Band · from United States · since 1993
Brooklyn Funk Essentials are an American band formed in 1993 by musicians Arthur Baker and Lati Kronlund. The band are known for their eclectic sound; blending funk, hip hop, jazz, poetry, reggae, and disco music sometimes accredited to acid jazz. In the 1990s, the group became a staple of the New York City club scene.
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Black Butterfly15 May 2026Vinyl
Take The L Train20 Nov 2024Vinyl
Intuition5 May 2023Vinyl
Stay Good20 Sep 2019Vinyl
Funk Ain't Ova9 Jul 2015Vinyl
Watcha Playin'10 Mar 2008Vinyl
Make Them Like It2000Vinyl
In the BuzzBag18 Sep 1998Vinyl
Cool and Steady and Easy27 Jun 1994Vinyl
Mambo Con Dancehall10 Jul 2000 · EPVinyl
The Creator Has A Masterplan13 Jun 1994 · EPVinyl
Bust The Bus Stop28 Jan 2026 · SingleVinyl
Never Give Up15 Oct 2025 · SingleVinyl
Life During Wartime16 Jul 2025 · SingleVinyl
Blow Your Brains Out27 Jun 2024 · SingleVinyl
Where Love Lives15 Jun 2018 · SingleVinyl
Change The Track11 Nov 2016 · SingleVinyl
Dance Or Die29 Apr 2015 · SingleVinyl
Big Apple Boogaloo24 Mar 1997 · SingleVinylRecords from MusicBrainz, completed with the release lists of Deezer. Sleeves from the Cover Art Archive and the same lists.
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