It’s hard to judge how successful World Wide Funk is on those terms, but the bassist/singer-songwriter’s 9th solo album has plenty to offer.
Anachronistic at times, it’s still endearingly schmaltzy, with Kali Uchis’ delicious intonations, smooth rap from Blvck Seeds, and twinkling, Dilla-esque keys on Hi-on-Heels (co-written and produced by Snoop Dogg).
Collins’ relentlessly strutting bass and strangely sensual, commanding vocals shine throughout.
Nearly 50 years since his first band, Bootsy’s still got the funk.
• Bootsy Collins. World Wide Funk. Mascot Records.
• ★★★ (out of five)
— Tara Joshi/Guardian News and Media
