George Clinton has revived his long-dormant funk outfit Parliament for the group’s first album in nearly four decades. Dubbed Medicaid Fraud Dog, the forthcoming record is a long-awaited follow up to the band’s 1980 LP, Trombipulation.
The first taste of Medicaid Fraud Dog came recently with the release of the album’s debut single, “I’m Gon Make U Sick O’Me”. With its slow-burning funk groove, female background singers, hand-clapping beat, and a guest appearance by Geto Boys rapper Scarface, the song is a hodgepodge of sounds that harkens back to Parliament’s heyday while also embracing more modern musical styles. Today the song is matched with a new music video.
The new video for “I’m Gon Make U Sick O’Me” features Scarface as Dr. Feel Good, who serves George Clinton prescription medicine to heal him from an illness in a psychedelic hospital setting. Watch “I’m Gon Make U Sick O’Me” below:
George Clinton, who turns 77 in July, has more than 50 dates scheduled between now and Near Year’s, including shows in the U.S., Europe, and Japan. About a week and a half ago, the Parliament/Funkadelic frontman announced that he is going to retire from touring in May 2019. Head to his website for more information.