Voyage Funktastique – Show #100 (Hosted by Walla P)
For this special 2 hour edition, I wanted to pay homage to the most memorable songs since the beginning of the show, some of the most influential Modern Funk tracks that shaped the movement. I want to thank all the artists, Dj’s, labels, architects, and of course, all the listeners …
Now-Again Records Presents: 4th Coming “Strange Things” Anthology
via Now-Again: Eccentric soul and funk recordings from an unlikely crew of Los Angeles musical misfits – including psych-rock cult figure John Greek (Reachin’ Arcesia, Beatuiful Daze) and members of the Watts 103rd St. Rhythm Band. Out now! They had a catchy, but inappropriate name: there is nothing forthcoming about …
Forgotten Treasure: Real to Reel “Love me like this” (1983)
This is one of the best modern funk tracks money can buy. Yes, it isn’t the rarest track in all of the 80’s Boogie Funk era, probably because it was released on Arista a major label at that time. But what it lacks in prestige, it makes up for it based on …
Future Classic: Aquarian Dream “Look Ahead” (Subotic Edit)
I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with edits, especially the last few years with the influx of producers doing unnecessary edits of everything from jazz classics to boogie anthems. Luckily, that’s not the case here! Aquarian Dream were an 8-piece band developed by the great Norman Connors in 1976. Serbia’s …
Future Classic: Nicole Willis “Happiness in Every Style”
Celebrating a decade together, the chemistry between Nicole Willis and the Soul Investigators is still as strong as ever. Having waited a good 8 years for their sophomore album, I was pleasantly surprised to see the soul-funk group releasing their third album “Happiness in Every Style“. It’s a groove laced …
DâM-FunK – Guest Session on NTS Radio (October 20th, 2015)
The almighty DâM-FunK stopped by NTS radio on last Tuesday, and made sure to expose all the spectrums of Funk. His 2 hour set his filled with Boogie Funk classics such as Zapp, Young & Company, D-Train, some Modern Funk jams from Brett Eclectic & Buscrates 16-Bit Ensemble, Moon B …
Future Classic: Fat Freddy’s Drop “Bays”
Via Fat Freddy’s Drop: Introducing BAYS a 9 track boil up heralding a fresh chapter in Freddys fantastic voyages. BAYS opens with slow burn funk of ‘Wairunga Blues’ journeying through a hybrid of reggae, hi-tek soul and jazz with techno rhythms underpinning Freddy’s signature horns and Joe Dukie’s smooth & …
Voyage Funktastique – Show #99 (Hosted by Walla P)
This week’s Voyage Funktastique Radio Show starts with very smoothly with an absolute banger from French producer Maybe Sun, followed with “Love High” from the Xtraordinair$. There’s also a classic Japanese cut, “Windy Lady” from Tatsuro Yamashita, a monster modern-soul/boogie jam from Debra Hurd “Hug Me, Squeeze Me”, and some …
40 Years Ago Today in New York Disco (October 1975)
One of the most prized music books in my collection is “The Disco Files” by Vince Aletti, a week-by-week chronicle of New York’s Underground Disco Scene from 1973-1978. The book is such a goldmine of information that it goes for anywhere from 100-300$ on the market. A essential reference guide …
Version Excursion: “Hurt So Bad” (original by Anthony & The Imperials)
A perfect song is usually a combination of songwriting prowess and interpretative brilliance recorded in magical circumstances. There is a rare instance where a song is so naturally incredible that even when covered by highly different artists in varied genres/eras its immaculate qualities still resonate strongly. Hurt so Bad, orignally …
Voyage Funktastique – Show #98 (Hosted by Walla P)
We are happy to present a new collaboration with a radio show which we will now be publishing regularly through our website and mixcloud channel. The VOYAGE FUNKTASTIQUE Show was launched in September 2013 and in only two years the weekly show hosted by Montreal’s WALLA P has become a …
Forgotten Treasure: Norman Weeks & Revelations “Hold On” (Rent Productions)
This amazing slice of disco-funk with a gospel touch has been a favorite of mine for a number of years now. I love playing this one in the dying moments of a club night filled with beautiful music and people. Since I played this one last night at our monthly …