:: groove boutique ::

community service announcement

2008-04-18T00:16:00.005+10:00

kylie auldist

community service announcement 12"
2008 / tru thoughts
link removed at request of record label

a great soulful number from the tru thoughts label. auldist's rich vocals are reminiscent of nicole willis and amy winehouse - supremely soul.

come ye dreams

2008-04-18T00:06:00.005+10:00

collage ensemble

parimad lood 1970-1976 (originally from melodiya lp)
1971 / ?
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a warm calypso meal, with a little swing on the side. very laid back.

oya ka jojo

2008-04-08T22:02:00.003+10:00

les volcans de la capital

analog africa volume 3 - african scream contest
2008 / analog africa
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what a wonderful collection of raw and psychedelic afro sounds from the 70s. this album has been variously described as "a thrilling discovery" (the observer), "raucous funk gems from the 70s" (the word) and "an explosive afro-funk collection dripping in the feel of hot nights in crumbling mud-brick nightclubs" (daily telegraph). definitely one of the best compilations released this year.

holdin' on (afronaut remix)

2008-04-08T21:35:00.003+10:00

nicole willis & the soul investigators

keep reachin' up (above the clouds) [remixes]
2007 / timmion
listen

juicy afro remix gives this nicole willis track a great dancefloor vibe.

you're the one for me

2008-03-13T23:39:00.004+11:00

charles wright

doin what comes naturally
1973 / abc
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charles wright (often with the watts 103rd street rhythm band) was a pioneering funk and soul artist of the 60s and 70s. he's probably best known for the classic 1970s track, 'express yourself.'

let's have a party

2008-03-13T23:30:00.002+11:00

geraldo pino and the heartbeats

let's have a party
1974 / soundway
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band leader from sierre leone, geraldo pino (aka gerald pine) is one of the unsung heroes of african popular music. he greatly influenced the soul/afrobeat scene of the 60 and 70s. make sure you check out the brilliant 'heavy heavy heavy', samples of which are here.

free delivery

2008-03-13T23:18:00.003+11:00

odell brown

free delivery
1970 / cadet records
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ordell brown, piano man from kentucky, has collaborated and composed with many of the great funk/soul artists of the 70s, including marvin gaye, curtis mayfield and minnie riperton. he co-wrote 'sexual healing' with gaye (and david ritz) in 1982.

new york joint

2008-03-10T23:05:00.002+11:00

smoke & mirrors

dope on plastic 5
1998 / react
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smooth hip hop from NY's smoke & mirrors...

the sound you hear

2008-03-10T22:55:00.006+11:00

the wiseguys

the sound you hear / we keep on [12"]
1996 / wall of sound
listen

another wall of sound gem, featuring sampled vocals from marlena shaw's version of california soul.

quit jivin'

2008-03-10T22:46:00.005+11:00

pearly queen

keb darge's legendary deep funk [compilation]
1997 / bbe
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i've posted a few tracks from this awesome album compiled by british dj and producer, keb darge. lovin the dirty funk feel to this one.

history repeating (ankle length mix)

2008-03-10T22:23:00.005+11:00

the propellerheads featuring miss shirley bassey

history repeating [single]
1997 / wall of sound
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great up tempo version of this track, original version from the 'decksanddrumsandrockandroll' album.

papa was a rollin' stone

2008-03-01T00:25:00.006+11:00

sidney, georgie & jackie

jamaica funk - original jamaican funk & soul 45s [compilation]
2007 / soul jazz
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what a great cover of the 1972 norman whitfield classic! enjoy :-)

sfo

2008-02-28T00:03:00.004+11:00

jacko peake

still cookin' [compilation]
1994 / ubiquity
listen

keeping with the theme, a nice downtempo jazz number from the ubiquity label, with the obligatory, ubiquitous, exquisite, jacko peake.

across the panhandle

2008-02-27T23:49:00.006+11:00

romjack

the soulciety funk family "yellow" [compilation]
1993 / soulciety records
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dipping once again into the soulciety funk family classic - this track with the great jacko peake on flute. cheers, juju.

unhooked generation

2008-02-20T21:57:00.006+11:00

j-funk express

this is rare groove!
1995 / pony canyon
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big soulful vocals from ada dyer ensure this funk classic breathes again - freda payne would be proud. listen out for fred wesley on trumpet.

trailblazin'

2008-02-12T20:39:00.000+11:00

the wiseguys

executive suite
1996 / wall of sound
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regal and touche only released a couple of albums, but they were killer. Many fat and juicy remixes exist out there of their own and other's musak - very dope and cruisy. this track is off the first album, which is wicked.

you're losing me

2008-02-12T20:16:00.001+11:00

ann sexton

you're losing me / miss me when i'm gone 7"
1973 / seventy seven records
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soul singer ann sexton with a great funky track from the 70s.

mind power

2008-02-12T20:03:00.000+11:00

james brown

the payback
1973 / polydor
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bin a long time. here's a great ramblin track from the godfather, last track off the classic 'the payback' album.

cuttin' up

2007-09-04T21:01:00.000+10:00

the johnny otis show

cuttin' up
1970 / epic
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funky, bluesy track - with cruisey xylophone. born in california as john veliotes, a greek-american who in his teen changed his name to the blacker sounding 'otis'. wore many musical hats in his career as performer and producer, disc jockey and author. thanks to the ggc for the headsup on this brother.

northern girls

2007-09-04T20:47:00.000+10:00

belleruche

turntable soul music
2007 / tru thoughts
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great band out of the uk on the very reliable tru thoughts label. lead singer kathrin deboer has moments of husky funkiness, similar to alice russell (another tru thoughts connection) all the time delivering vocals reminiscent of beth gibbons from portishead. very cool and fresh.

it's a new day

2007-08-16T22:47:00.000+10:00

james brown

in the jungle groove
1986 / polydor
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there's not much i can say about the godfather of soul - everything funky comes back to the man. great track here lifted off the album that gave us "funky drummer" and "give it up (or turn it loose)."

never say never

2007-08-15T23:29:00.000+10:00

rad

the soulciety funk family "yellow" [compilation]
1993 / soulciety records
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another smokin' track from the yellow soulciety compilation - enjoy!

soul bossa nova

2007-08-15T23:13:00.000+10:00

skeewif

private funktion
2006 / jalapeno
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skeewif are described as the "retropolitan sound of swinging london." this is a cool take on quincy jones' 1962 brazilian jazz classic, cut from the born the jazz movement mix over at royalgroove - check it out here.

get it

2007-08-09T20:35:00.000+10:00

wilmer & the dukes

wilmer & the dukes
1969 / aphrodisiac records
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originally a cover band (steve miller, rolling stones), wilmer and the dukes formed in the late 50s. except for wilmer, all the members were white, making the band stand out in the all-back clubs they mostly played in. the band only recorded one album, with wilmer providing the sax and vocals, except for this instrumental number.

brown sugar

2007-08-06T22:33:00.000+10:00

d'angelo

brown sugar [single]
1995 / cooltempo
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d'angelo is well known as a soul/funk producer and performer of enormous talent. this track's from his first album, a stripped back sexy dip into caramel mellowness.

oiganio (son numero seis)

2007-08-05T21:57:00.000+10:00

bobby matos & the cuban jazz ensemble

chango's dance
1995 / ubiquity (cubop)
listen :: download

a latin legend, bobby matos is one of the best examples of today's latin jazz scene. released on ubiquity's latin arm CuBop, chango's dance is a classic album, filled with wonderful music moments. definitely seek it out and grab a copy when you find one.

tribute to jb family

2007-08-05T21:49:00.000+10:00

the last minister

tribute to jb family 12"
1992 / rec in pause
listen :: download

funky dance track here from italian artist the last minister, full of jb samples with a juicy, thick groove. similar to jestofunk, and more like it can be found at the very delicious irma records.

stoned again

2007-08-05T21:41:00.000+10:00

sound assembly

the acid jazz test - part 2 [compilation]
1994 / moonshine music
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funky acid jazz with a hip hop feel, this record is a good compilation of 90s jazz/funk. nice and laid back.

gimme some time [featuring mounam]

2007-08-01T16:49:00.000+10:00

mr. president

45T / 12"
2006 / favorite recordings
listen :: download

french producer patchworks delivers the funky stuff as mr. president. this is a collaboration with favorite recordings, however patchworks impressively wields most of the instruments on the track himself. hard funk in the same contemporary style as the bamboos or quantic.

suspicious minds

2007-07-31T23:56:00.001+10:00

dee dee warwick

suspicious minds / i'm glad i'm a woman
1971 / rca
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dionne's sister released this cover of 'suspicious minds' while elvis presley's version was still in the charts.

cut me loose

2007-07-26T23:45:00.000+10:00

push

the soulciety funk family "yellow" [compilation]
1993 / soulciety records
listen :: download

lifted from the first soulciety compilation - a great, diverse series of funk, jazz and hip hop. I'll post a few more from this supreme album in future weeks. enjoy!

dorado

2007-07-26T23:19:00.000+10:00

blue mitchell

pulp fusion: return to the tough side [compilation]
1998 / harmless
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had to keep with the trumpet theme. and well, the dorado theme. here's a long, hot serve from the incomparable blue mitchell. originally from the classic 1973 album graffiti blues.

it's a cool world

2007-07-26T23:00:00.001+10:00

cool world ensemble

dorado: a compilation - volume 3
1994 / dorado
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a bit of a long lay off - some time between posts. got some great stuff queued up so stay tuned. to recommence the goodness, a nice jazzy trumpet track from the delightfully obscure dorado label.

spock with a beard

2007-06-20T23:39:00.001+10:00

palmskin productions

mo'wax: royalties overdue
1994 / mowax
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mowax were responsible for some pretty awesome sounds in the 90s, and this track is no exception....trippy jazz with cap'n kirk samples...has the whole galaxy gone crazy?

watermelon man

2007-06-20T23:36:00.000+10:00

sirius b

snowboy presents: the true jazz dance sessions
2000 / ocho
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another selection from snowboy's jazz dance sessions - a fresh take on the herbie hancock classic. sirius b are a brazilian jazz/dance outfit released on the supremely cool italian irma label.

caravan

2007-06-20T23:13:00.000+10:00

dionne warwick

snowboy presents: the true jazz dance sessions
2000 / ocho
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snowboy is a uk-based percussionist and dj with a solid afro-cuban flavour. a surprising cover by miss warwick, up-tempo and latin-loco.

i don't need this trouble

2007-05-29T21:17:00.002+10:00

natural self featuring alice russell

i don't need this trouble e.p.
2006 / breakin bread
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natural self is a producer of some pretty kick arse funk and hip hop, his sound distinctively atmospheric, with hard drums and crazy percussion. the awesome alice russell applies the vocals on this great, break-beatin' funk soul treat!

rebel radio [smalltown djs mix]

2007-05-29T21:10:00.000+10:00

smalltown djs

hai karate allstar remix series: funk
2006 / hai karate
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this canadian label has some great records and remixes. for more, check out smalltown djs myspace. the above track is a fresh hot cup of hip hop, afro blend.

what's your problem? [martin brew remix]

2007-05-29T21:06:00.000+10:00

players

what's your problem?
2005 / discotheque
listen :: download

there's a crazy xylophone or something in the background on this track, that flows nicely with the laid back groove and kelly dickson's soulful vocals.

roots

2007-05-29T21:03:00.000+10:00

fk1000

unknown
? / white
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fk1000 is a collaboration between fort knox five and ursula 1000. from what i've heard of fk5 they are worth digging for - unfortunately not that prolific. this is a catchy hip hop track with a bit of dancefloor sensibility.

the robot

2007-05-17T22:16:00.000+10:00

jimmy green

old 45
? / wand
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i don't know anything about this track or jimmy green - but i do know it's funky soul with sound effects. buried in one of the mixes on andy votel's music to watch girls cry, which you can check out here.

your love is too much

2007-05-17T22:04:00.000+10:00

gene harris & the 3 sounds
gene harris & the 3 sounds
1971 / blue note
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another gene harris selection; the maestro delivers the funky stuff on piano, backed by sizzling bass and percussion. enjoy!

simple song (grand phabao mix)

2007-05-17T21:45:00.000+10:00

the procussions

parisdjs release
2006 / -
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i've recently discovered this l.a. hip hop outfit - the laid back old school vibe is right up my alley. the track is a fine dose of reggae/hip hop, with lots of percussion - courtesy of grand phabao. check out the album 5 sparrows for 2 cents, and a great live mix here.

blacker [94eq mix]

2007-05-06T21:03:00.000+10:00

the ballistic brothers

the ballistic brothers vs the eccentric afros (volume 2)
1994 / delancy street
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the ballistic brothers were ashley beedle, rocky and diesel. their sound was jazz-influenced dance, not quite acid jazz, with great samples and a hip hop feel. the "vs eccentric afros" compilations were in particular very innovative and supremely cruisy. listen out for the gil scott-heron sample.

bulldozer

2007-05-06T20:46:00.000+10:00

moog

big beats (compilation)
1997 / ?
listen :: download

great chunky bass in this hip hop groove from the big beats compilation. i can't find the original album - a collection of detroit or east coast hip hop instrumentals. solid.

going down for the last time

2007-05-04T14:54:00.000+10:00

ronnie keaton

keb darge's legendary deep funk vol 1 (compilation)
1997 / bbe
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another killer funk-soul cut where i don't know anything about the artist. this track is lifted off the supremely funky keb darge's legendary deep funk, a series of compilations unearthing awesome and obscure 45s. well worth checking out.

i who have nothing (am somebody)

2007-04-30T23:03:00.000+10:00

ray frazier and the shades of madness

old 45
? / stanton
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not much info can be found on ray frazier - nevertheless what an awesome funk track. the label, stanton, was run out of california, and features one of atleast two recordings by this artist. cheers to a.k. over at soulshower for background on the label.

april funky 15 - "jungle groove"

2007-04-14T01:27:00.001+10:00

new musak in the jukebox ... enjoy!

thelma jones / mr. fix it man
spanky wilson / sunshine of your love
titus turner / can you dig it
robert parker / hip-huggin
ray charles / baby it's cold outside
paul anker / smells like teen spirit
terry clark / el blues latino
john scott / mas que nada
omar feat angie stone / stylin
tone-loc / wild thing (remixed)

salt n pepa / push it (remixed)
bluezeum / can i get that funk
blackalicious / make u feel that way
sugar billy / supa dupa love part 1
timmie rodgers / super soul brother
james brown / it's a new day

download mp3 mix

download tracks here

who is he (and what is he to you?)

2007-04-12T00:18:00.000+10:00

gladys knight and the pips

standing ovation
1971 / motown
listen :: download

funky soul sistah at her best, covering the bill withers classic.

fever

2007-04-11T20:50:00.000+10:00

patti drew

blue note trip - saturday night (compilation)
1968 / blue note
listen :: download

what is it about blue note tonight? brilliant version of the ol' standard (there's also a great elvis version on the funky 15 jukebox). not sure where the original recording of this track comes from, but definitely check out blue note trip [saturday night/sunday morning], which has this and many more from the great jazz label. also keep an eye out for the upcoming patti drew compilation, workin' on a groovy thing.

sookie sookie

2007-04-11T20:30:00.000+10:00

grant green

alive
1970 / blue note
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another blue note joint (in fact, lou donaldson introduced grant green to the label), green is one of the great, unsung jazz guitarists. i love everything about this track - the sprinkling of latin percussion, the keyboard and sax solos, the howls of delight by the musicians as they get their groove on. awesome.

everything i do gohn be funky (from now on)

2007-04-11T20:14:00.000+10:00

lou donaldson

everything i do is funky
1970 / blue note
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i regard this as donaldson's best album, accompanied with the usual funky suspects idris muhammed, melvin sparks, lonnie smith and blue mitchell. one of the great jazz alto saxophonists, I found this quote by him...aww brother, yes - i dig...hope you enjoy the track.

"I don't care what kind of style a group plays as long as they settle into a groove where the rhythm keeps building instead of changing around. It's like the way an African hits a drum. He hits it a certain way, and after a period of time, you feel it more than you did when he first started. He's playing the same thing, but the quality is different -- it's settled into a groove. It's like settin' tobacco in a pipe. You put some heat on it and make it expand. After a while, it's there. It's tight."

fire eater

2007-04-10T20:15:00.000+10:00

rusty bryant

fire eater
1971 / prestige
listen :: download

rusty bryant had his best moments with funk-soul-jazz numbers in the late 60s and early 70s. this is a great jazz track, and showcases the tenor saxophonist hittin' it hard. enjoy!

super duper love (are you diggin on me?)

2007-04-06T11:56:00.000+10:00

sugar billy (willie garner)

old 45
1974 / fast track
listen :: download

i recently heard the joss stone cover of this track, and was instantly hooked - it's such a bright, sunny soul number. this original version is an equally great chunk of funk/soul. hope y'all having a good easter.

i only have eyes for you

2007-04-04T21:49:00.000+10:00

the flamingos

flamingo serenade
1959 / end records
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after reminiscing with a friend, i had to go diggin for this doo wap treat. though not the original (that was dick powell in 1934), i think it's the best version - a veritable soul classic. so lay back, close your eyes, and think ponytails, diners and old chevrolets...

low rider

2007-04-03T23:00:00.000+10:00

war

why can't we be friends?
1975 / avenue records
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an old-skool favorite of mine...i love this track. it's been sampled quite a bit, most notably by the beasties on "slow ride" from licensed to ill. it also features in the cinematic cheech & chong classic, up in smoke. ah yeah.

remember [live]

2007-04-03T22:44:00.000+10:00

ben harper and the innocent criminals

faded e.p.
1993 / ?
listen :: download

an early ben harper cover of an older jimi hendrix tune. juan's bass solo in the middle of this track has to be heard - sooo wicked. for jadeypoo.

going home

2007-04-03T22:28:00.000+10:00

black grass

black grass
2003 / catskills records
listen :: download

a chilled, downtempo groove from the black grass crew. I keep on encountering mixes by these guys, all supremly funky. this album is killer, and definitely check out their myspace for some awesome mixes.

if this ain't love (don't know what is)

2007-03-27T21:28:00.000+10:00

nicole willis and the soul investigators

keep reachin up
2006 / timmion
listen :: download

I think I got it right this time ;). i'm diving into brooklyn born, finland living soul sistah nicole willis. the album is nicely polished and this track is killer. great article about her and the band here and another one here. cheers to bobbalin' hot ... mama feel good!.

bud makes me wiser

2007-03-18T20:19:00.000+11:00

ex-press

the definitive article
1994 / yellow
listen :: download

uk rapper ex-press was released on the french label yellow productions back in '94; i can't find much info at all about him, but "the definitive article" is a solid hip hop release.

blues for basie

2007-03-18T20:05:00.000+11:00

gene harris

funky gene's
1994 / concord records
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a great pianist, gene harris mixed blues and gospel influences with his eminent jazz style. this track is a solid example of his work; tightly performed, handled perfectly.

hungry like the wolf

2007-03-13T21:12:00.000+11:00

richard cheese

unreleased?
2005 / -
listen :: download

cheesy as he can be, dick delivers his swinging take on the duran duran hit.

flute loop [instrumental]

2007-03-13T20:58:00.000+11:00

the beastie boys

ill communication
1994 / capitol
listen :: download

the original recording of this song has rap vocals, from the hip hop nugget ill communication. i dig this instrumental version, clearly showcasing the trio's genius in fusing their musical influences into "the nu jazz."

neutron dance

2007-03-13T20:14:00.000+11:00

pointer sisters

break out
1983 / planet records
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it's classic funky urban pop from the album that brought us other 80s milestones as "i'm so excited" and "jump (for my love)." more of the sister trio goodness can be found on their 1975 record, steppin'.

step it up

2007-03-09T01:35:00.000+11:00

the bamboos (with alice russell)
step it up
2006 / ubiquity
listen :: download

alice russell is prolific as she is talented, regularly involved in collaborations with the likes of quantic soul orchestra, tm juke, and the bamboos, as well as being a solo artist in her own right (check out under the munka moon). this searing-hot serve of raw funk is the title track off the latest album from melbourne outfit the bamboos. i've also included a live cover of "crazy" by cee-lo (he of gnarles barkley fame). while not as good as the original, it showcases russell's sweet, soulful vocals.

crazy (gnarles barkley cover) - live
alice russell (w/quantic)

rehab (d.e.d. remix)

2007-03-08T01:32:00.000+11:00

amy winehouse

rehab [single]
2006 / universal
listen :: download

amy winehouse has been getting a lot of attention lately with her latest album rehab, and along with joss stone and alice russell she is one of the premier female talents on the uk soul scene.

running from love

2007-03-08T01:11:00.000+11:00

freddie cruger featuring atl

dub selector 3 (compilation)
2006 / quango fontana
listen :: download

hailing from stockholm sweden, freddie cruger has been producing soulful discobeats for over a decade. this is a great reggae joint with a hip hop flavour...

family rap (extended vocal mix) / trick me (tm juke mix)

2007-03-07T01:19:00.000+11:00

breakestra featuring chali 2na, soup, double k / kelis

family rap 12" / rebtuz ep3 12"
2006 / ubiquity / tru thoughts (?)
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a double hit of funky hip hop. the first is another blazing funk track from breakestra, a version of which can be found on their essential hit the floor album. this particular remix is from the limited vinyl 12" single release, and features the unmistakable baritone rap of charli 2na (jurassic 5). the other is a great jazzy rehash by tm juke of the kelis track "trick me." thanks goes to djouls for the smooth mix.

call me superbad (cay taylan remix)

2007-02-27T22:12:00.000+11:00

james brown

dynamite x (compilation)
2007 / couch records
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a timely tribute to soul brother #1, this just released compilation of james brown remixes has some exceptionally funky reworkings of jb faves. thanks to keyser soze.

the way you move (full phat radio mix)

2007-02-27T21:03:00.000+11:00

outkast (featuring sleepy brown)

the way you move (single)
2004 / bmg
listen :: download

outkast are one of the most progressive hip-hop artists of the last 15 years. this is a deliciously dope dancefloor mix of their single from the album speakerboxx/the love below.

move on up (long version)

2007-02-20T23:28:00.000+11:00

curtis mayfield

curtis
1970 / rhino
listen :: download

the late curtis mayfield was a songwriter, musician and producer of immense vision. first as a member of the impressions and then as a solo artist, he helped define and re-define soul music, expanding the genre and taking it to new creative heights. this is one of my favorite curtis tracks, with its self-empowerment message, infectious chorus, and irresistable backbeat. the long version features extended percussive goodness and great sax.

what do I have to do

2007-02-15T00:17:00.000+11:00

marva whitney

james brown's funky divas (compilation)
1998 / polygram
listen :: download

this double album is a must-have, featuring tracks arranged by dave matthews, fred wesley, nat jones, and, of course, the incomparable james brown. great bass and percussion, with scorching soul sistah vocals courtesy of marva whitney.

take my time

2007-02-15T00:08:00.001+11:00

breakestra

stand up e.p.
2006 / ubiquity
listen :: download

breakestra cut their teeth with mostly covers and sample filled breaks, but their 2005 album hit the floor announced their arrival with a collection of all original recordings fusing funk, hip hop and soul. vocals by choklate.

stay on the groove

2007-02-15T00:00:00.000+11:00

the new mastersounds

stay on the groove (compilation)
2005 / freestyle
listen :: download

the new mastersounds are a 4 piece funk band from leeds, england. produced by the legendary keb darge, this track has an old-skool feel, and hits the funk in true james brown style.

back in the ussr

2007-02-14T23:49:00.000+11:00

ramsey lewis

the in crowd: anthology
2006 / Chess
listen :: download

american jazz pianist ramsey lewis puts a spin on the classic beatles track - smooth, smooth, smooth. this guy is one of the originals, performing great jazz numbers since the 50s. check him out here.

tighten up [live]

2007-02-14T23:44:00.001+11:00

j.b.'s

unknown
60s or 70s
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keeping with the tighten up theme. this is live, and classic jb's.

tighten up

2007-02-13T20:41:00.000+11:00

the bamboos

step it up
2006 / ubiquity
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ah, the perennial 'tighten up.' so many versions of this funk standard through the years. the bamboos hail from melbourne, and joined quantic soul orchestra when they toured a couple of years back. they are one of the best exponents of funk currently going around.

canto de ossanha

2007-02-13T13:52:00.000+11:00

jurassic 5

feedback
2006 / interscope records
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a chunk of latin from jurassic 5; this track features percussive and acoustic goodness over a familiar, scratchy beat. enjoy.

mensagem de amor

2007-02-12T19:52:00.000+11:00

lucas santtana

electrobendodo
2002 / natasha records
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a soothing guitar backed with subtle percussion and enlivened by a gorgeous vocal melody by brazilian wunderkind lucas santtana, creates a new place for your mind to enjoy.

lisboa kuya

2007-02-11T21:13:00.000+11:00

sara talvares

balancê
2006 / times square records
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sara tavares is a portugeuse singer/composer. her latest album, balancê, is a collection of beautiful, wistful melodies with laid back guitar and sunny vocals. a great article about her can be found here.

distorted roads

2007-02-11T20:30:00.000+11:00

broken time orchestra

broken time
2005
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this album is pure new sound, a fusion of broken-beats, soul, funk, deep house and acoustics - difficult to describe. this particular track grabbed me with its brief, muffled cover of a famous sadè song.

get the groove

2007-02-09T21:37:00.000+11:00

peter thomas sound orchestra

unknown album
late 60s or 70s
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a relatively unknown german composer, peter thomas is best known for movie and tv soundtracks. from bossa nova to space age pop, i've found his music interesting and diverse. 'get the groove' is a tight, funky bass instrumental.

you got me thinkin'

2007-02-08T19:02:00.000+11:00

the tornadoes with tyra hammond

you got me thinkin' / hui-hui
2006 / from the crate records
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opensouls is a nz collective of some of the hottest contemporary soul and funk jazz, delivered with an old school flavour. this 7-inch release is a great rolling funk track; awesome drums and horns, and great sassy vocals reminiscent of gladys knight.

scotch on the socks

2007-02-08T17:34:00.000+11:00

the shadows

the dreams i dream / scotch on the socks (45)
1966
listen :: git it!

an unexpected track from the shadows; very cool, with great, dirty guitar licks. an old 45 b-side, i did some digging and found this track is on a recent compilation by david holmes, cherrystones hidden charms.