Love this track. Thanks Kylie and Bamboos.

This is the ultimate funk playlist! All of this tunes are from our radio show "What's Funk?" that you can here every friday on Radio Kampus 97,1 FM in Warsaw, Poland. You can also check the podcast here: http://www.mixcloud.com/warszawski_funk

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World Restart feat. Kelela & Ade
Written by Adam Bainbridge, Kelela Mizanekristos
Published by The Funk Stops Here / Cherry Coffee Music/Sony/ATV

Lead vocals: Ade Omotayo, Kelela Mizanekristos
Backing vocals: Adam Bainbridge, Rebecca Freckleton, Valentina Pappalardo
Drum programming, keys: Adam Bainbridge
Drums: Kenneth 'Bam' Alexander
Percussion: Pauli 'The PSM' Stanley-Mackenzie, Adam Bainbridge
Sax: Finn Peters
Bass: Blue May

All vocals & instruments recorded at XXVII, London except drums, recorded Ontario, CA


This Is Not About Us
Written by Adam Bainbridge
Published by The Funk Stops Here

Vocals, drum programming, synth: Adam Bainbridge
Drums & percussion: Lemar Carter

All vocals & instruments recorded at XXVII, London except drums & percussion, recorded at Red Bull Studios, Los Angeles

I'll Be Back
Written by Adam Bainbridge, Sam Beste
Published by The Funk Stops Here / Copyright Control

Lead vocals: Adam Bainbridge
Outro vocals: Ade Omotayo
Piano: Sam Beste
Drum programming, keys, percussion: Adam Bainbridge

All vocals & instruments recorded at XXVII, London


Who Do You Love? feat. Robyn
Written by Adam Bainbridge, Robyn, Bob Blank and Lola Blank
Published by The Funk Stops Here / Robyn Songs - Universal Music Publishing Scandinavia / Lola-La Music

Vocals: Robyn
Backing vocals: Adam Klaus
Organ, synth, bass, guitar, backing vocal: Adam Bainbridge
Organ, synth: Markus Jägerstedt

This composition contains elements from 'Shy Girl' written by Bob Blank and Lola Blank. Used by permission. All rights reserved

The track contains a sample of the recording 'Shy Girl' by La Chandra. Courtesy of Jump Street Records. Used by permission. All rights reserved

All instruments recorded at Rotwang Studios studio, Stockholm, except bass recorded XXVII, London
Lead vocals recorded at Chateau Marie, Los Angeles by Syd Tha Kid

Robyn appears courtesy of Konichiwa Records


8TH Wonder feat. M.anifest
Written by Adam Bainbridge, Kwame A. Tsikata
Published by The Funk Stops Here / Kwame A. Tsikata

Drum programming, organ, bass, synth, vocal: Adam Bainbridge
Vocal: M.anifest
Drums & percussion: Chris Bear
Saxophone: Jason Arce
Harp: Brandee Younger

Jupiter 8 recorded Onex, Geneva
Bass recorded Nunhead, London
All percussion recorded at The Fool Shed, Long Island
Hammond organ recorded at Studio des Forces Motrices, Geneva
Adam vocals recorded at Red Bull Studios, London
M.anifest vocal recorded at Anywhere-i'm-at Studios, Ghana
Saxophone recorded at Brown Sugar studios NYC by Mixedbyblue
Harp recorded at Studio Younger


With You  feat. Kelela
Written by Adam Bainbridge, Kelela Mizanekristos, Trevor Horn, Anne Dudley, Paul Morley, Gary Langan, Jonathan Jeczalik
Published by The Funk Stops Here / Cherry Coffee Music/Sony/ATV / Unforgettable Songs, Perfect Songs

Lead vocals: Kelela Mizanekristos
Drum programming, percussion, piano, bass, synth: Adam Bainbridge
Bass: David 'DJ' Ginyard
Sax, flute: Finn Peters

All instruments recorded Nunhead, London
Except bass recorded at Brown Sugar Studios NYC by Mixedbyblue
Sax & flute recorded at XXVII, London
Vocals recorded at XXVII, London

This composition contains elements from 'Moments In Love' written by Trevor Horn, Anne Dudley, Paul Morley, Gary Langan, Jonathan Jeczalik.  Used by permission. All rights reserved

The track contains a sample of the recording 'Moments In Love' by Art of Noise. Courtesy of ZTT Records. Used by permission. All rights reserved 


Geneva
Written by Adam Bainbridge
Published by The Funk Stops Here

Lead vocals: Adam Bainbridge, Kelela Mizanekristos
Backing vocals: Adam Bainbridge, Rebecca Freckleton
Bass, piano: Rob Malarkey
Vocoder: Sam Beste
CS-80: Adam Bainbridge

All vocals & instruments recorded at XXVII, London
Except: 
Hammond organ recorded at Studio des Forces Motrices, Geneva
CS-80 Germantown, NY
Backing vocals recorded at Red Bull Studios, London
Kelela vocals recorded at Red Bull Studios, Los Angeles


For The Young
Written by Adam Bainbridge, Herbie Hancock & Foday Musa Suso
Published by The Funk Stops Here / Hancock Music / Mandingo Music

Vocals, synth, drum programming: Adam Bainbridge
Backing vocals: Kelela Mizanekristos
Bass: Dimanche Mardi
Drums & percussion: Lamar Carter

All programming / synth Dumont Road, London
Bass & drums recorded at Red Bull Studios, Los Angeles
Vocals recorded at XL Studios, London
 
This composition contains elements from ‘Moon / Light’ written by Herbie Hancock and Foday Musa Suso.  Used by permission. All rights reserved.

This track contains a sample of ‘Moon / Light’ by Herbie Hancock feat. Foday Musa Suso under license from Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. Used by permission. All rights reserved


Why Don’t You Love Me? feat. Devonté Hynes & Tawiah
Written by Adam Bainbridge, Devonté Hynes, Tawiah
Published by The Funk Stops Here / Domino Publishing Company Ltd / Copyright Control

Vocals: Tawiah, Devonté Hynes, Adam Bainbridge
Backing vocal: Tawiah, Devonté Hynes, Adam Bainbridge, Adam Klaus
Drums: Blue May
Drum programming: Adam Bainbridge, Jodi Milliner 
Keys: Devonté Hynes, Adam Bainbridge
Bass: Jodi Milliner
Guitar: Devonté Hynes

All vocals & instruments recorded at XXVII, London


It’ll Be Ok
Written by Adam Bainbridge
Published by The Funk Stops Here

Vocals, drum programming, bass, synth: Adam Bainbridge
Bass, guitar: Blue May
Bass: Daniel Aged
Sax: Finn Peters
Drums & percussion: Lemar Carter

All vocals & instruments recorded at XXVII, London
Except bass & drums recorded at Red Bull Studios, Los Angeles

‘Otherness’ was produced by Adam Bainbridge 

Except 'Why Don’t You Love Me' co-produced by Devonté Hynes

Engineered by Blue May 

Assistant engineer: Dave Johnson

Recorded by Blue May at XXVII, London

Mixed by Jimmy Douglass, Blue May & Adam Bainbridge

Tracks 2, 5, 7, 9, 10  Mixed by Jimmy Douglass at The Magic Mix Room, Miami & Blue May at XXVII, London

Track 1, 3, 4, 6, 8  Mixed by Blue May at XXVII, London

Mastered by John Dent at LOUD Mastering

Except track 2 mastered by Howie Weinberg at Howie Weinberg Mastering. Assistant mastering by Gentry Studer at Howie Weinberg Mastering

Management: Jim Martin at Killer Artists

Sleeve design: Simon Renggli, Alban Schelbert & Adam Bainbridge

Sleeve photography: Pauline Beaudemont

℗ & © Female Energy Records 2014. 

Thanks to

Daniel Aged
Kenneith Alexander
Derek ‘Mixedby’ Ali
Aurélien Arbet
Jason Arce
Ramsey Arnaoot
Matt Avery
Joëlle Bacchetta
Aymie Backler
Katie Bagley
Adeela Bainbridge
Bob Bainbridge
Sara Bainbridge
Christopher Bear
Pauline Beaudemont
Sam Beste
Mikaelin Bluespruce
Joakim Bouaziz
Paul Buck
Lemar Carter
Louis Chedid
James Connolly
Bryndon Cook
Mita De
Monica Dogra
Andrew Doig
John Dent
Jimmy Douglass
Beth Drake
Ruth Drake
Edward Droste
Todd Edwards
Karine Francfort
Anne Franssen
Rebecca Freckleton
Richard Forbes Hamilton
Philip Gamble
David Ginyard
Ferry Gouw
Simon Guzylack
Ewan Hall
Camille Henrot
Gunther Hermann
Devonté Hynes
Sara Ilyas
Jimmy Jam
Dave Johnson
Nadia Ksaiba
Adam Klauss
Solange Knowles
Kwes
Elise Lammer
Inbal Lankry
Jack Latham
Terry Lewis
Sophie Littlefair
Kunal Lodhia
Nicholas Lorden
M.anifest
Rob Malarkey
Gary Mandel
Jim Martin
Blue May
Tom McGeorge
Chad McPhail
Christian Neuenschwander 
Jodi Milliner 
Kelela Mizanekristos
Robert Owens
Valentina Pappalardo
Asiah Payne
Nick Peill
Finn Peters
Walter Pfeiffer
Lloyd Quilty
Jesse Rae
Joe Ransom
Simon Renggli
Alexis Rivera
Robyn
Adam Royal
Sampha
Alban Schelbert
Dyane De Serigny
Ethan Silverman
Foday Musa Suso
Harry Sprout
Joel Stanley
Pauli Stanley-Mackenzie
Ariel Stark Benz
Gabriel Stebbing
Imogene Strauss
Alex Sushon
Beverly Tawiah
Chris Taylor
Ali Tillett
Marlene Tsuchii
Samantha Urbani
Max Vitali
Geordie Wood
Brandee Younger
Philippe Zdar
Blake Zidell
Julia Ziegler Hynes
Meagan Ziegler Hynes

Dedicated to Emile Francfort-Cruz

Otherness

I'll Be Back

Party Girl

Quiero Decírselo Cantando - Reggae Infused-This collaboration merges the heartfelt, romantic vocal style of Agnaldo Ratol—drawing on the tradition of Brazilian crooners—with the steady, syncopated rhythms of Jamaican reggae. The Jamaica Band provides a warm, bass‑driven backdrop that transforms Ratol’s expressive balladry into a breezy, island‑tinged soundscape. The album’s title, “I Want to Say It Singing”, reflects its lyrical focus on love and emotional confession, while the reggae infusion adds a relaxed, danceable pulse. Together, the fusion creates a cross‑cultural dialogue where intimate serenades meet reggae’s universal groove, offering listeners both tenderness and rhythmic uplift.
Would you like me to also highlight how this album fits into the broader Latin–reggae fusion trend you’re cataloging, so you can place it in context with the other releases?

Quiero Decírselo Cantando - Reggae Infused

Recuerdos de Tu Partida - Reggae EDM Rastaman Edit

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Bandleader Lance Ferguson and his nine piece Melbourne outfit The Bamboos have come a long way since forming in 2001. Initially inspired by the instrumental raw funk of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, they made waves internationally and were quickly labelled as one of the greatest funk and soul bands of our time. But while many would be happy to simply soak up the praise and keep on keeping on, The Bamboos have proven that they are more than meets the eye; over five acclaimed albums, their evolution in sound and style has consistently confounded and exceeded expectations, pulling the rug from under the feet of those who like to pigeonhole. 

The band signed to respected Brighton (UK) indie label Tru Thoughts in 2005, where they remain a cornerstone of the roster. Across their five studio albums to date - ‘Step It Up’ (2006), ‘Rawville’ (2007), ‘Side-Stepper’ (2008), ‘4’ (2010) and 'Medicine Man' (2012) – the metamorphosis of The Bamboos has been full of twists and turns, and it continues apace. A seasoned DJ, solo producer (aka Lanu) and all-round insatiable music obsessive, Ferguson's myriad influences and passion for pushing things forward ensure that each new release is a discovery for devout fans and newcomers alike.

Their fifth long-player ‘Medicine Man’, released in June 2012 was a watershed - a forward-looking record brimming with fresh ideas, stellar turns, classic songwriting and a brand of multi–layered pop they can truly call their own. Guest vocalists Aloe Blacc, Tim Rogers (You Am I), Megan Washington, Daniel Merriweather, Bobby Flynn, alongside resident singers Kylie Auldist and then newcomer Ella Thompson helped make the album their biggest at home to date. Lead single "I Got Burned" feat. Rogers was a sizeable radio hit, made it to #54 on radio station Triple J's Hottest 100 listeners poll (the biggest publicly voted song poll in the world) of the top songs of that year.

Like its predecessor, the band's sixth album 'Fever In The Road' was co-produced by ARIA- nominated, multi-instrumentalist studio wizard John Castle – whose work with the likes of Washington, Josh Pyke, Gossling, Pez and Kate Miller-Heidke has ranked him amongst the first-call producers in Australia. The new record (the first on Ferguson's own Pacific Theatre label) sees Castle and Ferguson venturing into sonic landscapes The Bamboos have previously touched on but never fully inhabited. There is a sense that the music is leaner and more muscular, yet upon closer inspection the tracks reveal themselves to be densely multi-layered in a 'Wall Of Sound' style. And it's this aural complexity and depth that allows darker moods to roam through the album, taking their sound to a new place. The songs career from the wondrously anthemic ('Avenger', The Truth', 'Rats', 'Jump My Train'), to the dreamy and psychedelic ('Looking West', 'Harbinger') and the darkly fragile ('Killing Jar', 'Before I Go'). Choosing this album to reflect the band as it is on stage, the vocals are split between Kylie Auldist and Ella Thompson. And each bring contrasting styles that complement each other magically, but show The Bamboos to be utterly unique.

Their songs have been regularly on playlists of national radio stations in Australia, the UK, France, the US, Japan and beyond. The unshakable charm of their songs has also seen them licensed to hit movies including Crazy Stupid Love, the soon to be released  Adore - Naomi Watts & Robin Wright. and TV shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, CSI New York, One Tree Hill, Ugly Betty and Australian shows such as Underbelly, House Husbands, Offspring, Packed To The Rafters.

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