D Mob - It Is Time To Get Funky

Review by Nellie Schalasky

It Is Time To Get Funky by D Mob: A Retro Dance Floor Gem That Still Slaps Let’s get one thing straight—1989 was a wild year for music. Acid House was bubbling up in clubs, hip-hop was flexing its muscles, and pop was doing its shiny, catchy thing. Right smack in the middle of all that chaos came It Is Time To Get Funky by D Mob. This album is like a neon-lit time machine that drops you straight into the sweaty underground dance floors of late '80s Europe and beyond. The UK-born project pulled together an insane mix of genres—hip-hop, house, acid house, dance-pop—you name it, they threw it in there. But instead of feeling messy, it feels alive. Alive with energy, attitude, and just enough sass to make you wanna move your feet even if you’re sitting at your desk reading this. The Tracks That Stick Okay, let’s talk about two tracks that really stuck with me. First off, “It Is Time To Get Funky” (the 12" version). Oh man, this track hits different. From the opening beat, it grabs hold of you and doesn’t let go. The bassline? Ridiculous. Like, I’m talking spine-tingling ridiculous. It’s got that classic house groove but laced with something extra—a little grit, a lot of soul. And those vocals? Smooth as butter on a hot biscuit. When LRS & DC Sarome come in, it’s like the whole room lights up. You can almost picture people losing their minds on the dance floor back in the day. Even now, when I hear it, my shoulders start moving before I realize what’s happening. Then there’s “Trance Dance (feat. Gary Haisman).” If ever there was a track designed to hypnotize you, this is it. The synths are dreamy yet sharp, pulling you into some kind of trance-like state (pun totally intended). Gary Haisman’s voice floats over the top like smoke, adding this ethereal vibe that’s both calming and electrifying. There’s something about the way the layers build—it’s like watching clouds gather before a storm. By the time the beat drops, you’re already hooked. It’s not just a song; it’s an experience. One listen, and suddenly you're transported to a dimly lit club somewhere in Germany or London, surrounded by strangers who somehow feel like family because everyone’s vibing together. Why This Album Works What makes It Is Time To Get Funky stand out isn’t just the production quality—it’s the vibe. Danny Poku and his crew didn’t just throw beats together; they crafted moments. Every track has its own personality, its own heartbeat. Whether it’s the raw energy of “Casualty Mix” or the stripped-back cool of the instrumental version, each cut adds another layer to the story. And yeah, maybe some of the lyrics lean toward cheesy territory (“It is time… TO GET FUNKY!”), but honestly? That’s part of the charm. It’s unapologetically fun, unapologetically bold. Final Thoughts Looking back, this album feels like a snapshot of a moment when music was evolving faster than anyone could keep up with. Genres were blending, boundaries were breaking, and artists like D Mob were leading the charge without asking permission. Listening to it now, decades later, it still holds up. Maybe because good grooves never go out of style, or maybe because nostalgia is a powerful drug. But here’s the kicker—the real magic of It Is Time To Get Funky isn’t just how well it worked on the dance floor back then. It’s how it reminds us that sometimes, life itself needs a remix. Sometimes, we need to hit play on something fresh, loud, and unafraid to be a little weird. So crank it up, let loose, and remember—it’s always time to get funky.

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Artist: D Mob
Album: It Is Time To Get Funky

1989

Rating: 3.33

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
It Is Time To Get Funky (7" Version)	3:30
Trance Dance
It Is Time To Get Funky (12" Version)	7:23
It Is Time To Get Funky (Casualty Mix)	8:10
It Is Time to Get Funky (feat. LRS & DC Sarome) [7\	3:32
Trance Dance (feat. Gary Haisman)	8:23
It Is Time to Get Funky (feat. LRS & DC Sarome) [12\	7:22
It Is Time To Get Funky	7:15
Trance Dance (12" Jersey Mix)	8:20
It Is Time To Get Funky (Instrumental)	7:03

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D-Mob It is time to get funky

It Is Time To Get Funky (The Casualty Mix) - D-Mob ft. LRS & DC Sarome | 80s Club Mixes | 80s Dance

D Mob- Trance Dance (1989 - 12'' Version)

D Mob Featuring L R S & D.C.Sarome It Is Time To Get Funky (Instrumental)

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Catalog Numbers

886 579-1, FX 107
VP70
F 107, 886 578-7
886 627-1
886 607-2

Labels

FFRR
Metronome

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ascolta in linea
ouvir online
online anhören
online luisteren
escuchar en línea
lytte på nettet
kuunnella verkossa
lyssna på nätet
écouter en ligne

Formats

Vinyl
12"
45 RPM
VHS
PAL
Stereo
Promo
7"
Single
Silver Injection Labels
CD
Maxi-Single

Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	FFRR Records Ltd.
Copyright (c)	FFRR Records Ltd.
Marketed By	Barclay
Lacquer Cut At	PDO, Germany
Pressed By	PDO, Germany
Produced For	Slam Jam Productions
Published By	SBK Songs
Manufactured By	PolyGram Records, Inc.

Credits

Role	Credit
Producer	Dancin' Danny D
Arranged By	Dancin' Danny D
Programmed By	Marios De Vries
Written-By	D. Poku
Management	19 Management Ltd., Simon Fuller
Written By	B. Reynolds, C. Coulson, C. Scarlett, Danny Poku
Lyrics By	B. Reynolds, C. Scarlett, C. Coulson, D. Poku
Music By	D. Poku

Notes

℗ 1989 FFRR Records Ltd.
© 1989 FFRR Records Ltd.
Marketed in France by Barclay and in West Germany by Metronome Musik GmbH
UK | F 107
INT | 886 578-7
Special thanks to Marios de Vries, Trenton Harrison, and to everyone else who made this possible - You know who you are
Management: Simon Fuller / 19 Management Ltd.
Trance Dance - Not featured on the forthcoming LP 'A Little Bit Of This, A Little Bit Of That'
'It Is Time To Get Funky' Is taken from the double album (Featuring Various Artists):- 'FFRR - Silver On Black' LP: 828 155-1, MC: 828 155-4, CD: 828 155-2
Promo.
Produced and arranged by Dancin' Danny D for Slam Jam Productions.

Barcodes

Barcode: 0 42288 65791 0
Rights Society: BIEM / STEMRA
Label Code: LC 7654
Matrix / Runout (Etchings Side A): 886 578̶9-1 S1 3 20 B 1
Matrix / Runout (Etchings Side B): 886 579-1 S2 3 20 1 D
Other (Distribution Code): BA 122
Barcode (Text): 0 42288 65787 3
Matrix / Runout (Runout variant 1 & 2 stamped side A): F 107 -A-1U-1-Q1
Matrix / Runout (Runout variant 1 stamped side B): F 107 B-1U-1-Q4
Matrix / Runout (Runout variant 2 stamped side B): F 107 B-1U-1-Q2
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout etched): DEAN
Price Code: BA | 102
Matrix / Runout (A-side label): ZPMSC 11929
Matrix / Runout (B-side label): ZPMSC 11930
Barcode: 042288660729

About D Mob

D Mob is one of the stage names used by British house music producer Dancin' Danny D. Their 1988 UK hit "We Call It Acieed" hit #3 in the singles chart, and was one of a wave of acid house singles to enjoy success that year. They went on to have a further three Top 20 singles in the UK during 1989 and 1990.

Real Name

Daniel Kwadwo Addai Poku

Name Vars

D - Mob
D Mob
D " Mob
D'Mob
D-MOB
D-Mob
D. Mob
D.Mob
D:MOB
D:Mob
Dr Mob
D"Mob
The D
The D-Mob

Aliases

Dancin' Danny D
Danny Poku

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *It Is Time To Get Funky* by D Mob was a genre-blending masterpiece when it dropped in 1989. It mixed Hip Hop, House, and Dance-Pop, creating a sound that felt fresh across the UK, Europe, and even the US. One of its standout tracks, "Trance Dance," got remixed into a "Jersey Mix," adding a unique East Coast vibe. Fun fact: the track "It Is Time To Get Funky" had not one, not two, but *five* different versions on the album! People couldn’t get enough of its infectious energy, whether they were hitting the clubs or just vibing at home. Props to producer Dancin' Danny D and the crew for crafting such a timeless dance floor classic.

Comments

cemucman2

2025-03-12

Should have been an A side

maink74

2025-03-12

Remembering this classic that put thousands on the dance floor, South African Clubs rocked this like no other.

erinschaf

2025-03-12

My uncle the late Kim , simkim sounds and DJs pale galole Rd eastliegh , Omega 5000 ?? memories '

ckchloe

2025-03-12

Good old music to memorize

aldoardelia

2025-03-12

?? 2022 ????

ivovulic

2025-03-12

WOW! Haven't heard this in like 30 years! Been looking for it for almost that long now! Like the original better, but this works too! Reminds me of the good ole days, hanging down at Trees (Deep Ellum, Dallasites back in the day know) Looking for Silent obscure, Manafactured, and Flower also. Hard HARD to find. Thank you for this lovely but of nostalgia.

nekjan

2025-03-11

Omg I'm obsessed

christopherdropko

2025-03-11

It's lit??

rununyr

2025-03-11

Being HIGH is state of mind ?☘️☘️

jferinj

2025-03-10

this song was big in the clubs here in south africa i was 16 years old n remember dancing to this song people used to go wild wen da dj played this song