Wefunk Ad2k Recordings & Filmworks Presents:
420 Funk Mob's Explosive New Studio Album – The Emperor Has No Clones
Dropping January 15, 2025!

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  Hold on to your hats and glasses, because the 420 Funk Mob is about to blow your mind! Led by Mike Clip Payne, the indomitable force of Parliament/Funkadelic, the Mob is ready to unleash The Emperor Has No Clones, their long-awaited studio album, dropping January 15, 2025. This 14-track sonic assault is a high-octane fusion of funk, soul, and rock 'n' roll that fans have been waiting for – and trust us, it’s gonna shake the foundation of music as you know it. When Clip Payne joined the funk powerhouse that was Parliament/Funkadelic, he became part of a cosmic firestorm, elevating the band to legendary status. Under the visionary guidance of George Clinton, P-Funk took the world by storm, creating some of the most iconic jams of the '70s. Now, after decades of redefining the funk, 420 Funk Mob is back to show the world what THEY think Funkadelic is all about. Joining Clip Payne on this bold, genre-smashing adventure are Kidd Funkadelic Michael Hampton, Lige Curry, Greg Thomas and Greg Boyer – all of whom have been laying down the foundation of P-Funk’s iconic sound since One Nation Under a Groove and beyond. These are the same powerhouse musicians who’ve earned P-Funk a reputation as one of the most electrifying live bands in the world, and now they’re bringing that energy to The Emperor Has No Clones – an album that’s both a tribute and a bold statement of intent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This isn’t just another trip down memory lane.

The Emperor Has No Clones is the next

evolution in the funk universe – a fresh, unapologetic declaration from the very heart of the movement. It’s an album for the true funk heads, the genre-definers, and the rule-breakers. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store: “Up South” – A blistering guitar riff channeling the late, great Garry Starchild Shider, bringing the heat and the soul. A jaw-dropping cover of the Grateful Dead’s “Estimated Prophet”, featuring France’s Horn Dawgs Eric Rohner and Gilles Garin, with Lige Curry locking down the bass and Mike Kidd Funkadelic Hampton shredding like a man possessed. “Prizefight” and “Eyes on the Prize” – A knockout punch from the next generation of funk, showcasing the incredible talents of Chogyi Marco and Garret Shider. “Slaves” – A raw, groove-heavy monster powered by the unrelenting energy of label mates DRUGS: The Prescription for Mis-America (Chicken Burke, Adam Widoff, and Joey Eppard).

Mike Clip Payne has captured the untamed, boundary-pushing spirit of the 420 Funk Mob’s legendary live shows and distilled that raw power into their first-ever studio album. With a sound that blends the swagger of Sly Stone, the cosmic chaos of the Grateful Dead, and the fire of Jimi Hendrix, The Emperor Has No Clones is a funk-rock odyssey that will leave you begging for more. So mark your calendars and get ready to get down – The Emperor Has No Clones drops on January 15, 2025

 

.The Funk is here, and it’s about to blow your mind

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