Funky Junction - Lady of Leisure & The Mack Man (Greg's Jam) (1979)

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The final installment in Funky Junction’s legendary 1979 street trilogy, "Lady of Leisure & The Mack Man (Greg’s Jam)" was pure, unfiltered funk—the kind that hits your soul and hips at the same time. This unofficial underground classic was crafted with one purpose: to funk up the block and give the streets what they craved. No ballads. No slow burns. Just straight-up, low-down, certified street funk.

With Fred “Funky Freddie” Johnson handing the production reins to his older brother and co-founder Greg “Rhythm Rider” Johnson, this version became a full-on groove session. Greg laid down one of his funkiest basslines to date—thick, grimy, and dripping in soul—setting the tone for a relentless jam that refused to let up. Enter the youngest brother, Jimmy “Strings” Johnson, aka Wildcat, who sliced through the groove with razor-sharp lead guitar riffs that sizzled with attitude and energy.

Benny’s drums brought the fire, snapping like a switchblade with every hit, while Tha Phonky Noise elevated the track with their signature blaring horns—tight, punchy, and laced with that unmistakable “gangster ride” flair that had become a staple in Black neighborhoods coast to coast.

"Greg’s Jam" didn’t croon, it commanded. A no-nonsense groove session that made Cadillacs bounce, platforms stomp, and street kings nod in approval. From Oakland to Bed-Stuy, the track solidified Funky Junction’s reputation as the baddest band alive, never forgetting the people that helped build them.

This wasn’t just a jam—it was a statement. One last ride for the pimps, players, ladies of leisure, and every soul who ever two-stepped under a streetlight to that raw Funky Junction rhythm.

Keys, Lead Vocals - Fred "Funky Freddie" Johnson
Lead Guitar, Background Vocals - "Wildcat" Jimmy "Strings" Johnson
Bass Guitar - Greg "Rhythm Rider" Johnson
Drums - Benny "Funky" Johnson
Horns - Tha Phonky Noise
Background Vocals - Reggie "Solid Groove" Johnson