Bobby Williams - Funky Super Fly (2026 Reissue) Bobby Williams

Mr Bongo reissues Bobby Williams' coveted 1974 deep funk rarity, Funky Super Fly. Rich in raw, gritty, from-the-heart grooves, the influence of James Brown is unmistakable, yet the tracks are distinctly Bobby. Oozing style and substance, the album is packed with fiery horn sections, strutting guitars and infectious basslines driven by plenty of prime breakbeats. Front to back, it's stacked with highlights, and cuts from the album have famously been sampled by DJ Shadow, Coldcut, and more.

For years, Funky Super Fly has been a favourite among funk aficionados. It's a sensational collection from vocalist and bandleader Bobby Williams, featuring cherished raw-funk heaters such as Funky Superfly, Soul Brother Party, and Let's Jam, all of which have the ingredients to ignite even the most subdued dancefloor. The unprocessed energy of these recordings speaks directly to the soul, with Bobby leading his captivating funk-fuelled band with dynamism and class. On the album, Funky Superfly and Soul Brother Party each appear as continuous performances, unlike the original 7-inch singles where they were split into Parts 1 and 2.

Alongside the uptempo grooves, Bobby delivers the soulful ballad Morning Of Love, simmering with emotion and heartache. The closing instrumental, Fair Trade, channels the wah-wah guitar-driven feel of a classic Blaxploitation soundtrack and remains one of the album's hidden gems.

Bobby Williams' music has found a second life through sampling, introducing his work to generations of record collectors and producers. The pulsating title track Funky Superfly provided the foundation for DJ Shadow's The Number Song from the landmark 1996 album Endtroducing....., while Soul Brother Party was sampled by Coldcut on More Beats & Pieces a year later. These high-profile uses helped fuel the '90s search for obscure funk classics and cemented Bobby Williams' legacy among crate diggers worldwide.

Funky Super Fly is funk and soul in its purest form—electrifying, unfiltered and one of the true jewels of 1970s funk. An essential listen for fans of James Brown, Charles Bradley, and deep funk at its finest.

Vinyl edition housed in a premium tip-on sleeve.