Late last year Toby Glider a.k.a Liquid Pegasus released his phenomenal album; Novelty on CityBaby Records . This was listed as one of Aswad's favourites of 2020 and was one of the most notable releases across the board. On the show Aswad and Toby Glider get together and discuss about the makings of the album, influences, Japanese 80's culture and even the notorious artwork created by Chris Hopkins + more! The show also features new music from a talented roster including Frankfurt Funk, Madd3e, Big Jacks, Kutcorners, Angela Apigo and Soul Supreme.

S3 EP5 - Toby Glider

Continuing the series of shows for London station Run Dem Radio. On this show Aswad decides to take you all for a spin through Electro Funk/Boogie/Hip Hop whilst giving some history lessons along the way.

Run Dem Radio #4

Morris Mobley - What's On Your Mind (Late Night Dub)
CQQL-002
https://cqqlrecords.bandcamp.com/album/morris-mobley-whats-on-your-mind

Nostalgic, suave, cosmopolitan, lustrous and precise, Morris Mobley is an alter-ego engineered to chill vibes, and simultaneously blow minds. Transport into the neo-noir, a timeless environment of dimly-lit nightclubs, smoky spaces, and hazy visions, where razor sharp vocals dance in tandem with a warm jazz-funk guitar, backed by the analog crispness of icy 808 hits and luxurious synth pads.

“What ‘s On Your Mind” is a single shrouded by sentimental memories, influenced by hard choices and rooted in sophisticated R&B: Side A for the questions, Side B for the answers.

Morris Mobley - What's On Your Mind (Late Night Dub)

“Gotta Give It Up!!!” is soulful, dancy and riddled with funk. The track is inspired by the soul and funk artists of the 70’s and 80’s (such as Rick James and Earth, Wind & Fire) and modernized with a production style that pays homage to the current funk masters like DāM-FunK and Mndsgn. It features an intricate synth-bass line, a horn section, slick rhythm guitar, and gang vocals (reminiscent of the P-Funk era). The release is the second single off of Alistair Blu’s upcoming 4-track EP, titled Shades of Blu, scheduled for release on October 1st.

@alistairblu: This track was really fun to make. It all started with that synth-bass line that pulses along throughout the whole tune. I think that’s what inspired me to create a whole song around that groove. I had the first three elements (programmed drums, the main synth pad, and the synth-bass) that gave me a solid starting point to make something special. In order to get that big chorus sound I recruited some awesome musicians, including the very talented vocalist Mel Pacifico and my horn player pals from Busty and the Bass (Scott Bevins on trumpet and Chris Vincent on trombone). 

The track has two instrumental solos in there too. The first is a reverse trumpet solo that Scott initially recorded and that I later processed and chopped up. Then there’s that climactic synth solo that I added near the end. I wanted to combine a bunch of elements of various funk styles, from Parliament-Funkadelic and Rick James to the more contemporary producers of Modern Funk. I’m happy to hear how the track finally ended up.

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Exclusive Premiere: Alistair Blu "Gotta Give It Up!!!"

Catchy party starter, channeling the jubilance of their early disco numbers. Rich instrumentation and bouncy percussion bolstered by a seriously knocking kick drum. Includes a sick break for the DJs (a welcome rarity nowadays).

Dynasty - Still In Love

Magnetic R&B cut with slapping drums, slick guitar, and lush vocal harmonies. Kicks into another gear on the refreshing, dreamy bridge with Latin-tinged horns and scatting.

Dynasty - I Can Tell

Here at Studio Funk we are super stoked to have the wonderful Andre Gibson on this months show. The multi talented musician, singer and songwriter of Universal Togetherness Band. As you can expect we have a lot to discuss including the history surrounding the band, how it got started, early memories and performing on the notorious TV show, The Chicago Party at the CopHerBox II (1982). We also talk about Andre’s desire to continue to making music and his recent album ‘Movin On’. Plus the collaboration with The Numero Group to publish the unreleased material of Universal Togetherness Band many years later. It’s a full packed show and if that wasn’t enough we wrap up the episode with a Studio Funk Chicago Party featuring music by Jesus Wayne, Donnell Pitman, Universal Togetherness Band and many more!

Tracklist

S4 EP4 - Andre Gibson

Soon to be released on Plastik People Digital...

Credits - 

Keys  & Production - BradRad.

Through The Night

Mint Condition Guest Mix by https://soundcloud.com/matmatixmusic
Originally Aired on NTS on 4/13/20: www.nts.live/shows/mint-conditi…ix-13th-april-2020

Mint Condition - Mat/Matix Guest Mix (NTS) 4/13/20

Forty Minutes of Funk is a weekly mix series hosted by @Kirollus celebrating the sound of boogie and 80's funk. Follow @fmofunk for more of your weekly funk mixes 🔥

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TRACKLIST ---

Kingdom - Don't Be Afraid 
Total Contrast - Sunshine (12" mix)
Midnight Star - Curious
Active Force - Give Me Your Love 
The Strangers ‎- Step Out Of My Dream (12" mix)
First Touch - Bayflower
Chas Jankel - 3,000,000 Synths
Leoparden ‎– Høyt Oppe
Paul Hardcastle - Rainforest (LP mix)
Reaction - Downtown Lady

FMO Funk - 016 | Kirollus

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"

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