Black Bottom was an African-American neighborhood near Downtown Detroit where, in the late 40's and 50's, artists like John Lee Hooker helped spawn the local rhythm and blues sound. Although firmly rooted in hip hop, BBC does not need loops and samples to establish an authentic R&B groove - they are a timeless live funk band. Leader Khary Turner is also a highly regarded journalist and his literary prowess elevates their lyrics to poetic heights. For my money, they are one of the hippest bands in this or any city.
To learn more about the Black Bottom Collective, visit www.blackbottomcollective.com
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(PC users right click, choose
Save As)KHARY KIMANI TURNER
Poet/Emcee
TUNESIA 'TRUE' TURNER
Vocals
KAREN 'KAY BOSCO' BENNETT
Vocals
MARK 'SWAMI' HARPER
Keyboards
KAMAU INAEDE
Bass
EDWARD 'TEDUARDO' CANADAY
Guitar
IVAN 'GROOVE' PROSPER
DrumsPRODUCED BY DON WAS
Recorded by STEVE 'DR. CHING' KING
At 54 SOUND, FERNDALE, MICHIGAN
Assisted by Tony Campagna
Mixed by KRISH SHARMA
at HENSON STUDIO D
Assisted by Glenn PittmanWRITTEN BY KHARY TURNER c2005
VIDEO SHOT BY
JOHN 'QUIG' QUIGLY
AND JIM HANNON FOR
CHROME BUMPER FILMS
EDITED BY GEMMA CORFIELD