Filthy Funk describes themselves as "a future soul movement based in Rochester NY." To which I reply, just soul? Filthy Funk certainly has a soul flavor. But it doesn't always taste like soul. There is a hint of rock, some hip hop, an aftertaste of techno, and a touch of other ingredients too numerous to mention. I am sure they have a surprising influence or two. Often you know the soul flavor is behind the sound but you can only hear the residue much like food cooked with wine doesn't TASTE like wine, but it wouldn't be the same without it.
Filthy Funk can weave a tapestry that seamlessly transitions from a smooth soft melody to a driving catchy chorus. Or should I say the smooth sides compliment the entree quite nicely. It doesn't matter how much I explain their sound through vague analogies though, you just have to hear it to understand it. Have a listen. Check out "Get It."
Where does Filthy Funk fall on the (not entirely arbitrary) Sound Plane?
-Drew Prok
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