Young Disciples - Apparently Nothin'

  • Artist Young Disciples
  • Title Apparently Nothin'
  • Label Tamla Motown
  • Catalogue No TLK 5, 868 770-7
  • Format 7''
  • Genre Funk Soul
  • Media Condition Very Good Plus (VG+)
  • Sleeve Condition Very Good Plus (VG+)
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Apparently Nothin
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Apparently Nothin’ is one of the defining records of the early-90s UK acid jazz and neo-soul crossover movement. Young Disciples blend live instrumentation with Hip-Hop-informed groove sensibility and socially conscious lyricism.

The track is built on:

deep, rolling live bass,
crisp yet organic drum feel,
warm Rhodes keyboards,
and powerful, soulful vocals by Carleen Anderson.

What sets it apart is its balance between message and groove — it carries political and emotional weight without sacrificing danceability.

It sits in a lineage connecting:

1970s soul and jazz-funk,
UK sound system culture,
and emerging neo-soul aesthetics.

The record became a cornerstone for DJs who valued both live musicianship and Hip-Hop-influenced production aesthetics.

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