Let me just say that I usually just review the material that I have. However, when I heard that Richard Humpty Vission had released his latest Mix CD Compilation, I personally asked System Recordings if I could review it. Gee, wouldn’t you know, they said yes! So here it goes. To understand this CD is to understand Richard Humpty Vission. I have been a big fan of his since the beginning of his days in The Movement all the way up until now. Now having just read that last sentence and doing the math, you begin to figure out that he has been around this industry for a long time. He is one of the few people who continues to stay on top of the music industry throughout the years and keeps re-inventing himself every year. Just that alone is to be commended with a standing ovation. So now that you know a little bit more about Richard, lets get deep into the House of Funk even though Grandma didn’t really build it.
Even though the tracklisting says 30 plus tracks, don’t be fooled. There is way more than that. Richard seamlessly mixes in and out of each track with smooth precision and his quick mixing ability along with crazy editing makes this CD a steal.
The lead track is “Amazing” by DJ Flex, the perfect track to get the Funk started. For those of you who knows Richard’s style, should have already guessed that somewhere in his mix will include the timeless classic Jungles Brothers “I’ll House You”. Truly showing how he never forgets his roots. Awesome tracks that follows is the brand new Benny Benassi “No Matter What You Do” followed by the annoying but purely addictive “The Phone Track” by DJ Dan.
Then came one of the best surprises on the CD. You see “Bucci Bag” by Andrea Doria listed on the CD under (RHV Mix). Yes, but the Easter Egg is hidden as he first mixed the Dub Mix off the Import Kontor Label first, then flawlessly mixing in his mix. You’ll flip when you hear it. From there the mix picks up even more steam with the DanceStar 2004 Best Single “Born Too Slow” by the Crystal Method. A few more tracks down comes the Latin house flavor of “Calinda” by Ritmo Dynamic.
Then quickly switches to a mix of the Blue Monday classic in the form of “Like You Do” by Phillipe B. Richard then takes the Funk into a Drum and Bass mode for a few songs showing off his versatility. As the House Funk starts back up again comes another Easter Egg. One of his new singles with the Static Revenger with “Sexy”, is an absolute monster. Listen closely to the rhythmic beats, they took the hook from an old 60’s classic by the Kinks “All Day and All of The Night”. NICE! He then comes to a close on this all out funk mix with hits like “Never Let Me Down” by RHV, “I Just Want To Be a Drummer” by Heavy Rock and ends the CD with a beautiful song with “Everyone” by Static Revenger.
Well, I just did the hard part. I broke down the whole CD for you. Now it’s up to you to do the easy part. Buy it and listen to it. Oh, if you are going to blast this CD in your house… move the furniture first!
