Future Classic: First Touch “Daycruising EP”
Closing out the year with an EP from First Touch, “Daycruising“, via Born To Shine Records. The Manheim duo have 2 solid releases coming out in 2016 (the other one via Omega Supreme Records). “Daycrusing” reflects the creativity, maturity and versatility of First Touch productions, which is always filled with …
Forgotten Treasure: Jeff Floyd “Don’t Leave Me” (1984)
This one is for all the Boogie Funk heads and collectors. A track that routinely fetches selling prices around three and sometimes four figures. I think one auction just closed at over 2,000$ on Ebay recently. In this case the hype is well deserved because: a) the track is very rare …
Forgotten Treasure: China Burton “You Don’t Care (About Our Love)” (1979)
Disco is a tricky genre to explore. On the one, hand it’s a natural progression from soul harmonies into a slick, slightly overproduced approach to incorporating new musical technology. On the other, the sound quickly evolved into a formulaic strings+handclaps +4/4 beat, paint-by-numbers way for record companies to capitalize on …
Forgotten Treasure: Tarika Blue “Tarika Blue” (1977, Chiaroscuro Records)
The realities of winter are becoming much more evident these past few days. The cold wind is slowly breaking through the left over crispness of fall and the darkness of night has crept in and stolen more of the afternoon glow. I hate winter. He is a guest who overstays …
Forgotten Treasure: King Tim III “Charley Says” (1980)
King Tim III is considered by some to be the first ever recorded rapper (This has been argued and debated over the years). He first appeared on The Fatback Band‘s “Personality Jock” back in 1979, which peaked at #26 on the R&B charts, staying on there for eleven weeks. Most …
Future Classic: Soul Clap presents “Tempo Dreams Vol.3 Remixes” (Bastard Jazz Records)
After the immense success of “Tempo Dreams Vol.3“, Soul Clap & Bastard Jazz are back at it with the “Remixes” edition of TD Vol.3, where 3 tracks (Antislumper, Break The Funk, So Sedated) gets the remix treatment by XL Middleton, David Marston & Soul Clap. From House vibes to G-Funk …
Frank The Butcher & DJ 7L Present “It’s The Roc” Original Samples Mix
After their stellar Bad Boy Records mix Frank the Butcher and DJ 7L are back with the original samples to some of the biggest Rocafella records tracks. As always, the blends, vocal samples and mixing are world class but damn these samples are fire. The ROC production team (including Just …
Voyage Funktastique – Show #106 (Hosted by Walla P)
Last episode of 2015, filled with 2 exclusives cuts from XL Middleton (from the upcoming Tempo Dreams Vol.3 remixes via Bastard Jazz), and from Ash Reynolds. Also some new material from DâM-FunK, Vanilla, Melodiesinfonie & Splendour (Benny Badge feat. Moni Mendoza). The last hour of the show features a guest …
Voyage Funktastique – Show #105 (Hosted by Walla P)
Second to last of 2015, with newest material from APSD, Kutcorners, Diamond Ortiz, G-noF, XL Middleton, and some classics joints from La Voyage, Intrigue, Anthony Franklin. Hope you enjoy the Show, Stay Funky ’til next week. TRACKLIST Temu- Voyage Funktastique Intro LA-NO – Frndshp Teeko & Mike Gao – Got …
The Madness of Disco Demolition Night (1979)
Disco Demolition Night was an ill-fated baseball promotion that took place on July 12, 1979, at Comiskey Park in Chicago. Wacky promotions were very common in Baseball in the 70’s, anything to liven up the slowest game on earth right? Apparently, the people behind the Chicago promo hadn’t learned a …
SEX TAPE – MIMS Playlist
There is certainly no shortage of love / soulful / baby making anthems. We thought you might want to hear some of our favorite sexy time selections. Because nothing is worse than putting on a record and being thrown off by some weird track in there to break the mood. So …
Future Classic: Jonny Drop “Mind Field” (Albert’s Favourites)
We are happy to present a first peek at the first release on the promising new UK-based label Albert’s Favourites, founded by Scrimshire, Dave Koor and Jonny Drop. via Albert’s Favorites: “Though an experienced beat maker, until now Jonny Drop is best known in London funk and soul circles as one quarter …