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Season 2 - from Jazz Funk through to Modern Funk

Season 2

September 2021

Funk Mix

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Selection of records : 2step, Modern Soul and Rare Grooves.
❤️MUSIC FOR LOVERS ONLY ❤️

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Fréquence Paris - Music For Lovers Only

Bside Incoming: Cortese

This week’s episode of Bside Incoming, invites a Brighton based duo to show off their favourites, old and new, from the flip side of their record collection. It’s Cortese.

Their career was kickstarted by their 2019 release of ‘Renault Sport’. Since then, with releases on Shall Not Fade’s sub label Tin White and Fort Romeau’s renowned Cin Cin label, Cortese have cemented themselves as serious producer’s of the underground scene. 

It is always a pleasure to explore the depths of such talented producers’ collections, and hear the sounds that inspire them: From techno rollers to lo-fi house, Cortese bring a deep and dark energy with warm synthy overtones.

Their label Plaza acts as home for their own self released music as well as hosting other talented artists making house, breaks and leftfield - https://plazaplazaa.bandcamp.com/music

Cortese's Instagram: https://instagram.com/cortescomusic

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

Follow the Bside Instagram for updates/news/vinyl and general music chat: www.instagram.com/bsidepodcasts/

Bside Incoming: Cortese

Bside Incoming: Manuel Darquart

Up next we have Manuel Darquart with an eclectic offering for Bside. Originating from New Zealand, the duo first released in 2016 before moving to London. Since the move to the big smoke, they have released on Coastal Haze, Childsplay and CC Disco’s first compilation. The pair have also released on the renowned  Dutch label Infinite Pleasure and London’s Wolf which led to a remix EP from non other than Don Carlos. Over time they have played at Corsica, The Cause & Ministry of Sound and an all-nighter at the famous Spiritland.

Kick-back and enjoy this classy contribution to the 'Bside Incoming' series with the NZ duo delivering a warm, breezy selection spanned over the course of two fine hours.

Their soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/manuel-darquart
And instagram - https://www.instagram.com/manueldarquart/

Thanks to Molly Hickey for the beautiful artwork as always. www.instagram.com/mollyth.art/

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Bside Incoming: Manuel Darquart

Have you ever thought about me playing at @watergate-club? Me neighter. Uncommon (play)times we live in. So I was asked to play from 21-00h on the infamous Waterfloor. It was super fun! Starting with a deep warmup, slowly working forward to let the dancers do their thing. Mighty Robag Whrume spontaneously joined me in the booth afterwards!

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Friday Warmup at Watergate, Berlin 27/08/21

Não há muito para falar sobre o nosso próximo convidado: DJ / selector de Tunis, Tunísia, ele deixa o mix falar por si.

O ar misterioso da sua persona permeia também essa hora musical: stoned, trancey cuts, pop oriental obscuro, rap brasileiro, kwaito, soul japonês, e mais um monte de coisa, tudo costurado pra despertar aquela sensação de sol na pele, férias e praia 🏖  dive in!

Bedoui - Alter Disco Podcast 103

For this month's "Tribute Mix", we shift our focus on the Great White North, aka the Land of Maple Syrup, aka Canada. Being so closely tied with the U.S.A., demographically and culturally, Canada has produced some of the most sought-off records (Ron Richardson anyone?), and was once considered the one of the leaders of the Disco-Funk scene.

Canadian Boogie Mix (Part 1) | The Finest Boogie from the True North

My tribute to The Disco Shed.

Would you like some Disco Sauce with those fries? ;) 

Tracklist:

Gloria Gaynor - This Love Affair
Phreek feat. Donna McGhee - May My Love Be With You (Joey Negro)
DJ Rodgers - Love Brought Me Back (My Grooves Edit Afshin & Alex Finkin)
Get Involved - (LTJ Rework)
Gary Byrd and the GB Experience - The Crown
Marvin Gaye - Inner City Blues (Ben Gomori edit)
Smokey Robinson - Being with you (Gordo Remix)
Alfredo - Hot to Trot 
Al Hudson & Partners - Music (The Revenge Mix)
Roundtree - Hit on you
John Gibbs & The US Steel Orchestra - Trinidad
Johnny Farfisa - La Victoria Xocolat (Dimitri From Loisada Remix)
Sylvester - I Need You ( Dim's Super Disco Blend)
Get It On (Todd Terje Tangoterje re-edit) - Disco/Very
Glitter Band - Makes you blind

Kitty Does Disco Shed

Better late than never! Here is my Picnic Boat Mix from SunceBeat 6. One of the best days of my life :) Can't wait to be joining you all for SunceBeat 7! 

Enjoy <3 

***Natasha Kitty Katt Suncebeat 6 Picnic Boat Mix***

Fresh out of the oven, come and hear it in full uncut glory at a club near you. 
I'll work hard to get this released, but it doesn't really depend on me, so please be patient :)
(Big thanks to https://soundcloud.com/aeroplane for the ORIGINAL Yannick Chevalier jingle !)

He's The Greatest Dancer (Dimitri From Paris 2016 ReMix)TEASER

2016 just saw another Legend pass away. Kashif Saleem, previously known as Michael Jones, was one of the most prolific producers in the 1980's, producing for acts such as Melba Moore, Evelyn Champagne King, Withney Houston, Howard Johnson and George Benson, just to name a few.

On a personal note, Kashif's music is the ultimate reason why I am the Dj that I aspire to be - the 1st time I heard "I Just Got To Have You (Lover Turn Me On) was one of the greatest musical discovery, if not the greatest, that I encountered - that Moog Bass, those guitar licks, that snare variation on the 8th, the arrangements, the lyrics. I was captivated. Forever. Today, I'm even more convinced that Kashif Changed My Life. Rest In Power Kashif Saleem.

Tribute to KASHIF - Selected & Mixed by Walla P

Join Natasha Kitty Katt & Dennis Probert for Soulful sounds on a Sunday ♥ 

We are delighted to announce our next special guest, the wonderful, Mark Grusane! 

Mark Grusane upcoming releases: A highly anticipated collaboration of disco edits with his friend and fellow Sounds Familiar family member Sadar Bahar, a disco-boogie-modern soul compilation for BBE Music (3rd Release following up from The Real Sound Of Chicago Series), and also a Jackin House/Acid release on Magicwire.
Upcoming Tour: Mark will be embarking on another European tour starting May 27th playing at the "Your Love" Party with Lakuti,Tama Sumo, and Stump Valley at Bloc in London. For bookings contact ornella@soundsfamiliar.it

Tune in Sundays, fortnightly on www.starpointradio.com 2pm – 4pm

Ghetto Disco Presents: Mark Grusane

LP/Compilation: IN THE RED / Cat Nr: CHUWANAGA001
The finest Britfunk (1980-1983), selected by @saint-james. Available on November 6th 2017 as vinyl LP with Linernotes on Chuwanaga. Available as Digital as well. 

TRACKLIST:
A1. Equa – In The Red 
A2. Congress – Something That You Got (Real Hot) 
A3. Potion – Catch The Feelin’ (Showstopper) 
B1. Inch By Inch – If It’s Magic (We Don’t Want It) 
B2. Index – Starlight (The Break)
B3. Spookey - Friends

Between the end of the 70's and the early 80's, a new sound appeared in London and its surroundings, a unique mix of Funk, Jazz-Funk and Disco labelled as Britfunk. Characterized by its raw energy that can put the needle In The Red, this up-tempo sound was a match for the UK's dancers and Jazz-Funk clubs.

This first release by French label Chuwanaga features some of the most exciting, rare and powerful tracks from that era compiled by the Parisian DJ and activist Saint-James, with bands such as Equa, Potion, Inch by Inch, Congress, Index and Spookey. It features also an insert with an in-depth focus on this musical era.

These young British musicians were equally inspired by the American Jazz-Funk productions and by Dub music and Reggae pushed by the Afro-Caribbean community who were at the heart of Britfunk’s development. They gave Funk a unique British flavor. However, more than just a music genre or an enclosed expression of black Britishness, it was part of a genuine musical and social movement with its own dedicated labels, fashion sense and most importantly its own set of values that fueled the whole scene. Britfunk built itself within a multicultural evolution: black people, white people, straight and queer, all dancing in the same room to the same loud sound.

Available now at The Pusher Distribution / info@thepusher.fr www.thepusher.fr/thepusherdistribution.html

In The Red - A compilation of the finest Britfunk by Saint-James - SNIPPETS (CHUWANAGA001)

An hour full of warm and cold grooves from Afro to Caribbean; Synth-pop to Boogie; Brazilian to UK street soul.

Recorded on February 21st for the "Hermit Show" on Noods Radio.

The Hermit Show w/ Bayetë - NOODS 21.02.18

Sweet Melody - Stephane Deschezeaux 
Extract from the Ep (Step by Step)
Springbok Records
2018

Sweet Melody

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Sweet Melody - Stephane Deschezeaux (Preview)

Ladies & Gentlemen,
welcome to our Lovecast 03, this time with our Munich boy Achilles & One!
House & Disco vibes from Munich with love*

@Achillesandone

LOVECAST 03 - ACHILLES & ONE

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Nightlife Unlimited  Let's Do It Again

REF: CHUWANAGA006
ARTIST: World Series
TITLE: Try it Out / Head Over Heels
FORMAT: Vinyl 7"
Release Date: July 1st 2019

Tracklist: 

A - Try It Out
B - Head Over Heels

Description: 

Parisian label Chuwanaga curated by Clémentine & Saint-James is really proud to announce his next release: the reissue of an almost forgotten 7" by Britfunk band World Series, bringing together jazz-funk, AOR and a really funky vibe. A perfect fit for summertime.

Like a good recipe, this little beauty actually got all great ingredients: great Rhodes parts, catchy vocals, solid basslines and lovely Moog-esque synthesizer melodies. "Try It Out" brings together a classy AOR-Funk/Soul vibe with a solide funky groove. On the other side, "Head Over Heels" looks more towards proper british Jazz-Funk territories with its uptempo beat and slapped bass.

Back in the days, World Series was a local live band around North London. They used to tour a lot around early 1980’s in and around London in places like the Bull and Gate in Kentish Town, the Production Village in Cricklewood, The Cricketers at the Oval and Dingwalls in Camden. On the same circuit were bands like Cayenne, Gonzalez, Morrissey Mullen and the Breakfast Band to name a few. In 1983, they recorded a session at Woodcray Manor Studios in Berkshirand release  "Try It Out / Head Over Heels" as a 7" single, financing themselves the pressing. They were actually delighted when one reviewer said they were a bit like Level 42 "but with decent vocals". 

Thanks to the original crew, Mike Frankel (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Keith Mawson (Bass), Richard Newell (Drums & Percussion) and Andy Park (Keyboards), Chuwanaga is proud to present you this single with a great artwork from William James Thurman, including also an insert with lyrics and pictures from the band. One not to miss!

A. World Series - Try It Out

Bookings email: hotdigitsmusic@outlook.com or contact www.downtowndisco.co.uk/agency/fingerman

Recorded live (Warts & all) on an intimate but packed river boat party with the Deep Sea Rhythms crew in Chester. Beautiful day and fantastic vibes. Apologies for the cut outs in the sound during Sylvester... everyone was singing along! ;)

Tracklisting

Only Child - Down Fever
LNTG - That's A Groove
SR Edits - Delicious Disco
Deelicious - Let Me Tell You Something
Chewy Rubs & Fingerman - Maintain The Groove
Vigi - Together
Andy Kidd - The Dope Cube 
Dj Agent 86 - Give It To Me Baby
Flevans - Who's Got Me? (Art Of Tones Remix)
Yuksek - I Don't Own A Drum Machine
Fingerman - The Feel Good Factor
Fatboy Slim - Praise You (Purple Disco Machine Remix)
Psychemagik - Rattlesnake
Todd Terje - Inspector Norse (Fingerman Re-Edit)
Sylvester - You Make Me Feel Mighty Real (Michael Grey Remix)
Xpansions - Move Your Body (Elevation) (Nick Reach Up Remix)
Shakedown - At Night (Purple Disco Machine Remix)
Farley Jackmaster Funk feat. Daryl Pandy - Love Can't Turn Around (Fingerman Re-Edit)

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Fingerman @ Deep Sea Rhythms Boat Party, Chester 13/7/19

Featuring Toronto’s very best — Gil Masuda from Love Touch Records, joins the Studio Funk guest round table and provides a killer guest mix. Playing a selection of classics and new favourites, it’s a set guaranteed to get you ‘partying on the corner’. Gil Masuda's record label, Love Touch records are responsible for some of this years great modern funk releases including, Maya Killtron - Found You (produced by Gil Masuda) 🔥

S2 EP16 - Gil Masuda

In this episode Az plays a selection of old favourites, new releases and recently acquired records whilst maintaining a ‘freestyle’ set. Covering a wide range of music from dance floor fillers through to soulful chillers (is that even a word?!). He even had the opportunity to devote some attention to some G-Funk from an album which is reaching a big milestone as it approaches a 25th anniversary this week on October 31st. Plenty of treats to sink your teeth into (accidental Halloween pun).

S2 EP17 - "Listen Pal"

In this special episode Az sits down with the multi talented Sally Green. They talk to great lengths about Sally's background within music and the artists that were an influence throughout her life. They also discuss the recent and future collaborations with modern funk producers including Buscrates, Kazzey and Mofak. The show also features an exclusive look of her brand new single ‘Deja Vu’ produced by B. Bravo (an absolute monster of a track!). The show is filled with a ton of great music featuring a talented roster of artists including Sally Green, Stevie Wonder, The Brand New Heavies, Buscrates, Mofak, Rojai, Kool Customer and the list goes on!

S2 EP18 - Sally Green

As the end of the year draws closer, Az plays a mixture of new and old favourites. New releases from Max Zuckerman, Toby Glider alongside the new reissue of Special Touch - Garden of Life from Heels & Souls Records, alongside other great tracks from the golden British era. Az also plays some electro/jazz funk and includes a few surprises here and there 😉 With a vast mixture of music - 24 tracks! - it’s a show which cannot be missed.

S2 EP19 - Rough and Ready

For the last show of the year it would only be right to celebrate all of the great music released within the last 12 months. With a wide selection of Modern Funk, Soul, Jazz Funk though to reissues of forgotten classics/new treasures - it's a good wrap up to a tough year. Featuring a roster of talented artists and musicians including Andre Solomko, Buscrates, The Funky Drive Band, Soul Supreme, Aldorande, Maya Killtron and XL Middleton to name a few!

TRACKLIST:
Andre Solomko - Recalling You (extended disco version)
Buscrates - How Ya Gonna Do It
The Funky Drive Band - Lost Generation
E. Live - Rollin Steady
Ourra & The Gravity Drive - Underneath The Neon Moon
Max Zuckerman - Airplane Girl
Love Touch Family ft Saucy Lady - I Got Your Back (U-Key Re-Touch) 
Temu - Ready or Not
Joanna Rose - Love Affair
Diamond Ortiz - I’m The One You Need
Leonard Charles & Zackery Force Funk - My 45 (7 inches of love)
High Frequency - Summertime
Premonition - Don’t Act Like a Fool
E.S. Funk - Shake your body (at the disco)
Akira Freeze - Tell me baby
Pepin ft Sauce81 - Galaxy Drive
Soul Supreme - Lyrics to Go
Kamaal Williams ft Lauren Faith - Hold On
Yussef Dayes - For My Ladies
Space Ghost - Girl U Hypnotize Me
Special Touch - That Special Touch (625Mix)
Misses Misty - Mellow Mellow Ride On 
Social Lovers - Love Come Down
Tsuruoka Ryu - Omae
Brainstory - Runaway
Henrietta Thomas - I Want You (Right Now)
Aldorande - Summer Body
Dj Frane - Straight to the Head
Maya Killtron - The Middle (Diamond Ortiz Remix)
XL Middleton ft Zackery Force Funk - Shotgun Lover (12” Mix)

S2 EP20 - Last but not least

A selection of classic Boogie, funk and soul tracks mixed by myself.

# Tomorrow's Edition - A song For everyone
# Rocket - Groove things
# Loose Ends - Choose Me 
# Paradise - One Mind Two hearts 
# Alexander O'Neal - The Lovers 
# Delegation - Put a little love on me 
# Gayle Adams - Warning You 
# Linda Lewis - Class/Style
# Pink Rhythm - Can't get enough of your love
# Rose Royce - New Love 
# Shawn Jackson - Loveline 
# Melba Moore - Keepin' my lover satisfied 
# Beau Williams - No more tears 
# The Mad Lads - You blew it

TSOR Show #1 January 2021

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