Bootsy Collins is gonna funk you up (with Bootsy Collins)
Jun 18, 2024
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Legendary funk musician Bootsy Collins joins the podcast to reminisce on his iconic career, discuss his new album, and share insights on his creative process. Topics include his evolution from Parliament Funkadelic to solo work, musical influences, slap bass techniques, and collaborations with artists like Tyler the Creator and Bruno Mars.
Bootsy Collins' bass lines evolved into melodic narratives, inspiring artists like Childish Gambino.
Bootsy's message of 'funk not fight' reflects music's unifying power and his willingness to push boundaries.
Deep dives
Bootsy Collins: The Funk Master
Bootsy Collins, a legendary figure in Funk music, shared insights into his musical journey starting with his influences from bands like Funkadelic Parliament. Emphasizing creativity and experimentation, Bootsy discussed how his bass lines evolved to become melodic narratives within songs. His iconic track, 'I'd Rather Be With You', inspired later artists like Childish Gambino. Bootsy's willingness to embrace change and collaborate with various artists like Bruno Mars and Silk Sonic showcases his adaptability and continuous growth as an artist.
Embracing Challenges and Evolution in Music
Bootsy Collins highlighted the importance of never stopping learning and growing in music. He discussed his experiences working with diverse artists and adapting to new recording methods. Collaborations like 'Weapon of Choice' with Fat Boy Slim and recent tracks such as 'Funk Not Fight' display Bootsy's willingness to experiment and push boundaries in his music. His message of 'funk not fight' reflects his belief in music as a unifying force and a way to bring people together.
Looking Forward to 'Album of the Year'
Bootsy Collins teased his upcoming album titled 'Album of the Year', emphasizing the significance of continuous evolution in music. He shared his excitement for the new challenges presented by solo recording and internet collaborations. Bootsy's commitment to funk music's core values and principles of unity and creativity remain at the forefront of his musical journey, inspiring both veteran and emerging artists in the industry.
Bootsy Collins is, perhaps, the funkiest man of all time. Over the course of his nearly six decade career, Collins has given up the funk in the iconic Parliament Funkadelic, helmed Bootsy’s Rubber Band, and lended his slaparific talents to songs from everybody from James Brown to Dee-Lite to Fatboy Slim. His new album, aptly titled Album of the Year #1 Funkateer, is on the way, so in celebration of his illustrious career, we invited Bootsy Collins – aka Casper the Funky Ghost – onto Switched on Pop to reminisce on some of his greatest hits.