The Fresh Minimix #1 : Spotlight on 80's

Slow Your Mode Mix

Tim Zawada - Slow Your Mode Mix (2013)

Get it here: http://www.traxsource.com/track/3229240/keep-it-cookin-original-future-funk-mix

"Respect Music Records has done it again, but this time they have had the help of one of the industries future funk leaders and heavyweights, Opolopo. This man needs little introduction as his works can be found everywhere online from doing amazing original productions, remixes and bootlegs for the likes of Stevie Wonder, The Sunburst Band, Joey Negro, Defected, Tokyo Dawn Records and many more. So as you would expect with Opolopo behind the mixing desks and keys, he offers us up nothing less of an 80’s drenched electronic funk stomper to get down too.

In addition to having the amazing talent of Opolopo on board for this release, Respect Music Records were also fortunate enough to get the very dynamic and energetic Amalia with her trademark P-Funk inspired vocals. Amalia also needs little introduction, being she too is a leader in the future funk world and shows it by owning this groove with her chorus line hook, thus giving this track its title “Keep it Cookin’”. B-Boys, B-Girls and all funk music lovers alike will get down to the Original Future Funk Mix for sure!

Now not only is there an extended mix, instrumental mix and acapella of the original version of “Keep it Cookin’” but we are spoilt with some remixes by the likes of Rubber Johnson, CC aka Crazy Corner Productions and Haydos. All offering something a little different and catering to very different niche markets.

Firstly the funky club remix offered up by Rubber Johnson delivers something a little different from their usual electronic funk styles. This time they deliver a more house style number, reminiscent of early Basement Jaxx. It is without a doubt still funky, as would be expected, but just a bit more four to the floor. This will no doubt be one for the midnight hour dance floors.

Secondly out of the UK we have the Crazy Corner Productions crew throwing down the CC Disco Funk Remix, which is a synth bass driven disco funk groover, for which the guys are getting quite a reputation for. Most of the RM Records fans will be familiar with their remix of Date Night’s latest release ‘Neon Lights’ which received amazing reviews worldwide. There is little doubt that this remix will deliver similar responses, as CC have truly nailed the funk down on this remix! Now for those that like their instrumental mixes the CC crew have also thrown in an Instrumental Mix to boot. These mixes will be perfect for any sexy lounge gigs that are building a dance floor vibe and will get people definitely in the mood for ……. dancing, among other things.

Thirdly there is a new comer to the RM Records ranks by the name of Haydos, who delivers something a little different for the release, with him delving into the unique sounds of glitch funk and jazz. This will definitely be a track for the grittier of dance floors and for those that like a darker, moodier Breaks even Hip Hop edge to their music, similar to the sounds of Opiuo. Be sure to watch this space, as RM Records have a Glitch Funk Stomper scheduled for release in the coming months by this talented artist.

So once again the team at Respect Music Records have dropped another funk fuelled release with a diversity of mixes to suit a wide range of dance floors and ears.

Bringing’ The Funk, Soul & Rhythm Every Time!

Love, Respect + Music Always

Respect Music Records
www.respectmusicrecords.com
www.facebook.com/RespectMusicRecords
@respectmusicrecords"

OUT NOW! OPOLOPO + AMALIA - Keep It Cookin

'Do Your Dance'

FMO Funk is a weekly mix series hosted by @Kirollus celebrating the sound of boogie and 80's funk. 

We're very pleased to have the one of Europe's best specialist boogie  DJs, DJ Friction provide us with our first guest mix showcasing his talents not only behind decks but also on the control board as he mixes in many of his own edits, some of which you can find on his bandcamp. 

https://djfriction.bandcamp.com

facebook.com/DJ.Friction

mixcloud.com/DJ_Friction

instagram.com/instafrico

discogs.com/artist/125772-DJ-Friction-2

Instant Funk - I Got My Mind Made Up (DJ Friction Dub Mix)
The Latest - Starting Over
James Otis White Jr. - Baby Come On
Ago - You Make Me Do It (Frico Edit)
Selection - Rebel On The Run (Frico Edit)
Sinnamon - I Need You Now (Frico Edit)
Ritchie Family - I’ll Do My Best (Frico Edit)
Archie Bell - Touching You
Greg Henderson - Dreamin
Candy Bowman - Feel Your Love (Frico Edit)
Tatsuro Yamashita - Love Talkin’ (Frico Edit)

DJ Friction was born in 1970 near Stuttgart in Southwest Germany. He began mixing and collecting Records in 1985. After competing in various DJ battles (such as the DMC German Championships 1991) he had his first residency in a club in Stuttgart in 1991. 

During the same year he began producing for local rappers and singers and throughout the 90's he was mostly known as a hip hop DJ and as a founding member, DJ and co-producer of the chart topping rap trio Freundeskreis who were responsible for 2 gold selling albums.

In recent years he's also made a name for himself in the disco-edit scene with his respectful edits of disco funk classics and rarities which he's been releasing on his label own Replay Records since 2003. Check out his edits and other work below.

https://djfriction.bandcamp.com

facebook.com/DJ.Friction

mixcloud.com/DJ_Friction

instagram.com/instafrico

discogs.com/artist/125772-DJ-Friction-2

Download

FMO Funk - 006 | DJ Friction

Buy / Stream it here: https://orcd.co/underwaterdreaming

Transatlantic duo Sons of the Sun make their BBE debut with warm and soulful hip hop single ‘Underwater Dreaming,’ taken from their forthcoming self-titled album.

A tender, sensual celebration of connection and desire, ‘Underwater Dreaming’ evokes the sounds of contemporary R&B, fused with Southeast London’s signature jazz vibes. Their unique aesthetic stands out- the entire album is recorded with honest, organic musicianship, an homage to the much loved old skool sample sound, reflected back through multi-instrumentation. Sons of the Sun is a collaboration between American singer-songwriter JTronius and British producer Maverick Quest, featuring an inspired selection of luminary guests and musicians. Delivered remotely following a chance meeting on music-tech networking app ‘Brapp’, the ingenious pair sent files back and forth between Texas andSouth East London to create their shared vision for the project. Remarkably, the duo have yet to meet in person.

A respected solo artist knighted by Bootsy Collins as an official ‘funkateer,’ Berklee College graduate JTronius is an extravagant entertainer, songwriter and entrepreneur. Self-dubbed The Guvna of the Galaxy, he brings his swaggy, soulful style to all his endeavours. He has shared stages with LL Cool J, The Roots, Talib Kweli, Pharrell, Busta Rhymes and Damian Marley and is an accomplished actor, appearing in a number of successful Hollywood feature films.

Genre-blending record producer and multi-instrumentalist Maverick Quest is a coveted artist with 20 years of experience in the music industry. He grew up immersed in the aesthetic of hip hop, but in an environment where flipping loops from vinyl was standard, developing his musicianship to create his own sounds was radical, a move that paved the way for his signature sonic. Maverick Quest has previously performed with and produced for Guru, Grandmaster Flash, Ice T, Ibibio Sound Machine, Solo Rosa and Portico Quartet to name but a few and is firmly rooted in the epicentre of the burgeoning South East London jazz movement.

Mixed by Grammy-nominated Clinton “Ubiquity” McCreery and mastered at Grammy-awarded studio The Carvery, ‘Underwater Dreaming’ features celebrated musicians such as Scottish Group ‘The Brass Cats’, Washington DC’s Reginald Payne (aka Bass Negus), with Philly neo-soul stalwart and Lauryn Hill, Bilal collaborator Dai Miyazaki. Accompanied by an official video by Nathalie Gordon, the debut single ‘Underwater Dreaming’ from Sons of the Sun offers an enticing first taste of what’s to come from this exciting new musical partnership.

Underwater Dreaming

Sons of the Sun - Underwater Dreaming

Forty Minutes of Funk is a weekly mix series hosted by @Kirollus celebrating the sound of boogie and 80's funk. Follow @fmofunk for more of your weekly funk mixes 🔥

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TRACKLIST ----

Home Boy - A Love Connection 
Patrice Rushen - Feel So Real 
Ron Banks - This Love Is For Real
Freeez - Can't Keep My Love
France Joli - Your Good Lovin'
Klymaxx - Wild Girls
Electric Mind - Zwei (Dub Version)
Vernon Burch - Do It To Me
Motivation - Motivation (Instrumental)
Melba Moore - You're Sweet Lovin'

FMO Funk - 015 | Kirollus

Forty Minutes of Funk is a weekly mix series hosted by @Kirollus celebrating the sound of boogie and 80's funk. Follow @fmofunk for more of your weekly funk mixes 🔥

instagram.com/kirollus__

instagram.com/fmofunk

TRACKLIST ---

Kingdom - Don't Be Afraid 
Total Contrast - Sunshine (12" mix)
Midnight Star - Curious
Active Force - Give Me Your Love 
The Strangers ‎- Step Out Of My Dream (12" mix)
First Touch - Bayflower
Chas Jankel - 3,000,000 Synths
Leoparden ‎– Høyt Oppe
Paul Hardcastle - Rainforest (LP mix)
Reaction - Downtown Lady

FMO Funk - 016 | Kirollus

Forty Minutes of Funk is a weekly mix series hosted by @Kirollus celebrating the sound of boogie and 80's funk. Follow @fmofunk for more of your weekly funk mixes 🔥

This week we have skilled Bournemouth based DJ Chris Wheatley aka Funkymusak with a seamless blend of synthed out 80's boogie including a few rarities and lots of under played gems. Enjoy! 

instagram.com/funkymusak

facebook.com/chris.wheatley.9

mixcloud.com/funkymusak

TRACKLIST ----- 

Tara - Fresh Flesh (1983)
Dave Karl - I Don't Play Those Games (1985)
Shout - Suspicion (Instrumental) (1984)
Sensation! - Lovergirl... (Instrumental) (1984)
A.D. 2000 - Doggy Dub (1983) 
Cognac - Don't Bother To Knock (Instrumental) (1986)
Patrice Rushen - Get Off (You Fascinate Me) (Dance Mix) (1984)
Nice - You Are Very Special (1984)
Love Club - Hot Summer Nights (1983)
Kano - Don't Try To Stop Me (1981)
Goody Goody - Make Me Hot (Dub Mix) (1984)
Sanctuary - I Am Going To Love Him (1983)

FMO Funk - 021 | Chris Wheatley (Funkymusak)

" Some selection of records at Frequence Paris" 
Mixtape
Vinyl only

TASCAM DR-44WL

Mixtape Autumn 2020

A special minimix for Valentine's Day ! Dedicated to my Dutch friend Jasper Vorwerk

Check out his Soundcloud page : https://soundcloud.com/bevius

Hope you enjoy this 8th Funk Connection's tape! 

SETLIST:

01/ Passion – Stop & Think
02/ Mason & Dayo – Party On The Corner 
03/ Eartha Kitt – Where is My Man (Instrumental)
04/ Thunderbolt – Love Is So Funny 
05/ D-Train – I’ll Do Anything
06/ Cheri – Starstruck 
07/ Kashif – Rumors
08/ Second Image – Is it Real
09/ Richard John Smith – Love is What After
10/ Blue Feather – Who Will Be The One


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Radiotape #8 : The Jasper's 80's Valentine's Day Mixtape

Funk Connection becomes Max Zander

 Hot since '89

