For Collins, who rose to prominence working with James Brown and then PARLIAMENT-FUNKADELIC, this forthcoming solo effort marks his 10th solo overall. It was begun prior to the pandemic, but completed during lockdown at his own Boot-Cave Studios in Cincinnati. The entire record was produced, written, and arranged by Collins himself.

Although quarantined in his own space, the 68-year-old artist was able to assemble long list of special collaborators, some of whom contributed from afar, including Snoop Dogg, fellow James Brown bandmate Christian McBride, bassists Larry Graham and Victor Wooten, and saxophonist Branford Marsalis. Also credited with cameos are Emmaline, Béla Fleck, and renowned author and activist Dr. Cornel West, who considers Collins an “unadulterated genius.”

 

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is previewing the LP with its title track, a guaranteed groovy time. Listen in down below via its video, which boasts studio footage and psychedelic, trippy imagery.

 

In recent months, COLLINS linked up with IGGY POP on a cover of SLY & THE FAMILY STONE’s “Family Affair”.