Kuato (Neon Brown + Jake Sanders) makes their Star Creature debut with a massive cover collab, rolling in deep with funk seasoning by-way-of hip hop heraldry. Simultaneously paying homage to two funk greats while putting their own spin on the classics, the Grammy-nommed pair pull off a remarkable cover of the Ingram's D.J.'s Delight for the A-side and follow it up with a knockout late-era Fatback Band Boogie Banger. Hot off last year's massive "She's So Freaky" 45 collab with Knoe1, modern funk godfather Tim Tucker (Love Cryme / Birdbone Unlimited) taps in for vocal duty, and delivered the perfect touch on this tasty two-sider, uniting two cuts into one slice of surefire funk heaven.

Sacramento’s own Tim Tucker—known for his signature vocals on projects like FONK‑E‑BONE, Love Cryme, and Birdbone Unlimited, releasing on funk and boogie staples such as Eddie Pendergrass and Star Creature—joins forces with Hamburg producer WOZ301. Together, they deliver a playful, vibrant groove call” What Can I Say (2 Make You Come).” On the B‑side, German vocalist Mika Coal teams up with producer WOZ301 to deliver “First Time,” an upbeat, soulful cut. Their chemistry shines through as WOZ301’s warm production meets the effortless vocals of Mika Coal.

Star Creature staying true to its boogie roots here with a certified West Coast Slapper here; The type of funk that can only come from a combo of “Cali’s Finest”. This 7” features a collaboration of two Star Creature veterans hailing from both Northern and Southern California for ultimate funk measure.

Knoe1 began making a splash on Tim Zawada’s Tugboat Editions Imprint with in 2023 with two banging 7”s remaking unobtainable boogie grails from Cleo McNett and Roland & Maxwell with a modern spin. He’s also come off recent remix projects for Patrick Adam’s Cloud One alias and Gary Davis’s Chocolate Star label.

Tim Tucker’s voice may sound familiar to Star Creature fans from his groups Love Cryme alongside Beat Electric’s Ben Johnson aka Dogtones as well as Birdbone Unlimited alongside Brian Ellis (Stones Throw, Egyptian Lover).

The two have paired here for a raw, uncut cut with all the necessary elements for the freaky funk aficionados. Synthed out sounds layered over a smacking clap and spaced out low end. This is tough groove for tender moments on the dancefloor and the launch of something special from this duo.