Nothing But The Funk - Frozen Funk (Feat. Shikao Suga) [Japanese Import] Nothing But The Funk

Japan–US funk supergroup Nothing but The Funk celebrates its 25th anniversary with the first-ever 7-inch single from its debut album, featuring acclaimed singer-songwriter Shikao Suga. A modern funk masterpiece pressed on 45 RPM vinyl.

Formed in 2000 by legendary Japanese drummer Takashi Numazawa, Nothing but The Funk (NBTF) brings together an extraordinary lineup of Japanese and American musicians. The project was born from Numazawa's time in the United States, where he connected with world-class players including Eddie M (saxophone), Karl Perazzo (percussion), Raymond McKinley (bass), Nate Mercereau (guitar), and Steve Baxter (trombone)—musicians whose careers include performing with icons such as Prince and Sheila E. Completing the lineup is renowned Japanese keyboardist Toshiyuki Mori, a longtime member of Shikao & The Family Sugar alongside Shikao Suga.

To mark the band's 25th year and the release of its first original album, NBTF presents "Frozen Funk," a standout collaboration with Shikao Suga, now available as a dedicated 7-inch single.

Driven by an irresistible Minneapolis-style funk groove, the track perfectly blends NBTF's masterful musicianship with Shikao Suga's stylish, soulful, and unmistakably sensual vocals. Rich in tight rhythms, infectious grooves, and first-class performances, "Frozen Funk" embodies the spirit of classic funk while delivering a fresh