societal norms and expectations
He won't know.
Being unaware of the limitations placed on us by society
Put him in a box, put him a lock. Tell him G.
Restricting someone's freedom and choices
Should have been with her but it's hard every time he left (the bus of a track on golden mine.)
Regret for past mistakes and missed opportunities
Instead of its square
Doing something unconventional or outside the norm
Put him over there
Moving someone to a different situation or circumstance
Watch him tell you where he's from
Learning more about someone's background and perspective
Put him in a school, make him dumb
Conforming someone to societal expectations instead of allowing them to think for themselves
Put him next to the bum, who asked for a quarter
Comparing someone to a homeless person or unhoused individual
Put him in the same spot, taking orders
Being forced to follow orders or do what others tell us to do
Put him in a (longful) and explain it
Trying to make sense of something confusing or difficult
Or put him in in freedom and watch him rot.
Even with freedom, we can still become stagnant or stuck in our ways
Put him in a place where you exist
Being in an environment or situation where we belong
Power trip
The allure of power and control
Put him in a pool of mass confusion
Being in a confusing or overwhelming situation
Put him in (good) and watch him build it
Giving someone the opportunity to succeed and achieve greatness
When he comes back for his rights, or types of love and honorship, ask for his snack. Ha ha ha ha
Others may try to take advantage or make demands when we are vulnerable
Put him in a nose, make him ill, (that bake the drill)
Subjecting someone to unnecessary suffering or hardship
The skies, the skies, so bright, so bright
Hopefulness and optimism for the future
What happened to the guy?
Questioning the fate or outcome of someone
Put him in a different world, give him a lot of attention
Changing someone's perspective or giving them more opportunities to succeed
Watch him listen.
Hoping someone will take heed of advice or wisdom
Put him in a movie, watch him blow
Giving someone a chance to shine or succeed
Keep a minute, here it goes
Take a moment to consider something
Put him in the open, claustrophobic
Feeling exposed and vulnerable despite having space
Put him in the closet, now he's open
Being in a confined space, but still feeling open or free
Put him anywhere, give him time
Allowing someone the opportunity to grow and succeed
He'll question your sanest mind
Causing someone to second-guess or doubt themselves
Put him in a boat, watch him float
Providing someone with the tools or resources to succeed
Put him in a yacht, he will grow
Giving someone high-quality resources can lead to even greater success
Put him in a song, not too long
Expressing a message through music can be powerful
We take is as a day, we're credible, without reason
Taking our freedoms for granted, without critically thinking about them
Our creation for a world can be what made of purpose
As humans, we have the power to create a world of meaning and significance
I'll be chosen, degrading, but nothing its like from the surface.
Even if we may be degraded or perceived as lesser, there is more to us beneath the surface
Contributed by Jayden R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.