Review: FIBRE's 2014-2016

Released through UK based label Savona in January 2017, FIBRE's first compilation album has been a personal favourite of mine in the future funk scene for years for so many different reasons - not to mention that it is genuinely an incredible piece of work.

Recorded over two years, this compilation contains twelve of the Washington based producer's most well known tracks - creating a smooth, fun listening experience across the thirty minutes that the LP runs for. Every track is upbeat, fun, exciting and produced expertly - the sample selections are awesome (I mean, it's FIBRE, you can expect that!) and his signature sound shines through on every track effortlessly, giving a new and fresh take on future funk with some obvious disco and French house influences sprinkled in.

Listeners may recognize some of these tracks from various sources (as an example, Don't Stop was released on Business Casual as part of the 810 EP back in 2016) however most will likely recognize tracks such as Supernatural, Nouvel Elan and SSM2044 as they were featured on legendary promotion channel Artzie Music when they were first released, bringing in hundreds of thousands of views - it's easy to see why many people love these tracks, as they individually have become cornerstones of the future funk scene from their endless replay ability and recognizable sampling techniques and hooks.

Side note to DJs: It'd be the BIGGEST shame not to drop some of these absolute bangers in your sets.

Aside from the fast paced, upbeat tracks featured on the majority of the album, FIBRE also includes some more chilled out cuts that are also just as good - examples include I'll Go Back - a funky track with tight, punchy production, the bubbly Highlights and With You - a fantastic closer to the album which is reminiscent of the funk and disco scenes of the 70s, which has a killer bassline and the grooviest drums. If Soul Train was still being aired, this would be a great fit for the show's opening.

Overall - this album truly is amazing, and it has a very special place in my heart for being my first exposure to future funk (if I hadn't checked out this album back in the summer of 2021, this blog wouldn't even have been a thing!) so I think the biggest thanks to FIBRE is in order - keep making brilliant music.

If you haven't stumbled down the future funk road and you want to - this is the perfect album to begin your journey. Amazing things await you.

Rating: 9/10

You can find FIBRE on all major music places - and make sure to go and check out his new single with Aritus which dropped today, along with some of his own original disco / dance pop works, which are absolutely incredible.

As always, keep enjoying your stay at the discotheque.

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