Wilson Pickett (March 18, 1941 – January 19, 2006) was an American R&B, soul and rock and roll singer and songwriter.

A major figure in the development of American soul music, Pickett recorded over 50 songs which hit the US R&B charts, and frequently crossed over to the US Billboard Hot 100. Among his best known hits are "In the Midnight Hour" (which he co-wrote), "Land of 1,000 Dances", "Mustang Sally", and "Funky Broadway".The impact of Pickett's songwriting and recording led to his 1991 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Pickett teamed up with established Philadelphia-based hitmakers Gamble and Huff for the 1970 album "Wilson Pickett In Philadelphia", which featured two hit singles, "Engine No.9" and "Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You", the latter selling one million copies.

Wilson Pickett- Get Me Back On Time, Engine Number 9 (Jack Frost Edit)

Cee-Roo - Give It Up (feat. James Brown)

Hello one and all, I have some real heaters for you, in this week's Bootlegs & B-Sides.  It has the usual mix of brand new tunes and tasty gems from the vaults, so plenty to get your rumps shakin'

TRACKLIST
Dres (Black Sheep) - B-Boys Theme
James Brown - We Got To Change (Pixal Remix)
VoodooVibe - Longslide Rock
Paul Sitter - King of Rock (Sonale Remix)
Pete Rock & CL Smooth - T.R.O.Y. (Groove Terminator edit)
X-Ray Ted - Everymoney
Public Enemy - Brothers Gonna Work It Out (Ross Go Shorty Sesh)
Featurecast - Party Starter (FC Kill a Man Edit)
Mined & Forrest - There It Is (B-Side Remix)
Father Funk - Boogie Time
VoodooVibe - Freak Da Funk
MonstaFunk - Gurlz
Funkanomics - Melvin
Manmade - Party Block Rocker (Da Wiesel Remix)
Mr. Rich & The Caretaker - Don't Take No Mess
GRiZ - Bustin' Out (feat. Bootsy Collins)

Bootlegs & B-Sides - RapTz

Bootlegs & B-Sides #124

Out June 22nd on 12" vinyl on Breakbeat Paradise Recordings.

The time has come for BadboE to return to once again rock the floors across the planet with an explicit 4-track party breaks EP. The Ghetto Funk Testament is BadboE’s interpretation of the sound of ghetto funk that has been causing so much hype over the last few years. The 4 funky bangers on this double a-sided EP is taking it back to where it all started – as sample-heavy – upbeat party smashing music!

This is the first major release from BadboE since his successful second album Pump Up The Funk that dropped in 2012. Followed by an instrumental EP and a remix album, which very much celebrated the ghetto funk sound with tunes from the very best in the scene.

Making a full Ghetto Funk EP was a natural next step for one of the pioneer players in the funky breaks scene, who has been one of the go-to sources for all funky DJs for the last 10 years. BadboE’s approach on ghetto funk however is not taking itself too serious, but focuses on the good samples and heavy beats and just enough bass to keep it ghetto without loosing the soul of the music. All 4 cuts on the EP keeps up that happy funky vibes and the b-boy flavors that BadboE is known and loved for.  

Breakbeat Paradise Recordings is now one of the last labels to be releasing funky breaks/ghetto funk on vinyl and we are proud to continue to provide the very best this scene has to offer.  This EP will remain exclusive for vinyl DJs for the next 6 month before dropping on digital.

Video Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Orx-V4Dai4&feature=youtu.be

BadboE - Ghetto Funk Testament [BBP-106: Previews]

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Jams&Joints

Featurecast - Premier Banger

Kool Moe Heavy - How You Like Me Now (Bradley Drop Re - Re-Bump)

A fun cheeky hip hop mash up i made for my festival sets a few years ago.

Free Download

Leygo - Hip Hop Bangers

"Your knees'll start shaking and your fingers pop / Like a pinch on the neck from Mr. Spock."





Beastie Boys - Intergalactic (Beats Beyond the Stars Remix)

Alexander Norman- Flamingo ft Dynamite MC
Includes remixes by Beatvandals & Kenny Beeper

Stream/Download: https://fanlink.to/Flam

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Info:
The soundtrack for summer has just arrived! Bombstrikes present 'Flamingo', an outstanding release from Alexander Norman in collaboration with the legendary Dynamite MC. The original mix delivers an infectious laid-back groove with a hook that will not let go of your ears. All of which provides the perfect backing for the smooth flow of both Alexander Norman and Dynamite MC. Beatvandals turn in a remix which keeps that infectious hook but adds their impeccable dancefloor credentials. Kenny Beeper takes the tempo down again whilst delivering a huge electronic workout. Finally, there is the instrumental for this just want to groove things out. A huge release.

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Alexander Norman - Flamingo Ft. Dynamite MC (Beatvandals Remix)

"10 Years of Fort Knox Five"
by Fort Knox Five
FKX061 - Fort Knox Recordings
WorldWide Release:  Tuesday April 30, 2013


TRACKLISTING:
1. The Power Of Five
2. Insight feat Asheru
3. The Brazilian Hipster (Digitally Remastered)
4. How To Start A Band feat Ian Svenonius & Mustafa Akbar
5. What Make Ya Dance feat Rootz
6. Stand Up (2013 Mix)
7. Radio Free DC feat Afrika Bambaataa & King Kamonzi (Digitally Remastered)
8. Funk 4 Peace feat Mustafa Akbar
9. Bhangra Paanch feat Beta-G
10. Papa Was Stoned
11. Shift feat Afrika Bambaataa & Mustafa Akbar
12. Killa Soundboy feat Sleepy Wonder & Zeebo
13.Once Again feat King Kamonzi
14. Blowing Up The Spot feat Akil Dasan (Digitally Remastered)
15., Not Gonna Take It feat Rootz

It has been 10 years since Fort Knox Five released their first singles, and this past decade has proven very fruitful for the funky foursome. 2003 saw the launch of both Fort Knox Five and their seminal Fort Knox Recordings imprint. To celebrate this milestone, Fort Knox Five have selected 15 of their favorite original tracks from the entire decade.

Fort Knox Five has had the pleasure of collaborating with some incredible vocalists who are well represented on this collection. Mustafa Akbar of Thunderball and Nappy Riddem is featured on several tracks, as are Rootz and Zeebo of See-I and Thievery Corporation. The Godfather of Electro Funk himself, Afrika Bambaataa is featured on two tracks. Asheru, best known for his Boondocks theme song is on the opening track. Thievery Corporation’s dancehall voice, Sleepy Wonder as well as DC’s own DIY legend Ian Svenonius are both featured. The list continues with former US3 front-man and prolific artist Akil Dasan and the Zulu Nation’s King Kamonzi. Rounding out the list of featured vocalists is Beta-G, on loan from the US Department of Bhangra.

This body of music not only spans 10 years of Fort Knox Five in the studio, but also live performances and dj appearances worldwide. This music has been performed and played for countless thousands of fans around the globe. These tunes have also been heard in such great movies as The Cove (2010 Academy Award Winner), Stand Up Guys and You Again as well as TV shows like The Fringe. No stranger to the wide world of video games, Fort Knox Five songs have appeared on Need For Speed: Shift, Skate It, NBA Live 10, Test Drive Unlimited 2, Dirt 3, Sims and others.

10 Years of Fort Knox Five shows the music diversity of the group with one foot firmly planted in funk. Reggae and dub can be heard clearly alongside hip-hop. The group is not afraid to break boundaries and delve into rock, swing and even bhangra in their musical explorations. This collection of music represents the last decade of Fort Knox Five’s musical growth and development. 


Insight ft Asheru

Electronic music label focusing on all things Bass related. Breaks, Trap, Drum & Bass, Bass House, Ghetto Funk, and Twerk
Keep Rocking Steady!

Kool Moe Heavy - How You Like Me Now (Bradley Drop Re - Re-Bump)

Rocksteady Records