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Yasagure (やさぐれ) is a kind of attitude in Japanese slang, which means giving up something somehow but blaming on somebody and cursing others with depression and self-powerlessness.
In 1970-80s in Japan, it was in the period of rapid growth. People were happy and were enjoying its highly economics growth, however, on the other hand some Japanese (especially young artists) were tired of making money. They somehow lost purpose of making money because doing business only looked like meaningless action for them. So they tried to express their kind of depressed mind on songs with most powerful grooves at the moment which were folk and rock because these were huge trend in Japan before 70s. Obviously, making money is important yo survive in the "society", no matter they made the coolest grooves with their soul, nothing could change. These powerless mind made them act like yankees who somehow seem like giving up their life with blaming and cursing others. This action was called "Yasagure".

Nippon Yasagure Soul Vol.0

Education & Recreation

Suburban Breeze

Waiting Game

Night Walk

This month is all about the sounds of Japan. In these celebrations and discussions, we have founder & owner of Tokyo based label, City Baby Records — Ryan Erik Williams. Ryan has been a resident in Tokyo for the last 20 years, and has a lot of knowledge when it comes to Japanese music, whether it will be City Pop, Jazz Fusion or Kayōkyoku — he’s our guy! Together Aswad & Ryan discuss what they love and admire about 80s Japanese music, whilst sharing music from their collections.

Tracklist

S4 EP8 - Ryan Erik Williams (City Baby Records)

Flammable Beats presents weekly show on Moscow Silver Rain Radio (100.1FM). New music from all around the globe selected by Dj Pirumov and Dj Chagin. Full version on www.silver.ru

Flammable Beats Radio #237  Pirumov

Notoya is the brains behind Tokyo Condition, a record label and online web shop operating from within Tokyo. In the last few years, Notoya has reissued private press records and focuses on lesser known artists from the past and modern day. He recently collaborated with french label We Want Sounds, to create a compilation highlighting artists from record label Nippon Columbia, the wonderful project - Tokyo Glow. On the show we welcome back Ryan Erik Williams, who joins Aswad in conversation with Notoya to discuss the inspirations of Tokyo Condition and the current impact of City Pop within modern day. They also highlight some of the releases from Tokyo Condition and discuss the partnership with HMV Japan.

S4 EP9 - DJ Notoya (Tokyo Condition)

This month on Studio Funk we welcome curator, DJ, the man of leisure — Miche. Over the past years Miche has been contributing heavily to the funk and soul scene in the U.K. From being a leading music programmer of London’s number 1 listening bar Spiritland, through to working and collaborating with various artists, musicians and DJs he is now entering his next chapter — releasing his new compilation on world renown record label, Mr Bongo; With Love Vol.1. Here on Studio Funk we get an exclusive preview and insight behind the highly anticipated project.

S4 EP10 - Miche

Breaking the record for having the longest running time of recording an interview — 3.5 hours! Two of Aswad's favourite people, Hair Kid and Q.I who are behind the amazing modern funk duo from Japan — Milk Talk. Their first ever interview which goes over and beyond! Over the last few years, Milk Talk have been consistently releasing incredible modern funk, synth / city pop music. On the show they go to great lengths to discuss about their chemistry and collaboration. We go behind the scenes to discuss how their records are put together, and talk about their recent tour in Tokyo. That’s just the tip of the iceberg, as there is plenty more uncovered. And knowing how much we recorded, let’s just say this is part 1 of their feature 😊

S4 EP11 - Milk Talk

Milk Talk and Aswad have discussions about sampling and how Japanese City Pop within the 80s may have been inspired by western music around that time. On the show they go through several rounds of trying to guess which music tracks influenced some of the great City Pop tracks from the 80s (which might be kind way of saying that 😅)

How good is your music knowledge? Can you guess all of the samples?

S4 EP12 - Guess The Sample ft. Milk Talk // City Pop Edition

Last show of the year and it’s a special one. Aswad sits down and catches up with Earl McKenzie and Clive Gardiner about their latest release on CQQL Records — Timestamp. The definitive edition and collection of their cherished and beloved music recorded from the early 80s. Remastered and reissued with love is how we describe it. As tradition dictates, the last show is a recap highlighting music of the year. Expect a good dose of new releases alongside favourites from the year.

S4 EP13 - Timestamp ft. McKenzie & Gardiner

There were these massive slap baselines that had led me to look at the British Jazz Funk closer about a year ago. At the time when this music came out I was about twenty and in our clubs highest LOTW, Shakatak or Level 42 was played. Together with friends, I found more and more good pieces that make today after 30 years still or again fun. 
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Peace
June 2014 // Tommes

Master Jam -	Dancin' All Night (Dance Mix) -	Proto Records -	Instrumental
Powerline -	Journey -	Elite -	lovley house tune by Andrzej Sojka, rest in peace 
Hi-Tension -	Unspoken -	Island Records -	bought when it came out
Frank Hooker & Positive People -	This Fellin' -	DJM Records - DJ No Stress played it first at our Cocktailparty 2003
Tony Jackson -	Steppin' Out On The Groove (Disco Re-Mix) -	Switch (Unofficial) -	Schtepfin out, Christobaldo, oui mon colonel
The Jammers -	What Have You Got To Lose -	Salsoul Records -	check The Rise Of Funkatikus
Adrenalin - Feel The Real - white - Cover of David Bendeth's classic, would like to know who's behind Adrenalin
The Cool Notes - I Forgot How To Love You - Mass Media Music 
The Breakfast Band -	L.A. 14 -	Disc Empire -	No Guitar Edit
Conway & Temple -	You Can Lay Your Head On My Shoulder (Love Lights) Intrumental -	Jive -	to my friend Mellow Martin
Congress -	You Gotta Get It -	Tooti Frooti -	Instrumental
The Antilles -	I've Got To Have You -	Ice
Level 42 -	Instrumental Love -	Elite -	Mark King influenced my youth
Surface Noise -	Love Groove -	Groove Records -	No Sax Edit, Flugelhorn Tom Browne

Brit Jazz-Funk Vol. 1

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To celebrate the 1st year anniversary of Shirakaba, here is a drop the gift mix for you!!
There are more great tracks in my mix CD "Shirakaba", so please consider to have it too, if you like it!! Feel free to DM me here or on IG, thanks!! Also you can purchase it from diskunion if you live in Japan!! Please check it out the link in bottom!!

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Shirakaba 1st year anniversary gift mix

Released from the vault! Mr Big Happy shares the time he connected and linked up with some of the members of 'Sparkle City Band' to work on a collaborative project to reissue their ultra rare 45 'Day By Day'. Alongside that we discuss the origins of his DJ crew - 'Parish Council' and how they form together like Voltron!

Mr Big Happy - Bonus Episode (previously unreleased)

Another piece of footage released from the vault! Some more insight into the wonderful career of Isy Martin. The Budweiser Showdown competition, additional songs he wrote, reflecting on life and sharing wisdom - all to share!

Isy Martin - Bonus Episode (previously unreleased)

Carl Moore, is what we call a true definition of a working musician. A person who’s continuing to have an expansive career spanning over 4 decades. From the late 70s being part of funk group ‘Split Decision Band’ through to the early 80s and working in Japan. Aswad and Carl discuss the makings of his elusive limited EP ‘Chance’ released in 1984, and celebrating the music 40 years later as see the reissue of ‘Carter Lake’ and It ‘Must Be The Beat’ via Sam Don's new record label adventure — Sweet Free Association.

Carl Moore

A special collaboration between Studio Funk and Prime Time Records & Tapes, an episode featuring multi talented musician, songwriter and performer from Rochester New York, who is also one of the founding members of the Jazz Funk collective, Cabo Frio — Curtis Kendrick! 

Curtis and Aswad discuss the beginnings of Cabo Frio during the late 70s and the groups progression throughout the 80s. The numerous albums, collaborations and opportunities along the way. Together they also discuss about the elusive 1982 side project album — 3rd Degree. An album which is referred to as a holy grail amongst many collectors. The rare album which was only released on cassette is now currently being worked on for a full remaster from the original session tapes by Prime Time Records — who also recently released the single ‘Heartbeat’ from the forthcoming album.

Curtis L. Kendrick

A man who probably needs no introduction as he’s been consistently delivering great music for the past 10 years plus. Musician, producer, songwriter are a few labels attached to his calibre and status. He is also one of the leading voices and sounds within the Modern Funk scene whilst also at the helm of the beloved Mofunk records , Pasadena’s finest — XL Middleton

Together we discuss the early days of his G-Funk era through to modern day of his highly anticipated sequel album, Tap Water II. We also get into the detail about his collaborations with Zackey Force Funk and their most recent album, Blue Blade Piranha. Plus we go behind the scenes on some of the great remixes he’s done over the years, including the latest with Japanese City Pop artist, Hannah Warm …plus a whole lot more!

XL Middleton

Summer Groove - Tim Bowman

well if the world is ending you might as well get ya groove on

e street

灰色な日常をまた終える。ふと顔を上げると、あんなにも灰色だった街並みが時たま本当の姿を表す。その姿は哀しくなるぐらい、美しい。そんな日は一人、ただただゆっくりと街影に溶け込みたくなるのだ。。

Done the grey days again. When I rise my face for a moment, the city which was grey sometimes shows its true shape. And that is, sorrowfully beautiful.  And whenever I have seen such the view, I feel like melting into the shadow of the city.

空酒 < Sorazake > CLS-JS02

薄汚れた灰色が地下に続く。扉を開けてもそこは、薄暗く、灰色の人間しかいない。自分と同じ種類の人間達に、理由のない安堵を感じながらウィスキーを呑む。一杯、また一杯と自分を追い込むように呑む。そうするしかないのだ、そうすることでしか私は終わらせ方を知らない。そうすることでしか、また明日を灰色にする事が出来ないのだ。

The stairs are leading to the dingy grey underground. That's dimly and there are only grey people sitting around. Feel groundless relieved from the people who are the same kind as me and start drinking whisky alone, and drink another and another. I only know this way and this is only way to end the days I know. So that I can make tomorrow the grey day again.

一夜酒 < Hitoyozake > CLS-JS03

Thanks for listening last whole week to the full version of "OCEAN BREEZE" mix!! Unfortunately, I need to delete the full version of it since it's still selling, however, as a reflection of my mind for you who listened to it, I decided to keep 15min sample here! I know it's too short, however, I really hope you'll enjoy and I wish you'll get the CD copy as well to take my summer vibes to your ears!! I'll drop few more new mixes soon in this month, so please look forward to getting new grooves!!

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Washida 10th Anniversary "OCEAN BREEZE ~ 海風にのって ~ " Sample ver.

Prince Language celebrates the 83rd arrival of Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda with a selection of sounds drawn from her expansive recorded oeuvre, with an emphasis on her self-released albums made with the the Sal Anantam Ashram Singers, as well sympathetic music from collaborators and fellow devotional travelers.

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Alice Coltrane Arrival Celebration with Prince Language @ The Lot Radio 09 - 02 - 2020

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Kevin McCord feat. Vicki Harvey - When The Night Comes (1991)

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