By 2019, the label was already a veteran in the scene. The pressure to deliver a sophomore volume in their Funk Ensemble series was high. The first volume had set a precedent for quality, and listeners were eager to see if the label could maintain its golden touch in a decade increasingly dominated by digital sound design.
Released in the latter half of 2019, Funk Ensemble Vol. 2 arrived at a time when the house music community was craving authenticity. The compilation is a curated journey, bringing together a diverse array of producers who all speak the language of the groove.
In the context of 2019, the music landscape was dominated by polished trap hi-hats and Auto-Tuned vocals. was an act of rebellion. It was a record released for the love of the groove, not for radio singles.
is a solid entry in modern funk compilations. It’s ideal for:
The compilation opens with a palpable sense of anticipation. The introductory tracks are designed to lock the listener in immediately. We are treated to the hallmarks of the Mood Funk sound: rolling basslines that duck and weave around the kick drum, and shuffling hi-hats that drive the momentum forward. The production is clean but retains a necessary grit—a "dusty" quality that makes the music feel lived-in and human.
The goal was simple: no click tracks, no quantization, and no digital editing. Every drum fill, every off-beat guitar stab, and every out-of-tune horn is authentic. Following the success of Vol. 1 (2017), the pressure was on to deliver heavier grooves without repeating the same licks.
Notable for being the label's first official vinyl releases, focusing on analog quality and unreleased extended tracks.
Mood Funk Records - Funk Ensemble Vol. 2 -2019- -
By 2019, the label was already a veteran in the scene. The pressure to deliver a sophomore volume in their Funk Ensemble series was high. The first volume had set a precedent for quality, and listeners were eager to see if the label could maintain its golden touch in a decade increasingly dominated by digital sound design.
Released in the latter half of 2019, Funk Ensemble Vol. 2 arrived at a time when the house music community was craving authenticity. The compilation is a curated journey, bringing together a diverse array of producers who all speak the language of the groove. Mood Funk Records - Funk Ensemble Vol. 2 -2019-
In the context of 2019, the music landscape was dominated by polished trap hi-hats and Auto-Tuned vocals. was an act of rebellion. It was a record released for the love of the groove, not for radio singles. By 2019, the label was already a veteran in the scene
is a solid entry in modern funk compilations. It’s ideal for: Released in the latter half of 2019, Funk Ensemble Vol
The compilation opens with a palpable sense of anticipation. The introductory tracks are designed to lock the listener in immediately. We are treated to the hallmarks of the Mood Funk sound: rolling basslines that duck and weave around the kick drum, and shuffling hi-hats that drive the momentum forward. The production is clean but retains a necessary grit—a "dusty" quality that makes the music feel lived-in and human.
The goal was simple: no click tracks, no quantization, and no digital editing. Every drum fill, every off-beat guitar stab, and every out-of-tune horn is authentic. Following the success of Vol. 1 (2017), the pressure was on to deliver heavier grooves without repeating the same licks.
Notable for being the label's first official vinyl releases, focusing on analog quality and unreleased extended tracks.