Frank Richman’s ’99 Fire’ is an insanely rich piece of soul and funk that’s dripping with confidence. An instantly unforgettable composition brimming with talent, Frank Richman continues to captivate and capture the imagination with the wonderful ’99 Fire’.
What we know about Frank Richman is little. He’s fond of bananas, probably based in the Dutch capital Amsterdam, and he’s backed by an insanely gifted ensemble. ’99 Fire’ is an outstanding piece of funk. Timeless, truly. ’99 Funk’ is a song that cannot be hated. A groovy masterpiece rich with syncopation, charisma, and ever-so-impressive vocal howls from an astoundingly talented singer.
The absurdity behind all the bananas on the album art and all over the video only adds to the charm of all that Frank Richman currently stands for. ’99 Fire’ jams along with a lively pace that’s lush with sparkling funk guitars, tight as they should be, blaring horn leads that are just ever-so-sweet, a terrific rhythm section performance that’s solid as bone, and on top of it all, a vocal delivery that melts paint right off the wall. Frank Richman’s ensemble is full of exceptional musicians.
’99 Fire’ also features a brilliant mix. Efficient and easy on the senses, the song has a sound that goes directly to the heart. A fantastic release by a mysterious new talent that’s already receiving well-earned radio time, Frank Richman is captivating.
