Name: Eats 'n' Beats July 2025 by Studio Funk
Duration: 55 min 23 s
Description: Live set recorded at the Eats n Beats, Southcoast Makers Market (Bournemouth, U.K) - this time paying homage to one of the best record labels around which focuses on lesser known artists, underground, often raw, private press soul/funk - Peoples Potential Unlimited (PPU, Washington D.C). PPU is led by Andrew Morgan who has been curating and releasing music on his label for the past 15 years plus!

Yesssss! He’s back!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏾

Dreas is part of crew of talented DJs and diggers out of the Chicago area.  He is host of Grand Rapids Soul Club, a DJ night that focuses on lost 70s and 80s modern soul groovers.

This mix was given out at those gigs chock full of Soul, Disco, 2-step, and Boogie mix from Summer 2008. 

Originally posted on soul strut.com Monday, June 13, 2011

Dreas - Summer Breeze (2011)

From @grandhuit_514

I discovered Roy Ayers early in my musical journey. He’s an artist who had a huge influence on me, and over the years, I kept realizing just how important his career was to the history of music at large. 

From jazz to jazz-funk, jazz-fusion, disco, boogie, and even his influence on hip-hop & house—his impact is undeniable.

Today, I’m incredibly moved to see how much he inspired DJs, producers, and musicians across generations. But more than anything, it’s the universal love for him that stands out. Everyone loved Roy, and I think that’s what makes him such an important artist.

I became truly fascinated with his work the day I watched his live performance at Ronnie Scott’s, during the famous Battle of the Vibes. That’s when I realized not just his incredible musicianship but also his sense of humor. He had this incredible emotional range—his music could make you cry, laugh, or dance, sometimes all at once. That really struck me, and from that moment on, I started diving deeper into his music.

Over the years, my passion for his work grew. I started hunting for rare records, original pressings—until one day, I had the chance to see him perform on a rooftop in Brooklyn. He was already past 75 at that point, already fragile, but still so magical. 

Watching him play live as the sun set over the city is an image I’ll never forget. I remember bringing my original pressing of Roy Ayers Ubiquity with me, hoping to get it signed. But I was too shy, too in awe of the moment. It’s a small regret, but also a memory I’ll cherish forever.

With this mix, I wanted to pay tribute to him, as he passed away just a few days ago. 

I decided to take a chronological approach—starting with his debut album West Coast Vibes, moving through his time as Herbie Mann’s vibraphonist, then into his solo work and his years with his band Roy Ayers Ubiquity. From there, I included tracks from his 80s period, some unreleased material released by BBE, and even a few collaborations with Fela Kuti, Wayne Henderson, Guru & Erykah Badu. 

I chose to close the mix with Remember to Remember by Rick Holmes—it felt like the perfect closing theme for this tribute.

May his soul rest in peace and his music lives forever. 

Please note: I deliberately chose not to include his work as a producer for other artists like Sylvia Striplin, Ladies of the 80s, Bobbi Humphrey to name a few, except for Daylight and Remember to Remember. Same for Coffy as this one was a movie soundtrack and not a solo album. 

I also left out most of his collaborations, except for his track with Guru, which felt too important to omit. Additionally, I didn’t include any remixes, as it would have made the mix too long. 

Maybe all of that will be part of another recording one day...

GrandHuit

Tribute to ROY AYERS (Selected by GrandHuit)

Hard to believe I started this series 12 years ago. Time moves so fast, doesn’t it?

At first, it was a project meant to celebrate the indescribable feeling of making it through another lonnnng Montreal winter. Then, it became a form of catharsis for me to grieve the memory of my mom, who passed away a few years ago now. I’ve thought a few times that this project might have run its course, but as I got a lot of very kind feedback from listeners, I think it has come to mean something for them too. Hopefully, it does to you too.

So here we are with another selection of songs to heal, uplift, cry, love and laugh.

Dedicated to all our loved ones. Dedicated to my mom.
Peace with every step.

TRACKLIST

The Roots - A Peace of Light
Wu-Lu - Young Swimmer
Asha Puthli and Sven Wunder - Spring Has Sprung
Marina Herlop - Collige Virgo Gladium
Joy Guidry - Day by Day
Loukeman - Gorgeous Stuff
Equiknoxx - Was Not Initially Called Make iT Stop
Donal Leace - Today Won't Come Again
Gil Scott-Heron - I Think I'll Call It Morning
Stevie Wonder - Bird of Beauty
Nina Simone - Cosi Ti Amo
Milton Nascimento - Catavento
Gabriel de Rosa - Cafuné
Claudete Soares - Conselho A Quem Quiser Voltar
France Gall - Pense à moi
Miss K-Jah & Gappy Ranks - Ain't That Loving You
Judy & Lynda - Heavenly Day
Dennis Bovell & Janet Kay - Games of Dubs
Goya Gumbani - Chase The Sunrise
Dreamcastmoe - Flowers
Larry June - Life is beautiful
Ra - Highway
Johnny Mathis - Spring is here
Monica Zetterlung - Spring is here
Doug Carn - Little B's Poem
Jimetta Rose - Let The Sunshine In
Ezra Collective - God Gave Me Feet For Dancing
Womack & Womack - Life's Just A Ballgame
Leon Ware - For the rainbow
Close Counters - Freedom we're needing
Dublon - Evolution
Gil sm & Reek0 - Saturday Morning
Roy Ayers - For the sun
Dee-Lite - Mind Melt
Raf Reza - Mirror of Love
Kampinos - Good Looking Pepe
Linda Williams - Elevate Our Minds
Chris Montez - The More I See You
Gabor Szabo - A Day In The Life
Broadcast - Follow The Light
Rafa Aslan - NYC ID U+I
Work Money Death - We Are The People
Ezra Collective - Everybody

SPRINGTIME SPIRITUAL 2025 🌅 Selected and Mixed by Lexis

There was a time when I owned 4-5 copies of Sly Stone's "FRESH" album, it was so vitally important to me. I remember hearing it for the first time in the 90s and it blew my mind. I preached the Sly gospel since to many friends of my age in the years since. That album will always be a cornerstone of musical history and importance to me, and helped me on my record digging journey forward. So many people have covered his songs over the years, in so many funky and creative ways, so I've included a number of those covers on this episode, along with some of my favorite originals of his. RIP the legend Sly Stone, thank you so much for all the beautiful music!

Tracklist: Sly and the Family Stone, Rhoda Scott, Johnny Frigo Sextett, Sly Stone, The Roots, Scott Grooves, Mongo Santamaria, Charles Earland, Sly Stone, Wayne Davis, Cesar Frazier, Sly Stone, Sly Stone

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Pullin from the Stacks - Sly Stone Tribute!

Palms is back for its 7th run around the sun, bringing a beautiful blend of relaxation, tranquility & delicious dance floor treats to help set the vibe where ever you are. 

Soundtrack
1. DJ Dreamboy - Untitled
2. Jay Sound -  Chasing Sunsets
3. Just A Band - Away/Sunrise
4. ANGOPHORA - Scenes
5. FIVE O' CLOCK - When The Cat's Away (1983)
6. Moon B - Back On
7. Jay Sound - Unreleased
8. Sonny Ism - Bamboo Nights
9. Dwight Sykes - Rock Steady
10.Jay Sound - Unreleased
11.Passion Mango - Joint
12.Andras Fox - Sun Sign Cancer
13.18 Carat Affair - Timeshares
14.Andras Fox - Erskine Falls
15.Moon B - Nada Cloud
16.Jay Sound - Unreleased
17.Boko Maru - I Feel Like It
18.Xácara - Night In Aracaju

Palms Vol. VII (Free DL)

Spring is almost over, but Spacewalker has slipped in one more show before summer officially arrives!

Featuring music from Arjuna Oakes, Ron Trent, Broken Keys, Jordana, Chaos in the CBD & much more!

Balance 580 > https://soundcloud.com/musicismysanctuary/balance-580-hosted-by-spacewalker/

BALANCE #581 (Hosted by Spacewalker)

Another celebration of the beautiful and revolutionary music from the Indigenous, Latin and Afro-Latin diaspora - only other thing to say right now is FUCK ICE and stay strong everyone! Donate to CHIRLA here: https://www.chirla.org/donatenow/

Tracklist: El Chicano, Eddie Palmieri, Ismael Rivera, Willie Bobo, Fania All Stars, Bobby Guajardo and the Latin Breed, Grupo Irakere, Mongo Santamaria, Los Van Van, Chucho Valdes y su Quinteto

Pullin from the Stacks - Summer Salsa 3

🇬🇧 ENG VERSION
This mix is a celebration of Black music’s richness, rhythm and emotion — from jazz to bruk, funk, deep house and soul-infused electronics.
A spiritual, global and deeply personal selection, including several unreleased tracks by Jay himself.

🎧 Listen & feel.
Vinyl-only.
Curated with care.

🔗 Artist links:
IG: www.instagram.com/_jaysound
Bandcamp: jaysound.bandcamp.com/

🎵 TRACKLIST:

Ananda Project feat. Gaelle - Cascades of Colour (Kuniyuki's Sugar Love Mix)

El Payo - Dawnlands

WheelUp - Infinity Feat Abacus

Alma Negra - Endless Summer

Henrik Schwarz - Forbidden (Club Mix)

Colm K - Beginnings (K15 Remix)

Unique - What I Got Is What You Need

The Rah Band - Messages From The Stars (Long Wave Mix)

Beat Spacek - Alone In Da Sun

Jay Sound - Autumn

Con Funk Shun - Indian Summer Love (Instrumental)

Joe Armon-Jones - Lifetones

Moodymann - Downtown

Reggie Dokes - After Dark We Play

Merle - Mimi Likes 2 Dance

Jay Sound - Unreleased

2000Black - Green Woods

Larry Heard - Just One Minute

Julion DeAngelo - Part One

Jay Sound - Rhythmic Liberation

Ideeyah - Align



CUCINA WAX SERIES 002 — JAY SOUND

Live set recorded at the Eats n Beats, Southcoast Makers Market (Bournemouth, U.K) - this time paying homage to one of the best record labels around which focuses on lesser known artists, underground, often raw, private press soul/funk - Peoples Potential Unlimited (PPU, Washington D.C). PPU is led by Andrew Morgan who has been curating and releasing music on his label for the past 15 years plus!

Eats 'n' Beats July 2025

A celebration of JAM's Hit Power package. Stations featured include Max FM, Veronica and more.

NEW: Hit Power Mania #1 - 08 08 25

Guest DJ sets from The Alaia & Cassandra Dali

Ep. 842 - The Alaia & Cassandra Dali - August 15, 2025

Studio Funk - podcast show created and hosted by Aswad. Showcasing his discoveries, music collection, and interviews the leading names in modern funk and soul.

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