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Sleeve Notes1973
Frisky

Frisky

Sly & the Family Stone · 1973
Recording

Recorded in 1973 for the album Fresh, the track was created during sessions led by Sly Stone with core contributions from members of Sly & the Family Stone. Much of the album was assembled through extensive overdubbing and studio experimentation, reflecting Sly Stone's increasingly individual approach to production. The track exemplified the stripped-down, rhythm-focused sound of Fresh, a landmark release that helped redefine funk production in the early 1970s. Its loose groove, layered vocals and innovative recording techniques influenced both contemporary musicians and future generations of producers. The recording became a favorite among hip-hop producers and rare-groove collectors for its distinctive rhythm section and vocal textures. It remains one of the notable deep cuts from Fresh, an album widely regarded as one of the most influential funk recordings of its era.

ArtistSly & the Family Stone
Year1973
StudioRecord Plant Studios, Sausalito
LabelEpic Records
ProducersSly Stone
How curators tag this
Funk100%
Sound check
Same ArtistFig. A
You Can Make It If You Try
Sly & the Family Stone · 1969
Family Affair
Sly & the Family Stone · 1971
Poet
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If You Want Me to Stay
Sly & the Family Stone · 1973
Blessing in Disguise
Sly & the Family Stone · 1976
SamplesFig. B
The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)
Black Sheep · 1991 · sampled-by
Breakadawn
De La Soul · 1993 · sampled-by
I Get Lifted
Eric B. & Rakim · 1987 · sampled-by
Joints & Jam
The Black Eyed Peas · 1998 · sampled-by
It's Funky Enough
The D.O.C. · 1989 · sampled-by
Year · 1973Fig. C
Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye · 1973
Right Place Wrong Time
Dr. John · 1973
He's Misstra Know It All
Stevie Wonder · 1973
Get Up Stand Up
Bob Marley & The Wailers · 1973
Funky Kingston
Toots & The Maytals · 1973
Same GenreFig. D
Hot Pants
James Brown · 1971
Cavern
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Magnificent Sanctuary Band
Donny Hathaway · 1971
So Ruff, So Tuff
Roger Troutman · 1981
Fly Like an Eagle
Steve Miller Band · 1976
Artist · Sly & the Family StoneIn the Sleeve Notes
1960s
1969I Want to Take You Higher
1969Stand!
1969Thank You
1969You Can Make It If You Try
1970s
1973FriskyYou are here
1973If You Want Me to Stay (Album Version)
1974Loose Booty
1976Blessing In Disguise
1979Remember Who You Are
Undated
—Everyday People
—Family Affair
—Poet
—Spaced Cowboy
—Time For Livin'
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