The Funky Lab

Hair is the first thing. And teeth the second. Hair and teeth. A man got those two things he's got it all" - James Brown

Hair... check.
Teeth... double check!
Mind-warping funk… bonus check
As soon as we hit play on this new jam our hairstyles spontaneously bloomed into glorious afros and we all of a sudden knew how to do the funky chicken. Guess that’s just the effect The Sponges have on mere mortals.

Funkier than an episode of Seinfeld, Jerry Brain is absolutely jam packed with The Sponges signature cuts, synths, funky fills and cheeky samples. Energy’s at an all-time high on this one as the funky wunderkinds Nik and Ryan whip out the guitar, strutting through what has got to be the funkiest breakdown of all time.

It's amazing to have the duo back with the BOC fam. To be honest we here at BOC needed a break from them what with all the heat they’ve been delivering to us here at the label. We agreed to see other people for a while, but we just couldn’t stay away.

It’s time to rekindle this magical relationship, and Jerry Brain might truly be what brings us back together.

Extended Mix

BOC111 - The Sponges - Jerry Brain *Out Now*

Static Revenger & The Sponges - Music In My Mind

Support: @TheSponges
Support: @HoodPoliticsRecords

It's been a long time coming, and today our beloved friends and equal maniacs The Sponges finally bring their high energy, funk-infused sound to Hood Poli. These boys are the absolute truth and carry with them only the best vibes though their music and amazing personalities. 

It was a no-brainer that this collab should and would happen, and today is finally the time. Its no doubt the boys brought the heat and knocked it out of the park with this incredible FREE DOWNLOAD of "Groove Is In The Heart". We first heard this weapon when they premiered it for us on our Boat Party late last year; and now, its finally seeing the light!

Tap in its a big one!

Free Download 🔥

Deee-Lite - Groove Is In The Heart (The Sponges Remix)

Shake My Booty

The Sponges and Manic Focus with the Brand New Funk for your ears!

Brand New Funk - The Sponges x Manic Focus

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GRiZ x The Sponges - Volume

The Floozies & The Sponges - Hot Guy Alert

Slynk & Fort Knox Five - "Keep The Funk Real (Megan Hamilton Remix)"
Fort Knox Recordings - FKX143
November 11th, 2022

Stream or Download here:
https://orcd.co/meganfunk


Slynk and Fort Knox Five released their DC to BC collaboration in Fall 2021. “Keep the Funk Real” is a mid-tempo glitch-hop banger that features Evan’s signature killer keyboard riffs, fat bass drops, funky guitar hooks, strings, horns and bumpin’ beats. The next step was to find a remixer and their mutual admiration for Megan Hamilton’s production and funky approach to music made her the obvious choice! 

Megan Hamilton is a producer/vocalist out of Minneapolis and is known for her unique mix of hypnotic bass lines, funky riffs and house grooves. On top of releasing her own original music, she has been collaborating with artists like Defunk and touring with such notable acts as Opiuo, delivering her groovy brand of funk and creating quite a wave of hype along the way!

On her remix of Keep the Funk Real, she pushes the original’s mid-tempo wobbly direction into a funky, chunky, bubbling bouncer of a track. By speeding up the tempo, adding a banging house beat and flipping the music elements, Megan manages to keep the funky soul vibe of the track intact, while creating a super fun floor-burner that’s guaranteed to move your feet!

This remix is a sure fire “straight to the crates” tune that is destined to be funking up festivals all summer long. The release also includes an instrumental mix for the DJs.

Keep The Funk Real (Megan Hamilton Remix)

Box Of Cats has always been a journey and boy has it been fun so far. We started in very humble beginnings only releasing our own records and then to signing young producers around the world and to now releasing music from our favourite artists and heroes of our own.

6 Months ago we started a mixtape series over our socials ‘B.O.T’ which stands for Box Of Trax. We wanted our artists to showcase what they love about music and Box of Cats. This means something different to everyone, so we wanted to get an idea of what that was and i think we figured it out!

We dont only release house music, we dont only release tech house, we dont only release BANGERS, but we do release music we believe in and that is not always the same ‘genre’.

So as a label for all shapes and sizes we have decided to make a new compilation series dedicated to the phat, skinny and everything in the middle. From that we welcome you to Volume 1 of the B.O.T.

First up we have Option4, Vanilla Ace & Dj Glen, Botnek, Monista, The Sponges and our very own label owner Jeff Doubleu.

There is something for everyone in this pack as you see some of our biggest artists hit the stage.

Download / Listen:


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@pilerats
@vanillaace
@djglendj
@botnek
@thesponges
@option4music
@jeffdoubleu
@monistah
@boxofcatsmusic

Stream/Buy

The Sponges - Make it Juicy! (BOTRAX01)

A long time ago in a galaxy far away lived Jedi. Their job was to keep the universe safe from the ever increasing threat of the Empire. Sadly, the Jedi were wiped out and the Empire took over the universe with its evil agenda. This left an unlikely duo from Miami Florida with no choice but to bear arms and strike the Empire head on.

This is really just a story of House Music vs EDM and how Nik and Ryan AKA ' @TheSponges ' took the world by storm with their hybrid form of catchy disco hooks and infectious house grooves. 

After their first hit record "Make It Juicy!” which garnered support from Malaa, Jauz, AC Slater, Motez, Destructo, Aston Shuffle, Ardalan, Golf Clap, Marc Spence and many many more, the boys bring you their debut EP. 

I Can Dance and Space Funk '75 are both in their own rights lead singles but for you, the listener, we could not hold onto these any longer. That would not be fair. As well as these, on the flip we have label boss Jeff Doubleu putting a dark twist on Space Funk '75. A real 4am jam. 

Trying to convince you in a few paragraphs how unique this EP is wouldn't be enough. It would be like trying to convince a Star Wars fan that Jar Jar Binks deserved his lead roll in Episode I... But unlike Jar Jar, The Sponges are here to stay.

STREAM / BUY

The Sponges - Space Funk '75 (BOC061)

A long time ago in a galaxy far away lived Jedi. Their job was to keep the universe safe from the ever increasing threat of the Empire. Sadly, the Jedi were wiped out and the Empire took over the universe with its evil agenda. This left an unlikely duo from Miami Florida with no choice but to bear arms and strike the Empire head on.

This is really just a story of House Music vs EDM and how Nik and Ryan AKA ' @TheSponges ' took the world by storm with their hybrid form of catchy disco hooks and infectious house grooves.

After their first hit record "Make It Juicy!” which garnered support from Malaa, Jauz, AC Slater, Motez, Destructo, Aston Shuffle, Ardalan, Golf Clap, Marc Spence and many many more, the boys bring you their debut EP.

I Can Dance and Space Funk '75 are both in their own rights lead singles but for you, the listener, we could not hold onto these any longer. That would not be fair. As well as these, on the flip we have label boss Jeff Doubleu putting a dark twist on Space Funk '75. A real 4am jam.

Trying to convince you in a few paragraphs how unique this EP is wouldn't be enough. It would be like trying to convince a Star Wars fan that Jar Jar Binks deserved his lead roll in Episode I... But unlike Jar Jar, The Sponges are here to stay.

The Sponges - I Can Dance (BOC061)

After the last 5 months, if you don't KNOW The Sponges, you have certainly unknowingly heard them. With only one official release under their belt it’s hard to think how they have garnered such huge support like Chris Lake, Destructo, Walker & Royce, Justin Martin, Kyle Watson, Vnssa and many many many more. They were even the soundtrack to a viral twitter video...

Their second solo release ‘Funked Up’ is what you would expect. Its crammed full of funk, grit and cheeky unknown samples. If James Brown produced Tech House, this is him. Rather than us prove to you how cool we are in describing their sound design, we want you to jump in head first and hear it for yourself. You won't be disappointed.

Put your Adidas Shell-Toes on because when this bad boy breaks down, so will you.

The Sponges - Funked Up (BOC072)

Wongo - Caught Up feat. SHE KORO (Remixes)

Wongo - Caught Up feat. SHE KORO (The Sponges Remix)

How You Like Me Now (The Sponges Remix) - Latroit

Tom Budin is back with another brand new club banger labelled "Truth Is". This pumping house tune features an electrifying arpeggio and a super catchy vocal that is sure to get stuck in your head over and over again! This is a release that you don't want to miss!

Support from Afrojack, Lucas & Steve, Madison Mars, Tomo Hirata, Firebeatz and more!!!

Stream/Purchase

Tom Budin - Truth Is  [OUT NOW]

Everyone enjoys a Sugary Delight every now and again, and this track is no exception. Tom Budin is back once again, delivering and electrifying house track with a pumping melody that will play in your heard over and over again. Get your fix of sweets now!

Sugar’s Delight

Follow: @kyle-watson // @thesponges // @boxofcatsmusic

Premiere: Kyle Watson & The Sponges - The Ratchet Express [Box of Cats]

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