Rickey Calloway & The Crack Mirrow Band - Tell Me

Year Released: 2005
Genre: Deep Funk / Modern Soul

Description:
With “Tell Me,” Calloway proves his timelessness as one of the true modern torchbearers of classic funk. The track features tight, live instrumentation, rich horn arrangements, and Calloway’s signature James Brown-style vocal grit, all recorded with analog warmth. It channels the spirit of early ’70s funk but with crisp, modern production values, making it both nostalgic and fresh.

“Tell Me” is a DJ favorite in modern funk sets and has appeared on compilations highlighting the resurgence of authentic, live-recorded funk. It solidified Calloway’s reputation as one of the few contemporary artists who could authentically capture the classic soul-funk sound.