Flying Fish - Mr Matatwe / Armon's Theme

Year Released: 2005
Genre: Deep Funk / Modern Funk / Jazz-Funk Revival

Description:
“Mr Matatwe / Armon’s Theme” by Flying Fish is a standout 7″ single from the UK’s deep funk revival movement, released in 2005 on Skyline Recordings. The group — part of the Acid Jazz and contemporary funk scene — channels the raw energy and analogue warmth of early-’70s funk instrumentals while infusing a distinctly modern edge.

“Mr Matatwe” kicks off the record with a driving groove anchored by tight drums, syncopated basslines, and bright horn stabs — a percussive workout that could easily sit beside vintage cuts by The J.B.’s or The Meters. On the flip, “Armon’s Theme” takes a more cinematic turn, layering wah-guitar, Rhodes keys, and deep-pocket rhythm into a smooth, head-nodding jam that hints at blaxploitation soundtrack influence.

Though released decades after the golden age of funk, this 7″ captures its spirit perfectly — raw, soulful, and built for DJs and collectors who appreciate authentic rhythm-section chemistry and deep-cut grooves.

A firm favorite among modern funk enthusiasts and crate diggers alike, “Mr Matatwe / Armon’s Theme” stands as proof that the timeless funk aesthetic remains alive and well in 21st-century UK soul music.