Lee Fields & The Dap-Kings - Give Me A Chance

Year Released: 2002
Genre: Soul / Funk / Retro Revival

Description:
“Give Me a Chance” by Lee Fields & The Dap-Kings is a modern soul gem released on Desco Records (later reissued by Daptone), emblematic of the late 1990s and early 2000s deep funk revival spearheaded by labels like Desco, Soul Fire, and Daptone.

Backed by the future members of The Dap-Kings (who would later gain international fame backing Sharon Jones and Amy Winehouse), the record captures the raw, analog warmth of late-’60s James Brown-style funk with authentic live instrumentation and Fields’ impassioned, gravelly vocals.

“Give Me a Chance” is driven by a tight rhythm section, stabbing horns, and a pleading vocal performance that channels pure Southern soul energy. The track’s groove recalls the urgency of early Stax and Brunswick singles, while its production aesthetic mirrors the golden age of analog recording.

“Give Me a Chance” became a crate-digger favorite among modern funk DJs and producers, inspiring the sonic template of the early Daptone Records sound. Its influence can be felt in the retro-soul movements of the 2010s led by Charles Bradley, The Monophonics, and Durand Jones & The Indications.