The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show - part 3

Lil track i made many years ago, still sounds ok to my ears nowadays

Zamali - Little Sky

Taken from the album 'RBB: Rhymes, Beats & Brass'.

Available to buy on 12" Vinyl, CD and Digital Download
www.renegadebrassband.com/music

The Shakedown

Danny Huckridge (co producer and bassist for Funkshone) takes to the desk once more to deliver another block-rocking dubbed-out version of a Funkshone Classic 'Bushwhacker' which is taken from the second album entitled '2'. Cascading delays and cavernous reverbs together with a more stripped back mix give the drums more edge and a greater emphasis, perfect for the dancefloor/cypher at any BBOY jam.  Enjoy this mix exclusively on Soundcloud as this has yet to see an official release! Buy the original here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/funkshone-2/id501939716

BUSHWHACKER DUB (Danny Huckridge Mix)

04 Fruit Basket

Download the collection @ https://amnk.bandcamp.com/

The Bahama Soul Club - But Rich Rhythms (Monkee 2DR Remix) [DOWNLOAD link in description]

I keep heading on

I keep heading on (feat. roxie ray)

Plug & Play

Idris

Special vinyl mix dedicated to The Souljazz Orchestra, canadian group based in Ottawa.

Trackilist :

Rejoice Pt.1
Lotus Flower
Amen
Celestial Blues
Kelen Ati Leen
Black Orchid
People, People
Insurrection
Agoya
Rejoice Pt.2
Agbara
Parasite
Mugambi
Interested Benevolence
Greet The Dawn
The Blind Leading The Blind
Courage
Cartao Postal
Soleil Couchant
Freedom No Go Die
Serve & Protect
Bull's Eye
Secousse Soukous
Awakening

About The Souljazz Orchestra :
http://www.souljazzorchestra.com/
https://thesouljazzorchestra.bandcamp.com/

About Benito :
https://www.benitoturntable.com/
http://www.uglypitch.com/

The Souljazz Orchestra Mix

Was trying to overlap these tracks for possible inclusion in a mix, when it turned into a mash up in its own right. Keep on Keeping On is one of my favorite Northern Soul songs and I was very hesitant to mess with it out of reverence, but I think it works quite well as a slowed down, delay heavy bit of trippy cosmic funk.

Original:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYzcWY8Cj0o

Nolan Porter / It's A Fine Line - Keep On Keeping On/Grease (KF Edit)

Track Listing:

1. Mr. Chombee Has the Floor - The Herbaliser
2. I'm the Man - Lee Fields & The Explorers
3. Dark Wheel - DJ Food
4. Critical - Freshness on Wax
5. It's Real (Pavlov & Mishkin Remix) - Hot 8 Brass Band
6. Give Some Space (Krafty Kuts vs. The Mexican) - Dynamo Productions
7. Return to Gijon (Aiff Remix) - The New Mastersounds
8. Mish Mash (Unforscene Remix) - Hot 8 Brass Band
9. A Request - Ohmega Watts
10. Little Bit of Feel Good - Jamie Lidell
11. Little Bit of Feel Good (Senor Coconut Mix) - Jamie Lidell
12. Out to Lunch - Flevans
13. Bossa Bags - Jazz Juice
14. That Shandy (Now Pump Me Up) - Freshness on Wax
15. Funqui Beet - Andrew J & Kaltenecker
16. Afrophone - The Black Seeds
17. The Food Song - DJ Food
18. While I Got Me Microphone - Kokolo
19. Nao Posso Te Levar a Serio - Saravah Soul
20. Back Street Lust - Kinny feat. Diesler
21. Cold Bear - The Gaturs
22. Get Caught - Cutty Lark
23. Got to Get it Right (Outro - Wrap it Up, B) - DJ Day
24. This Goes Out - Flowkiste
25. Sea Groove - Big Boss Man
26. Let's Take a Trip - Da King & I
27. Don't Joke with a Hungry Man - Quantic feat. Spanky Wilson
28. Get Up (Diesler Remix) - Hot 8 Brass Band
29. We Don't Have a Plan B - Redhead Kingpin & The FBI
30. How Much Can You Take? - Black Grass feat. Dionne Charles
31. What Planet, What Station (Instrumental) - DJ Day
32. Moe Luv's Theme - Ultramagnetic MCs
33. Giggle - 6ix Toys
34. Lookout Weekend (Lack of Afro Deep Funk Mix) - Mr. Confuse
35. Jeskilz... - DJ Suspect & DJ Cleon
36. Can't Help Myself - The Bamboos feat. Ty
37. Tuff (So Damn) - Ultimate Force
38. Hang Em High (Chadeo Re-Edit) - Memphis Black
39. Panama City - Quantic Soul Orchestra
40. Little Miss Funky Sole - Breakestra
41. Stay On the Groove - Phat Fred
42. Lil' Hammond - Beatphreak
43. Tighten Up (Remix) - Mophono

Running Time: 1:19:36

Givin' Up Food For Funk

Tim Maia, THE Brazilian Funk Soul Godfather was the real thing. His 1970 debut album introduced his audacious talent, as well as North American soul and funk musical influences, forever changing Brazilian popular music. His legendary appetites sought out carnal AND spiritual fulfillment in equal measure.  He bought 100 hits of LSD and handed them out to the staff of his record label. At the height of his mid-70s success he joined the Cult of Racional Energy; watching for spaceships while wearing only white clothes and playing only white instruments! Yet the two albums he recorded for the Cult are among his best. His songs search for love, and they dig into the existential. His own lyrics say it best: “I am so groovy now and I don’t care!”

Buy this track

Tim Maia - Rational Culture

DJ A-L Motown Remixes

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Uptight (DJ A-L Motown Remix)

2011 Franzz Jazz OSH Mash Up using:

Hector Lavoe - Alejate (Joaquin 'Joe' Claussell Disparate Alejate Dub Version) [Fania Records/Sacred Rhythm Music - 2008]
Behind The Groove feat. Carla Prather - Watcha Gonna Do About It (Accapella) [Loveslap Recordings - 2006]



Some Feedbacks:


AMAZING!!!! (pirahnahead)
Nice Combo. (zeedan A2H)
love it (dj formation)
quality one (jazhusemuzik)
Great voicings and harmony!! The roof is on fire!!  (Vincent Grit)
nice (Federica Manfredini)

Joe Claussell & Carla Prather - Watcha Gonna Do About It (FJ OSH Mash Up [2011]

Boty Favorites - Best of the Battle of the Year Soundtrack

Break the Funk

Ikebe Shakedown, the self-titled album from the Brooklyn-based band, plays with elements of cinematic soul, Afro-funk, deep disco, and boogaloo in all the right ways.  After spending a few years together the group, named after a favorite Nigerian boogie record (and pronounced “ee-KAY-bay”), delivers a driving set of tunes featuring a mighty horn section anchored by tight, deep-pocketed grooves.

“Right now in cities across the globe, there are plenty of great Afrobeat revivalist bands aping the sound and groove of Fela Kuti’s legendary sound.  Yet, surprisingly few of the new groups have strayed from an orthodox interpretation of the genre or done much real innovation…Ikebe Shakedown is here to change that.  The band takes signature Afrobeat elements—big unison horns, slinky bass lines, tight little guitar licks—and blends them with tasty grooves culled from ’70s-style horn-driven funk”. – Marlon Bishop, WNYC

The Ikebe debut for Ubiquity Records sees the band push their globally-informed sound and eclectic approach to tune-writing into new territory. “Self-titling the album is a way to introduce the audience to the many facets of the band — to provide a more complete understanding of what we do,” bassist Vince Chiarito says.  “Our sound has grown to incorporate our influences without overtly representing any one in particular.  It just sounds like us,” he adds.

Most of the rhythm section met at Bard College, and the band rounded-out and officially formed when everyone settled in Brooklyn in 2008.  From there, Ikebe has emerged as a compelling voice on the progressive local scene.  After a run of dates around NYC, the band recorded their debut 7” single and the EP, Hard Steppin’, which was released on Colemine Records in 2009,receiving high praise from critics and fans alike.  The group was invited to record at Dunham Studios with producer Tom Brenneck and at Killion Sound in Los Angeles, home of engineer Sergio Rios of fellow Ubiquity act, Orgone.  “The studios share a lot of similarities — the tracks were all cut live to tape with minimal use of headphones and overdubs.  This basic approach allowed us to dig in and really focus on getting dynamic performances,” Chiarito explains.

The old school mentality to recording spills over in lush, laid-back, and soulful funk joints like “Kumasi Walk” and “No Name Bar,” where the multi-layered horn section plays off a cavernous backing track of slick drumming, spacey Hammond organ, and nimble guitar riffing.  The cinematic soul sound is warm and deep, with the 7-piece band sounding more like a larger ensemble as increasing layers leap from the tape.  At the other end of the BPM counter, on “Tunjunga,” the band build a gritty African disco jam boasting a floor-filling percussion section, adding seductive guitar licks and an irresistible bass-line to set the horns ablaze. “Tame The Beats” is pure fire — bold melodies and heavy rhythms propel the song, with Meters-esque breakdowns providing only brief respite from the action.

I keep heading on (feat. roxie ray)

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