| Grooove is King | ||||
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| Released | July 31, 2015 | |||
| Genre | Jazz Fusion | |||
| Length | 71:38 | |||
| Label | J&R Adventures (USA) Provogue (Worldwide) | |||
| Producer | Tal Bergman | |||
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Grooove is King is the second studio album by American jazz and funk group Rock Candy Funk Party. [1] It was released on July 31, 2015 through J&R Adventures. The album features Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top as "Mr Funkadamus".
All tracks written by Tal Bergman / Joe Bonamassa / Ron DeJesus / Michael Merritt unless indicated.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Introducing The Master Of Ceremonies Mr. Funkadamus" | 0:30 | |
| 2. | "Grooove Is King" | 3:27 | |
| 3. | "Low Tide" | 2:48 | |
| 4. | "Uber Station" | 5:02 | |
| 5. | "East Village" | 6:53 | |
| 6. | "If Six Was Eight" | 4:44 | |
| 7. | "Cube's Brick" | 7:32 | |
| 8. | "And Now A Word From Our Fine Sponsors With Mr. Funkadamus" | 0:18 | |
| 9. | "Don't Be Stingy With The SMPTE" | 5:17 | |
| 10. | "C You On The Flip Side" | 5:06 | |
| 11. | "Digging in the Dirt" | Peter Gabriel | 6:18 |
| 12. | "Don't Funk With Me" | 5:54 | |
| 13. | "The 6 Train To The Bronx" | 6:05 | |
| 14. | "Rock Candy" | Jack McDuff | 5:27 |
| 15. | "Mr. Funkadamus Thanks All The Senors But Especially The Senoritas" | 0:27 | |
| 16. | "The Fabulous Tales Of Two Bands" | 5:40 | |
| Total length: | 71:38 | ||
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