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Kenny Mann With Liquid Pleasure: An 80s Funk Soul Holy Grail

A once impossible private press gem, this highly sought-after, ultra-rare slice of modern soul is now available to sample on TRACKLIB. Originally recorded and released in 1980 as a small local press in North Carolina, this album quietly slipped into history, only to become a full-blown modern soul holy grail decades later.

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January 9, 2026

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When It's Over
Kenny Mann with Liquid Pleasure,
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If I Had My Way
Kenny Mann with Liquid Pleasure,
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Coveted by collectors worldwide, original copies regularly sell for over $1,000, prized for their rich grooves, tight arrangements, and unmistakable dancefloor energy. Tracks like “Tin Top” gained new life in 2016 when producer Kon reworked it into a modern anthem, cementing the LP’s cult status across DJ booths and rare-groove circles alike.

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Show Me
Kenny Mann with Liquid Pleasure,
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Wait And See
Kenny Mann with Liquid Pleasure,
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Backed by the powerhouse band Liquid Pleasure: a 10-piece funk and soul machine featuring multiple vocalists, polished musicianship, and Mann’s signature wit, the album captures a timeless blend of funk, soul, and contemporary flair. Now, producers will finally be able to dig into this legendary record, as Kenny Mann With Liquid Pleasure, delivered by Mad About Records, is available to sample on TRACKLIB.

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Just for Starters
Kenny Mann with Liquid Pleasure,
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Say What
Kenny Mann with Liquid Pleasure,
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Mister Everything
Kenny Mann with Liquid Pleasure,
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Fun
Kenny Mann with Liquid Pleasure,
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"THE MORE YOU DRINK, THE BETTER WE SOUND"

The slogan behind 'Liquid Pleasure'

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