Aswad sits down with the wonderful talented Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, Producer and Arranger — Isy Martin. Isy has an extensive history and story regarding his beginnings as a musician. Performing from a very young age, Isy Martin has worked with many artists including Marvin Gaye, Willie Hutch, Ray Charles, The Jackson’s, The Gap Band, Rufus, Norman Whitfield and the list goes on! Together, Aswad and Isy discuss and reflect on his past and also modern day activities with his latest release of ‘Rug Burns’ on Prime Time Records and Tapes and working with XL Middleton, Zackey Force Funk on the Modern Funk rework of his 80s cult boogie funk hit. As you can expect it’s a packed show with gems of story telling, new music, notable classics and a tribute mix to tie the bow.

S4 EP2 - Isy Martin

THE FUNKY DRIVE BAND ARE

Bumpy T.T. (vocal)
Kongbo Godogo (vocal)
Hadia (vocal)
Sooheer (vocal)
Kuky Kamanda (vocal)
Dawn Eyes (vocal)
Omarr (bass)
Azzdeen (guitar)
Jenny Lord (guitar/synth)
Alan Push (synth)
Kâshif Kroch' (percussion/synth)
Tams (sax)
Shan (drum) EX
Rich' (drum) EX

Born in 2008 the band is from the local stage of Lyon (South-East France).
They took part to the Funkysize compilation "Weird Jam Project" with the song "Lost Generation" in 2011.
They released their first LP "Dance Or Die" in their own independant label R.$.J.Recordz & Tapes in 2012.
In 2014 they made an extended version of "Funky Drive'z Me Crazy" with a new song called "Love Guarantee" released in USA on Funk Freaks Records.
Their styles are Funk, Boogie, Modern Soul and the main themes of the songs' lyrics are street life, society troubles, love stories, fun time, parties & music...
At the moment, the band is working on different concert dates & recording a new records projects.

info contact : http://rsj-recordz.jimdo.com/

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