Soul For The Masses.

The Ill Funk Ensemble has performed live with Grammy-winner Mr. Cheeks of the Lost Boyz, opened for Naughty by Nature, and Shontelle and Young MC and placed forth in a national competition to perform at Royal Family Affair with Soulive in 2011. They have also had a placement on the show “Road Trip Nation” and honorable mention in the John Lennon song-writing competition.

They are a refreshing mix of the rhythmic Motown soul and modernly refined hip-hop. My favorite song is probably “She’s Fearless” because it really speaks to me. It’s an ode to the woman who knows her worth and if a man is worthy of her time and attention. She’s beautiful and doesn’t settle for just anyone. The Ill Funk Ensemble’s music strives for perfection- just like her.

Now, they do something really different with their title track, “The Duality”. I can’t say for certain but, it sounds like they sample the beat from AWOLNATION’s hit, “Sail” and the result is really beautiful. The beat has a sexual, yet haunting quality that really fills the air.

The Albany-based band’s CD, “The Duality”, dropped on August 24th and is AMAZING! If you like The Roots, Talib Kweli, or Common, you will LOVE them!

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