LET’S GET MARRIED (Dancing) – MIMS Playlist
For most DJs, doing a wedding gig can be one of the toughest challenges. Most of the time, the DJ is relegated to the role of human Juke box. But there are those people out there for who music plays a central role in their lives and they need some …
Nathaniel “Fellatio EP” (Produced by Taraach)
Amazing re-release of slept-on soul productions from Taraach featuring Nathaniel (Aloe Blacc) on the vocals. We discovered this around 2006 through our good friends on Moovmnt, actually it was one of the very first posts on our site back in 2007. The “La La La” track is so dope we …
Forgotten Treasure: Mouzon’s Electric Band “Everybody Get Down” (1979)
It seems I used to hear this song all over the place and it got stuck in my brain. Friends played it at work, I’d hear it at afterhours, and on tons of DJ sets and podcasts. Where it came from, I don’t know, I’m just happy it’s popular enough …
Future Classic: Loose Shus “Mystique”
First, I would like to thank everybody who listens to the show; your support and feedback is much appreciated, and doesn’t go unnoticed. For this week’s episode, I wanted to shed some light on a multi-talented producer from San Francisco, Loose Shus. A few weeks ago, I came across his …
Future Classic: Seven Davis Jr “Friends EP”
It’s no secret that we are big fans Seven Davis Jr. Probably not a surprise either because his blend of organic and soulful club music is the perfect mixture for any soul/funk/hiphop/house head. In case you haven’t heard of SDJR yet, the best current comparaisons I could make are Peven Everett, …
“Lookin 4 Galt” Documentary (2012)
You might not have heard of Canadian composer Galt MacDermot but you’ll almost certainly recognise his music. Creator of the most popular musical of all time, Hair, Galt also turned his hand to some of the most famous samples in history – without wanting to give too much away, Busta, Doom …
Future Classic: The Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band “Bacao Suave/Round & Round”
Truth & Soul Records frontman, DJ Akalepse, is back with another release on his offshoot label, Plane Jane Records. This time around he’s pushing the tropical steel drum sounds of Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band. You might remember the band from their cover version of 50 Cent’s “Pimp” back in …
Forgotten Treasures: The Ikettes “Peaches & Cream” (1965)
Guest post by Montreal DJ, Ruby Jane following her guest spot on WEFUNK Radio. After getting a good haul of Soul/R&B 45s to add to my collection in preparation for Ottawa’s Double Barrel, a monthly 45 jam featuring DJ Magnificent and guests, I just had to put a set of …
SUNNY MORNING – MIMS Playlist
Here is a collection of tracks to listen to on a sunny morning. Whether you’re nice and rested after a good night or if you need a bit of help after a bit of a rough one. Music to cook some scrambled eggs for your loved one or to clean …
Future Classic: XL Middleton “Sunset On Sunset (East End)”
In this week’s episode of my Voyage Funktastique Radio Show, I wanted to feature the latest test press that I received from the good people at Omega Supreme Records (shout out to James); XL Middleton‘s Sunset On Sunset (with Inkswel feat Gary Davis & Andras Fox – Delaide Reaction). Sunset …
Forgotten Treasure: Special Touch “This Party Is Just For You” (1981)
I recently did a mix for the legendary WeFunk Radio show, a collection of summertime sunshine vibes, and was reminded of this modern boogie jam from Chicago circa 1981: Special Touch – This Party is Just For You. There is a 7″, as well as a 12″ version – both …
Future Classic: Jacob Collier “Don’t You Worry About a Thing” (Scott C’s GOODS Touch Up)
Music Is My Sanctuary presents this brilliant Scott C remix of Jacob Collier‘s “Don’t You Worry Bout A Thing”, a Stevie Wonder standard. from Scott C: “I discovered the Youtube life of Jacob Collier only about a month ago. This amazing 19 year old London-based musician has mastered a gang …