Daptone Gold

Description

Daptone Gold is the first compilation of hits, obscure tracks, and exclusives from Daptone Records, the benchmark label in contemporary soul-funk. With a collection of albums and 45s ranging from Rhythm & Blues to Afrobeat, and from gospel to funk, Daptone has consistently produced a sincere, powerful, and profound sound. This record contains some of the most popular songs from the catalog like “Tell Me” by SHARON JONES & THE DAP KINGS and “Up From the South” by BUDOS BAND, alongside lesser-known tracks such as “Could Have Been” by LEE FIELDS or “The World (Is Going Up In Flames)” by CHARLES BRADLEY, which were only released as 45s. Furthermore, with the inclusion of unreleased tracks such as “A Lover Like Me” by BRINKY GRIPTITE and SHARON JONES’s cover of Gladys Knight’s “Giving Up,” Daptone Gold promises to be an ideal addition to Daptone fans' collections, as well as a perfect introduction to the label for those who are not yet familiar with it. As always, Daptone has ensured that the entire presentation lives up to the music it contains. Available on CD and 2LP, Daptone Gold will come in magnificent gold packaging embossed with the Daptone logo. Also featured are liner notes by journalist and critic DOUGLAS WOLK, as well as exclusive photos.