Favourite Records presents AOR Global Sounds Vol.2
via Favourite Records: Following the recent acclaimed first edition of AOR Global Sounds compilation, DJ and producer Charles Maurice’s dug even deeper through international lost productions to create a sequel for this series. The result is AOR Global Sounds Vol.2, a new compilation made of 8 forgotten and rare tracks …
Future Classic: Benedek “Coolin’ – EP”
via Leaving Records: Nicky Benedek was born and bred to funk in the City of Angels. He spent his early creative energy observing and integrating outsider dance and funk scenes in underground music culture into his own breed of production for his first full-length on the influential PPU label. His …
24HOV Mixes – London Edition: CHRIS P CUTS
(Photo by Bruno Destombes) Recorded live in London in March 2016 at the Mixcloud HQ for the 15th edition of the 24 Hours of Vinyl project. Chris P Cuts has spun records everywhere and plays good music to good crowds. He’s worked live on stage with Roots Manuva, Jehst & Spoek …
Future Classic: Silentjay X Jace XL “Sacrifice”
via Rhythm Section: Coming straight out of melbourne with plentiful attitude, Producer/multi-instrumentalist Silentjay teams up with fellow Hiatus Kaiyote backing vocalist, Jace XL to present ‘Sacrifice’, a mini album of epic proportions. At once sincere and heartfelt, the songs do not shy away from the playful influence of 90s RnB …
24HOV Mixes – London Edition: COLECTIVO FUTURO
(Photo by Bruno Destombes) Recorded live in London in March 2016 at the Mixcloud HQ for the 15th edition of the 24 Hours of Vinyl project. Colectivo Futuro is a dedicated cultural node where art forms and people converge. Formed by a collective of artists, DJs, musicians, and to put it …
Voyage Funktastique – Show #119 (Hosted by Walla P)
Your weekly dose of that F.U.N.K is here. For show #119, I’ve got some new material from Psychic Mirrors, Terrace Martin, a few classics from Loose Ends & Junior + a live in the studio guest mix provided by Lawrence Sim (Found Sound). – Walla P TRACKLIST Temu – Voyage …
Future Classic: Psychic Mirrors “Nature of Evil”
For any music enthusiast, there’s a notion of having your “go-to” record labels; labels that you necessarily buy every releases, often without having to listen to them in the 1st place. It was the case for me with labels such as CTI Records, Chocolate Cholly, Loud Records, BBE Records, just …
New Orleans Funk Collectors Edition 7″ Box Set for Record Store Day 2016
Soul Jazz Records’ Record Store Day Exclusive Limited-Edition New Orleans Funk 7” Box Set comprising five classic New Orleans’ seven-inch singles reproduced here in exact replica bespoke label artwork and all digitally re-mastered. Seriously rare, killer and classic party tunes from the Big Easy, brought together here in this unique …
Future Classic: Jamma-Dee “Vol 2” (Arcane NY)
In the past 30 years of underground dance music many labels and artists have gone for the tried and tested strategy of “mysterious marketing”: ultra-limited vinyl runs, cryptic information on the release and the artist, hand-made artwork. Part of the fun lies in trying to figure out who is hiding behind the …
Voyage Funktastique – Show #118 (Hosted by Walla P)
Lots of 80’s boogie in this week’s episode, including tracks from Trilark, Leon Haywood, Gaston, Kreamcicle; plus a few new joints from Xl Middleton & Brian Ells (via Hobo Camp), J Dilla feat. Snoop Dogg and Kokane. 90 minutes of Funk coming your way. TRACKLIST Temu – Voyage Funktastique Intro …
Exclusive Premiere: Paper Tiger “Weight In Space” with Shafiq Husayn
via WahWah45’s: Just a month after releasing the back-from-a-two-years-hiatus track I’m A Cyborg (But That’s Okay), Paper Tiger announced they are launching their second album – Blast Off. To kick things off, the band unveils Weight in Space, the first single to be taken from the LP, featuring the Grammy …
Forgotten Treasure: The Crowns “How Can He Lead You” (1977)
A couple of weeks ago, the homie Lexis and I were spinning a brunch gig together and he said something I instantly connected with and knew I’d share with you: “As a music lover, there’s nothing more frustrating than attending an entire DJ set without feeling compelled to walk up …