Adolescent Funk is a compilation of early recordings by Dam-Funk, created between 1988 and 1992 and released officially for the first time in 2010 on Stones Throw Records. Sourced from dusty tapes and four-track sessions, the collection offers a raw, deeply personal look at the beginnings of Dam-Funk’s lifelong dedication to funk music.

These tracks capture the unpolished charm of youth filtered through the lens of a pure funk aesthetic—drum machine rhythms, synth basslines, analog keys, and heartfelt vocals. While the fidelity is lo-fi, the spirit is fully intact, revealing an artist with a clear vision even in his teenage years.

Honest, homemade, and bursting with personality, the album bridges the gap between early bedroom productions and Dam-Funk’s later refined work, offering a direct line to the heart of his musical identity.

Track list:

1. Fonky Island Life
2. It’s My Life!
3. The Telephone Call
4. I Like Your Big Azz (Girl)
5. Sexy Lady
6. I Don’t Want U
7. UCanDoItIfUWant2
8. I Love Life
9. When I’m With U I Think Of Her
10. Do You Feel Like I Feel?
11. I Don’t Love U
12. Raindrops
13. Attitude
14. I Appreciate My Life