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“Suboptimal” is a cool and confident celebration of imperfection. It’s about embracing your flaws, laughing at expectations, and owning your chaos with pride. Between wry humor and urban groove, it tells the story of someone who’s done trying to fit in — turning every mistake into part of their style. It’s not about getting it right, it’s about finding rhythm in what’s “wrong.” Smart, soulful, and self-aware, “Suboptimal” turns imperfection into art.

„Suboptimal“ ist eine lässige, selbstbewusste Hymne auf die Unvollkommenheit. Es geht darum, die eigenen Macken zu umarmen, über Erwartungen zu lachen und das Chaos mit Stolz zu tragen. Mit einem Augenzwinkern und urbanem Groove erzählt der Song von jemandem, der aufgehört hat, sich anzupassen – und stattdessen jeden Fehler zu seinem Stil macht. Es geht nicht darum, alles richtig zu machen, sondern darum, den Groove im „Falschen“ zu finden. Klug, soulig und charmant unperfekt – „Suboptimal“ macht Unvollkommenheit zur Kunst.

SUBOPTIMAL	

Old Mr. Jones holds up my test again
Says, “Kid, what’s wrong with your brain?”
Man, that’s just not right…
Yeah, story of my life

They all keep asking, “what’ll you be?”
Guess they’ll find out when they’re watching me

It’s kinda suboptimal – yeah, that’s the word
Not quite perfect, but haven’t you heard?
Suboptimal – I’ll take that call
I don’t need perfect, I like the fall

Lucy’s done with my chaos ways
Says straight up, “you’ll never change”
Sweet girl, but she don’t get
I’m not chasing perfect yet

She says, “this won’t end too well”
I laugh, “guess time will tell”

It’s kinda suboptimal – still, I’m fine
Half off-beat, but the groove is mine
Suboptimal – I love that flaw
Can’t you see it’s my encore?

Now I’m barefoot in the sand
My song’s blowing up across the land
They said, “you’ll never get it right”
Guess they missed the point that night

Still suboptimal – yeah, that’s my style
Never perfect, but worth your while
Call it luck or call it flaws
A genius hides in chaos
Suboptimal
And proud of it all


Suboptimal

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THE CRAIG CHARLES FUNK AND SOUL SHOW, BBC 6MUSIC-PLAYLIST-1/4/2017
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08l5kyz#play
The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show,
BBC 6Music.

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Maceo Parker-Homeboy (Esc Records) 
Earth, Wind & Fire-September (The Reflex Revision) (White)
The Allergies-Love That I'm In (Jalapeno Records) 
Redmo-Sentimiento (Main Mix) (feat. Renegade Brass Band) (Self released) 
Helen Reddy-Hit The Road Jack (Capitol Records)
Grady Tate-Moondance (Janus)
Little Richard-Get Down With It (BGD Records)
Moarn-Getting Higher (Moarn Music)
La Mambanegra-Me Parece Perfecto (Movimientos Records)

Spinage Au trois 
Ann Sexton-You've Been Gone Too Long (Seventy Seven Records)
The Headhunters-God Made Me Funky (Arista) 
Five Stairsteps-Ooh Child (Buddah Records)

Jimmy Ruffin & David Ruffin-When My Love Hand Comes Down (Hip-OSelect.com) 
Ray Barretto-Hard Hands (Fania) 
Dr. John-Right Place, Wrong Time (Atco) 
Amadou & Mariam-Senegal Fast Food (Shaka Loves You Remix) (White)

Talcum Time 
Don Varner-Tear Stained Face (Goldmine Soul Supply) 
Donnie Elbert-A Little Bit Of Leather (Ace) 
The Dynamics-I Need Your Love (Outta Sight)

Soulnaturals-You Make Me Feel Like I Can Change The World (feat. Kylie Auldist) (Soul Standard)
Gi Gi-Daddy Love (Sweet Records) 
Chairmen of the Board-Give Me Just A Little More Time (Union Square) 
Love Child's Afro Cuban Blues Band-Oye Como Va (Pied Piper Mix) (White)

Funk Family Tree 
Clarence Reid-Masterpiece (Henry Stone Music) 
Betty Wright-Clean Up Woman (Alston) 
George McCrae-Rock Your Baby' (Universal) 
KC and The Sunshine Band-Get Down Tonight (Universal)

The Trunk Of Funk 
Deee‐Lite-Groove Is In The Heart (The Reflex Revision) (White)
Michael Jackson-Burn Da Disco Out (The Reflex Revision) (GAMM)
James Brown-Give It Up Or Turnit A Loose (In The Jungle Groove Remix) (Polydor)
Kool & The Gang-Bongle Joogie (The Reflex Revision) (GAMM)
Stevie Wonder-I Wish (The Reflex Revision) (GAMM)
Bee Gees-Stayin Alive (The Reflex Revision) (White)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes-The Love I Lost (The Reflex Revision) (White)

Etta James-Tell Mama (Universal) 
Black Ivory-Walking Downtown (Saturday Night) (Buddah)
D/Troit-Soul Sound System (Crunchy Frog Recordings)
Voilaaa featuring Doctor Lass– ‘African Music’ (Favorite Records)
Willie Bobo And The Bo-Gents – ‘Broasted Or Fried’ (Vampi Soul)

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