Galactic started out at the end of the last century as an instrumental 'funk unit' in the best tradition of The Meters, The JB's and Booker T. & The MG's. Over time they toured with artists such as The Roots, Jurassic 5 and Gift Of Gab, so it was not difficult to find vocalists for their latest album. Despite the presence of rappers such as Lyrics, From The Corner To The Block is Born, Gift Of
… Gab, Ladybug Mecca (Digable Planets), Chali 2na (Jurrasic 5) and Vursaty! (Lifesaves) has not become a hip-hop album, but a contemporary funk record on which rappers play a major role. Galactic sees the modernization of the traditional New Orleans sound as a life's mission. Not only the addition of rappers plays a major role in this, but also a much rougher approach to New Orleans funk, without this immediately turning into rock. Wild Indian dances are effortlessly integrated into this raw funk, as well as a light dose of psychedelics. Kind of like the Red Hot Chili Peppers sounded at the start of their career. (AD)more
