± FUNK , DISCO & SOUL 2023 PART II

I'm re-upoading the first couple of crossway mixes now that I have unlimited uploads.  No tracklist sorry.  Can't be bothered tracking down all the track names......

The Crossway sessions 001 (July '11)

Drop Out Orchestra has been one of the key acts in the Nu Disco scene over the last decade plus. They've collaborated with other pillars in modern electronic disco/funk music, such as Jkriv & Opolopo, and return now with two more strong entries for the dance floor, "Skate" & "Good Fun," both in collaboration with vocalist Mishell Ivon, who is quickly becoming a mainstay for the Sleepers label.

The vibe here definitely takes some cues from the sophisticated disco funk of seminal groups like Chic, only the sound has been transformed and streamlined into something that's ready for the dance floors of 2023. Mishell Ivon's commanding vocal presence leaves you with little choice but to enjoy yourself, whether at the club or the roller rink.

As always, Sleepers brings these two tracks to you in physical form, via color vinyl 7", limited to only 150 copies!

Skate:

Mishell Ivon & Drop Out Orchestra bring you "Skate," an uptempo dance floor filler that may remind you of the sophisticated disco funk of seminal groups like Chic, only the sound has been transformed and streamlined into something that's ready for the dance floors of 2023. Mishell Ivon's commanding vocal presence leaves you with little choice but to enjoy yourself, and to find the location of the nearest roller rink.

Good Fun:

Mishell Ivon & Drop Out Orchestra bring you "Good Fun," a dance floor-ready Nu Disco anthem that may remind you of the sophisticated disco funk of seminal groups like Chic, only transformed and streamlined into the sound of the modern day. Mishell Ivon's commanding vocal presence leaves you with little choice but to make your way to the nearest dance floor!

Skate

7" Vinyl & Digital

D-Funk - 'Classic Big Mac' [Free Download]
[Free Grits EP // GNG024]

"It's been a little while since I released any mid tempo breaks style tunes. You know the ones that wobble & are quite 'heavy' on both the bass bins & the content. It's a style I'm finding myself increasingly moving away from but I had these 2 nuggets that I'd made to play at various festivals that I really liked. And so the Free Grits EP was born!"

If you don't have Soundcloud or would like the wav version of this track, get it from the Grits N Gravy Bandcamp here: grits-n-gravy.bandcamp.com/album/free-grits-ep

Artist...
Website: www.dfunk.co.uk 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dfunkbreaks 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dfunkbreaks 
Bandcamp: d-funk.bandcamp.com/music
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6ZUH9yUJI74EASFVjviNVg

Label...
Soundcloud: @grits-n-gravy
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gritsngravymusic/
Beatport: www.beatport.com/label/grits-n-gravy/31316
Juno Download: www.junodownload.com/labels/Grits+N+Gravy
Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/dfunkgritsngravy

FunkBreaksFunky BreaksMid TempoBassGlitch HopFreeFree DownloadFree Grits EPGrits N Gravy

Free Grits EP

D-Funk - 'Classic Big Mac' [Free Grits EP]

"Playing With Fire ft. Emily Molloy"
by Fort Knox Five
FKX148 - Another Decade of Funk (2013-2023)
Out Worldwide on Friday September 29th, 2023
Available Here:   https://orcd.co/decadefunk


in 2003 Steve Raskin, Rob Myers, Jon Horvath, and Sid Barcelona formed Fort Knox Five in Washington, D.C. as a project to explore all things funky, regardless of genre or tempo. From the beginning, the vibe was retro, the sound was funk, and the beats were fresh. 20 years into it and FK5 are still going strong!

Another Decade of Funk continues the musical journey started on 10 years of Fort Knox Five released in 2013. That compilation showcased the origins and evolution of the Fort Knox sound and created the foundation for the decade that followed.

The story of the second decade kicks off with Fort Knox Five’s sophomore studio album,
Pressurize The Cabin. This collection features some choice gems from that release including the boom bap party anthem "Reach”, featuring Flex Mathews.  Mustafa Akbar drops the funk on “Whatcha Gonna Do” and “Keep it Poppin” while legendary British trombonist and soul crooner Ashley Slater brings the heat on “Fire in my Belly.” (Available here as a radio edit for the first time)

After a chance meeting with Sir Joe Quarterman, one of D.C.’s legendary singers from the 70’s, the group cooked up the floor burner “Don’t Go”, which captures the vibe of D.C.’s classic funk era. “Give it a Minute” pushes the hometown influence into the future with its Go-Go meets 808 jeep beats topped by the bouncing crisp flow of Bcap. 

In 2017 Steve relocated to British Columbia and some incredible collaborations followed starting with the modern funk-meets-glitch hop banger “Jinglin’ Janglin’” with K+Lab, featuring vocals by hip hop royalty Baby Bam (Jungle Brothers). The “DC to BC” series grew, teaming up with Slynk on “Keep the Funk Real”, and with Lazy Syrup Orchestra on “Start the Ride”, both exploring some west coast mid tempo vibes. 

Alongside these future forward collaborations, the classic FK5 sound can be heard loud and clear on “Playing with Fire” featuring Emily Molloy as well as the funky instrumental groover “McGuires Audio Shop.” 

The 11 tracks on Another Decade of Funk celebrate the funky flavors that Fort Knox Five have been creating over the last decade, and see the continued evolution of the group taking the FK sound straight into the future. 

Fort Knox Recordings thrives as a melting pot of genres, where Funk, Breaks, House, Downtempo, Trip-Hop, and more find their rightful home. Stay tuned for brand new remixes celebrating the 20th Anniversary followed by Another Decade of FK5 Remixed featuring remixes from Stickybuds, Krafty Kuts, Megan Hamilton, and more!

Playing With Fire ft Emily Molloy

Our officially unofficial edit of Sign O' The TImes is out now! Grab your free download before we get a copyright strike!

Supported by: Seth Troxler, Jamie Jones, Pedro Winter

www.wearemoontalk.com

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Prince - Sign O' The Times (Moontalk Space Edit) [Free DL]

should sleep

Guy Preston feat Caspian The Prince - Passion (teaser)

Ronn Matlock - Love City (SLY Rework)

01 Smoove - Bizarre Cut N Paste Ride
02 L.T.D. - We Party Hearty (Suckaside Refunk)
03 X-Ray Ted feat. Fully Love - I Been Good
04 The Gaff - Do That Thing
05 DJ Deviant - The Rhythm
06 Omegaman feat. Patou & Katherine Vavahea - Gonna Be Alright (All Good Funk Alliance Remix)
07 All good funk Alliance feat. Empresarios - In The Rain
08 Valique - Long Journey (Quincy Jointz Remix)
09 Tony & The Kings - Son Del Barrio (Will Buck Remix)
10 Dedy Dread & SoulBrigada - Respekt
11 Stetsasonic - Talkin' All That Jazz (Voodoocuts Remix)
12 Kind & Kinky Zoo - Eau Chaude (Voodoocuts Remix)
13 Smoove - Give It To Me How
14 Fort Knox Five - Dodge City Rockers (Basement Freaks Remix)
15 Roast Beatz - Jungle Steppin'

We Want Funk #32

Here's another episode of Bootlegs & B-Sides and it's full of tasty originals tracks, remixes and bootlegs. Hope you enjoy

Tracklist
Phibes - Top Hat Jack
Rick & Morty - The Recipe For Concentrated Dark Matter (WBBL & Father Funk Remix)
Kid Panel & Blade - Weedee Funk
Kool and the Gang - Hollywood Pushin' (Kibosh Refrizz)
JPrime - Boom Boom
DJ 33 feat. Abdominal - The A.B.D
Funkanomics - Backyard Baby
Sammy Senior - Bring it Back
Outkast - Wheelz Of Steel
Guts - And The Living Is Easy (RocknRolla Soundsystem Edit)
Kid Panel & Blade - Freak
Parov Stelar - Booty Swing (DJ Wood Reboot)
BadboE feat. MC Shureshock - Under The Spell
Mr Stabalina - Roll Up The Flava
Pulpfusion - The Beat Inside My Soul (DJ Maars Remix)

Bootlegs & B-Sides

Bootlegs & B-Sides #20

@Bubaking entry to the 2015 Superdry DJ Comp
Unfortunately "Its Not What The Kids Are Into Any More"
Big up to @djphibes for the winning entry and a big shout equally to the @dj-candyman.
Show your Support by Following @bubaking
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Bubaking - Superdry DJs Minimix

Made this track in celebration of our first Shambhala booking.  Catch us live at the Rock Pit on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 PM.  

Click on 'Buy this track' to download the track for free.. 

PS. Drive safe on the road to Shambhala

Livingstone & Canosis - Road To Shambhala (Free Download)

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Bombstrikes: 15 Years (Curated by Mooqee & Beatvandals)

OUT NOW. STREAM/DOWNLOAD: https://fanlink.to/15YR

Full album includes 31 tracks with music music from the likes of Krafty Kuts, Boca 45, Featurecast, The Allergies & Andy Cooper (Ugly Duckling), Basement Freaks, Ali B and Baby Bam (Jungle Brothers), A.skillz, Pimpsoul, Utah Saints, Phibes, Prosper & Stabfinger, Neon Steve and of course Mooqee & Beatvandals themselves!

Info:
Bombstrikes celebrate their 15 year anniversary with a compilation album featuring their finest moments to date alongside some new exclusives and remixes. Curated by founders and head honchos: Mooqee & Beatvandals, the track listing is an impressive collection of music from the label's mighty catalogue of cross genre classics. The compilation charts Bombstrikes' rise from dj only limited vinyl into what it is today, recognised as one of the leading purveyors of all things beats, bass and funk. Having achieved countless number ones on most of the worlds digital music platforms and across many genres, there is no room for fillers on this album! Each one of the chosen tracks has battled to earn its rightful place on the release. When you consider the pantheon of amazing talent to have graced the label over the years, selecting what should go on to the album can't have been an easy task. Just look at the artists name checked on the album's tributary artwork and you will understand the calibre of music we are dealing with here. Effortlessly gliding through the realms of Funk, Disco, Hip Hop and Bass music, the one thing that has always stayed true through the label's rise is the consistent high quality of the music and of course the Funk which is self evident throughout this release. Something which Mooqee & Beatvandals capture perfectly with their track selection.

Highlights from the 15 years album include classic tracks from the likes of Krafty Kuts, Boca 45, Featurecast, The Allergies, Andy Cooper (Ugly Duckling), Basement Freaks, Ali B and Baby Bam (Jungle Brothers). These are joined by exclusives, new music and remixes from Shaka Loves You, Ninjula, Mooqee & Beatvandals themselves and many more. As a bonus, there is a full mix of the album expertly & lovingly crafted by Mooqee and Beatvandals. Time to get out the cake and celebrate! Here's to the next 15 years of Bombstrikes Records!

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Bombstrikes: 15 Years  (Mooqee & Beatvandals Mini Mix)

Base FM - The Jukebox - Live Recording 13/07/2019

Tracklist:
Fdel - The Crew
Sensible Slices - Can You Dance?
Sammy Senior - Handle The Jandal
BadboE - You Don't Stop (Edit)
Audited Beats - Reggae Type Of Way
Funk Ferret - Smash Ya Moustache
Funk Ferret - Shadow Girls
Featurecast - Avenue Rock
Kognitif - Hit Back
Featurecast - Damm!
Illegal Cookin - OPP Banger (Featurecast Re-Beef)
Krafty Skillz - It's Your Booty
Alicia Myers - Thank You (Funk Ferret Edit)
Pras Feat. Mya & ODB - Ghetto Supastar (Funk Moguls Re-Fix)
Funk Ferret - Lost Ya Pants
Escort - Cocaine Blues (Funk Ferret Edit)
Stevie Wonder - I Wish (Qdup Remix)
Rollomatik - Dancing Machine
Featurecast - Wow!
Stickybuds & Bobby C - Party Remedy
Slynk - Just Rock Don't Stop
Slynk - Bok Choy
General Caine - Shake (Funk Ferret Edit)
Jon Kwest - Your Life
Tom Booze - You Had It All
Illegal Cookin - Shake It Up
DJP + The Breakbeat Junkie - Represent The Style
Fdel - Rocksteady
Captain Futuro - Firehoes
John Turrell - Won't Get Fooled Again (Basement Freaks Remix)
De La Soul - Saturdays (Bobby C Sound TV Remix)
Slynk - Uh Oh
SkiiTour - The Program
Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators - One In A Million (Father Funk Remix)
Lyn Collins - Think (Yasumo Remix)
Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Louis La Roche Remix)

Base FM - The Jukebox

Funk Ferret - Base FM - The Jukebox - 25 - 13/07/2019

Let's Execute

Let's Execute (feat. Big Stuff)

http://fortknox.bandcamp.com/

Some seriously funky groups come in Five’s - The Jackson 5, The MC 5, Jurassic 5… and of course Fort Knox Five.

Fort Knox Five is known for bending genres and using a broad range of musical elements in their creation of highly original music. This approach ultimately pioneered a funky scene where FK5 continues to top charts today.

Forget about tempos and genres, let Fort Knox Five take you on a musical journey that unites the funk, soul, jazz, hip hop and electronic generations.

Playing With Fire ft Emily Molloy

Fort Knox Five

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