A vibe that is minimal, but melodic. Mellow, yet driven. A little murky at times, but mostly illuminated. This mix emerged from music that was inspirational to me during the pandemic.

DRIFT

We are finally clear of all the Unison Campout recordings! Just in time for the upcoming Halloween Hoedown and some fresh mixes from Cowboys and featuring fine folks from Airpusher and our headliner Left/Right! Get your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/space-cowboys-haunted-hoedown-tickets-420008034337

This week on the RIPEcast, we are chilling things a bit with a beautiful sunrise mix from DJ and producer @VonFunkhauser. Enjoy! 

About VonFunkhauser:
Dj, Drummer, Producer, Engineer, former record store owner, Jay “VonFunkhauser” Cooper, spins tunes that often pay homage to the good ol’ days when disco and funk ruled the dance floor. Drawing inspiration from all styles and eras of dance music; funk, disco, soul, jazz, r&b, hip -hop, afro beat and all styles of house. Jay has been delivering music to the underground dance community for over 25 years. Bringing the analog and digital worlds together in perfect harmony: funky, uplifting, hypnotic, deep but dancable, whether in the club or in the lounge or on the playa, Jay's sets are meant to take you on a journey through time. Music that awakens the conscious, with an emphasis on seamless transitions, designed to keep you moving, onward and upward. Ear crafted mixes that push the boundaries of what dance music can be, not just synthesizers and drum machines,(though there’s plenty of that) but real people playing real instruments too. All locked together in a steady danceable groove.As a producer,  his releases on Kolour Recordings, Phat Farm Music and 10mm Omega have reached the top 20 on the Nu Disco charts, been featured in traxsource's  weekend weapons, and deep house essentials and been supported from Djs, Soul Minority, Oscar P, J&M Brothers, Rick Preston, Sleazy McQueen, John Howard and Alexander East. He also plays drums,  performs, produces and records with several other projects in the Charlotte NC area; Muchacho, Heart of a Ghost, Jason Herring and the Mystery Plan and a new project in the works, Midlife Niceness along with That Guy Smitty. 

More from VonFunkhauser:
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/vonfunkhauser
Mixcloud: mixcloud.com/vonfunkhauser
Facebook: facebook.com/vonfunkhauser
Instagram: instagram.com/vonfunkhauser

VonFunkhauser RIPEcast Exclusive Sunrise Mix

01. D-Funk - Light My Fire
02. Niles Phillips - Wat'cha Doing
03. Fort Knox Five - Calling Out A Winner
04. Root Sellers - Snakebite (Stickybuds Remix)
05. Aretha Franklin - Rock Steady (Parker Remix)
06. Smoove &amp; Turrell - I Can't Give You Up (A. Skillz Remix)
07. Featurecast - Dreamer
08. D-Funk - The Boss
09. Nick Thayer &amp; Ali B - Back To You
10. The Clash - Should I Stay (DJ Wood Remix)
11. The Dancefloor Outlaws - Magic Badness
12. Andy McAllister - Celebration
13. Kraak &amp; Smaak - Squeeze Me (A. Skillz Remix)
14. DJ Love - Zigga Zigga (A. Skillz Remix)
15. BackBeat SoundSystem - Old Friend (Pimpsoul vs Hong Kong Ping Pong Remix)
16. Featurecast - Kick It
17. B-Side - M Shot
18. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Under The Bridge (Pimpsoul vs The Funk Hunters Remix)


Deckard - Party People 3 (Ghetto Funk)

Recorded Saturday in the BPY Village, Love Burn 2023

Nat Black - Live @ 420 Party Love Burn 2023

A fresh re-imagination of a timeless classic My Heart Will Go On.

My Heart Will Go On [Afro House Remix]

US-based DJ and producer Hrag Beko returns to Junior Jack’s Adesso Music on December 12 with his sophomore release on the label, ‘Let Me Tell You’. The track hits hard right from the off, with rolling textures and off-kilter synths locking dancers into a no-nonsense, heads-down groove. Lush gospel vocals elevate the energy with an infectious hook, while smart FX and rising tension lead to a mammoth, hands-in-the-air drop.

A fixture of the LA club circuit for over a decade, Hrag Beko fuses contemporary house with Middle Eastern influences. His music has found a home on respected outlets, from Sony Music to Toolroom, and has earned support from the likes of MK, Judge Jules, and EDX.

Hrag Beko - Let Me Tell You (Extended Mix)

"Want to Know" extended funk remix - B.R.O.C.K Productions

Want to Know (Funk remix) (Free Download)

That Funky House Music

Set it off I suggest y'allllll set it offff.....

mndamusic@gmail.com

Burnal Equinox 2019 @ Public Works

I was asked to play at a pool party this summer at Q and Aisha's back yard for an Ashram "fundraiser".  Though not totally planned, it became a 4 hour marathon set that started near dusk and went until it went with many groovers enjoying the ride.  I decided to release it as is.  And I expect it to be playing on loop on Q's art car at Burning Man this year.  Hope you enjoy.  
Clarkie

Q&A Pool Party 2019

A live set sponsored by THC Design. This two hour set was recorded at Happy Harcourt, and inspired by love and longing.