Voyage Funktastique

VOYAGE FUNKTASTIQUE – Show #149 (Hosted by Walla P w/ Guest Mathias Kreshik [Brussels])

Let the #Funk be your guide for the next 2 Hours. New material from Garrett, DâM-FunK, The APX, João Donato and Donatinho, Buscrates 16 Bit-Ensemble, Girogio Oehlers and Butter (Sleeperz Recordz) + a guest mix courtesy of Mathias Kreshik (Brussels). TRACKLIST Garrett – Slow Motion Giorgio Oehlers – Ego Groove Blossom & …

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Future Classics

The APX “Electrik Funk”

Husband and wife duo Dee Rhodes and Erika Rhodes form the Atlanta-based electronic project now known as The APX. Though the collaboration is a new undertaking for the pair, neither artist is a stranger to the music industry. The APX went into launch mode following the culmination of a successful …

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Forgotten Treasures

Raw Soul Express “Best Kept Secret” (AOTN & Symphoncal Records)

Athens Of The North and Symphoncal Records are proud to present the long lost Raw Soul Express LP in a special limited vinyl only release. Mastered personally from the original tapes with love. Best Kept Secret by Raw Soul Express If you don’t know what this is then you’re in …

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Forgotten Treasures

Danser’s Inferno “Creation One” (1972, Everland Jazz)

via Forced Exposure: Everland Jazz present a reissue of Danser’s Inferno’s Creation One, originally released in 1973. “Creation One” is a stunning eight track, jam packed album, so elusive but full of pure joy! Invigorating, stimulating, delightful, a treasure of rhythms grooves and breaks! ‘Sombre Guitar’ is the favourite to …

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InterviewsTribute Mixes

The Essentials of Omar: An Interview & Tribute Mix

My first introduction to Omar was around the mid 90s, which were also my early teens, at a time when I was still scratching the surface of what would eventually become my musical taste. As the years went by, I realized that with each new album, his name would pop …

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Exclusive Premieres

Exclusive Premiere: Chaka Khan “Some Love (Scrimshire Edit)” (Wah Dubplate)

“Scrimshire’s edits are synonymous with our imprint, and every one has been of the highest quality, often hand-picking the more obscure works you never knew you loved, from some of your favourite soul voices. As we turn 21 (release-wise) he pulls it out of the bag once again, reworking Chaka …

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Forgotten Treasures

Apples “Mind Twister” (1978, Odion Livingstone)

via Boomkat: Odion Livingstone present another essential reissue from the Nigerian archives, the first ever international release of The Apples’ Afro-funk LP rarity “Mind Twister”. “As part of the St Gregory’s student band scene in Lagos during the late ‘70s alongside Ofege, Grotto and more, Apples were picked up and …

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Future Classics

The Pollyseeds “Sounds Of Crenshaw Vol. 1” (Ropeadope Select)

via Ropeadope: The Pollyseeds are a collaborative group of A-List producers, musicians, and creators who have found great success in the world, yet understand the source from which their creativity and success flows. After many years of celebrity driven music, The Pollyseeds come together inside the SONGS. The songs that …

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Forgotten Treasures

Various Artists “Crown Ruler Sound (Compiled by Jeremy Spellacey)” (Spacetalk)

via JUNO: Crown Ruler Records co-founder Jeremy Spellacey is highly regarded within the crate-digging community, primarily for his ability to sniff out copies of obscure – but, naturally, high quality – boogie-era disco records from Africa and the Caribbean. On this fine compilation, Spacetalk has offered the New Zealander the …

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Future Classics

João Donato e Donatinho “Lei Do Amor” (Names You Can Trust)

Names You Can Trust teams up with spacey synth wiz Donatinho and his father, the legendary João Donato, to release an exclusive 7-inch single from the duo’s fantastic new album, Sintetizamor. While the full-length is only available in Brazil, this crisp single, mastered especially for vinyl, will be reaching stores …

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Voyage Funktastique

VOYAGE FUNKTASTIQUE – Show #148 (Hosted by Walla P)

As always, some brand new Funk gems as well as some throwback rarities! This week’s show aka the Zackey Force Funk Show, features 4 new tracks from his Lineas project (with Eddy Funkster), new material from The Kount feat Falcxne, Hidden Groove, High Park Funk, DOC Mastermind & Throwback Zack …

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Interviews

Alec Mansion Celebrates The Rebirth of His 1983 Boogie Funk Treasure

This Friday, July 7, 2017 we celebrate the long-awaited reissue of Alec Mansion’s self-titled LP via Be With Records. Boogie Funk aficionados have been looking forward to this reissue for a long while, especially considering that the original pressing is quite expensive and obviously hard to find. Alec Mansion (born …

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