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“The whole track is driven by the bassline!” How “Ready” Freddie Washington conceived the dance-funk classic that later became a massive hit as Will Smith's Men In Black

“I was getting session calls for a 5-string… we had to switch over quick”: Prolific session bassist “Ready” Freddie Washington recalls suddenly competing with Moog synths for work – and why 5-strings were the answer

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Songs That Should Not Work on Instagram: "💫 Freddie Washington — “Forget Me Nots” When bassist Freddie Washington locked into the groove for Forget Me Nots, he created one of the most iconic bass lines in funk history. That smooth, rolling rhythm — paired with Patrice Rushen’s effortless vocals — turned the track into a timeless dance-floor classic. Washington’s playing is deep, restrained, and pocket-perfect, proving that the most powerful bass lines don’t shout… they glide. Decades later, tha