were over the top and somewhat elitist to be honest.

i mean who am i to tell you how you feel but i think both were totally off base. you since rephrased the musicianship critique so maybe we're having a pointless back and forth on that part... but if you really hear this the same as most G Funk I think you're being kinda shallow. You may not like or respect that fact it's being played but I can honestly tell you it struck me the first time I heard Dam-Funks music that this wasn't just some slapped together beat for someone to rap over.

As for the boogie thing... I've never once heard Dam say he's trying to make boogie music. He's pretty clear he's a modern funk act (im sure you can find an issue with that as well) who draws his inspiration from Roger and Prince among others. As a DJ I can tell you I play all kinds of styles I wouldn't play if I was actually making music.

I personally think it's an insult to Dam to look at him as a retro act. I don't think he sounds like one nor has ever tried to... it's a new spin on old sounds and I dig it. Those that don't aren't right or wrong just not moved by the same things the rest of us are.
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