Interviews

Season 4

deejay marteen soul

Hello Groovers,

It’s groovy, but not funk. It’s like a ballad, but not soul. 

These are the gorgeous tunes, that make up the in-between zone.

Oh yeah, good times!

Deejay Maarten Vlot QC


Put on your boogie pants and dancing shoes and come on down for some Liquid Sunshine. It's sexy music, for sexy people. Liquid Sunshine is a weekly radio show on 2XX FM in Australia, and The Face Radio in Brooklyn, USA, playing the best Deep Funk, Rare Groove, Disco & Beats - All The Good Stuff. 

And we also DJ out in the wild! We regularly do shows in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and along the Australian East Coast. 2021 will see us on the stages of the European summer festivals and in the booths of the European night clubs.

We are also a full service law firm to the music industry, providing advice to DJs, Producers, Musicians and Event Organisers.

Link up, tune in and shake ya booty with Maarten Vlot - podcast, browse the socials, or get in contact via this link:
https://linktr.ee/liquidsunshineradio

or
Stream live at https://thefaceradio.com or www.mixcloud.com/live/sasmancometh
Liquid Sunshine Sound System on Mixcloud Live | Mixcloud
every Tuesday from 10 PM – Midnight Brooklyn / 3 – 5 AM London / 2 - 4 PM Oz

or
Stream live at https://2xxfm.org.au, or tune in to 98.3 FM in Australia
every Thursday from 7:30 - 8:30AM New York / 12:30 - 1:30PM London / 9:30 - 10:30PM Oz


Tracklist

Big Lee Dowell - What I Done Wrong (Steinway Instrumental & Vocal)
Formula 1 - Walking With My Eyes Closed
JR Dynamite Edits - Oooh Baby
Emma Donovan & The Putbacks - My Goodness
Roy Ayers - Everybody Loves The Sunshine
The 24 Carat Black - Mother’s Day
24 Carat Black - I Need A Change
William Stuckey - The First Time
OV Wright - Let’s Straighten It Out
Camille Yarbrough - Take Yo’ Praise
Donna McGhee - It Ain’t No Big Thing
Sonya Spence - Let Love Flow On
Aaron Neville - Hercules
Mickey Murray - Try A Little Harder
Cymande - The Message
Rasputin’s Stash - Love and Happiness
Labi Siffre - I Got The….
Syl Johnson - Different Strokes
George McCrae - I Get Lifted
Minnie Ripperton - Baby, This Love I Have
Lyn Collins - Put It On The Line
Ann Peebles - Run, Run. Run
Eddie Johns - Listen To Me
Gwen McRae - 90% of Me Is You
Shuggie Otis - Aht Uh Mi Hed

Liquid Sunshine @ The Face Radio

Show #56 - Inbetween Soul & Funk - Liquid Sunshine @ The Face Radio - 11-05-2021

Gospel Disco, Boogie & Soul special with collector, DJ and curator - Tone B. Nimble. Aswad and Tone get together to discuss his passion and the stories behind his latest music series ‘Soul Is My Salvation’. A series that showcases private press Gospel records that’s he’s discovered over the years. We take a deep dive into Gospel music, sharing music from Tone B. Nimble compilation series, Soul Is My Salvation and other notable artists & musicians from the spirit lifting genre. The show features a full roster of great artists and musicians including Mary Love Comer, United Spiritual Singers, Elbernita “Twinkie” Clark, Mckinley Sandifer, Fay Hill and many more!

Tracklist

S4 EP3 - Tone B Nimble

On this months show we have author, producer, Grammy Award nominee — Jon Kirby. Jon Kirby was the Associate Editor at Wax Poetics (2007-2010) and currently provides A&R, Research and Development for The Numero Group. On the show we go to great lengths to discuss the first discoveries of UTB/Andre Gibson and how their friendship led to an on-going partnership. Plus the beginnings of the ‘Ultra High Frequencies: The Chicago Party’, history and experience surrounding Chicago and what it truly means to be working for a great organisation like the Numero Group. To wrap up the show, a tribute mix is included showcasing some of the great music featured on the Numero Group releases where Jon’s direction is applied.

S4 EP5 - Jon Kirby

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

just a little something to enjoy a lazy Sunday...

Ray Charles - here we go again
Fleetwood Mac- need your love so bad
young rascals - groovin
frank sinatra - i get a kick out of you
dionne warwick - walk on by
dusty springfield - son of a preacher man
nina simone - my baby just cares for me
paul simon - graceland
the doors - riders on the storm
rodriguez - sugar man
simon & garfunkel - the sound of silence
bob dylan - i want you
janis joplin - summertime
Woolf - hush
bonobo - black sands


Madlock - Coffee & Cake - Music For Sundays

Women are totally in control

1 - Camille Yarbrough - Take Yo' Praise (1975)
2 - Betty Wright - Is It You Girl (1972)
3 - Jeanne & The Darlings - Soul Girl (1967)
4 - Sugar Pie DeSanto – I Don't Wanna Fuss (1964)
5 - Aretha Franklin - Son of a Preacher Man (1970)
6 - Soul Sisters – Loop De Loop (1964)
...

45's Female soul/funk from late 60's to early 70's

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

I haven't put a mix up in a while so here goes. 

Recorded set from a Wednesday night residency a few weeks ago in Sydney.. Not really mixing, no effects. Reggae, Soul Funk Hip Hop and Disco.  All vinyl, relaxed atmosphere. Nice.

If you're living or visiting Sydney, it's one of the coolest little music-oriented bars in the city. https://www.facebook.com/hivebarerko/

Vinyl only mix Hive Bar Sydney

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