Or should that be 'Elusive blend'?

For as long as we can remember there has been a 'sound' that has intrigued us to our very core. It has mystified us and given fuel to our musical journey: An upbeat and irresistible blend of Jazz & Big Band Horns mixed with super funky 60s rhythm grooves, riffs & uber muted tok-tok bass. 

It was there all through our childhood, following us all around skipping from sitcoms to themes tunes to adverts and back again soundtracking our lives as we grew, mostly hidden from view, happy to be ridiculously funky, in the background, for the best part of six decades. 

We were Skeewiff days old when we finally worked out it was something called a 'Library Music', this one was Green, on a label called 'KPM' and in particular it was Keith Mansfield's 'Exclusive Blend' that WAS that irresistible sound. That exclusive blend of secret spices & ingredients have driven us ever since. 

Such a legendary library banger. It would've been rude not to. Thank you Sir Mansfield x

https://skeewiff.bandcamp.com/album/exclusive-blend-spanish-flea

Something Like This?

7" Vinyl

Exclusive Blend | 7" Vinyl OUT NOW

A – NO TROUBLE ON THE MOUNTAIN 
AA – STEVIE FLARE

Wah Wah 45s are proud to present the brand new single from one-man horn driven funk music machine, The Gene Dudley Group.

Following on from last year’s debut long-player, and a run of gigs and festivals with his band, including touring Europe as Stones Throw artists Myron & E’s new backing band, Gene Dudley returns with a taste of things to come and his first ever vocal offering on 7-inches of wax. Those vocals come courtesy of London singer and erstwhile DJ, the wonderfully monikered Anne Frankenstein, whose contribution to Gene’s canny cover of Richard “Groove” Holmes’ classic No Trouble On The Mountain is something of a floor filler and a rather fitting release in Wah Wah 45s’ fifteenth year, as Holmes’ original was one of the label’s first ever 7-inch releases!

On the flip comes the first real flavour of Gene’s forthcoming sophomore LP, due to drop (on vinyl too!) this November. Stevie Flare is a much more up-tempo and foot friendly affair than previously outings, and has something of a tropical feel courtesy of warm highlife style guitars as well as those trademark Gene Dudley horns.

Look out for the Gene Dudley Group live band playing at a venue near you this autumn, including a special session at London’s Jazz Café on October 24th for none other than BBC 6Music’s funk & soul ambassador, Craig Charles!


The Gene Dudley Group - No Trouble On The Mountain (Out Sep 22nd on vinyl/digi)

★ Dans Tes Yeux (No Thank You - William Forest Mashup) ★ 
Zedd, Janet Jackson & Q-Tip, Aluna Georges, Anis et Emotional Oranges.

With...
★ Zedd - Automatic Yes (feat. John Mayer - Instrumental) ★
https://www.zedd.net
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I5fPInZkFM

★ Emotional Oranges - Be Somebody (feat. Okay Maidza) ★
https://emotionaloranges.com/collections/emotional
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duFLwF45MAY

★ Janet Jackson - Got 'Til It's Gone ★
https://www.janetjackson.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uznTHSEgx4U

★ Aluna Georges - Not Above Love (A Capella) ★
https://www.instagram.com/alunageorge/?hl=fr
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UcUl0svF24

★ Anis - Dans Tes Yeux (A Capella) ★
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQRbya6KbJs

★ William Forest ★ www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084607369379 www.instagram.com/williamforest.production/

For those who wish to have a download, send me a private message, either on my souncloud (@william-forest)
Thanks to Jerome Dumont (@shark6)

Dans Tes Yeux (No Thank You - William Forest Mashup) Soundcloud Edit

35 years after Blackbox's Everybody Everybody became a dancefloor anthem, Bazza Ranks brings it back to life with a reworked version that's much more than a simple cover. With new lyrics and fresh production, he has stayed true to the essence of the original but brought renewed energy, reimagining the track as a Nu-Disco stomper with funked-out bass, a vibrant horn section and piano hooks. Dublin-based Leavy delivers the new soulful vocals. She does this with a sublime and classy performance, enhancing the anthemic feel that made the original so iconic.

The extended version is crafted with DJs in mind, delivering a dancefloor-friendly arrangement that allows the track to develop and build throughout the track. Bazza Ranks' Everybody Everybody is a celebration of a timeless classic, bringing it up to date and creating something that feels both nostalgic and brand new.


Bazza Ranks - Everybody Everybody ft. Leavy

Fell behind

SOUL-FUNK | Ecclesiasticus c18 v30-31 70s Soul-Funk

Just messing around again with different genres.... heheh, this is in response to my Turning 73

73 times 365

7" Vinyl
Resense 040

a. Dedy Dread & DJ Rebel "Mambo Perez"
b. Panama Cardoon & Audry Funk "EGO"

Resense is saving summer feelings on the dancefloor with these two new tracks by Dedy Dread & DJ Rebel and Panama Cardoon & Audry Funk !

order here

snippet: Resense 040

This month Free Power hour download comes from the talented Gramophone Soul.

Check out his cloud page for much more funky jams and keep an eye on him on upcoming BBP releases...

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gramsoul
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gramophonesoul/

Enjoy.

Power Hour Free Download

Free Download

Gramophone Soul - Tear You Down (Power Hour Free Download)

from the forthcoming "Funky Times" Ep (late 2020)

Get a smile from Minimatic & Dance to the "Stop & Go (A Go-Go !!)"
(exclusive Bandcamp "Covid" pre-release track)

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Stop & Go ! (A Go-Go !!)

Ziggy Phunk - Ukudansa - out now on the B-side of a Hand-stamped 140 gram vinyl 12" on label "Bonfido Disques", alongside artists Fixed Angles, Panama Cardoon and Sirhan.

LISTEN AND ADD TO YOUR SPOTIFY PLAYLIST:
https://open.spotify.com/track/6LQwIB9wjT4GiVQeJCkBgy

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** NOTE: This is a low 90kbps upload for soundcloud preview only. Head over to your preferred recorddealer and purchase yourself a copy of this afro infused release.

Ziggy Phunk SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1rC57IIVq85f6zYeCo67Eg?si=etlwNaMxS5uVzRdNdBANDA

BONFIDO 002

Ziggy Phunk - Ukudansa [AFRICAN BOOGIE] (Vinyl 12") ➤ OUT NOW

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