Bootsy Collins has lived a rare life and performed with extraordinary musicians. Together with his newest single, the legendary funk bassist pays homage to a few his favorites.

“JB’s Tribute Paster P,” is a celebration of drummers John “Jabo” Starks and Clyde Stubblefield. It invokes not simply the sound of James Brown’s band, however the spirit of it too.

The monitor options an look by the JB’s 81-year-old trombonist Fred Wesley and a ’90s-inspired verse from rapper Harry Mack.

Though he now not excursions, Collins is as busy as ever. He spends most days recording in his Cincinnati studio. Subsequent 12 months, he’ll launch his twenty third studio album Album of the 12 months #1 Funkateer.

Since his teenage years together with his guitarist brother Catfish, Bootsy Collins has lived like a rock ‘n’ roll Forrest Gump. Outdoors of the JB’s and Parliament-Funkadelic, he’s collaborated with a range artists from totally different eras.

Chances are you’ll keep in mind him from 1990’s “Groove Is In The Coronary heart” or the Fatboy Slim hit “Weapon of Selection.” Extra lately, Collins has linked with youthful artists like Thundercat and Kali Uchis, who recorded “After The Storm” at his studio.

Watch Jordan Edwards and Demi Ramos discuss to Collins about new music and his unbelievable profession.