Change the World / Try, Try

Solat's Change The World / Try, Try was released in 1977. The Dutch-based funk group consists of Surinamese and Dutch-Antillian musicians.

It is hard to think of many 7" singles where both sides are as heavy as this one! Formed after ex-band members of Reality / Tony And Reality; Eddy Veldman, Franky Douglas, Ivor Mitchell, and Glenn Gaddum teamed up with singer Billy Jones, Solat went on to release two singles for Poker records.

With its crossover nature, it pleases disco, funk, and modern-soul collectors and DJs alike. Due to only being released in the Netherlands, the record has now become an extremely sought-after item with a high price tag to match.

Both amazing cuts are aimed straight for the dance-floor but retain conscious and positive messages that are as relevant now as they were back then. "Change The World" is an anthemic feel-good disco funk gem, whilst "Try, Try" is reminiscent of a Mizell Brothers golden-era production.