VA - World's Funkiest Covers (2011)

2011 compilation that features some of the funkiest covers from around the world and throughout time. The album includes a wide range of styles including Deep Funk, Latin Soul, hard Salsa, Soul, Afrobeat, and Cumbia. From the Ebony Rhythm Band's Deep Funk cover of 'Light My Fire' to the soulful version of 'Purple Haze' by Johnny Jones and the King Casuals, the unforgettable tracks keep on coming. There's also plenty of hard pounding Salsa with Ray Barretto's cover of 'Pastime Paradise,' Mongo Santamaria's cover of 'Cloud Nine' and Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra's cover of Spoon's 'I Turn My Camera On.' More recent artists include Mighty Mo and the Winchester 7 and Nostalgia 77 covering 'The Message' and 'Seven Nation Army', respectively. Each infectious song will leave listeners helplessly grooving to the beats, letting go on the dance floor and ultimately begging for more.