For this 2-hour takeover, The Alaia and @djrandyellis go back and forth on 30 minute sets, riding the smoothest roller coaster of r&b, jazz, modern soul, modern funk, g-funk, and beyond. No motion sickness here.

Special Delivery on Dublab Guest Takeover w/ The Alaia & DJ Randy Ellis

Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis and special guest: Big Happy (NTS)
Aired originally on the Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis(NTS)8/2/21: https://www.nts.live/shows/mint-condition/episodes/mint-condition-2nd-august-2021

Mint Condition w DJ Randy Ellis and Big Happy (NTS) 8/2/21

Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis and special guest: Clive Gardiner (of UK Funk Duo McKenzie and Gardiner)
Aired originally on the Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis(NTS)10/25/21: https://www.nts.live/shows/mint-condition/episodes/mint-condition-25th-october-2021

Order McKenzie and Gardiner 7": https://cqqlrecords.bandcamp.com/album/mckenzie-gardiner-got-to-get-away-2020-from-time

Mint Condition w DJ Randy Ellis and Clive Gardiner (NTS) 10/25/21

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

Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis 
Aired originally on the Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis(NTS)11/21/21: https://www.nts.live/shows/mint-condition/episodes/mint-condition-22nd-november-2021

Mint Condition w DJ Randy Ellis (NTS) 11.21.21

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

First episode of 2022 featuring the wonderful DJ/curator, Sam Don. Those of you might be familiar with Sam Don who is responsible for producing the great Lovers Rock/Soul compilation series — For The Love Of You (Athens Of the North). Sam Don and Aswad discuss the inspiration for the project and how it came to fruition. They also discuss the importance and significance of reggae music, and the influences of soul music into Lovers Rock. To wrap up the show, Aswad provides a tribute mix to give Sam Don and the Lovers Rock genre the send off they deserve.

Tracklist

S4 EP1 - Sam Don

Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis and guest Marc Fred
Aired originally on the Mint Condition Radio Show with DJ Randy Ellis(NTS)01/17/22: https://www.nts.live/shows/mint-condition/episodes/mint-condition-w-randy-ellis-marc-fred-17th-january-2022

Mint Condition w DJ Randy Ellis and Marc Fred (NTS) 01.17.22

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

Here at Studio Funk we are super stoked to have the wonderful Andre Gibson on this months show. The multi talented musician, singer and songwriter of Universal Togetherness Band. As you can expect we have a lot to discuss including the history surrounding the band, how it got started, early memories and performing on the notorious TV show, The Chicago Party at the CopHerBox II (1982). We also talk about Andre’s desire to continue to making music and his recent album ‘Movin On’. Plus the collaboration with The Numero Group to publish the unreleased material of Universal Togetherness Band many years later. It’s a full packed show and if that wasn’t enough we wrap up the episode with a Studio Funk Chicago Party featuring music by Jesus Wayne, Donnell Pitman, Universal Togetherness Band and many more!

S4 EP4 - Andre Gibson

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TRACKLIST ---

Kingdom - Don't Be Afraid 
Total Contrast - Sunshine (12" mix)
Midnight Star - Curious
Active Force - Give Me Your Love 
The Strangers ‎- Step Out Of My Dream (12" mix)
First Touch - Bayflower
Chas Jankel - 3,000,000 Synths
Leoparden ‎– Høyt Oppe
Paul Hardcastle - Rainforest (LP mix)
Reaction - Downtown Lady

FMO Funk - 016 | Kirollus

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