Future Classic: APSD “Digital Dust” (Hot Shot Sounds)
via Hot Shot Sounds: “We are pleased to present Digital Dust, the debut album from Melbourne act APSD aka Amin Payne & Sean Deans. Amin, already prolific producer with several albums already under his belt, immediately bonded with Sean, a veteran DJ who has produced singles for NZ’s Tiki Taane …
Forgotten Treasure: Mike Lundy “The Rhythm Of Life”
The Rhythm Of Life is Mike Lundy’s only LP, recorded in 1979 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Inspired by bands like Tower Of Power and Earth, Wind & Fire, The Rhythm Of Life claims its identity in the funk-and-soul universe with inventive arrangements, clever rhythms, and a timeless quality that transcends the …
Forgotten Treasure: Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson “Winter in America” (1974)
Dedicated to the warriors, young and old. As November comes to a close the approaching season is the most difficult time of the year for many. While I’ve had a difficult time writing for academic, personal, and professional projects recently, I can say that there’s been no shortage of inspiration …
Classic Mixes: Dam-Funk “Boogie Funk Mix” (2008)
Over these past few years Damon Riddick aka Dam-Funk has become a household name amongst all the Boogie, Disco, Funk and Soul heads. And with good reason the DAME is one of the most talented, yet most humble and positive cats out there. This mix came out in 2008 as …
Future Classic: Anderson .Paak “Am I Wrong” feat. ScHoolboy Q
With one of the singles of the year, “Suede“, his collaboration with Knxwledge (NxWorries) already under his belt, Anderson .Paak‘s numerous appearances on Dr. Dre’s (final?) album “Compton” only cemented what was already a breakout year for the Oxnard, Cali native. His latest single is taken from his upcoming album …
Voyage Funktastique – Show #104 (Hosted by Walla P)
Lots of exclusives this week, courtesy of Kutcorners, First Touch & Hot Shot Sounds. Also one of my favourite Japanese Boogie/Modern Soul track from Hiroshi Satoh, a few classics from Aurra, Tavares and Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes. Hope you enjoy the Show. Stay Funky!!! TRACKLIST Temu – Voyage …
Pictures from the New York Disco scene (1979-1980) by Bill Berstein
From Bill Berstein: One thing that struck me as I photographed the New York City Disco and nightlife scene in the late 1970’s was the inclusiveness and overall diversity and cultural mix these clubs. I had never experienced a place where gays, lesbians, transgender people, black, white and straight people …
Voyage Funktastique – Show #103 (Hosted by Walla P)
This week’s Show features a unreleased track from First Touch, 2 stellar tracks from Phil Gerus’ “Nothing Twice” EP via Bastard Jazz, new material from Shash’U, Megadon Betamax and much more classics. Also a guest mix from Upper Cuts. Stay Funky!!! Tracklist Temu – Voyage Funktastique The Xtraordinair$ Feat. Chromadadata …
8th Edition of the amazing Boogie Mixx series by Arni Kristansonn
Funk connoisseur Arni Kristjansson took a hiatus from his Boogie Mixx series but he is back with a vengeance with the 8th volume of the series focusing on the 7″ format. It all started with a compilation of 12-inch mixes of D-Train songs he picked up in a local thrift …
Future Classic: Voyage Funktastique “Split Series #2” (Amin Payne / Frankfurt Funk)
Voyage Funktastique is back with with the second volume of their Split-Series and this one features bangers from Amin Payne & Frankfurt Funk. Imagined as digital 45s I could not see any self-respecting funk SJ not packing doubles in his/her DJ bag. Each side is its own animal and the …
Exclusive Preview: The Nephrok! All Stars “Ride It” (Soul Clap Records)
The good folks at Soul Clap Records are releasing the 3rd edition of their compilation inspired by the “Dancing on the Charles” party hosted in Boston on the Charles river. We got to pick a track from the upcoming record and instantly locked on to the groovy soul-funk of “Ride …
Voyage Funktastique – Show #102 (Hosted by Walla P)
A lot of new material in today’s Show, with DâM-FunK, Phil Gerus, Amin Payne and a guest mix from McGutter, producer & Dj hailing from California, who blessed us with some of his best edits and a dope Modern Funk/Boogie Funk selection. Stay Funky! TRACKLIST VOYAGE FUNKTASTIQUE – Show #102 …