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Sharon Jones And The Dap-Kings Announce New Album

12 May 2013 | 9:00 am | Hannah Galvin

Brooklyn's funky eight piece Sharon Jones And The Dap-Kings have announced the release of their forthcoming fifth album, 'Give The People What They Want'!

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Brooklyn eight piece SHARON JONES AND THE DAP-KINGS are best recognised for their big sound infused with a combination of soul and funk elements. They released their debut record Dap Dippin' With Sharon Jones And The Dap-Kings in 2002, and have since released an extra three full length records.

With that in mind, August will see the fifth installment as the group will be releasing their new album, Give The People What They Want!

A title very attuned to the band, it celebrates the shared appreciation from both the audience and the the group's members on what Sharon Jones And The Dap-Kings are all about.

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It also acknowledges the hard work that this huge outfit undertakes. If you look at what they've been up to musically in the past, it would be illegal to label their schedule anything other than busy. Constantly recording, touring and creating their incredible live show, you can tell this group are greatly passionate about their creative career.

With post collaborators including BeckJohn LegendLou Reed and Rufus Wainwright, it's clear that such a stellar back catalogue can only continue with just as much sophistication. So with the band's forthcoming fifth record, it's only natural to expect a fantastic album.

While we wait for the record's release, take a listen to the first single from Give The People What They Want, titled 'Retreat'. This track is in no way rushed, which allows us to soak up the funky instrumentation and soul of Sharon Jones' phenomenal voice.

Give The People What They Want will be officially available to purchase on 26th August via Daptone Records.

Words by Hannah Galvin.

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