Ida Nielsen and the Funkbots

With "More Sauce, Please!", Danish bassist, singer, songwriter, and bandleader Ida Nielsen released her sixth studio album on June 16, 2023 – published by Leopard Records (Germany). The album is a powerful statement and marks her fourth release since the death of her long-time mentor Prince in 2016, with whom she made music history as a member of the New Power Generation and 3rd Eye Girl. Ida Nielsen represents uncompromising funk at the highest level. With her characteristic 4-string Sandberg California bass guitar, distinctive slap playing, energetic vocals, rap parts, and keyboard layers, she combines driving funk grooves, pop appeal, hip-hop influences, and a large dose of attitude on "More Sauce, Please!" The opener "Been Trying" already sets a clear exclamation point with turntable scratches by DJ Amazulu Nanga and a blazing alto saxophone solo by Jakob Elvstrøm. Other highlights include the funky "Bounce Like a Grandma" featuring rapper Son of Light, the rock-infused "Ninja" with beatbox wonder Felix Zenger, and the bass-heavy showcase "Slappadibopbop."