GRAMMY® Award-winning, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® inductees Kool & The Gang—the iconic R&B and funk powerhouse hailing from New Jersey—have just dropped an extraordinary Greatest Hits collection via Island, Mercury Records, and Universal Music Enterprises (UMe). This project marks the band’s first new vinyl release in decades, reaffirming their timeless sound and multi-generational influence.
Available in a limited-edition 1LP platinum ice vinyl, a classic black 1LP vinyl, and a 1CD format, this collection brings together 12 of the band’s signature anthems that have shaped music history and cultural celebration around the globe.
👉 Order your copy here: www.koolandthegang.com
✨ A “Kool Dozen” of Timeless Hits
This dazzling collection assembles what the band calls a “Kool Dozen”—a lineup of unforgettable tracks that continue to ignite dance floors and memories worldwide.
Fans will groove to classics including:
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“Jungle Boogie”
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“Ladies Night”
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“Celebration”
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“Get Down On It”
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“Too Hot”
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“Cherish”
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“Hollywood Swinging”
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“Fresh”
Each track reflects the signature blend of soul, funk, and joy that made Kool & The Gang global trailblazers. The Greatest Hits album also features a new, in-depth historical essay written by one of the group’s longtime confidants—offering fresh insights into their remarkable 50-year journey.
🎧 Kool Summer: Reinventing the Classics
Earlier this year, the band released the Kool Summer EP, featuring six electrifying remixes of their timeless hits by producers Young Franco, DJ Crazy, and Prince Hakim Bell, among others.
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The EP has already generated millions of streams, praised by WE RAVE YOU for “blending nostalgia with cutting-edge production.”
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Digital Journal spotlighted co-founder Robert “Kool” Bell, exploring the band’s enduring innovation and cultural relevance.
Listen to Kool Summer here: www.koolandthegang.com/music
🏆 Hall of Fame Honors & Cultural Impact
Kool & The Gang’s cultural footprint remains unmatched. Their iconic anthem “Celebration” earned a 3x-Platinum RIAA certification, induction into the GRAMMY® Hall of Fame, and preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress for being “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant.”
Other milestones include:
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“Jungle Boogie” — #4 on Billboard Hot 100, RIAA Platinum, and featured in Pulp Fiction’s 3x-Platinum soundtrack.
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2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® Induction, where the band delivered a showstopping performance.
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Acclaimed 2023 album People Just Wanna Have Fun, praised by Billboard and Rolling Stone.
🌍 Upcoming Tour Dates
The celebration continues on the road as the band embarks on a global tour, thrilling audiences across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Tour Highlights:
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Oct 25: Ridgefield, WA – Ilani Event Center
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Nov 1: Lincoln, CA – The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort
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Nov 22: Hollywood, FL – ArtsPark
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Feb 20: Atlantic City, NJ – Ocean Casino Resort
🔗 Stay Connected
Follow Kool & The Gang and join the celebration of music, funk, and timeless grooves:
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Website: www.koolandthegang.com
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Facebook: facebook.com/koolandthegang
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Instagram: instagram.com/koolandthegang
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YouTube: youtube.com/koolandthegang
Kool & The Gang’s “Greatest Hits” is more than an album—it’s a celebration of sound, culture, and unity that continues to inspire new generations to get down on it and cherish the good times.
