A P-funk spin off project, there appears to be only one album "Out of the D… Read Full Bio ↴A P-funk spin off project, there appears to be only one album "Out of the Dark"
Track Listing:
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah {James Whipper, Melvin Glover, William Nelson} 6:14
Funk Is In The House {J Whipper, W Nelson} 5:23
Funkadelic Groupie {Bronx Style Bob, W Nelson} 6:27
Music For My Brother {W Nelson, Tracy Singleton} 8:35
I've Been Alone {J Whipper, M Glover, W Nelson, James Long} 5:28
I Wanna Know {J Whipper, W Nelson} 4:50
Don't Take Your Love From Me {W Nelson} 4:51
Out Of The Dark {J Long, W Nelson} 4:19
Angie {J Whipper, W Nelson} 4:30
Personnel:
Producer: Bill Laswell and Billy Bass Nelson
4 and 8 String Basses: Billy "Bass" Nelson
Drums: Jerome "Bigfoot" Brailey
Hammond Organ, Electric Piano, Synthesizers: Bernie Worrell
Guitars: Spacey T. Singleton, Billy Spruill, Billy "Bass" Nelson
Vocals: Grandmaster Melle Mel, Prince Whipper Whip, Gary "Mudbone" Cooper,
Bernard Fowler, Billy "Bass" Nelson
Group Vocals: Billy Bass Nelson, Gary Mudbone Cooper, Bernie Worrell, C-Dog,
Billy Spruill, Marque Gilmore, Peter Wetherbee, J. Maximina Juson,
Latasha Natasha Diggs, Chris Ashley, Sekenya Nelson, Archie Ford
Comments:
TK: This album was originally released in 1993 in Japan.
RC: This is the comeback album for Billy 'Bass' Nelson, as well as the reemergence of superdrummer Jerome Brailey. While billed as a reunion of original Funkadelic members, the album sounds more like the cleaner funk-rock of the classic mid-70's albums of Funkadelic. Which, of course, is not a bad thing at all. Billy Bass shows that he still has his funk chops, as well as his underrated lyrical and songwriting skills. Guitarist "Spacey" Tracy Singleton shows that he's a capable replacement for Eddie Hazel, though his style is cleaner and less stirring than Eddie's, to whom the album is dedicated. Bernie Worrell also appears to add some flavor, although ihs presence is considerably more subdued than I had hoped. No real new ground is broken on this record, but its exuberant nature can't be denied. Everyone is clearly having a great time here, and it shows. Even if the music is somewhat derivative of classic Funkadelic, no one's made that kind of music for 20 years, so that sort of copying is quite welcome. It's hard, wailing, guitar-based music with taste and style, and it shows how significant Billy Bass was in the early days of the band. Also to be noted is the joyous presence of old school rapper supreme Melle Mel, who brings a ferocious energy to the lyrics. The album combines the twin early influences of early Funkadelic and early old school rap, and that vibe works well. I would recommend this album to any fan of Funkadelic's heavier guitar works, but it might not interest those who prefer P.Funk's more dance oriented songs. Don't expect something new and earth-shattering, but do expect to have a lot of fun listening to it. I also appreciate the up-front vocals, because I really enjoyed the lyrics.
"Yeah, Yeah, Yeah" takes the music from "You And Your Folks", most notably this song's title chant, and lays on some heavy, excellent raps. Billy Bass has his classic, super-thick bass sound dominating the track; he was the heaviest of all the P.Funk bassists in terms of his rock-hard basslines with a tinge of soul. Best line: 'Thou shalt not fake the funk.' "Funk Is In The House" is a a funky song that plays on a favorite hip-hop convention: calling out names of band members and songs. The rapping is crisp and the guitar playing is very clean. "Funkadelic Groupie" may be the album's best track; it's a hilarious song about a groupie on the trail of one the band members. The song features restrained wah-wah guitar and more pronounced playing from Bernie Worrell, whose organ flavoring recalls some of his best with Funkadelic. The end, suggesting that one should ignore the groupies on the road and find a woman who really loves you, shows that someone's learned their lesson! "Music For My Brother" is a tribute to Eddie Hazel, and more specifically, the genius of "Maggot Brain". Spacey T. does a credible job here on the instrumental. "I've Been Alone" is a weird ballad that has a tender arrangement and lyrics with one jarring line 'I love you when my balls slap up against your asshole'. A visceral love song, indeed. "I Wanna Know" is another update of a Funkadelic song, this time of "I Wanna Know If It's Good To You". The music is a bit faster and cleaner, with Bernie creating a funky stew on organ. "Don't Take Your Love From Me" is another mellow ballad with an excellent solo from Spacey T. and nice singing. "Out Of The Dark" is another excellent song with a great driving guitar riff and more good singing. "Angie" is a truly demented ballad, about a man's girlfriend who goes off to the Persian Gulf War as an engineer.
Track Listing:
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah {James Whipper, Melvin Glover, William Nelson} 6:14
Funk Is In The House {J Whipper, W Nelson} 5:23
Funkadelic Groupie {Bronx Style Bob, W Nelson} 6:27
Music For My Brother {W Nelson, Tracy Singleton} 8:35
I've Been Alone {J Whipper, M Glover, W Nelson, James Long} 5:28
I Wanna Know {J Whipper, W Nelson} 4:50
Don't Take Your Love From Me {W Nelson} 4:51
Out Of The Dark {J Long, W Nelson} 4:19
Angie {J Whipper, W Nelson} 4:30
Personnel:
Producer: Bill Laswell and Billy Bass Nelson
4 and 8 String Basses: Billy "Bass" Nelson
Drums: Jerome "Bigfoot" Brailey
Hammond Organ, Electric Piano, Synthesizers: Bernie Worrell
Guitars: Spacey T. Singleton, Billy Spruill, Billy "Bass" Nelson
Vocals: Grandmaster Melle Mel, Prince Whipper Whip, Gary "Mudbone" Cooper,
Bernard Fowler, Billy "Bass" Nelson
Group Vocals: Billy Bass Nelson, Gary Mudbone Cooper, Bernie Worrell, C-Dog,
Billy Spruill, Marque Gilmore, Peter Wetherbee, J. Maximina Juson,
Latasha Natasha Diggs, Chris Ashley, Sekenya Nelson, Archie Ford
Comments:
TK: This album was originally released in 1993 in Japan.
RC: This is the comeback album for Billy 'Bass' Nelson, as well as the reemergence of superdrummer Jerome Brailey. While billed as a reunion of original Funkadelic members, the album sounds more like the cleaner funk-rock of the classic mid-70's albums of Funkadelic. Which, of course, is not a bad thing at all. Billy Bass shows that he still has his funk chops, as well as his underrated lyrical and songwriting skills. Guitarist "Spacey" Tracy Singleton shows that he's a capable replacement for Eddie Hazel, though his style is cleaner and less stirring than Eddie's, to whom the album is dedicated. Bernie Worrell also appears to add some flavor, although ihs presence is considerably more subdued than I had hoped. No real new ground is broken on this record, but its exuberant nature can't be denied. Everyone is clearly having a great time here, and it shows. Even if the music is somewhat derivative of classic Funkadelic, no one's made that kind of music for 20 years, so that sort of copying is quite welcome. It's hard, wailing, guitar-based music with taste and style, and it shows how significant Billy Bass was in the early days of the band. Also to be noted is the joyous presence of old school rapper supreme Melle Mel, who brings a ferocious energy to the lyrics. The album combines the twin early influences of early Funkadelic and early old school rap, and that vibe works well. I would recommend this album to any fan of Funkadelic's heavier guitar works, but it might not interest those who prefer P.Funk's more dance oriented songs. Don't expect something new and earth-shattering, but do expect to have a lot of fun listening to it. I also appreciate the up-front vocals, because I really enjoyed the lyrics.
"Yeah, Yeah, Yeah" takes the music from "You And Your Folks", most notably this song's title chant, and lays on some heavy, excellent raps. Billy Bass has his classic, super-thick bass sound dominating the track; he was the heaviest of all the P.Funk bassists in terms of his rock-hard basslines with a tinge of soul. Best line: 'Thou shalt not fake the funk.' "Funk Is In The House" is a a funky song that plays on a favorite hip-hop convention: calling out names of band members and songs. The rapping is crisp and the guitar playing is very clean. "Funkadelic Groupie" may be the album's best track; it's a hilarious song about a groupie on the trail of one the band members. The song features restrained wah-wah guitar and more pronounced playing from Bernie Worrell, whose organ flavoring recalls some of his best with Funkadelic. The end, suggesting that one should ignore the groupies on the road and find a woman who really loves you, shows that someone's learned their lesson! "Music For My Brother" is a tribute to Eddie Hazel, and more specifically, the genius of "Maggot Brain". Spacey T. does a credible job here on the instrumental. "I've Been Alone" is a weird ballad that has a tender arrangement and lyrics with one jarring line 'I love you when my balls slap up against your asshole'. A visceral love song, indeed. "I Wanna Know" is another update of a Funkadelic song, this time of "I Wanna Know If It's Good To You". The music is a bit faster and cleaner, with Bernie creating a funky stew on organ. "Don't Take Your Love From Me" is another mellow ballad with an excellent solo from Spacey T. and nice singing. "Out Of The Dark" is another excellent song with a great driving guitar riff and more good singing. "Angie" is a truly demented ballad, about a man's girlfriend who goes off to the Persian Gulf War as an engineer.
Out Of The Dark
O.G. Funk Lyrics
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Man, reality nowadays
It's so dark outside
Nowadays, they all talkin' crap on social media
"What? David calls rap, huh? Say it really sucks"
What really sucks is the fact that you think that
Lyrically, I think that I could smack you into next week
They don't like that I'm talkin' down to 'em
Usually a sub never, ever gets in my head
It's dark out, reality's upon us
So get on your gloves, ask, hear me slug
Here, welcome to the show
Lemme act like everyone says in the YOLOs
"Hi guys, my name is David, keep my head low
Pennywise ego, I never let go
This how I live life, on the edge of the lows
I don't wanna talk about my elements, a no no
Rap against me, let's make it social
Put me on the screen, lemme make a new promo"
Carry a disease, call that writer's block, oh
You don't wanna hear what's stuck in my dreams
I wake up, flip out, never lettin' go
Doors in my mind, door locked, nowhere left to go
So a young mind, my knees, I'm tryna grow
Running from my problems, as in my lifestyle
Checked with the workers, said I wasn't worth while
He was online to create some problems
Don't judge a book from it's cover, that'll start drama
Imma talk fight when I'm talkin' bout my problems
People be mean, quit getting in my face, or I told you to get out my way
I don't see what's the big deal nowadays
People mess with my music, stay out my way
Ten gang, count it is, they drop songs yearly
I suggest you back up, and let the fans hear me
Seriously, this stuff is getting petty
Let the fans hear the music, quit getting in the way
Stop talkin' crap to people, say it to my face
If you got somethin' to say, I'm sitting here anyway
Well, thanks to G-Up for lettin' me hop on the track
But I think gotta go, my verse bout to end
So guess what?
Enjoy the end
It's funny how they act when it's dark out
They push you to your edge and expect you not to snap?
Funny
Ladies and gentlemen, hi, I'm the new me
I don't give a fuck if you said that you knew me
Cause I be heavy duty, got another two-piece
Cut up all the pieces and put it in my jewlery
You got me fucked up if you think that I'm slow
I'm not slowin' down, in the kitchen and mo'
Feelin' so rich, got the kittens and dough
And I'm fuckin' two bitches to show you I'm low
My heart and my soul, and then call it a rap
You pussies should hope that I never do snap
These people all love you till there's a knife in your back
The will to say "fuck you", I'm at where I'm at
I'm pushin' right past
All of the bad
These haters will trick you till you're goin' mad
Don't ever get sad
Add fuel to the scab
Show 'em who you are and then go get the bag
Gotta get it while I'm fuckin' motivated
Gotta get it so I won't fold or fade it
Gotta get it so I can't postpone the patience
Gotta fuckin' get it, I'm so aggitated
Don't you ever think, that you could push me to the brink
I will never break, so you better fuckin' think
Better think it over, cause I'll be hailed to the saint
But God knows I'm Satan, all hail to the greats
I've been on my game, ever since I healed the pain
I've been called a lame and told nobody knows the name
I've broke through the chains just to prove that I am great
But people still doubt me, I'm dryin' like some paint
I've been beat up by my past, and I got a couple casts
I told you never put me last, and now look who's in last
I bounce back, elastic, to make these fuckin' crowds sick
Even when it's dark out, I got a fuckin' plan, bitch
It's so dark outside
Nowadays, they all talkin' crap on social media
"What? David calls rap, huh? Say it really sucks"
What really sucks is the fact that you think that
Lyrically, I think that I could smack you into next week
They don't like that I'm talkin' down to 'em
Usually a sub never, ever gets in my head
So get on your gloves, ask, hear me slug
Here, welcome to the show
Lemme act like everyone says in the YOLOs
"Hi guys, my name is David, keep my head low
Pennywise ego, I never let go
This how I live life, on the edge of the lows
I don't wanna talk about my elements, a no no
Rap against me, let's make it social
Put me on the screen, lemme make a new promo"
Carry a disease, call that writer's block, oh
You don't wanna hear what's stuck in my dreams
I wake up, flip out, never lettin' go
Doors in my mind, door locked, nowhere left to go
So a young mind, my knees, I'm tryna grow
Running from my problems, as in my lifestyle
Checked with the workers, said I wasn't worth while
He was online to create some problems
Don't judge a book from it's cover, that'll start drama
Imma talk fight when I'm talkin' bout my problems
People be mean, quit getting in my face, or I told you to get out my way
I don't see what's the big deal nowadays
People mess with my music, stay out my way
Ten gang, count it is, they drop songs yearly
I suggest you back up, and let the fans hear me
Seriously, this stuff is getting petty
Let the fans hear the music, quit getting in the way
Stop talkin' crap to people, say it to my face
If you got somethin' to say, I'm sitting here anyway
Well, thanks to G-Up for lettin' me hop on the track
But I think gotta go, my verse bout to end
So guess what?
Enjoy the end
It's funny how they act when it's dark out
They push you to your edge and expect you not to snap?
Funny
Ladies and gentlemen, hi, I'm the new me
I don't give a fuck if you said that you knew me
Cause I be heavy duty, got another two-piece
Cut up all the pieces and put it in my jewlery
You got me fucked up if you think that I'm slow
I'm not slowin' down, in the kitchen and mo'
Feelin' so rich, got the kittens and dough
And I'm fuckin' two bitches to show you I'm low
My heart and my soul, and then call it a rap
You pussies should hope that I never do snap
These people all love you till there's a knife in your back
The will to say "fuck you", I'm at where I'm at
I'm pushin' right past
All of the bad
These haters will trick you till you're goin' mad
Don't ever get sad
Add fuel to the scab
Show 'em who you are and then go get the bag
Gotta get it while I'm fuckin' motivated
Gotta get it so I won't fold or fade it
Gotta get it so I can't postpone the patience
Gotta fuckin' get it, I'm so aggitated
Don't you ever think, that you could push me to the brink
I will never break, so you better fuckin' think
Better think it over, cause I'll be hailed to the saint
But God knows I'm Satan, all hail to the greats
I've been on my game, ever since I healed the pain
I've been called a lame and told nobody knows the name
I've broke through the chains just to prove that I am great
But people still doubt me, I'm dryin' like some paint
I've been beat up by my past, and I got a couple casts
I told you never put me last, and now look who's in last
I bounce back, elastic, to make these fuckin' crowds sick
Even when it's dark out, I got a fuckin' plan, bitch
The lyrics to O.G. Funk's song "Out of the Dark" delve into the reality of the dark and negative aspects of our society, particularly in the context of social media. The artist presents a defiant and unapologetic attitude, asserting his lyrical prowess and dismissing those who criticize his rap skills. He also highlights the struggles he faces, both internally and externally, emphasizing the pressure and judgment he experiences from others. Despite these challenges, O.G. Funk remains determined to overcome and prove his worth as an artist. In the end, he expresses his resilience and motivation to succeed, declaring that he will continue to push forward and rise above the obstacles in his path.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: David Torrez, Garrett Carbaugh
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@ConfordConford
Thanks so much for posting this. Heard the odd song before but never heard the whole album. Read about it years ago on the old pfunk mothership website. Huge fan of Billy Bass, he's so underrated and an original funkadelic
@duanemarshall7612
The Crawling bassline technique only billy bass perfected that if you can't solo guitar behind billy, you can't play guitar because he leaves a lot of space he's a guitarist best friend.
@galdorwotansson5909
`Out of the Dark` is the first solo album by original Parliament-Funkadelic bassist Billy Bass Nelson, released under the name `O.G. Funk`. The album was released in 1993 by Polystar records in Japan and by Rykodisc in the U.S. and the United Kingdom the following year. It was produced by Nelson and Bill Laswell as part of Laswell's Black Arc Series. The album features re-workings of various early Funkadelic tracks as well as original material. Out of the Dark is dedicated to fellow P-Funk musician Eddie Hazel, who had died a year prior to the release of the album.
Personnel: Billy Bass Nelson, Bernard Fowler, Gary Cooper, Prince Whipper Whip, Bernie Worrell, Peter Wetherbee, C-Dog, Marque Gilmore, J. Maximina Juson, Chris Ashley, Sekenya Nelson, Archie Ford, Latasha Natasha Diggs
@groundhog713
Spacey T plays guitar on this too...
@galdorwotansson5909
@groundhog713It's a fantastic album with soulful musicians.
@shannonm.townsend1232
Nice! I have this cd
@robertbright2057
This album by Mr. Billy Bass Nelson like Mr. Tawl Ross’s album sounds more like a TRUE FUNKADELIC album than anything George Clinton has released.
@rez1587
Stay yo ass in 93 🙏