Funki Cadets Take It is coming after igniting the underground with Feelin’ Good Tonight. US production collective Funki Cadets make a powerful return to Vega Records with Take It, featuring the unmistakable voice of Keith Thompson. Out November 14, 2025, the release marks another milestone for the collective — a soulful, message-driven anthem that connects the spirit of classic house with today’s deeper social pulse.
Take It is more than a dance record — it’s a message. Guided by the unmistakable voice of Keith Thompson, the man behind Raze’s timeless 1988 anthem Break 4 Love, this latest collaboration delivers heartfelt lyrics that strike at the intersection of rhythm and reflection.
“This is not a poem, this is a call to the hearts and minds,” Thompson declares on the track. “Freedom is not given — freedom is taken. Take it. It must be cherished and preserved.”
The message lands atop an irresistible groove, rich in Afro-jazz percussion, warm chords, and that signature Vega Records swing. The result is both meditative and dance floor–ready — an emotional journey that fuses soul, consciousness, and movement into one fluid experience.
The Funki Cadets project is more than a production team — it’s a cross-generational creative movement. Helmed by some of the underground’s most respected producers and curated by Louie Vega, the collective draws from deep house, jazz, and soulful heritage while constantly pushing forward.
Their debut Feelin’ Good Tonight proved their ability to blend timeless textures with modern dance energy. Now, with Take It, the Cadets double down on what they do best — uniting groove with meaning.
Few vocalists embody house music’s spiritual lineage like Keith Thompson. From his breakout moment on Break 4 Love — a record that defined the golden era of house — to a global career spanning four million units sold and countless anthems, his voice remains a symbol of authenticity.
On Take It, Thompson’s delivery feels like a sermon for the soul — urgent, poetic, and uplifting. His words remind listeners that freedom and self-expression remain at the core of house culture’s DNA.
Home to some of the genre’s most iconic releases, Vega Records continues to stand as a beacon of soulful innovation. Louie Vega’s label has always championed records that move both the body and the spirit, and Take It is no exception.
The Shapes Mix channels classic Vega energy — layered percussion, evolving keys, and live basslines that breathe warmth into the rhythm. The Instrumental Mix strips things back, letting the groove and harmonic depth shine through, a DJ weapon that carries the emotional weight of the full version.
While many records chase trends, Take It stays true to house music’s roots — using rhythm as resistance, groove as unity, and voice as power. It’s that blend of dance floor intensity and social consciousness that gives this release its staying power.
In an age of quick hits and algorithmic sound, Funki Cadets ft. Keith Thompson remind us why house music has always been more than just beats — it’s about message, movement, and meaning.
Take It (Shapes Mix)
Take It (Instrumental Mix)
With Take It, the Funki Cadets reaffirm their position as torchbearers for modern soulful house — bridging generations through groove, message, and musical depth. Backed by Louie Vega’s timeless vision, this is house at its purest: human, hopeful, and built to last.
Step into the Grovee District — where the bass is fat, the funk is fresh, and the vibe never quits. Jackin’ house all day, groove all the way.
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