Toots and the Maytals "Funky Kingston"

"Funky Kingston" is a reggae album by Toots and the Maytals, released in 1975. The album features a mix of reggae, funk, and soul music, and includes some of the Maytals' most well-known songs, such as "Funky Kingston" and "Reggae Got Soul".

The album was recorded at Dynamic Sounds Studios in Kingston, Jamaica and produced by Chris Blackwell, the founder of Island Records. It was released on Blackwell's label, Island Records, and distributed by Mango Records in the United States.

"Funky Kingston" was a commercial success, reaching the top 40 on the Billboard 200 chart and receiving critical acclaim. The album is considered a classic of reggae music and has been included on several lists of the best reggae albums of all time.

The album features a mix of original material and cover songs, including a cover of "Take Me Home, Country Roads", a song originally performed by John Denver. The Maytals' version of the song became a hit in Jamaica and helped to introduce reggae music to a wider audience.

In addition to "Funky Kingston" and "Reggae Got Soul", the album includes the hit single "Pressure Drop" which has been covered by numerous other artists and has become one of the Maytals' most popular songs.

The album also includes a number of other classic reggae tracks, such as "Sweet and Dandy", "54-46 Was My Number" and "Pomp and Pride".