Dumpstaphunk featuring Marcus King, “United Nations Stomp”
New Orleans’ Dumpstaphunk has released a cover of Buddy Miles’ 1973 funky anthemic “United Nations Stomp.” The first explosive moments of the song features South Carolina native Marcus King, whose guitar work is reminiscent of Hendrix, and combines the sound of his favorite guitarists Duane Allman, B.B. King, Albert King and Waylon Jennings. Another legendary guitarist, Waddy Watchtel (session musician for Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, Keith Richards and many others), elevates the song into a jam that clearly demonstrates why Dumpstaphunk has its cred as the heaviest funk-rock band in the land.
The video features funkadelic imaginings of the band members animated and created by Mateusz Kijak as they float through colorful shifting backgrounds. The moving titles and constantly changing frames work to highlight the utopian lyrics as the band calls for peace and love. “Everybody get on down and listen to the