Craig Charles

Yes - it's back! The boom bappest, fattest & funkiest collection of sounds made for soul searching sore ears -The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club returns!

Since the release of Volume 1 in 2012, Craig has barely had a chance to change his socks, presenting his massively popular radio show on BBC 6 Music and having been on an almost constant DJ tour - dragging his Trunk Of Funk far and wide to play for increasingly large audiences, including kicking off the Glastonbury Festival with a 4 hour set, causing all manner of musical mayhem at WOMAD 2013, tearing the roof off the Soundwave festival in Croatia - as well as hosting his regular club nights at Manchester's Band On The Wall - with block rocking live shows from names like US funk legend Lee Fields, Spain's Sweet Vandals and Australia's toughest raw funk collective Deep Street Soul amongst many others.

And so - the man, the myth, the legend, the not-so-tall, the not-so-dark, the not-so-handsome Craig Charles has hand picked fresh and classic nuggets from the very best soul, funk & dance floor grooves around for Volume 2 of his top selling compilations series.

This edition contains some 100% completely brand new exclusive tracks not heard anywhere before, including Dr Rubberfunk's 'Creek Walk', Emma Beatson and The Hawkmen's track 'Do It', and Lack Of Afro's 'The Outsider - Part 2' which was recorded specifically for this album.

You have to hear Cookin' On 3 Burners Hammond funk version of Gary Numan's Cars, you will flip your lid twice when you hear funk royalty Fred Wesley & Anthony Joseph join forces on Mops Mop's Run Around, and your ears will buy you flowers in gratitude once you have treated them to The Hot 8 Brass Bands version of The Specials Ghost Town and the original acid jazz troubadours James Taylor Quartets debut 1987 single Blow Up!

Of his second selection for Freestyle Craig says: "Whilst my 6 Music radio show features much of the music from the golden age of American soul & funk music, my compilations for Freestyle are a showcase for the contemporary bands that are all part of the worldwide response to the original pioneers and innovators of that sound - all the artists featured are doing their funky thing now - this is no history lesson!"

There are indeed living legends featured, not only Jocelyn Brown featuring on Jessica Lauren's funking gospel style stomper Happiness Train, but two appearances from the recently honoured Omar LyeFook MBE - who not only guests on Lack Of Afro's remix of The Hidden Jazz Quartett's High Heels, but also as impressively on the brand new version of his massive early 90's hit There's Nothing Like This - which features bass player to the gods Pino Palladino.

The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club Vol 2 is the gift that just keeps on giving - it's like having Craig himself DJ-ing in your house. This selection is his greatest yet - and if you don't wear out your carpet getting down to these tracks - you should check your pulse - as you may already be dead!

And don't forget - there's no sleep till bedtime!

02 Lack Of Afro - The Outsider (Part 2) [clip]

Check out a preview of our forthcoming track 'As We Do Our Thing' which got a world exclusive on The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show﻿. 

Taken from the Calling The Shots EP, out on Goodgroove Records in late Feb and available from Juno. 


Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show 'As We Do Our Thing' Preview

MJ cover from the session we did for the Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show November 2010

Get On The Floor (Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show, November 2010)

Craig Charles Show Live Session March 2014

On 19th April 2014, SO2F trumpet player AL B sent in his "Spinage Au Trois" and spoke to Craig Charles about Souled Out 2 Funk on his 6Music Funk & Soul Show. Craig kindly played one of the band's tracks!

SO2F on Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show - 19th April 2014

OUT 7/17 - FEAT. REMIXES BY JAEGEROSSA & TIMMY VEGAS

Support by Opolopo, Mr V, Marques Wyatt, Richard Earnshaw, Michele Chiavarini, Kenny Summit, CJ Mack, Jask, Micky More, David Harness & many more...

The former MoreHouse Records  #1 DJ Mag Hype Chart Hit from 2004 gets a fresh makeover and the end result is nothing short of spectacular! 

Available @ Traxsource.com 7-17-15
& ALL Quality Digi Download Stores 8-10-15
on MoreHouse

THE VOCAL:

The sparkle of Solara's passion, and the clarity of her vision pull you into her world. Her triumph over adversity, and willingness to forgive exposes the vulnerability & humanity that’s in all of us. The end result is a vocal performance that is destined to uplift the soul and produce many “hands in the air” type moments. Make no mistake though, this song will not only uplift and inspire, but it also has ALL the elements to move even the most discerning dancefloors.

THE REMIXERS:

CHRIS HUNTER & PHIL ROSE, collectively known as JAEGEROSSA are two house music stalwarts hailing from the Northwest of England who have been methodically building a name for themselves.

Their “Move Your Body’ track on Favouritizm was world premiered by Pete Tong on his Radio 1 Essential Selection and was supported by a huge array of DJs across the globe including Grant Nelson, Hex Hector and Horse Meat Disco. Their recently finished remix on Grammy award winning Robert Clivilles’ (of C&C Music Factory fame) comeback single “Set Me Free” has received plaudits from the likes of Lenny Fontana, Neil Pierce, Hector Romero,  and CJ Mackintosh. 

Both have a rich musical heritage. Chris Hunter’s former post as label manager of seminal house label Shaboom Records found him working with people like Josh Wink, DJ Sneak, Doc Martin and Blakkat on a daily basis. He’s DJ’d throughout the world, as well as at events in the UK for Cream, Bed & Gatecrasher which helped build a huge following at one of the biggest nights the North West of England has ever seen “Feel,” where he held a residency for the better part of a decade. 

Phil Rose has been DJing since the late eighties and is the creator of one of the best known Northern UK club nights ‘Edit.’ He comes from a family of musicians and over the last 20 years has shared the stage with a host of industry heavyweights such as Joey Negro, Danny Rampling, Chicane, Greg Wilson and Hot Toddy & Crazy P. 

Together their knowledge of house, disco funk and soul brings something different to every DJ set and production they’re involved in. Jaegerossa are without doubt a front seat act perfectly poised in the resurgence of real dance music!
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TIMMY VEGAS is most famously known for his Soul Central house version of STRINGS OF LIFE which has become a house music Anthem from Ibiza to Miami. The track went top ten in the UK & won an NMC award for more than 10000 UK radio plays following its release on the highly regarded label Defected Records. It was championed by The Godfather of house Frankie Knuckles, Kerri Chandler and just about anybody who is anybody in house.

He was there from the start, attending Big House (Giant Step) back in NYC in 1988 and DJing and spearheading the House and Rave culture at PANDEMONIUM , TIMEOUT and other UK clubs.
His vinyl releases started on New York labels such as respected Masters at Work KEN LOU RECORDS, HENRY STREET, SOUNDMEN ON WAX, KING STREET and UK Labels such as DEFECTED and MOS. He soon made his name as a respected producer and musician. He has been remixed by Osunlade, supported by Pete Tong / radio 1 and done re--edits for Frankie Knuckles ...the list goes on......

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GROOVE JUNKIES presents SOLARA  “SUNSHINE” (The Remixes) - Snippet Medley

OUT NOW ON ZR - http://www.zrecords.ltd.uk/new-releases

Listen to the full track here - https://www.beatport.com/s/uzmitxynfgmv

Soulmagic are the combined forces of the two Danish producer/DJ’s, Morten Trust and Mikkel Wendelboe who, over the years, have released music on Strictly Rhythm, Soulfuric, Swing City, Purple Music and their own Soulmagic Recordings.

2012 saw them release their biggest hit to date with "Someone Like You" which remained No. 1 on Traxsource for 6 weeks straight. Their combined remix portfolio is also impressive, including artists such as Barry White, Jocelyn Brown, Jon Cutler, Eric Gadd, Ce Ce Rogers, Cool Million, George McCrae, Miguel Migs ft Peven Everett, Jay-J, and many more! 

Their latest release for Z Records. ‘Good Love’ features Terri B! who has lent her alto vocal to some of the most credible and noteworthy tracks over recent years.

DJ Reactions:
 
Tensnake - Nice old school flavoured tune, thanks
Glenn Underground - Nicely done
Ashley Beedle - Set to become a soul weekender staple
ATFC - Nice vibes
Faze Action - Very tight live disco vibes with a slight MAW bent. Great bass playing
Louis Benedetti - Full support. Thanks!!
Richard Earnshaw - Quality stuff!
CJ Mackintosh - Love it 
Paul Trouble Anderson – Kool
Jask - Digging this:)
Justin Winks - Quality all the way, just perfect! 
Hector Romero - I'm feeling this feel good vocal
David Harness - Always a good thing!
Hed Kandi - Support
Graeme Park - Good lovin' indeed!
Scott Wozniak - A beautiful slice of summery, feel-good house!


Soulmagic & Terri B! - Good Love

The Mighty Craig Charles Playing our little monster ons his Funk & Soul show:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b01hz2dy

Craig Charles playing Little Hurricane 2012-05-19

Craig Charles plays Mr. Confuse "Boogie Down featuring Benjie" on his show on BBC6 and reads the liner notes he had written for the album "Do You Realize"! 

Liner notes of Craig Charles from the Mr. Confuse album "Do You Realize":

     It has been a while since I have heard what Mr Confuse has been up to, but the time has obviously not been wasted, this is simply a marvellous follow up to what was already a cracking debut set in the shape of “Feel The Fire”.

    I have to say that what I really admire about this set is how much he has moved away from the sample driven jams that were the trademark of his debut set and into songwriting proper. Given that and his perfect ear for a groove and his seemingly insatiable thirst for influences from across the globe from The Balkans to Asia to Memphis, this album was always going to promise a lot and it certainly delivers.

    And above all this is a labour of love. You do not undertake the Herculean task of assembling 23 musicians together unless you have a clear vision and belief in your sound and that is evident in every single track on the album. The sound is HUGE and very very addictive!

Special mention has to go to his reworking of the Man Parrish electro anthem “Boogie Down (Bronx)”. It takes a man of real vision and courage to take this well-loved tune down Nigeria-way and transform into an Afro-Funk monster. If you liked his version of “Planet Rock” when he was part of the Breakout crew then you are in for a real treat, because this is massive.

Congratulations Mr Confuse, once again you have stepped up to the challenge of finding your own path and passed with flying colours."

Craig Charles,
The Craig Charles Funk And Soul Show, BBC 6 Music
http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/funk_soul/


Mr. Confuse - Boogie Down played @ The Craig Charles Funk And Soul Show - 09.06.2012

Kicking off the show in fine style...even had Craig singing along...

Now available also on Bandcamp here:

http://mrbird.bandcamp.com/track/salthill-sugar

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Mr Bird on Craig Charles F&SS Show Jan 2013

The single 'Heartbreaker' taken from our debut EP getting some air time love from 6 Music's Craig Charles. 

Special thanks to Craig, Rob Da Bank and everyone else who has supported the EP. 

Craig Charles

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