VOYAGE FUNKTASTIQUE – Show #146 (Hosted by Walla P)
120 Minutes of pure unfiltered Funk. This week’s show features new material from Buscrates, Donatinho, Moniquea, The Marshens, Dogg Master, Brian Ellis and lots of ’80s Boogie Funk nuggets. Broadcasted live and recorded at CHOQ.ca TRACKLIST BusCrates 16-Bit Ensemble – Funky Journey João Donato e Donatinho – Lei Do Amor …
Hotline “You Are Mine” (1986, Jamwax / Happy Milf)
Jamwax team up with Happy Milf Records to release “You Are Mine”, the Nigerian Boogie Funk gem from Hotline, recorded at Decca studio (Lagos) in 1986. Reissue under EXCLUSIVE licence from Hotline. High Quality mastering and restauration from the original LP, don’t be fooled by other crappy bootleg or unofficial …
The Exciters “Caviar And Chitlins” (1969, Nature Sounds Records)
From the fairground organ whimsy actualized in the opening bars of “Blowing Up My Mind” immediately supported with an uptempo female vocal assault in triplicate, to the non-manipulated, sample ready horn line delivered on-beat at the start of “Give It Up”. The Exciters, a dynamic R&B quartet consisting of lead …
Rob Milton “Healer”
It was Nina Simone who once famously said that it is an artist’s duty to reflect the times. This powerful EP finds Rob Milton honouring that mantra and legacy, while also paying homage to the project’s producer, Georgia Anne Muldrow. With a strong message and mission, Rob Milton speaks the …
Moniquea “Blackwavefunk” (MoFunk Records)
Moniquea established herself as one of the foremost female artists in the modern funk scene with her 2014 MoFunk Records debut album “Yes No Maybe”. For her followup, she continues exploring and expanding upon the boogie/modern soul sound of her debut, and at the same time, ventures bravely into a …
Diggs Duke Places An 8-Year Musical Progression Front And Center
Baltimore-based soul singer Diggs Duke’s two most recent releases were recorded eight years apart, but oddly were released ten days apart this past May. Subject matter that once drew inspiration from the boudoir is now extracted from the output of work via turn of the century African-American poets and musicians. “Suckas, …
Arian “Arian” (1981, Favorite France)
via Juno: In 1981, Macedonian singer Arian Krliu headed over to New York to record a bilingual album of disco and boogie treats. The resultant set was self-released in relatively limited qualities and has since gone in to become an in-demand item amongst collectors of global disco and synth-pop sounds. …
Cody ChesnuTT “My Love Divine Degree” (One Little Indian Records)
Cody ChesnuTT, the legendary soul troubadour known for his frank and raw storytelling, is set to release his first album in four years, the RnB and gospel-flecked ‘My Love Divine Degree’. Cody saw critical praise as well as swathes of excitement from fans when he dropped his neo-soul single ‘Bullets …
Exclusive Premiere: Magic In Threes “At Jody’s” (KingUnderground)
We are proud to announce Magic in Threes are releasing their first double-sided instrumental funk 45 on KingUnderground. Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee the smoked out instrumentalist trio Magic In Threes are highly influenced by library records, old film soundtracks, and hip hop tapes. They were formed in 2010 as a …
VOYAGE FUNKTASTIQUE – Show #145 (Hosted by Walla P w/ KNLO)
120 minutes of bi-weekly Funk. This week’s show was blessed with a live guest mix by KNLO, and featured new material from Anomalie, Temu, APX, Buscrates, Pollyseeds & much more exclusive joints courtesy of KNLO. Recorded & Broadcasted live at CHOQ.ca TRACKLIST Anomalie – Velours Temu – Scavangas feat Blacc …
Moonchild “Voyager” (Tru Thoughts)
via Bandcamp: “Voyager” is the third full-length album from LA’s Moonchild, whose candid style of soul and new-school jazz has propelled them onto a swirling, emotionally charged journey of the heart. Since 2014 they have dedicated their time and energy into honing dreamlike and ethereal compositions which explore the intricacies …
Anubis “Ecology” (1972, Athens Of The North)
via JUNO: The Bobby Hamilton Quintet Unlimited paid homage to the Greek gods in the ’70s with this unique one-off offering. “Ecology” is a sweet, rolling soul slice with glistening guitars and a velvet almost Sun-Ra style jazz aesthetic. “Anubis” is more of a driving, evocative Troubleman-style groove with vocals …