Kamal Keila “Muslims and Christians” (1992, Habibi Funk)
For their eighth project, Germany’s Habibi Funk Records have directed their attention to the musical archives of Kamal Keila. How the label and Kamal Keila connected is a spectacular story, and the when’s and the why’s of how these recordings came to exist make this compilation of tracks even more …
Exclusive Premiere: Alistair Blu “Hey Lady”
Hailing from the West Coast of Canada and now residing in Montreal, Canada, producer and vocalist Alistair Blu shares his latest offering of Funk, Soul and R&B flavours. ‘Hey Lady’ is the first half of a two-track release which includes a more downtempo cut ‘Sob Song’ on the flip side. Amidst his …
VOYAGE FUNKTASTIQUE – Show #165 (Hosted by Walla P)
Buckle up! This week’s show features new material from Nickee B, Sven Atterton, DâM-FunK, Stimulator Jones, Shiro Schwarz and East Liberty Quarters, and a load of Boogie Funk to satisfy your Funk cravings! Recorded & broadcasted live from CHOQ.ca TRACKLIST East Liberty Quarters – Mids Nickee B – 野上 冴子の愛情 …
Exclusive Premiere: Kool Customer “Blackberry (Somebody Told Me)”
The first leak of B. Bravo & Bay Area singer Rojai’s upcoming Kool Customer project on Bastard Jazz. With “Blackberry (Somebody Told Me)”, the pair brings in the sounds of Future Funk, ’80s Boogie, with a little bit of that strip club sleaze! “Blackberry (Somebody Told Me)” is a dancefloor …
Exclusive Premiere: Hugo Fattoruso “La del Cheche”
London-based Brazilian specialists Far Out Recordings venture further out to Uruguay to record a new album with Fusion legend Hugo Fattoruso. After a twenty-year search for the man behind the cult ’70s Jazz-Funk group Opa, Far Out are honoured to present Hugo Fattoruso Y Barrio Opa: a new work from …
Exclusive Premiere: Kwalia “Pulse”
Jordan Rakei and Richard Melkonian have teamed up to release their debut EP “Pursuit” under the name Kwalia. A combination of effected string compositions and soulful vocals flow effortlessly alongside one-another feeling as though the music was incepted naturally and without too many roadblocks along the way. The forthcoming EP …
VOYAGE FUNKTASTIQUE – Show #164 (Hosted by Walla P with Mark Magnanimous)
Walla P is joined by Mark Magnanimous in the studio on this week’s Voyage Funktastique. This week’s show features new material from Zackey Force Funk, Stimulator Jones, Aaron Evo, Throwback Zack and a guest set from Artbeat Montreal head-honcho Mark Magnanimous, enjoy! Recorded & broadcasted live from CHOQ.ca TRACKLIST BOYDUDE …
BALANCE – Show #538 (Hosted by Spacewalker)
So much quality music floating around, so it’s brand new stuff all the way on this edition of BALANCE with Spacewalker! Featuring music from K15, Chip Wickham, Kamaal Williams, Dreamcast, Moods, Prophet & more! TRACKLIST Kamaal Williams – The Return | Black Focus R+R=NOW – Change of Tone | Blue …
Exclusive Premiere: Skymark “The Power Of A Positive Smile”
Jazz and Soul fused with House aesthetics isn’t anything new… that is until you find yourself listening to the production of Marc Friedli aka Skymark. With his tastes firmly rooted in Jazz Fusion, Brazilian and Soul music, Skymark has created his own intimate universe where he’s been able to develop …
B-BOY BOUILLABAISSE – Show #04 (Hosted by DJ Platurn with King Most)
Sorry for the lag, life has been quite hectic as of late so it took me a while to work out a new episode! The newest one features King Most who is first and foremost a DJ from San Fransisco. He’s shared the decks with favourites like Jazzy Jeff, Questlove, …
Reggie Grantham & The New Generation “Come Together” (Ice City Records)
It would take just their first release for Ice City Records to establish itself as a reissue label to watch out for. After the sold-out release Axis, ICR travel to America’s Deep South for their sophomore outing. It’s another lo-fi, DIY and naturally rare 7″ affair. Crazy bass synths, piano …
Prophet Is Still Right On Time
Prophet is an underground Funk musician from the San Francisco Bay Area, who, until this year, had only put his name to one record: an obscure private-press LP called “Right On Time” pressed in 1984 on his own Treasure Records. Full of mind-blowing no-BS boogie, it has a dedicated cult …