Baby Charles - No Controlling Me / Invisible

Year Released: 2008
Genre: Funk / Soul / Deep Funk Revival

Description:

Released on Record Kicks in 2008, this modern funk 7″ from Baby Charles, led by vocalist Dionne Charles, channels the classic raw sound of late-’60s soul through a contemporary lens.

“No Controlling Me” features tight live drums, stabbing horns, and fiery vocals that recall the grit of Sharon Jones and early Aretha. Though a relatively recent release, the track has been sampled in underground hip-hop circles — most notably by People Under the Stairs on “Check Your Pockets” (2009), where its driving rhythm was looped to create a vintage funk breakbeat feel.

Its authenticity and analog warmth have made it a favorite among modern soul DJs and producers, proving that the lineage of break-ready funk continues well into the 21st century.