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Entropy : Live+Rebel+Funk+Love
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funky hip-hop and soul, with inflections of reggae, jazz, and latin styles
Genre: Urban/R&B: Funk
Release Date: 2004
Live+Rebel+Funk+Love
Entropy
Record Label: Funk Shop Records
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1. Lrfl Intro 0:55 + MP3 $0.99
2. Gettin Away 4:38 + MP3 $0.99
3. Novacaine 5:39 + MP3 $0.99
4. Y'in Know? 4:04 + MP3 $0.99
5. One Minute 6:29 + MP3 $0.99
6. Hot N' Sour 5:08 + MP3 $0.99
7. Alottanuthin 3:56 + MP3 $0.99
8. Lrfl Mashed Potatoes N' Gravy Remix (by Genetic) 0:46 + MP3 $0.99
9. The Party Platform 4:09 + MP3 $0.99
10. I'd Rather B Free 5:02 + MP3 $0.99
11. Closer 2 U 4:50 + MP3 $0.99
12. Ill Flow 4:11 + MP3 $0.99
13. Lrfl Outro 2:09 + MP3 $0.99
14. High Wire Axe 5:26 + MP3 $0.99
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Album Notes

The sexiest blend of old and new school funk happening in the south today, "Entropy distills the essence of funk into its own infectious brew". Based out of Atlanta, Entropy began as an instrumental trio in 1999, gaining steady recognition over the next two years for their high-energy performances. The addition of Rod Williams in '01 enhanced the dynamic and creative scope of the band, propelling them to new heights of soul, R&B, rap, and of course the super heavy funk. Later, the additions of Jailan Jagne and Hawk Harvey on alto and tenor saxes brought the budding sound into full bloom.

Influenced by the traditions of James Brown, Parliament/Funkadelic, Prince, Eric B. & Ra Kim, and countless others, Entropy remains dedicated to bringing potent live performances and laying down slick, funky, sultry grooves in the studio. They have shared the stage and collaborated with a wide array of local, regional, and national talent, including Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Kofi Burbridge, Robert Walter's 20th Congress, Vinyl, Carlos Washington & Giant People, Sound Tribe Sector Nine, The Greyhounds, Big Fuzz, DJ le Spam & the Spam Allstars, Ulu, Yonrico Scott Band, Jeff Sipe, DJ ..5, Squat, and Genetic.

Over the past few years Entropy's fanbase has been growing and growing. Touring extensively in the southeast in '02 and '03 the band built a formidable reputation in its existing markets of Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, and Savannah for "the blistering energy of the live show" and their true funk sound. In '04 and '05 they spread the funk to Tenessee, Alabama, Florida, the Carolinas, and New Orleans (Jazz Fest '04 and '05) to packed dance floors of party people shakin' it all night long. Crowd response was enthusiastic to say the least, the people seemed almost starved for the funk.

Entropy took it upon themselves to satisfy the fans' appetites by playing over 250 shows in '04 and '05, building a strong following everywhere they went. This funk frenzy was in support of their debut studio album, LIVE+REBEL+FUNK+LOVE, released in September 2004. Currently, the band is still spreading the funk and preparing their sophomore release, slated for summer 2006, which promises to be so funky it'll stink up the peoples' stereos.

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REVIEWS

Best Funk Album of 2004, period!!
author: David Eduardo
                            
Be warned: you'll need to give yourself a little space to move when you play this record. The driver's seat of a compact pick-up truck is not the breathing room you'll need, as cab(in) fever will undoubtedly consume you. Recorded in Athens and Atlanta, Live+Rebel+Funk+Love easily holds its own with any hip hop coming out of these crunk Southern neighborhoods. (And therein lies the twist.) Entropy is not comfortable just cranking out tired hip hop tunes over lifted gang-banging beats or living up to one of the band names many definitions, namely the entry that suggests that we as a system and society are en route towards an "inevitable and steady deterioration." While the beats and rhymes can be sought and found on all 13 tracks, the local group also displays a proclivity for the reggae-tinged tunes (see "Hot N' Sour") and nasty, old-school overtly sexual funk (see "Novacaine"). The release showcases all of Entropy's strengths with an intelligence and socio-spiritual awareness rarely seen in most of the genres they dabble in. You won't get it from Parliament and you won't hear it from Fabolous. The rhymes speak to the ridiculous nature of a hip hop community hell-bent on being badder and more blingin' than the next brother ("Yin Know?"). The instrumental funk earthquakes on Live+Rebel+Funk+Love pack all the punch of a natural disaster ("Gettin' Away") and serve as gentle segues between the band's shifting styles. Finding a comfortable home in many of the Entropy joints is guest musician Kofi Burbridge (Derek Trucks Band), and his accomplished flute playing - a perfect '70s soul AM complement to this urban FM sound.
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