We are following up our guest mix series of curated Soul Funk gems, and for this third episode, we are happy to have onboard Bournemouth’s finest Studio Funk. For the occasion, he cooked up for us a special UK Street Soul mix. We’re excited to share it with you. Enjoy!
Tracklist:
This month’s Label Tribute Mix is dedicated to Texan Modern Funk label Austin Boogie Crew. Since 2011, ABC DJs Spence, Danbone, DJCG, DJ Chorizo Funk, and Cyrus D have made a splash in the local scene with their monthly all-vinyl party: The Boogie. The ABC imprint has been putting out quality records since 2014, and we wanted to showcase some of the highlights of the label, with 10 essential tracks from their catalogue.
Tracks are selected & mixed by Walla P
Tracklist:
Trailer Limon. – Love Don’t Pay The Bills
The Vapor Caves – Dream
XL Middleton – Digital Devils
B & The Family – A Good Time (BusCrates Remix)
Dynasty. – Still In Love
Brian Ellis – Peg
Diamond Ortiz. – Goodies
Rojai – Just A Lil Bit (feat. Bravo)
Solar Shield – Reesis
Computa Games – Do Your Thing (feat. K.Maxx)
We are following up our guest mix series of curated Soul Funk gems, and for this second episode, we are happy to have onboard Pasadena’s finest Moniquea. Not only is she a dominant voice on the Modern Funk scene, but she’s also an excellent Dj, with an eclectic taste of Music. We’re proud to share this mix she did especially for us.
Enjoy!
Tracklist:
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly – Southern Girl
The Spinners – Got To Be Love
The Waters – Love Scores
Princess – Say I’m Your Number One
Cashflow- Party Freak
Miami Featuring Robert Moore – Party Freaks
Pockets – Come Go With Me
Raymond Harris – You’re The One For Me
Woods Empire – Sweet Delight
Denise LaSalle and Satisfaction – I’m Trippin’ On You
Lenny Williams – Love Soldier
Nature’s Devine – I Never Felt This Way Before
Heaven & Earth – No Limit
For this month’s “Tribute Mix”, we shift our focus on the Great White North, aka the Land of Maple Syrup, aka Canada. Being so closely tied with the U.S.A., demographically and culturally, Canada has produced some of the most sought-off records (Ron Richardson anyone?), and was once considered the one of the leaders of the Disco-Funk scene.
For this “Part 1”, we selected 10 staple Boogie anthems from the Canadian funk landscape.
Tracklist:
1. AMRA – Special Kind Of Love (Club Mix) 1983
2. SWEET ECSTASY – Pull Our Love Together 1983
3. MAURICE MASSIAH – 50/50 Love 1983
4. GOLDIE ALEXANDER – Show You My Love 1981
5. RAINIE BROWN – Night Mover 1983
6. RONNIE JONES – You & I 1982
7. THE CHESTNUT BROTHERS – Sweet Little Rita (Dub) 1983
8. MAC THORNHILL – Make Life Worth Living 1983
9. LONI GAMBLE – Circles 1983
10. RON RICHARDSON – Ooh Wee Babe 1983
We are proud to introduce our new guest mix series of curated Soul Funk gems. For this first episode, we are happy to have onboard San Francisco based collector Mr. Big Happy
Enjoy!
Tracklist:
Heart To Heart – Tell Me That You Love Me
Brief Encounter – Total Satisfaction
Edwynn Page – Are You Somebody’s Girl
On Stage – Who You Really Are
J.P.’S Force – Satisfaction
Conway Brothers – Over And Over Again
Infinity Productions – Cherish Our Loved Ones At Home
Phaze II – Love Affair
Strictly Business – Still In Love
Hill – Slow Walking With You
Whitehead – Sho You Right
Morris Edwards & Co. – Sweet Love
David Lane & Crash Crew – Dirty Dealin’
Joe Chopper – Welcome To My World
The Mercury Band – Don’t Waste Your Life
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.
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)
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
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)
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.
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)
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
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)
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
