Future Classic: Daymé Arocena “One Takes” (Brownswood Recordings)
via Brownswood: The One Takes EP finds Daymé Arocena bouncing around ideas with label boss Gilles Peterson to put her unique spin on five different covers. Re-imagining cuts ranging from Italian obscurities to US house heroes, the sessions (as you might guess from the title) were about taking down whichever …
Future Classic: Frankfurt Funk “Master Blaster”
Born To Shine Records are back with their 2nd instalment, this one from my main brother Frankfurt Funk. The label didn’t had to look too far for their quest to expose the variety and immense talent that Germany has to offer. After the success of First Touch‘s “Daycruisin” EP, this …
Voyage Funktastique – Show #114 (Hosted by Walla P)
This week’s show with Mike Kay, Tryezz, First Touch, Midnight Runners, DâM-Funk, The Armed Gang, Autumn, and many more. A little warm-up for Saturday’s Voyage Funktastique monthly night at Le Bleury. 90 Minutes of Funk. TRACKLIST Temu – Voyage Funktastique Tryezz – The New Exploration Still Weavens – Duckz feat. …
Exclusive Premiere: Maylight “Beat Of The Heart” (Menik Remix)
‘Digits’ (b/w ‘Beat of the Heart’) is the debut single from BBC New Music Award winning jazz / soul / electronica ensemble Maylight. The eight strong collective takes in the vocal talents of ex-Tru Thoughts vocalist Lizzy Parks, pianist Rob Barron whose resume includes session work for the likes of …
Future Classic: Fredy V “Ain’t Going Nowhere”
Montreal’s own multi-talented Fredy V has just dropped his digital single “Ain’t Going Nowhere” via Voyage Funktastique and this funked out ode to perseverance is just the beginning of what’s on the horizon for the vocalist/bass player and his upcoming LP It Takes a Village. First of all, up and …
Future Classic: First Touch “Knockout EP” (Omega Supreme Records)
Synth Funk has been on a steady climb for the past few years, the revival being lead by Dâm-Funk and other key players. Halfway beetween Clinton & Bootsy’s P-Funk, Boogie Funk, Modern Soul and Electro Funk, the Synth heavy Funk scene was huge in the late 70’s with acts like …
Forgotten Treasure: The People’s Workshop “Houston Talent Expo ’82”
via BBE Music: Originally referred to as the ‘Pop Music Lab’, the Peoples’ Workshop was formed in 1976 at Texas Southern University as a space for students to compose and perform, free from the constrains of Western classical music education. Swiftly gathering momentum, in 1980 the organisation was granted non-profit …
Future Classic: ÌFÉ “House Of Love”
I have been a fan of Otura Mun for some years now. Back when he went by DJ Nature and was a member of Cultura Profetica I always appreciated his contributions and vibe, which fused a Hip-Hop aesthetic to the roots reggae flavors. A few years later he did a …
Voyage Funktastique – Show #113 (Hosted by Walla P)
For this week’s show, Dr.MaD dropped by with some G-Funk and Brazilian Funk vibes, Fredy V. premiered his upcoming single “Ain’t Going Nowhere” (coming out on March 1st). Also, some newness from DâM-FunK, Dabeull & MXXWLL. Stay Funky!!! TRACKLIST Temu – Voyage Funktastique Theme Pennye Ford – Don’t You Know …
Future Classic: Midnight Runners “Fantasy Touch EP” feat. Megan Doherty
Midnight Runners are back, and this time, via Hobo Camp (the new label of Randy “Hotthobo” Ellis – also co-founder of Voltaire Records). 1st project to appear on the new label, Fantasy Touch is a 4 track EP, with two instrumentals cuts, and 2 vocal cuts, featuring the soothing voice …
Forgotten Treasure: Aloha Got Soul “Soul, Disco & AOR in Hawaii” (Strut Records)
via Strut Records: Funkier than most yacht-rock, and beachier than most funk, “Kona Winds” is three and a half perfect minutes of aural relaxation. The track originally appeared on the “Homegrown” compilation series in 1978, showcasing local Hawaiian artists. Today, the track fits comfortably in Balearic DJ sets and left-field …
Voyage Funktastique – Show #112 (Hosted by Walla P)
Just came back from Toronto with a few treats! Some 80’s boogie from Risse, Shock, Caviar, some Japanese boogie from Keiko Tohyama & Noriko Miyamoto, and of course some new Modern Funk from DâM-FunK, Brett Eclectic, Midnight Runners, Buscrates & E.Live. 90 minutes of Funk coming your way. TRACKLIST Temu …