You Oughta Know : Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings are already well known as one of the world's most exciting soul acts. With the gritty sounds of gospel, soul, and funk, the nine-piece act continues to electrify fans and critics worldwide with each album they release. So, it comes as no surprise that the band's fourth album, I Learned The Hard Way (2009) debuted at #15 on the Billboard 200, peaked at #2 on the Indie charts and #6 for R&B/Hip-Hop albums. Their devotion to soul music is clear in each of their critically acclaimed efforts, each album evoking a Motown and Stax Records iconic sound. But it is really their energetic live act that has thrust Jones and the Dap-Kings into the multimedia limelight. From packed clubs all over the globe, to a guest performance with ... Moreğ

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings are already well known as one of the world's most exciting soul acts. With the gritty sounds of gospel, soul, and funk, the nine-piece act continues to electrify fans and critics worldwide with each album they release. So, it comes as no surprise that the band's fourth album, I Learned The Hard Way (2009) debuted at #15 on the Billboard 200, peaked at #2 on the Indie charts and #6 for R&B/Hip-Hop albums. Their devotion to soul music is clear in each of their critically acclaimed efforts, each album evoking a Motown and Stax Records iconic sound. But it is really their energetic live act that has thrust Jones and the Dap-Kings into the multimedia limelight. From packed clubs all over the globe, to a guest performance with Prince at Madison Square Garden, two consecutive sold out shows at New York's legendary Apollo Theater and show-stopping sets at festivals like Coachella and Lollapalooza, they've gained a crowd-pleasing reputation. Find out more about this infectious and dizzying clash of brass and soulful belting that is ushering the Motown sound into the modern era. ĞLess