mixtapes 2

Interviews

Season 3

session mix

Sets

Latest show of Studio Funk features Mofunk Records first lady, Moniquea. Aswad and Moniquea get together and discuss her recent releases and album, Los Robles & Washington. They also talk about her recently launched show on Dublab - Jammin’ Croquettes and the fantastic tribute mix, Speaking From Experience. The show also features new music from Soul Supreme, XL Middleton, Amalia, Frankfurt Funk, ALINA to name a few!

S3 EP6 - Moniquea

Summer is here! Aswad provides us some jams to accommodate the warm weather. First half of the show he plays a wide range of new music from modern funk through to jazz funk. Second half of the show he digs into the record collection and plays tracks finish off this summer soundtrack.

S3 EP7 - Business As Usual pt.2

For the very first time to appear on a podcast are the 80s Brit Funk legends, McKenzie & Gardiner. Together they discuss to great lengths about their background, friendship and the insight around their cult record 'From Time'. Working with Streetwave Records, and the creation of the sub label ‘The Sound Of London’ and the recordings of the wonderful lost demos which surfaced many years later! Plus an exclusive preview of their up and coming music coming out on CQQL Records & Avant Garde Records. Also on the show, a catch up with Montreal’s favourite Walla P, to discuss the latest with Prime Source. Aswad also plays some new releases which is currently in heavy rotation, and a tribute mix for our guests to wrap up the show in Studio Funk tradition.

S3 EP8 - McKenzie & Gardiner

Exclusive interview with the man from Chicago, Head & Founder of Star Creature Universal Vibrations — Tim Zawada. Aswad and Tim discuss the beginnings of Star Creature, the memories and releases over the years. Including recent projects such as the 2020 compilation; Attack Of The Chicago Boogie. They also talk about recent releases including the new album by M. Hook - New River, and share some insight of what's yet to come! Alongside the interview, Aswad serves a tribute mix for Tim & Star Creature — 45 min set of 45s from the Star Creature imprint, featuring personal favourites & classics from the forever growing discography of 7” records.

S3 EP 9 - Tim Zawada

Last show of the year, and as tradition dictates it’s another episode to look back over the year but this time doing something a little bit different. Aswad sits down with Walla P (Voyage Funktastique/Prime Source), as they host an end of year review. Together they talk and share their favourite records covering LPs, 12", 7" and reissues. As you can expect there was a lot talk about, so expect plenty of music covered from the rich sounds of modern funk through to the classic signature grooves of British Jazz Funk.

S3 EP10 - Year In Review: 2021

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

A mix by Leeds very own DJ Rob Jones who has over 20 years experience in the clubbing industry.
A mix of brand new Funky Vocal House and remixed classics.

Funky Vocal House Upfront & Remastered (Jan 2015)

Ministry Of Sound - Funky House Classics [Disc 02]

Dosem Set at Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas
Toolroom Live Stage

Dosem @ EDC Las Vegas 2015

Pete Bromley's 90s House Classics - 3 hours recorded live on vinyl @ Back In The Day @ The Exchange Stoke-On-Trent on 10th September 2016.

Tracklist:

1) Pulse - The Lover That You Are (Club Vox Mix)
2) Denise Lopez - Don't You Wanna Be Mine (Clivilles And Cole Vocal Club)
3) Jomanda - Got A Love For You (Hurley's House Mix)
4) MK feat Alana - Burning (MK Remix Extended)
5) Crystal Waters - Gypsy Woman (Basement Boys "Strip To The Bone" Mix)
6) Nightcrawlers - Push The Feeling On (Dub Of Doom - DDT '94 Edit)
7) Heller & Farley Project ‎– Ultra Flava (Pete Heller Dub)
8) Wildchild - 	Renegade Master
9) Bobby Brown - Two Can Play That Game (K Klassic Mix)
10) Inner City - Pennies From Heaven (Kevin's Tunnel Mix)
11) Sandy B - Make The World Go Round (Deep Dish Lost In Space Beats)
12) Sandy B - Make The World Go Round (Deep Dish Round The World Mix)
13) Alcatraz ‎– Giv Me Luv
14) Pamela Fernandez ‎– Kickin' In The Beat (94 Re-Edit)
15) Byron Stingily ‎– Get Up (Mousse T. Extended Mix)
16) Love Tribe - Stand Up (Narcotic Mix)
17) ExpressOf Sound - Real Vibration (Want Love) (Real Club Mix)
18) CLS - Can You Feel It (In House Dub)
19) Corina ‎– Temptation (Dark Beats)
20) Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam ‎– Let The Beat Hit 'Em Pt 2 (LL With Love RC Mix)
21) Clivillés & Cole ‎– A Deeper Love (A Deeper Feeling Mix)
22) SOUL SYSTEM ‎– It's Gonna Be A Lovely Day (Palladium House Anthem 1)
23) Chrissy Ward - Right And Exact (Stonebridge Mix)
24) Inner City - Good Life (Unity "Grand Union" Remix)
25) Gat Decor ‎– Passion (Naked Mix)
26) Faithless - Insomnia (Armand's European Vacation Mix)
27) Double 99 ‎– R.I.P. Groove
28) NY Solution - Runaway / Feels So Right
29) David Morales Pres The Face - Needin' You (Boss Anthem Mix)
30) The Bucketheads ‎– The Bomb! (These Sounds Fall Into My Mind)
31) Mr. Fingers vs. Lil' Louis ‎– The House Kiss
32) Todd Terry ‎– Keep On Jumpin'(Rhythm Masters - The Creator Mix)
33) Mory Kante ‎– Yeke Yeke (Hardfloor Mix)
34) Praxis Feat Kathy Brown ‎– Turn Me Out (The Delorme's UK Club Mix)
35) N-Joi ‎– Anthem
36) True Faith Feat Bridgette Grace  ‎– Take Me Away (Pinned Up Mix)
37) Alison Limerick - Where Love Lives (Come On In) (Sound Factory Mix)
38) Ce Ce Peniston ‎– Finally (12" Choice Mix)

Pete Bromley - Back In The Day 90s House Classics - 3 Hours Live On Vinyl

Ministry Of Sound - Funky House Classics [Disc 01]

Joe N' Lou - Beat Of The Bay Vol. 3
...a mix made for the Mint Condition Radio Show(NTS)by special guests Joe N' Lou from Sweater Funk (San Francisco, CA) starting at 6:20
Mix aired originally on the Mint Condition Radio Show with Hotthobo (NTS)11/23/20: https://www.nts.live/shows/mint-condition/episodes/mint-condition-23rd-november-2020

Beat of The Bay Vol. 3: Mint Condition w Joe N' Lou (NTS)

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Lesky | 2020 Year-end Mix

Theo Terev - Discooooo Mix

In case you are more of a Soundcloud kind of person, here is Friday's stream. I'll upload Saturday's stream at some point later during the week. I understand that nobody has the time to actually listen to so much music but I have an inherent and insatible need to keep flexing my chops and explore my records more and more and it puts a nice bit of pressure on myself to do this publicly. 

Again, it's great if you find the time to listen to these but ultimately I am making them for myself and it's a mere offer to join the ride. Maybe the goal shouldnt be that you listen to each and every one of these but just to find the one that really resonates with you and make that your own. 

I just wanna play all those records that otherwise I just dont get to play. 

In these tough times, all we can do is work harder, shine brighter, try to connect more with each other - and our selves really. 

My expertise is music, so that's what i have to give.

Have a nice Sunday!

Marcel

Marcel Vogel - Strange Love Soul #3 (22.02.2021)

A nice sunny mix of songs from around the world that i've been enjoying whilst relaxing at home or at the beach this summer.

reggae, soul, jazz funk, balearic, italo disco 

Enjoy!

Beachside Melodies

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