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The Upload

This month's VOYAGE FUNKTASTIQUE show features new music from DâM-Funk, XL Middleton, Lynda Dawn, Mofak, Kazzey, Sally Green and much more #ModernFunk. 

From now on, the show will be focusing mainly on #ModernFunk, and will be 60 minutes and presented by Prime Source. Every third Sunday of the month, at 6PM (EST) live on Choq.ca

VOYAGE FUNKTASTIQUE SHOW #210 (PRESENTED BY PRIME SOURCE)

Angelo

Take A Trip

Pigeons & Planes presents: See You Next Year

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.

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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

See Dee - Games

not sure bout this one might delete later

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glamorous (UKG)

afterdark

Recorded Live at R&B and RIBS in San Francisco on October 9th, 2022.

many of these edits available on Nick Bike's Patreon www.patreon.com/djnickbike 

R&B and RIBS started in SF in 2018, taking place on select sundays we invite the best DJs from all over to come throw down their best R&B sets. We then invite our chef friends to come cook with us.

Nick Bike Live at R&B and RIBS 10.9.22

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

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This EP is a culmination of my favorite remixes and edits I've made in the past year. Juggling a life with work full time and working wild hours almost made me forget doing what I love most, so this is dedicated to getting back to my craft. This is for all those grinding day to day trying to get 1% better at what they're trying to achieve. You'll get there eventually trust. In the meantime here's some tracks to motivate you, relax to, and ride to. Peace.

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HiYah//Sabbath

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prod: @finestomusic

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7HhTN9CYdhHkSaV2zvQZYv?si=9fadc0014264430d

By My Side

See Dee - PRBLMS

Refresh Radio EP001

Welcome to the first of many episodes of Refresh Radio ! On today’s episode we’re taking a deep dive into one of my favorite genres of music…..HOUSE! I’ve been digging up some jams! From House Edits/Flips , to Deep House ,and  AFRO House as well ! I hope ya’ll are ready to vibe out feel this energy through this music ! Lessssgggooo! #refreshradio 

Artwork by Bosourd - https://www.instagram.com/bozzzza/

TRACKLIST
“My Prototype” - BlaaqGold
“N UR ARMS” - Flwr Chyld
“I.C.U” - RSCO
“Jasmine” - Jay Cass ft. Metic
“check me out” - stripess
“You Got That” - hiram 
“stripess-Change My Mind” - INVDRS
“Vicious Circle A1” - Vito Fattore/Black Box Records 
“Keep On Going” - Kutcorners
“Silent Shimmers” - Gabbana
“Touch(Deeper Dub)” - SGVO
“Soul Gazing” - blaqkongo 
“Indestructible” - SGVO
“Dusted” - Gabbana
“March Whispers(Dub)” - SGVO
“Vibrations” - SGVO
“DVSN” - SGVO ft. Aquatone
“Tropics” - Hagan
“Amaphela” - Kid Fonque X Johnny Miller ft. A$AP Shembe (El Payo Remix)
“Mando” - Hagan
“HoRizon” - Karen Nyame KG
“Taboo(Instrumental)” - Karen Nyame KG
“Pineapple” - DJ Liofox
“Telha” Hagan ft. Luedji & Sango

Refresh Radio Episode 001 w/ KARI'M

aunty gets her waaayyyyy

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

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

GL's latest single 'Hallucinate' from their forthcoming debut album 'Touch' via Plastic World & Midnight Feature, July 15th.

Infectiously energetic, yet vibrating with honesty, the album is a mature take on electronic Funk and Soul, honouring the originators of the sound. ‘Touch’ is about body contact, sweating silhouettes and music that gives you a physical reaction. As Ella says “it is very much dance music but also about physical love.”

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GL - Hallucinate

MUSIC VIDEO - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqu_h009UFA

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Written & produced by Jason Nolan
Mixed by Aaron Horn (@aaronhorn) and Jason Nolan
Mastered by (@rob-rox)
Artwork by Nicolo Canova
Track 3 of 4 from the Late Night City Hawks EP
Released by the good people over @majesticcasualrecords

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Late Night City Hawks

I’ve struggled with putting words to my music since I started producing, it’s always been something I’ve wanted to do but could never follow through on. I started to push myself to write more last year and Back For More was the first song that I really wanted to get out to the world.

I really hope you enjoy it,
Ted

BANDCAMP

Back For More

30 minutes of Japanese boogie & city pop mixed by XL Middleton. This is one half of the mix, dropping in full on cassette soon. 

Tokyo Love Song is a monthly party taking place every second Friday at Love Song Bar in Downtown LA with resident DJ's XL Middleton, Kaistar, & Tremaine.

Tokyo Love Song Vol. 1 // Japanese/City Pop Mix

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