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Skull Snaps's legacy isn't defined by a prolific catalog or the longevity of their career. In fact, this album from 1973 is the group's only album, yet it was enough to earn them a place as one of the more mysterious and fascinating funk ensembles of the era. Previously known as The Diplomats, the group featuring Sam Culley, Erv Waters and George Bragg became the Skull Snaps after several notable releases (including "She's the One"), and their self-titled album is nine tracks worth of gruff, unpolished vocals, crisp drums and driving pace that hasn't diminished with age. "I'm Your Pimp" echoes the jazz-funk fusion sound of Blaxploitation cinema, while the second single Snapped is fueled by a tough horn break. But the real jewel here is "It's a New Day", the group's signature song, who's unmistakable opening drum break has become a staple ingredient of hip-hop cuts by Ol Dirty Bastard, Das EFX, Eric B. & Rakim, Digable Planets, DJ Shadow and others. In continuing our series of rare, vintage funk reissues, Get On Down is proud to present Skull Snaps lost classic in a special edition in both CD and vinyl formats. Both come in deluxe paste-on gatefold packaging, while the LP also features a sticker sheet (13 Die Cut Stickers in all) and a giant 24" x 24" poster of the original album art.