Mixes

November 22 2021

Benny Badge Tribute Mix | Modern Funk

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For this month’s “Tribute Mix”, we celebrating Australia’s most prolific Modern Funk producer; Benny Badge. With his unique touch and aesthetics, the Aussie producer has been a staple household name of the Modern Funk scene for the past 10 years. Whether as Benny Badge, Freekwency, or with his group Silver Linings (among many other aliases), Benny has a solid grip of releases, and we picked 10 stand-out tracks from his catalogue.

Prime Source · Benny Badge Tribute Mix | Modern Funk

Tracklist:

Splendour – It’s Too Late
Silver Linings – So Good To You
Fkeekwency – I Just Can’t Help Myself (feat. Francoise)
Au Dre – Wonder
Freekwency – Flip The Coin
Nite Class – Love Scenes
Freekwency – Outrun
Freekwency – Your Touch (feat. Ale Chambers)
Splendour – Oasis Boulevard
Freekwency – Friend Or Freek (feat. Cazeaux OSLO)

November 2 2021

Arista Records Tribute Mix | 80’s Soul Funk

Walla P Label Tribute Mix, Mixes Boogie, Funk, Private I Records

This month’s Label Tribute Mix is dedicated to NYC’s Arista Records. One of the best Boogie/Funk label of the 80’s, with lots of high quality artists such as Kashif, Don Blackman, Aretha Franklin, Harvey Mason, G.Q., Candela, and many more. It was really hard to select 15 songs, from 15 different acts, but you can always go dig deeper in their catalogue.

Tracks are selected by Albin and mixed by Walla P

Prime Source · Arista Records Tribute Mix | 80’s Soul Funk

Tracklist:

Breakwater – No Limit (1978)

Bobby Broom – Find Yourself (1983)

Don Blackman – Never Miss A Thing (1982)

Madagascar – Pay Attention (1981)

Terry Burrus – Love Rockin’ (1983)

The Limit – She’s So Divine (1982)

Kenny G – I Wanna Be Yours (1983)

Kashif – Stone In Love (1983)

Aretha Franklin – Jump To It (1982)

Candela – Love You Madly (1982)

Tom Browne – Thighs High (1981)

Homegrown Syndrome – Confrontation (1981)

Norman Connors – She’s Gone (1981)

Harvey Mason – Groovin’ You (1979)

G.Q. – Disco Nights (1979)

September 7 2021

Dabeull Tribute Mix | Modern Funk

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For this month’s “Tribute Mix”, we celebrating the funkiest Modern Funk producer out there; Dabeull. With his unique touch and aesthetics, the Parisian producer has been a staple household name of the Modern Funk movement for the past 10 years. With releases on Roche Musique, Funk Freaks Records and now his own imprint “Dabeull Records”, he’s definitely one of the crucial Funk messengers of the scene.

Prime Source · Dabeull Tribute Mix | Modern Funk

Tracklist:

Dabeull Feat Holybrune – Day & Night
Dabeull – Don’t Stop
Dabeull – Chocolate Vibe
Dabeull & Rude Jude Feat Rush Davis – Dr Fonk
Dabeull – DX7 (feat. Holybrune)
Dabeull, Holybrune & Rude Jude – Messages From The Stars
Dabeull – Loulou Brenda
Dabeull – Voyage Funktastique
Dabeull Feat Holybrune – You & I
Dabeull – Special to Me
Dabeull – Only U
Dabeull – Slave (feat. Rude Jude)

July 5 2021

Mirage Records Tribute Mix | 80’s Soul Funk

Walla P Label Tribute Mix, Mixes Boogie, Funk, Private I Records

This month’s Label Tribute Mix is dedicated to NYC’s Mirage Records. One of the best Boogie/Funk label of the early 80’s, with lots of high quality artists such as The System, Ingram, Shannon, T.S. Monk, Kano, Blue Magic, and many more. It was really hard to select 10 songs, from 10 different acts, but you can always go dig deeper in their catalogue.

Tracks are selected by Albin and mixed by Walla P

Prime Source Mag · Mirage Records Tribute Mix | 80’s Soul Funk

Tracklist:

The System – You’re In My System (1983)
The System – Tu Estas In My Systema (Bilingual Dub Version) (1983)
Kano – Can’t Hold Back On Your Loving (1981)
T.S. Monk = Bon bon Vie (1980)
Ingram – Djs Delight (1983)
Shannon – Sweet Somebody (1984)
Fonzi Thornton – I Work For A Livin’ (1982)
Blue Magic – See Through (1983)
Norma Jean Wright – Love Attack (Instrumental) (1983)
Norma Jean Wright – Love Attack (1983)
Anthony Franklin – Hot Number (1983)
Roz Ryan – Boy Where Have You Been (1983)

June 7 2021

DâM-FunK Tribute Mix | 25 Essential Tracks From The Funk Maestro

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For this month’s “Tribute Mix”, we decided to switch it up a little by focusing our attention on the Godfather of Modern Funk, DâM-FunK. With a musical legacy spawning over 30 years, we selected 25 songs that we thought could humbly represent D-F ‘s extensive catalog, including tracks from his side projects Garrett & Architecture trilogies, his project with Snoop Dogg – 7 Days Of Funk, a few featuring with Benedek, Fatima, Steve Arrington, and production for MC Eiht & Ekkah.

Tracklist:

1 – DâM-FunK – Toeachizown
2- Steve Arrington & DâM-FunK – Crazy In Here! (Instrumental)
3- Steve Arrington & DâM-FunK – Crazy In Here
4 – DāM-FunK – Missing U
5 – DâM-FunK – Mirrors
6 – Fatima – Warm Eyes Ft. DâM-FunK
7 – Steve Arrington + DâM-FunK – Blow Your Mind (Instrumental)
8 – DâM-FunK – I Like Your Big Azz (Girl)
9 – DâM-FunK – It’s So Good 2 Be Alive
10 – MC Eiht – 2 Freak E (Produced by DâM-FunK)
11 – DâM-FunK – Hood Pass Intact
12 – 7 Days Of Funk – N My System
13 – DâM-FunK – Forever
14 – Benedek – That’s My Jam! Feat. DâM-FunK
15 – DâM-FunK – We Continue
16 – Ekkah & DâM-FunK – What’s Up
17 – Soopafly – G-Funk Martian feat. DâM-FunK
18 – DâM-FunK – Hazy Stomp
19 – DâM-FunK – Boogie Slyde
20 – DâM-FunK – Inhale, Exhale
21 – DâM-Funk & Reggie B – (U Got Ta’ Quit) Fakin’ The Funk
22 – DâM-FunK – Free
23 – DâM-FunK – 10 West
24 – DâM-FunK – Chocolate
25 – 7 Days of Funk – Faden Away

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May 3 2021

French Boogie Mix (Part 1) | The Finest Cuts Out Of France

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For this month’s “Tribute Mix”, we decided to switch it up a little by focusing our attention on France, and highlight some the most influential Boogie-Funk records that came from La République. The French Funk scene was “boomin” in the early-mid 80’s, and there’s still signs of its popularity until this day.

Tracklist:

1. VALÉRIE MAIRESSE – Bombe Anatomique (Instrumental) 1984
2. MARC ASHY – Bye Cocotiers (1985)
3. JEAN SCHULTHEIS – Playmate (1982)
4. J.M. BLACK – Lipstick (Shout) (Instrumental) 1984
5. MILTON – Mizik Nou (1988)
6. STYLE – Playboy En Détresse (Remix) 1983
7. KLAPS – All Tje Way You Move (Dub) 1984
8. PLAISIR – Visa Pour Aimer (Instrumental) 1984
9. TITUS WILLIAMS – Give Me Some Love Tonight (1984)
10. BERNARD GUYVAN – Polar (Instrumental Edit) 1984
11. NEW PARADISE – Sophistication (1984)
12. MARCHÉ NOIR – Y’ a du Blues (Tant Pis C’est la Vie) 1984

April 5 2021

Omega Supreme Records Tribute Mix

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Each month, we’ll be presenting a “Label Tribute Mix”, where we highlight some of our favourite tracks from each label we celebrate.

This month, we’re featuring Portland’s Omega Supreme Records, quite possibly the most influential Modern Funk Label, when it comes to the musical (and aesthetics) foundation of the movement. Operated by Gwizski, the label has over 25 releases, on vinyl, tapes and digital format, and includes incredible releases (some considered as “holy grails”) by Sven Atterton, Sasac, Brian Ellis and Buscrates.

Gwizski has been locating emerging Funk artists, from around the globe, for over 10 years, as he established the musical and aesthetic foundations for what Modern Funk would become, in a time where most didn’t care about a 115bpm slapper or a talkbox cover.

Prime Source Mag · Omega Supreme Records Tribute Mix | Modern Funk

Tracklist:

Buscrates – Juice feat. JP Patterson (2014)

Sasac – Telemark To The Alhambra (2013)

Midnight Runners – Drive Into The Night (2015)

Sven Atterton – Closer (2015)

Brian Ellis – Saito feat. Sasac (2015)

East Liberty Quarters – Mids (2018)

Turquoise Summers – Out From The Shadows (2014)

Henning – Peak Of Summer (2013)

L33 & Sven Atterton – Sunset (2013)

K-Maxx – Can’t Let You Go (2016)

Benedek – Saturday Jam (2013)

Buscrates – Natural force (2014)

Midnight Runners – Micro Boogie Island feat. Azumi (2015)

Sven Atterton – Starting Again (2015)

Turquoise summers – The Loneliest Groove (2014)

XL Middleton – Sunset On Sunset (2014)

K-Maxx – Music (2016)

Freekwency – Sweet Nothings (2015)

A few of Walla’s favourites on the same label include:

Moniquea “I Didn’t Mean To turn You On” (off her 7′ – 2018)

First Touch “Do It To It” (off their Knockout EP – 2016)

SaiR “Moves” (off his S/T EP – 2016)

Sasac “Lonny Zone” (off his Ultra LP – 2013)

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March 7 2021

Private I Records Tribute Mix | 80’s Soul Funk

Walla P Label Tribute Mix, Mixes Boogie, Funk, Private I Records

This month’s Label Tribute Mix is dedicated to a small, yet important imprint, that delivered some solid Boogie/Funk songs, from artists like Juicy, the Chi-Lites, Latoya Jackson and Alphonse Mouzon.

Tracks are selected by Albin and mixed by Walla P

Prime Source Mag · Private I Records Tribute Mix | 80’s Soul Funk

Tracklist:

Juicy – Sugar Free (1985)

The Chi-Lites – Runnin’ Around (1984)

Legacy – Don’t Waste The Night Away Instrumental (1984)

Juicy – Forever And Ever (1984)

The Chi-Lites – I Keep Comin’ Back to You (1984)

The Staple Singers – This Is Our Night (1984)

Clockwork – I’m Your Candy Girl (1984)

Juicy – Stay With Me (1985)

The Chi-Lites – Stop What You’re Doin’ Club Mix (1984)

Latoya Jackson – I Like Everything You’re Doing (1984)

February 7 2021

MoFunk Records Tribute Mix

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Each month, we’ll be presenting a “Label Tribute Mix”, where we highlight some of our favorite tracks from each label we celebrate.

This month, we’re featuring with Pasadena’s MoFunk Records, one of the most notable #ModernFunk Label since the past 10 years. Operated by XL Middleton for the past 8 years, the label has over more than 35 releases, both on digital and vinyl, and includes artists such as Moniquea, Shiro Schwartz, I,Ced, Diamond Ortiz, Zackey Force Funk, Delmar Xavier VII and Eddy Funkster.

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Tracklist:

XL Middleton & Eddy Funkster – “Keep It Funkin'” (2013)
Moniquea – “A Certain Way” (2013)
Zackey Force Funk – “Press Play” (2013)
Moniquea – “I Don’t Want To Get Used To It” (2013)
XL Middleton – “Psychic” (2015)
XL Middleton – “Can’t Help The Way” (2012 *on Cavi Sounds)
XL Middleton & Eddy Funkster – “The Boys Are Back” feat. Brian Ellis, Zackey Force Funk & Diamond Ortiz (2016)
XL Middleton & Zackey Force Funk – “Jam Likely” (2020)
XL Middleton – “1990 Brougham d’Elegance” (2020)
Shiro Schwartz – “Electrify” – (2016)

A few of Walla’s favourites on the same label include:

XL Middleton “I Don’t Wanna Wait”
Moniquea “His Lady”
I, Ced “Call Me Up” XL Middleton Remix

January 10 2021

Elektra Records Tribute Mix

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Each month, we’ll be presenting a “Label Tribute Mix”, where we highlight some of our favourite tracks from each label we celebrate.

This month, we’re starting with NYC’s Elektra Records. With an array of talented artists such as Patrice Rushen, Leon Ware, Leroy Hutson, Starpoint, and many more, the Big Apple imprint was responsible for putting out a lot of quality music. It was a hard task to select one song per artist.

Tracks are selected by Albin and mixed by Walla P.

Tracklist:

Leroy Hutson – “Classy Lady” (1982)
Leon Ware – “Why I Came To California” 1982
Patrice Rushen – “Number One” (Instrumental 12” Version) 1982
Wanda Walden – “I Must Be Dreamin'” (12” Version) 1981
Starpoint – “It’s All Yours” (Extended Dance Version) 1984
Donald Byrd & The 125th Street, N.Y.C- “Sexy Dancer” (1982)
Twennynine Feat Lenny White – “Rhythm” (1981)
Mighty Fire – “Start It Up” (1982)
Ren Woods – “Get It Right” (1982)

A few of Walla’s favourites on the same label include:

Godmoma – “Here”
Side Effect – “Make You Mine”
Shadow – “Hot City”
Donald Byrd & The 125th Street, N.Y.C. – “Feel Like Loving You Today”