Under The Influence Volume Five (A Collection Of Rare Soul & Disco)
Sean P* is the curator behind Z Records' 'Under The Influence' series, and his taste in rare soul and disco is impeccable. This fifth volume pulls together obscure grooves from artists like Crystal Clear, Joanne Ellis, and BBRA that capture the sweet spot between intimate soul and danceable funk. Expect warm vocals over live instrumentation—horns, strings, and tight rhythm sections that feel both soulful and funky. The music is rooted in soul, funk, disco, and afrobeat traditions, but each track brings something distinct. These aren't the obvious cuts; they're the deep album tracks that serious diggers spend years hunting for. Many of the original pressings remain genuinely hard to find, making this compilation a real treasure for collectors. Two discs packed with genuine discoveries.
Item Details+
| Genre | Funk / Soul |
| Style | Soul Funk Disco Afrobeat |
| Notes | Good Plus (VG+) Mint (NM or M-) CDs are VG+ to EX. |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Z Records |
| Year | 2016 |
| Country | UK |
| Format | 2xCD |
Tracklist+
1-1. Crystal Clear (7) - (Caught Between) A Rock And A Hard Place 6:22
1-2. Joanne Ellis - Bye Baby 4:49
1-3. King David - Trinidad Rock 5:24
1-4. Don and Oli - Superman (Sean P Edit) 5:43
1-5. BBRA - Do What Make You Feel Good 4:53
1-6. George And Glen Miller - Easing 7:07
1-7. HE3 Project - Thesis On Love 3:04
1-8. Fruitcake - We Are Children 3:02
1-9. Plunky Nkabinde, Oneness Of Juju - Electric Juju Nation / Keep It Moving 5:20
1-10. Ed Watson And The Brass Circle - Roforofo Fight 4:13
1-11. Jimmy Spencer (3) - Summertime 2:19
1-12. Les Femmes - Yes, You Thrill Me 6:24
1-13. Nostromo - Around The World In 80 Seconds (Sean P Edit) 4:46
1-14. The Coalition (5) - Where Do We Go From Here 6:34
2-1. Bobby Cash Redd - Skate-Party People (Sean P Edit) 5:48
2-2. Jeff Medina, Akwesi Leo-Mensah - Kowree Sambazzi 5:27
2-3. Natural Hi - Fame (Hi Re-Mix) 7:09
2-4. Yeow Band - Give My Heart Away 6:38
2-5. Mark IV (2) - If You Can't Tell Me Something Good 6:43
2-6. J. P. Robinson - Y'Shua 5:01
2-7. Sandy Mercer - Give Me Your Love 6:37
2-8. The Love Bite (2) - What Goes Up 5:59
2-9. World Quake Band - On The One 4:05
2-10. The Stars (5) - (We Are The) Stars 4:06
2-11. William C. Brown III - Come On And Go With Me 5:11
2-12. Starship Gilbey - Take A Train 5:47
2-13. Darlene Davis - Making It (Sean P Edit) 8:27
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