Making love to the funky music. Ella is groovy and she’s my queen of funk. 1% Soul and 99% Funk. We start with the pioneers of the retro-modernist funk movement, Munich’s Poets of Rhythm, recorded their classic debut album in 1993. The sound that these German boys made could easily come from the Southside of […]
Funk
Funk is a music genre that originated in African-American communities in the mid-1960s when African-American musicians created a rhythmic, danceable new form of music through a mixture of soul music, jazz, and rhythm and blues (R&B).
Swollen Goods
A mix with the cream of the cream of soundtrack producers and finest jazz-funk fusionists of modern times. “Swollen Goods” was written by Cornelius op den Zieken, the musical director of the Rudi Carrell Show. The show was an essential part of the weekend in the 70s in Germany. “Dust Yourself Off ” is the […]
Fonka Donk
A crazy exploration through new breaks and golden fruits of funk! Amazing stuff to discover. Especially “Funky Mozart” taken from “Stand By Me (Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get)“, an album led by jazz drummer Bernard Purdie which was recorded for the Mega label in 1971. The adaption is simply clever and astonishing. The Grits kick […]
Electric Black Man: Say It Loud & Soul’s Hidden Masterpiece
This is the final mix of the Black Trilogie. While the first two mixes explored themes of drug-induced suffering, struggles in the ghetto, and women’s emancipation, this mix celebrates liberation, pride, and resistance through the powerful rhythms of soul and funk music. Curtis Mayfield‘s departure from The Impressions in 1970 marked the dawn of a […]
Attica Blues – About Strong Women & Incredible Voices From Soul Classics
A Tribute to All Strong Women of Every Hue and Age. This collection celebrates the powerful voices and indomitable spirits of women from all walks of life. From timeless classics that capture the essence of their strength to soul-stirring tracks that showcase their incredible talent, we honor the unwavering resilience and profound impact of these […]
Hustle Edition: In The Spotlight, About The Fight For Survival
About night people, gamblers, drug dealers and late night ladies. This curated mix captures a fragment of the despair and raw energy from the ghettos of that era. Inspired by the gritty narrative of Terminal Bar (trailer at the end of this post), this compilation delves deep into the soul of urban struggle. Brother […]