The Mike Lee Sound - Spread It Around

Year Released: 2004
Label: Dime Records
Genre: Deep Funk / Modern Soul

Description:
“Spread It Around” by The Mike Lee Sound is a modern deep funk gem that channels the raw, rhythmic energy of late-1960s funk into the 21st century. Released in 2004 on Dime Records, this UK-pressed 7″ became a cult favorite among collectors and rare groove DJs for its gritty analog sound and infectious groove.

Fronted by Mike Lee, a musician deeply rooted in the London funk and soul scene, the band delivers an impeccable homage to classic funk with punchy horns, a driving rhythm section, and tight, soulful arrangements that recall the golden era of labels like People Records and Funk 45.

Legacy & Influence:
Though recorded decades after the peak of classic funk, “Spread It Around” stands shoulder to shoulder with vintage material in terms of authenticity and energy. It helped define the UK’s modern funk movement of the early 2000s — a wave that included The Bamboos, Speedometer, and The Mighty Mocambos.