{"product_id":"bar-kays-the-slide-4-track-promo-w-front-artwork","title":"Bar-kays: The Slide 4-Track Promo w\/ Front Artwork","description":"Barkays: The Slide 4-Track PROMO MUSIC AUDIO CD funk soul r\u0026amp;b dance mixes Basix  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Basix Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1995 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eBAR-KAYS: THE SLIDE 4-TRACK PROMO W\/ FRONT ARTWORK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eBarkays: The Slide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eBasix Music\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1995\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eDIDX 029536\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eFunk \/ Soul\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eDance-Funk \/ R\u0026amp;B\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBarkays are a legendary funk and soul ensemble originating from Memphis known for their tight horn arrangements, propulsive rhythms, and dancefloor-ready grooves. Emerging from the vibrant soul scene, the group has built a reputation for energetic performances and influential recordings that bridged classic R\u0026amp;B with modern funk sensibilities. Over decades of activity Barkays have worked with numerous producers and musicians while maintaining a core sound that emphasizes bold brass lines, syncopated bass, and charismatic vocals. Their work remains widely respected by collectors and DJs interested in authentic Southern funk and soulful dance music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis release collects multiple mixes of the title track \"The Slide\" and showcases the band in a format aimed at radio and club play. The disc contains a Radio \u0026amp; Video Mix, a Dance Floor Mix, the Album Version, and an Instrumental\/TV Track, highlighting both the song's arrangement and its utility for performance and broadcast. Produced by the band alongside Larry Dodson and James Alexander, with co-production credits to B. Smith and B. Summers, the single reflects a late career single release that nods to classic Barkays production while tailoring the track for 1990s dance floors. Fans of funk and R\u0026amp;B looking for extended mixes and instrumental versions will find this item particularly useful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eThe Slide (Radio \u0026amp; Video Mix) — 3:53\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eThe Slide (Dance Floor Mix) — 4:16\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eThe Slide (Album Version) — 4:51\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eThe Slide (Instrumental\/TV Track) — 4:58\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Basix Music","offers":[{"title":"Used, But Great Condition In Sleeve","offer_id":51735629889814,"sku":"135967","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/2026081915231757557dc3b2a2f8.jpg?v=1787178303","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/bar-kays-the-slide-4-track-promo-w-front-artwork","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}