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Press CD Review: "Dirty Little Secrets" "This quirky group has a sound you won’t be hearing on mainstream radio anytime soon, and that’s too bad. Their songs combine elements of George Clinton like funk with a little ska and some early 80’s style rap thrown in. Listening to the CD straight through is like hearing a soundtrack from an old Starsky & Hutch episode – so you have to be in th right mood. That said, there are some serious standout songs on this CD – “Shake (wuchopapagavya)”, “Suck U Under” and “Get Some” are songs that you will want to add to your iPod playlist." Production – 4.0 Lyrics – 4.0 (catchy, well-phrased) Music – 5.0 Vocals – 4.0 Musicianship – 5.0 Total - 4.4 (out of 5) Unsigned Magazine – December 2005 (year-end reviews) www.unsignedmusicmag.com CD Review: "Dirty Little Secrets" Funky rock outfit Papashake hails from the land of politics and dirty lobbyists in Washington, DC. They sprouted their roots in 1999 but became their current configuration in 2003. The band’s vocalist reminds me a bit of the dude that sang in The Urge back in the day. His lyrics are bouncy, fun-loving, and light. But don’t think you’ll get away without dancing if you go see this band live; indeed this is one groovy funk rock band that can rock your socks off without leaving a stain on your trousers. You can hear some of the influences of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and G-Love in there but there’s elements of Motown and blues to give “Dirty Little Secrets” its own special sauce (sorry bad G-Love pun I know). Smother - December 2005 www.smother.net CD Review: "Dirty Little Secrets" "Another band that was featured in this column last year is back with a strong new album. Washington, DCs Papashake has just released 'Dirty Little Secrets' on (the) Harmony Row Entertainment (label) and this album is full of the same big sound you come to expect from these masters of funk rock. With the same line-up intact, Kobie Ali and company pick up right where they left off on the previous EP. But while that short disc left you wanting more, this full length release satisfies your funkiest urges. From the first sing-along chorus 'Shake (wuchopapgavya)' the whole way through to the slow, semi-rap of 'Get Some', this disc is packed with great tunes. Papashake knows that you don't mess with a good thing. The band proved it could play down and dirty funk rock with the best of them on their last EP and they haven't chaged a bit on 'Dirty Little Secrets'" Music Monthly November 2005 Awards for Dirty Little Secrets tracks - Garageband.com Shake (wuchopapagavya) - Track of the Day on 9Jun2005 in Funk Track Of The Week on 27Jun2005 in Funk Best Male Vocals in Funk, week of 13Jun2005 Best Male Vocals in Funk, week of 20Jun2005 Best Guitars in Funk, week of 13Jun2005 Best Guitars in Funk, week of 20Jun2005 Best Drums in Funk, week of 13Jun2005 Best Production in Funk, week of 13Jun2005 Best Melody in Funk, week of 13Jun2005 Best Beat in Funk, week of 13Jun2005 Best Mood in Funk, week of 13Jun2005 Most Original in Funk, week of 20Jun2005 Feel Good Track in Funk, week of 13Jun2005 Grooviest Rhythm in Funk, week of 13Jun2005 Dirty Little Secrets - Track of the Day on 13Jun2005 in Groove Rock Best Male Vocals in Groove Rock, week of 13Jun2005 Best Guitars in Groove Rock, week of 13Jun2005 Best Drums in Groove Rock, week of 13Jun2005 Best Melody in Groove Rock, week of 13Jun2005 Best Beat in Groove Rock, week of 13Jun2005 Most Original in Groove Rock, week of 13Jun2005 Grooviest Rhythm in Groove Rock, week of 6Jun2005 Ms. B - Track of the Day on 22Jun2005 in Groove Rock #7 Best Male Vocals in Groove Rock, all-time #12 Best Melody in Groove Rock, all-time #17 Feel Good Track in Groove Rock, all-time Best Male Vocals in Groove Rock, week of 20Jun2005 Best Bass in Groove Rock, week of 20Jun2005 Best Production in Groove Rock, week of 20Jun2005 Best Lyrics in Groove Rock, week of 20Jun2005 Best Melody in Groove Rock, week of 20Jun2005 Best Beat in Groove Rock, week of 20Jun2005 Best Mood in Groove Rock, week of 20Jun2005 Feel Good Track in Groove Rock, week of 20Jun2005 WOTA Radio …Papashake will be featured on WOTA Radio. We (originally) listened to your songs on Garageband.com/your web site and will be featuring "The Crunch" during the show. Keep up the GREAT music! Will Swann Producer - WOTA Radio Review: "The Horse is in the Pool" “Another unique musical voice has risen from the depths of Washington, DC in the form of Papashake. This funky four-piece takes the best parts of Livng Colour, G. Love & Special Sauce, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Fishbone and mixes it all together to create their bass-heavy sound. This sound is captured on Papashake’s independently released debut EP, The Horse is in the Pool. Led by the charismatic Kobie Ali on vocals, Papashake’s line-up is rounded out by Rob Portillo, Spy, and Jon Weed. Together, these musicians create an infectious blend of heavy funk rock that can induce a smooth groove or can incite an audience to tear it up on the dance floor. While all five songs on the EP are excellent, a real highlight is the band’s laid-back cover of the Jimi Hendrix classic ‘Fire’. They manage to take a song that everyone knows and make it their own while staying true to the spirit of the original composition. Along with a great debut EP, Papashake has built an excellent reputation with their live performances. If you are looking to have a good time with some great music that will get you moving – Papashake may be the local band for you." Music Monthly Magazine Greg Yost Music Monthly Staff Writer Review of Emergenza – Washington, DC “...lots of highlights...Papashake pumped up the night and got the crowd dancing with their electric funk rock sound. “ Sean Robinson Chuck’s – WMC ‘Best Of Emergenza USA 2004 Compilation CD’ has now been made! ”PAPASHAKE has been chosen (for the cd from) amongst the over 585 bands participating in the festival this year in the USA. We have chosen to use the track Funky Love Song...(the) song will be included on this (year’s) compilation along with several other bands selected from the USA. It will be re-mastered in Europe before being included on the compilation.” Emergenza.net