Funky Green Dogs - Rise Up (12" Single) (2002) Vinyl • Junior Vasquez Remix

Catalog Number: STAR-12551

Record Grading: Excellent (EX), Sleeve Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Condition Details:

HYPE-STICKER on front. Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). 12" Single. Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white); two seams partially split. Spine is barely readable with wear with splits. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening show signs of heavy use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• This Side
• Rise Up (Peter Rauhofer Universal Mix)
• That Side
• Rise Up (Junior Vasquez Earth Anthem Mix)

About The Record:

Rise Up (12" Single), by Funky Green Dogs, is a dynamic house music 12-inch vinyl featuring two extended club mixes of the empowering title track, blending soulful vocals with deep, tribal grooves to create an anthemic vibe perfect for dancefloors. Produced by the Miami duo Murk (Ralph Falcon and Oscar Gaetan), it showcases their signature sound infused with gospel-like uplift, with keyboards by Eric Kupper adding lush layers to the Peter Rauhofer Universal Mix. A unique and interesting fact is the inclusion of the sprawling 10-minute Junior Vasquez Earth Anthem Mix, a collaboration with one of New York's premier DJs, offering an epic, atmospheric journey that's a staple in remix culture. Historically significant as part of Murk's dominant run of seven straight No. 1 hits on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, this release highlights their influence on early 2000s electronic music. The Rise Up track remains a fan-favorite for its motivational lyrics and infectious energy, while the single itself peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.