Funk is the personal favorite of many music lovers. In this panoramic history of the grooviest of genres, we hear track after track of absolute boogie-down classics. Everything from Sly and the Family Stone to James Brown, with a few stops to hear legends like the Meters, Kool and the Gang, and Parliament. We’ll also hear the great Bobby Byrd explain the rhythmic motor behind the JB’s, and Georges Clinton talk about the roots of his funk.   

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Black History Month: A Brief History of Funk

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Neal Pogue on working with Tyler The Creator, George Clinton and Steve Lacy

Mr. Christopher sits down with Patavian and Danny Bedrosian of George Clinton Parliament Funkadelic as they release Patavian's new album The Red Balloon. Patavian is the granddaughter of funk icon George Clinton and is married to long time Parliament Funkadelic keyboardist Danny Bedrosian. We discuss her family history, her poetry used for this album, and also dissect the new music track by track.

Interview: Patavian and Danny Bedrosian of Parliament Funkadelic



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Knee Deep (MFM Edit)

Back with another month's worth of Company Benefits, continuing the monthly mix series. Get your groove on with:

1. Richard Gow  - Let's Start (The Company Soundsystem Remix) [Electric Friends Music]
2. Ama, Kevin McKay - It Ain't Right (Extended Mix) [Glasgow Underground]
3. Musa Nova, Siki Daha, Ladies On Mars - Ma Vacation (Ladies on Mars Extended Remix) [Spa Club]
4. Birdee - Undergound (Original Mix) [Super Spicy Records]
5. Jay Vegas - How We Do (Original Mix) [Hot Stuff]
6. The Company Soundsystem - Take Me Home (Extended Mix) [Quincy Boy Records]
7. Trimtone - Be With You (Extended Mix) [Wh0 Plays]
8. Kideko - Take A Trip (Extended Mix) [Make 'Em Move]
9. Parliament - Give Up the Funk (N2N & James Patterson Edit)
10. Biscits - Freak  (Extended Mix) [WRONG.]
11. Carlita - Forever Baby (Extended) [Ninja Tune]
12. Michael Gray, RoRoe - Over You (Extended Mix) [Sultra Records]
13. Chris Lake, Abel Balder - Ease My Mind (Extended Mix) [Black Book Records]

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🎵 Intergalactic Funk Service – Bringing the Groove from Outer Space! 🚀✨

Thick slap bass, tight drums, and cosmic synths create a hypnotic funk journey, inspired by George Clinton and the Parliament-Funkadelic sound, but with a modern twist. No hard breaks—just pure groove energy that keeps flowing and evolving.

A must-listen for fans of P-Funk, G-Funk, and electronic funk vibes!

🔹 Genre: Funk / R&B / Electronic
🔹 Mood: Laidback, Funky, Hypnotic
🔹 For Fans of: George Clinton, Dr. Dre (G-Funk), Modern Electro-Funk

Intergalactic Funk Service

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Funkadelic's Maggot Brain
Stuart Maconie's Freak Zone

All aboard the good ship Freak Zone, loaded up with a cargo of Nordic and Greek prog, 60s Danish electronic experimentation, Belgian Japanese ambient, show tunes about silicone and, of course, Freakbeat from Carlisle. Plus music from Talk Talk, Miles Davis, Stereolab and the Warrington Runcorn Development Plan.

As for the featured album this week, Stuart mixes his funk and freak streams with the head spinning far out funk masterpiece Maggot Brain by Funkadelic. It's not your standard Soul Nite fare.

Freak Zone - Funkadelic's Maggot Brain - BBC Radio 6 Music

The dog who chases his tail will be busy and DIZZY.

Atomic Dog

Mr. Christopher and Michael Bland sit with the iconic trombonist Fred Wesley who was an integral part of the sound of James Brown, Parliament Funkadelic, the JB's, the Horny Horns, and many collaborations from Abraham Inc. to Van Morrison.

Interview: Fred Wesley

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This event marked official launch of the second edition of Exploring Parliament, a new book which brings together academic insights with real-world perspectives to bring parliament to life for readers. The book’s 73 authors – leading academic experts and parliamentary practitioners – offer an unrivalled insider’s guide to the UK parliament, providing an accessible yet in-depth exploration of how parliament works, its key functions, and the realities of law-making and scrutiny in the UK. 

Who are the key players in parliament? How is parliament organised and run? How is the government held to account? How are laws made? And what challenges does parliament face in the future? To explore these questions and more, we were joined by the editors of Exploring Parliament – who made opening remarks, reflecting on the book’s unique approach, and a panel of the book’s authors who discussed their chapters and insights.

This was followed by a Q&A session. Panellists included:

Professor Nicholas Allen, Professor of Politics at Royal Holloway, University of London
Dr Sean Haughey, Senior Lecturer at the University of Liverpool
Chloe Mawson, Clerk Assistant at the House of Lords
Dr Rebecca McKee, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government
Margaret McKinnon, Director Member and Members’ Staff Services Team at the House of Commons
Professor Meg Russell, Director of the Constitution Unit at University College London (UCL)

The event was chaired by Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government. 

Introductory remarks were also delivered by the editors Professor Cristina Leston Bandeira, Dr Louise Thompson and Dr Alexandra Meakin.

We would like to thank the Study of Parliament Group for kindly supporting this event.

Book launch: ‘Exploring Parliament’

1. Budovu parlamentu chcel kúpiť Soros

Vibe Out To Some Of Your Favorite Old School Cookout Jams

Ol School Cookout Vol.1

[Intro]
Get down, get down, a whole lotta rhythm goin' round
"We want our rights"
Get down, get down, a whole lotta rhythm goin' round
"I run this town"

[Verse 1]
I'm standing proud, and I'm sayin' it loud
Gonna get my rights, even if I have to fight
My mother was from another land, my father an immigrant man
They worked so hard, but the rewards were banned
Now I'm takin' life into my own hands
Gonna make everyone understand
I might be poor, not driving your fancy car
But I'm a proud man, and I've come this far.

[Pre-Chorus]
You can try your best, but you won't shut me down
Started my own thing, and now I own this town
I know the boys in blue don't like my face
But you'll never break me, I'm setting my own pace.
I was born to be free, yeah that's the real me.

[Chorus]
Ow, we want the funk!
So don't give me that junk!
Yeah, we need the funk!
And I ain't no punk!
We're gonna tear the roof off the sucker, now!
We're gonna tear this whole place down!
We're gonna tear the roof off the mothersucker, now!
Let's turn this mother out!

[Verse 2]
Saw you jump when I came around
Shakin' your rump to my funky sound
Used to look down, now you can't get enough
This beat is hypnotic, this rhythm is rough
From the bottom I rose, against all the odds
Now I'm the one callin' all the shots
So pass that good vibe, let the music flow
We got that funk, now watch us glow.

[Pre-Chorus]
You can try your best, but you won't shut me down
Started my own thing, and now I own this town
I know the boys in blue don't like my face
But you'll never break me, I'm setting my own pace.
I was born to be free, yeah that's the real me.

[Chorus]
Ow, we want the funk!
So don't give me that junk!
Yeah, we need the funk!
And I ain't no punk!
We're gonna tear the roof off the sucker, now!
We're gonna tear this whole place down!
We're gonna tear the roof off the mothersucker, now!
Let's turn this mother out!

[Bridge]
"Got my own business... I run this town"
"Shake your rump... we have the funk"
"Born free... and that's me"
"A real type of thing going down... gettin' down"

[Chorus]
Ow, we want the funk!
So don't give me that junk!
Yeah, we need the funk!
And I ain't no punk!
We're gonna tear the roof off the sucker, now!
We're gonna tear this whole place down!
We're gonna tear the roof off the mothersucker, now!
Let's turn this mother out!

[Outro]
We gotta have that funk!
(La la la la la)
Give up the funk!
(Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo, owww!)
We need that funk!
(A whole lot of rhythm going round)
We want that funk!
(We're gonna turn this mother out)

"I run this town..."

The Funk

Co-host Wahine returned with episode 385 of Spin City to drop some funky jams and welcome guest, FSQ, represented by founder Chuck da Fonk. 

FSQ is a production team led by Chuck "Da Fonk" Fishman featuring contributions from Sa'D "The Hourchild" Ali, G Koop (part of George Clinton's production team), Chas Bronz (Bostonian and friend of Soul Clap Records) and One Era. The name is an acronym for "Funk Style Quality" - three elements that make up the core ethos of FSQ's sound. 

1	Zaffa - Trip Through The Galaxy	
2	Aged In Harmony	- Dance Awhile	
3	Wrong Way Up - Second Hand Song	
4	Usje Sukatma - Waiting For Your Love	
5	LTF	- Star Drops (Rockid Sound Machine Remix)	
6	Roy Ayers - Oh What A Lonely Feeling (Delfonic Rework)	
7	Boyd Jarvis - The Music Got Me (Original '83 Instrumental)	
8	International Soleil Band - Ta Lassa (Hide & Smile edit)	
9	Steve Monite	- Only You (Frankie Francis Disco Jam Edit)	
10	Delfonic	Sister - Funkyjaws Music
11	Eddie C - Superior Disco	
12	Mohinder Kaur Bhamra	- Disco Wich Aa (Peaking Lights Remix) [Naya Beat Records]
13	Wrong Way Up - Full Blast	

FSQ/Chuck da Fonk Tracklist:
FSQ - Shades Of Yello (Original Mix)
Yello - The Key To Perfection
FSQ, Dolette McDonald - Shaking My Damn Head (One Era Remix)
DJ Pippi, Willie Graff - Dance First, Think Later (FSQ Remix)
Leprechaun - Party Freaks
FSQ, Moniquea, XL Middleton, Caserta - Feeling Wide (Caserta's Feeling Dubbed Mix)
FSQ, Sa'd The Hourchild Ali - Pain And Beauty
Tegel Boys - Flight Force (SIRS Remix)
Payfone - Volt to Volt
Psymon Spine - Boys (FSQ Remix Dub)
Starleana Young - Heartbreaker
Soul Clap, Moniquea, XL Middleton - Brand New
Catch - Get On Freak

About this mix: We are showing off the diversity of our sound - from punk funk new wave to deep boogie funk and then into traditional house music: our FSQ mix for Spin City highlights our NYC Downtown Disco 1980s inspired ethos of anything danceable can go up in the mix and that there should never be segregation of musical genres when we play. There are some unreleased FSQ productions here exclusively for Spin City, throwing it back to some of our cuts that are a decade old but never saw the light of day, while we also share some upcoming FSQ releases for Soul Clap records and beyond.

Wahine & FSQ - Spin City, Ep. 385

A vibrant electro-pop beat blending shimmering synths and crisp percussion with indie-pop sensibilities. Energetic yet dreamy, this track channels the nostalgic grooves of CHVRCHES and the polished hooks of Troye Sivan. Perfect for modern pop productions seeking an uplifting, cinematic vibe at 112 BPM.

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Spin City: 'Best Radio Show'  - Only Good Vibes Music Awards 2021
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Hailing from Scotland, Goz has been DJ’ing for over 25 years and in that time has embraced a number of genres from house, hip hop and soul to disco and funk. In the early 1990s he was introduced to the art of mixing vinyl records and from that point forwards, Goz immersed himself in the art of beat matching and building sets - crafting his unique style throughout the 1990s where he would play local parties and get-togethers and, of course  - the all-important pre and post-night out shenanigans.  

After taking a break from DJ’ing in the early 2000s, Goz picked up the reins once again in 2014 and got back to doing what he loves most. Goz has always had an exceptionally diverse taste in music, although he naturally gravitated towards disco, soul, funk and hip-hop genres. 

Goz’s passion for music shines through in his sets, which are carefully curated and crafted to take you on a journey that always leaves you craving more. As one of the most renowned specialists in slow-mo and laid back grooves, when Goz decides to drop down the gears he creates a ‘soundscape’ experience few DJs on the scene can achieve. Similarly, when the disco juices are flowing, and the BPM is cranked up it’s a roller coaster ride and swirling haze of funky basslines, heavenly string arrangements, Afro beats and soulful smokiness. 

As host / show runner of the hugely successful Spin City which airs on New York’s number one House Music Station, www.myhouseradio.fm for a number of years now, Goz has built an extensive and strong follower base who regularly tune in to the two hour show which airs every Sunday at 7pm GMT (2pm NYC). The format of Spin City is a certified winner - with Goz normally presenting the first hour of the show followed by a special guest mix each week. On occasion, Goz will take the whole two hours to treat listeners to prime selections of new, old and classic tracks.  Some of the biggest names on the disco and nu-disco scene have appeared on the show, which has also secured talents such as John Le Visiteur, IMFROMULL, DJ Wahine and Queen & Disco for bi-monthly and quarterly residency spots. Goz also has a keen eye for up-and-coming DJs and producers - spotting undiscovered talent early and giving them a platform to showcase their skills.

During the summer of 2019, Goz teamed up with a group of like-minded DJs and producers to form a new promotion - Black Light Disco. The first Black Light Disco event in June 2019 was an enormous success and has gone on to land its own radio show which also airs on MyHouse Radio FM every Monday from 7pm - 9pm GMT (2pm - 4pm NYC). Since the show started in January 2020, its reputation has grown considerably and BLD now attracts some of the biggest names on the disco and nu-disco scene for guest spots. In May 2020, Black Light Disco formed a partnership with the excellent Samosa Records and Daje Funk Records to present a monthly residency on the MyHouse Radio platform, with label head honchos Les Inferno and De Gama taking over the show for the whole two hours. Airing on the second Monday of each month, The Samosa Funk show is already taking the disco world by storm -the partnership with BLD really taking things to the next level for the promotion. Going forward, Black Light Disco has a number of live events planned, so watch this space for the most up-to-date news on where one of Black Light Disco’s now famous nights will drop next!

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