Content Warning: Raw Human Experience.

Two years into a pandemic is more than enough for even the strongest among us to break down. Inadequate support from governments. Unchecked algorithms pushing many of our loving and compassionate community down misinformation pipelines of fear, mistrust, and hyper-individualism aligning them with white supremacists and other extremists. Losing friends and family to stark differences in ideology, death, or just plain dangerous levels of ignorance. It's enough to make you want to give up. I wanted to. At one point in an autistic meltdown, I was literally kicking and screaming at the top of my lungs at 6am that I wanted to die after yet another night of watching a love of my life scream in agony for hours on end because her body can't hold itself together and the medical system mismanaged her. I couldn't take any more of the unbelievable selfishness, stupidity, and arrogance of humans who prioritize their inconveniences over the well-being of vulnerable people, the planet, and even themselves while I'm working 24/7 to bring a woman I love back to health for 2 years.

I am privileged to be held in those spaces by two partners who support me and bring me back to a sense of safety when I feel lost and I do my best every day to bring what joy I can to the world and create changes where I can. This is all we can do. We have to support each other as best we can, but fighting to find peace and safety in the death throes of capitalist colonialism is exhausting. Some days are better than others and we need to hold on to all that glitters to manifest the future that we deserve. The world is super hard right now, but we can make it better if we work together towards positive solutions.

This mix series follows my journey to the depths of my despair. A path from grief and hopelessness to understanding and renewed empowerment. When we fall we peer deeply into the intricacies of the world's failings, but bouncing back from that perspective makes us stronger, wiser, and more capable to challenge them. The lessons we learn from our darkest places give us the tools to burst out of our comfort zones and make the changes to our inner and outer worlds that we didn't know we needed. 

Disc 1, Down:
Raw, emotional, and unexpected journeys through cascading feelings of trying our best and watching as things continue to get worse. All the while desperately grasping at hope, taking deliberate steps to create the fortitude to cultivate acceptance, and utilizing moments of peace to propagate the resolve to move forward. My hope is that listening to this mix will help you release the emotions you've held onto, crying the tears that needed to be released as I did while making it, and inspiring you to move that energy into a place of power and growth to create new beginnings.

Disc 2, Out:
This mix is about showing up. Showing up for yourself, your loved ones, your community, and the world. Take a small step towards the light at the end of the tunnel any chance you get and know that every time you work towards a brighter future it gets closer to you. Not just for you, but for the people around you who are inspired by your light and more that will gravitate towards that energy. Fight for what you believe in, even if it means you have to fight people you love. The world will only be free of bad ideas when good ones drown them out and make more sense. Genius does not exist without the wisdom to use it. And you will only know your genius when you push yourself out of your comfort zones. So just keep pushing. You will break through your walls more and more with each passing day if you make just one small step. That's all it takes. It doesn't have to be a lot. Just show up. Do one tiny thing and see where it takes you. It may not always go anywhere, but you'll be surprised how often it does. Eventually, you'll get there. It's just science <3

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Eclectronica Vol. 1: Down & Out

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Eclectronica Vol. 12 - Down

It's that time again and as I find myself doing an Eclectronica writeup for the 13th year I think of how lucky I am to have discovered a passion for chill and beautiful music to carry me through my days and help so many more do the same. As I think about my lucky number I am reminded that though the number 13 was considered lucky in so many cultures in the past, colonialism has re-written its significance as it has with so many powerful symbols in so many cultures throughout history. While I thought about how I was going to put together this set and what kind of vibe it would need in order to do justice to such a powerful number I thought about the perceptions of good and bad and how so many concepts of right and wrong are often skewed by societal conditioning and even changing from minute to minute within our own minds. I thought about the struggles I have personally had to endure over the last three years and the ways I had to grow as I fought to follow the path of righteousness while my own inner turmoil fed me fear, resentment, and existential dread through the lens of my subconscious biases and the very real conscious harsh reality that my loved ones and I lived through.

And with that, I present to you Eclectronica Vol. 13 - Angels & Demons. I hope they inspire you to reconcile the light and dark parts of your inner world and recognize that without witnessing and giving space to both, one cannot be truly free to accept themselves for the challenges that make us who we are.

Disc 2, Demons:
Next-generation sound designs and new musical genres give a louder and more bass-heavy journey into the shadows where we wrestle to meet our demons where they are on the path to understanding and creating the peace within that is necessary to grow from our traumas rather than being bound by them.

Eclectronica Vol. 13: Angels & Demons

Eclectronica Vol. 13 - Demons

It's that time again and as I find myself doing an Eclectronica writeup for the 13th year I think of how lucky I am to have discovered a passion for chill and beautiful music to carry me through my days and help so many more do the same. As I think about my lucky number I am reminded that though the number 13 was considered lucky in so many cultures in the past, colonialism has re-written its significance as it has with so many powerful symbols in so many cultures throughout history. While I thought about how I was going to put together this set and what kind of vibe it would need in order to do justice to such a powerful number I thought about the perceptions of good and bad and how so many concepts of right and wrong are often skewed by societal conditioning and even changing from minute to minute within our own minds. I thought about the struggles I have personally had to endure over the last three years and the ways I had to grow as I fought to follow the path of righteousness while my own inner turmoil fed me fear, resentment, and existential dread through the lens of my subconscious biases and the very real conscious harsh reality that my loved ones and I lived through.

And with that, I present to you Eclectronica Vol. 13 - Angels & Demons. I hope they inspire you to reconcile the light and dark parts of your inner world and recognize that without witnessing and giving space to both, one cannot be truly free to accept themselves for the challenges that make us who we are.

Disc 1, Angels:
A plethora of powerful vibes across many genres encapsulating a breadth of emotions and journeys one can experience on the path to feel like you are moving in the light.

Eclectronica Vol. 13 - Angels

I present to you Eclectronica Vol. 14: Rock & Roll!

This cheeky pair illustrates why I love electronic music so much. Because it can be every and any kind of music. Rock, Blues, Pop, Classical, Jazz, Historical Speeches, Ted Talks, Things You Step on in the Woods, Memes, Whatever! If it's a sound you can take it and manipulate it into as unique and personal an experience as you can imagine.

No genre is safe from anyone with a computer taking something they love and turning it into a new and exciting piece of art. It is by an infinite degree, the most comprehensive and inclusive form of artistic expression possible. Not matter what instrument you play, or whether you play one at all, you can record or create any sound you can imagine, create a rhythm and a melody and harmonize it with anything else your heart desires.

Disc 2 - Roll:
A heavier, bass fuelled, and driving experience through a wide array of cutting edge sound design that'll make you laugh, play, and shake your body.

Eclectronica Vol. 14: Rock & Roll

Eclectronica Vol 14 - Roll

I present to you Eclectronica Vol. 14: Rock & Roll!

This cheeky pair illustrates why I love electronic music so much. Because it can be every and any kind of music. Rock, Blues, Pop, Classical, Jazz, Historical Speeches, Ted Talks, Things You Step on in the Woods, Memes, Whatever! If it's a sound you can take it and manipulate it into as unique and personal an experience as you can imagine.

No genre is safe from anyone with a computer taking something they love and turning it into a new and exciting piece of art. It is by an infinite degree, the most comprehensive and inclusive form of artistic expression possible. Not matter what instrument you play, or whether you play one at all, you can record or create any sound you can imagine, create a rhythm and a melody and harmonize it with anything else your heart desires.

Disc 1 - Rock:
A lighter journey through a wealth of genres and genreless moods that are sure to illuminate deeper thoughts and emotions.

Eclectronica Vol 14 - Rock

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SO EXCITED to finally unleash my Shambhala Fractal Forest Mix from this years Shambhala Music Festival - my favourite festival on the planet! It was a pretty tumultuous year this year… My set got cancelled multiple times due to forest fires nearby, so this set very nearly didn’t happen. But when it finally did, holy shit was it a good time!

Massive thanks to all the organisers of Shambhala and to Rich E Rich, Sureman and the rest of the crew at the Fractal Forest for having me - you have no idea how much it means to me! And of course, thank you to all the people that showed up to party, all the amazing beautiful humans that hung out with me over the weekend and to all the dope producers that provided tracks for this set… BIG LOVES from your friend, Father Funk <3 xxx

Photo by Xavier Photography
soundcloud.com/father-funk
shambhalamusicfestival.com
BOOKINGS: abel@fingerlickin.co.uk

TRACKLIST:
1. Father Funk vs Stickybuds & K+Lab - Whole Lotta Love Mashup
2. Sammy Senior - Be Funky
3. Father Funk - Nomesayin’
4. Daft Punk vs Federation Of The Disco Pimp - Robot Rock (Father Funk Remix)
5. Ugly Duckling - A Little Samba
6. Father Funk - Put Your Hands Up
7. Slynk - Go On Booty
8. Fleetwood Mac - World Turning (Grid Division Remix)
10. DJ Fresh - Gold Dust (WBBL Remix)
11. DJ Fresh - Gold Dust (Father Funk Remix)
12. JOYRYDE - Hot Drum
13. Mat Zo ft. The Knocks - Get Down 2 Get Up
14. Simian - We Are Your Friends (Father Funk Remix)
15. The New Groovement - Good Side (Father Funk Remix)
16. N.W.A. - Express Yourself
17. Featurecast - Everybody On The Floor
18. Marvin Gaye - Would You Be My Baby (Drumagick Rework)
19. Vulfpeck - Funky Duck (Father Funk Remix)
20. Jimi Hendrix - Voodoo Child (Father Funk Remix)
21. GRiZMATiK - As We Proceed
22. Tom Jones - It’s Not Unusual (Father Funk Remix)
23. Shaggy - It Wasn’t Me (Father Funk Remix)
24. Document One - Get Da Funk
25. DJ Hazard & D.Minds - Mr Happy (AKOV’s Tripped Out Bootleg Remix)
26. Noisia - Dead Limit VIP (Father Funk Edit)
27. Odjbox - Party Toad
28. Culprate - Nightmares VIP
29. The Little Mermaid - Under The Sea (Father Funk Remix)
30. Rage Against The Machine - Guerilla Radio (Father Funk & Slamboree Remix)

Shambhala 2017

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Father Funk - Shambhala Fractal Forest Mix 2017 (FREE DOWNLOAD)

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Nappy Roots + Jill Scott - Good Golden (JPOD remix)
JPOD + Mustafa Akbar - Dance Tonite
Mr Vegas - My Jam (JPOD remix)
Badboe + Mc Rayna - Hit It Maestro (JPOD remix)
Bill Withers - Lovely Day (JPOD remix)
Brook Benton - Hotel Happiness (JPOD remix)
Little Walter - My Babe (JPOD remix)
The Persuasions - Good Times (JPOD remix)
The Andrews Sisters - Solid Four (JPOD remix)
Mungo Shaggy - In The Summertime (JPOD remix)
Harry Belafonte - Dolly Dawn (JPOD remix)
George Symonette - Don't Touch Me Tomato (JPOD remix)
Missy Elliot - Work It (JPOD remix)
Al Green - Love & Happiness (JPOD remix)
Pentatonix - Can't Sleep Love (JPOD remix)
Shura + Honne - Just Once (JPOD remix)
Imogen Heap - Hide & Seek (JPOD remix)
Bonobo - Samurai (JPOD remix)
Bon Iver - Re Stacks (JPOD remix)
Manu Chao - Bongo Bong (JPOD remix)
Technimatic + Jono McCleery - Hold On (JPOD remix)
Mary J Blige - Family Affair (JPOD remix)
Ed Sheeran + TLC - Shape of Scrubs (JPOD remix)
Mr Jukes - Angels (JPOD edit)

artwork: Savae Design

JPOD - Amphitheatre, Shambhala 2017

Hey Shambhala friends! I wanted to take a quick moment to thank everyone who made this happen. To all of you on the dancefloor or tuning in at home, to my team behind this project and mostly to Team Fractal and Rich-E-Rich for the amazing opportunity to open such a stage. Extra thanks to Inspire and Mc Equality for joining me on stage. What a rush! 2017 was a special year for many reasons.  One of my best friends Jon proposed to his girlfriend April up on stage at the end.  They fell in love in the Fractal many years ago. I’m blessed to be a part of that magic moment.  Huge congratulations to Mark and his wife Stephanie for tying the knot during the beginning part of the set on the dance floor. I wish you all the best in the future.   Hope to see you at a party soon! 
 
One Love

Freddy J

Art work by Jay Tripper
https://www.jaytripper.com/
https://www.facebook.com/fieldtripdesigns

Mastering by Scott Mills
https://www.facebook.com/SoundAdviceCreativeStudios

Credits:
Scotty Boy - Back and Forth (FJ Edit)
Cazztek - Came to get funky (FJ Edit)
Rivas - Don't let me down (FJ Edit) 
Adrian Michaels - One Dance - (FJ Edit)
j2n5on - Discos Revenge (FJ Edit)
Space Shifters - California - FJ Edit)
Antonio Giacca - Drop That Booty - Edit
Alternative Journey - Taking Your Heart 
Marten Hørger - Can I get wit ya (FJ Mark & Stephanie wedding edit)
Zelig - Are You Ready (FJ Edit)
Roulsen- Time To Get Down (Freddy J Re edit)
Freddy J & Nomadik - Funkotronica Ft Inspire & Mc Equality
K4DJ - The Funk Phenomenon 
Rhythmic Bliss, Superfly Jeff - Jump To It (DJ Volume Remix)
Odd Mob - Is It a Banger (Bezwun Breaks Mix)
Wes Smith - Don’t Touch(Califournya Mix)
Scotty Boy - Come Correct (FJ Edit)
Freddy J - Relentless Love Ft Inspire & Mc Equality
J Groove - Disco 9000
Tom Booze - How We Do This
Dynamite MC, Krafty Kuts - It Aint My Fault Feat Chali 2na (TAISUN Remix)
Leandro Da Silva, Yuga - Da House U
WhiteNoize - Party Time (Mike Balance Remix)
Wes Smith - All About The Funk (Califournya Mix)
Freddy J - Rubber Arm Ft Inspire and Mc Equality
MatJoe - Blow your mind (FJ Edit)
DJ Dan, Lookback - Nothing But A Party (Ido Remix)
DJ Dan, DJ Mes - Lights Out (Mike Balance Edit)
DJ Dan, Slynk - Do It Better (JedX Remix)
BBK, Rivas - Bring Em out (FJ We are family edit) 
Everyman ,Qdup, Joyride Ft EVeryman (Wes Smith Remix)
Cuncic, Malcevic - Moving
Mully, Royce Myers, Last Naga - Midnight Ft. G Wize (Freddy J Remix)
Wardian - Joy (FJ Edit Ff Inspire & Mc Equality)
Bob Marley - Is This Love (Kraft Remix - FJ edit)

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Shambhala Fractal Forest 2017 Ft Inspire & Mc Equality

The First official release from the upcoming album from Krafty Kuts & Chali 2na (Jurassic 5) due to be released 2018.

Hands High

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▶︎ DOWNLOAD: https://fanlink.to/shambhala2017
▶︎ VIDEO MIX: coming soon
▶︎ TOUR DATES: http://bit.ly/TFHShows
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Huge love once again to our favourite festival on the planet, the amazing staff and crew behind the scenes, and our Shambhala family who supports us year after year, it means the world to us!
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[Originally performed on 4 turntables on Friday night at 2AM in the Fractal Forest at the 20th Annual Shambhala Music Festival]

TRACKLIST:

The Funk Hunters - Hands Up ft. Leo Napier
The Funk Hunters - Hands Up ft. Leo Napier (Instrumental)
Fort Knox Five - Funk For Peace (Acapella) 
Maha Quest - For Granted
The Funk Hunters & Chali 2na - Get Involved ft. Defunk 
Saint Motel - Move (Jenaux Remix) 
We Play The Music Ft Darrison & Jfb - Ed Solo and Skool of Thought (The Funk Hunters X Sugarbeats Edit) 
Dubra & Arteo - She Goes
Fort Knox Five - Give Me a Minute (Acapella) 
Krafty Kuts - Back to Flow 
Wilson Pickett - Funky Situation (Charlie Beale Regrooved Edit)
Flavours - Disco Thing
DJ Zeph - Hands up ft. Lyrics Born (Acapella)
The Funk Hunters - Party Rockin’
Kendrick Lamar - Humble (Rusty Cravers Remix)
Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise (Cat Dealers & Simonetti Bootleg) 
Throttle Ft. Lunch Money Lewis And Aston Merrygold - Money Maker (Filatov and Karas Remix) - Live Sax by Smoothie
Joe Stone - Make Love
Milk & Sugar - Summertime - Live Sax by Smoothie
Boogie Bitches - Naughty Bitch
Wu-Tang Clan C.R.E.A.M. (Acapella)
Platinum Doug - Cream
Shakedown vs Freestylers & DJ Hero - Saturday Night Whistle
Donkong x ThankYouKid - Shutter
Too Short - Blow the Whistle (Acapella) 
Rag N Bone Man - Human (MJ Cole Remix) 
Rag N Bone Man - Human (Calyx & TeeBee Remix) 
Big Gigantic - Got The Love (The Funk Hunters Remix)
Luke Million - Come Together
The Funk Hunters & Chali 2na - Get Involved (Acapella)
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Artwork by Kill the Box Design. Photo by Adam Straughn 
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