The Funk Foundation

A hefty collection of hard to find funky remixes & bootlegs.Sister SledgeSkeelo Anderson PaakGrand Master Flash & The Furious 5NellyChildish Gambino The Rolling StonesGwen McRae Fat Back Band De La Soul The WhispersKendrick Lemar Talking Heads Michael Jackson

The Evolution Of Disco (4/4)The penultimate instalment of this docuseries. Emerging from the rubble of the Disco scene, we trace the roots of one of the most influential clubs in Dance music culture, why it was soo successful & the life of its iconic resident, Larry Levan. Scored by the track list of this seminal Discotheque, we look at the songs that channeled the spirit of those early Loft parties that followed the Stonewall Rebellion & how Larrys Story serves as an inspiration to all who followed in his footsteps. -DocumentariesLarrys GarageNile Rodgers Hit MakerStudio 54 - The Documentary Studio 54 - Behind The ScenesParis Is BurningHow To Survive A PlagueStonewall ForeverThe Death & Life Of Marshal P JohnsonCRACK - Cocaine, Corruption & ConspiracyWojnarowicz - Art AIDS & Newyork In The 80sFear City - Newyork Vs The MafiaDisco: Soundtrack Of A Revolution-Films About The Era120 BPMIts A SinPrideDallas Buyers Club-Spotlight on Queer StoriesFemmePrideDallas Buyers ClubIts A SinThe Stonewall UprisingThe Death & Life Of Marshal P JohnsonWojnarowicz - Art AIDS & Newyork In The 80sThe Stonewall UprisingStonewall ForeverParis Is Burning120 BPM

The Evolution Of Disco (3/4)Disco begins to blow up! Anthems, iconic artists, world famous nightclubs & celebrity culture. This episode we look at how Disco reached its dizzying heights. We slip under the velvet rope to have a good old rummage through the scandals & stories that made the genre front page news. The question is though, what made it all come tumbling down in a cloud of smoke, cocaine & glitter?DocumentariesNile Rodgers: The HitmakerHip Hop EvolutionQuincyStudio 54 - The Documentary Studio 54 - Behind The ScenesLarrys GarageDisco: Soundtrack Of A RevolutionFear City - Newyork Vs The MafiaFilms Of The EraTaxi DriverWarriorsSaturday Night FeverCarlitos WayBooksLast Night A DJ Saved My LifeTurn The Beat Around

The Evolution Of Disco (2/4)Scorned by the Mafias mistreatment of the gay bars, spurred on by the Stonewall uprising & its legacy, members & allies of the LGBTQ+ community begin to open up their own venues. In the decade that followed 1969 a new scene, a new sound would emerge, that would provide sanctuary, escape & space for celebration in the spite of the world outside. This episode we step foot in some of those seminal venues, take a look at their music & pay homage to their figureheads. Expect raw Soul, Proto-Disco & even a Funky bit of Rock & Roll. Sources-DocumentariesPump Up The VolumeDisco: Soundtrack Of A RevolutionHitsville The Making Of MotownSummer Of SoulQuincyThe Black GodfatherThe Death & Life Of Marshal P JohnsonThe Vietnam War - Ken BurnsThe Loft “Come As You Are”Fear City - Newyork Vs The MafiaRubble KingsWhy The US Government Murdered Fred HamptonBlack Panthers - Vanguard Of The Revolution Disco: Soundtrack Of A RevolutionFilms From The Era Taxi DriverWarriorsBlacKKKlansmanForrest GumpJudas & The Black MessiahBooksLast Night A DJ Saved My LifeTurn The Beat Around

The Evolution Of Disco (1/4)Disco is the precursor to House music & Dance culture as we know it. This episode Jason takes the story right back to the roots, as we look at the turbulent birth of the spaces that allowed Disco to come into being. Soundtracked by the songs from the Stonewall juke box & classic Soul & Funk from the 50s & 60s, the story takes us through the trials & tribulations of the LGBTQ+ community, in New-York & beyond. From police harassment, to government oppression & exploitation from the mafia. The story of The Stonewall uprising is a seminal moment in the history of Gay Liberation & essential in understanding the context of how the Discotheques & DJs that followed were able to make such a lasting impact on popular culture. Sources-Documentaries:Pump Up The VolumeHitsville The Making Of MotownThe Stonewall UprisingStonewall ForeverThe Death & Life Of Marshal P JohnsonWhy The US Government Murdered Fred HamptonBlack Panthers - Vanguard Of The Revolution Disco: Soundtrack Of A RevolutionVietnam-BooksLast Night A DJ Saved My LifeTurn The Beat Around-Films From The Era Forrest GumpJudas & The Black MessiahBlacKKKlansman-Spotlight on Queer StoriesFemmePrideDallas Buyers ClubIts A SinThe Stonewall UprisingThe Death & Life Of Marshal P JohnsonWojnarowicz - Art AIDS & Newyork In The 80sThe Stonewall UprisingStonewall ForeverParis Is Burning

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Special moments, unrequited love, break ups…… orgasms! The full spectrum, this episode is all about the trials & tribulations of the heart. If you know your 60s music, get your quiz papers out cause keep it sample has some brilliant covers for us to trace back.Jaelen Ngonda - Just Like You Used ToMary J Bridge - Be HappyUpland Mccullough - Bad Company Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Back Together AgainLenny Williams - Messing With My MindAlton & McClain ft Johnny Bristol - Hang On In There Baby Micheal Jackson - Aint No SunshineLabelle - Wild HorsesWilson Picket - Hey JoeEtta James - I Got You BabeLyrics Born - I Changed My MindThe Heavy - How'd You Like Me NowRita & The Tiaras - Gone With The Wind Is My LoveJames Brown & Luciano Pavarotti - Mans World Live

Scouring the continent, digging through the decades & paying homage to the heritage, this episode is all about Africas Funkiest bands & artists. Jason also talks about Afrobeat, who to watch out for & how it first stepped onto the world stage. Ibibio Sound Machine - Wanna Come Down Pasteur Lappe - More Sekkle MovementEko Roosevelt - Tondoho MbaBoss Ft Kaleta - Wake UpYea Jourias - Adam NyuetoFela Kuti - Water Get No EnemyFela Kuti - ZombieFela Kuti - O.D.O.OFela Kuti - Expensive ShitAsake - OrganiseBurna Boy - Anybody Christy Essien - You Cant Change A ManDon Laka - Wanna Be MyselfSteve Monte - Only You Voilaaa - Spies Are Watching MeAmadou & Mariam - Sete Don Ye

The Funk Foundation returns after a long hiatus with the first in a cluster of new episodes. Kicking things off with a good old fashioned rummage through the crates. This episode is a straight up showcase of exactly the kind of mix of eras & genres the show is synonymous with. It feel soo good to be back baby!Abongjar - Just Cool De La Soul - Rollerskating Jam Called SaturdayHot Chocolate - I Just Love What You're DoingAretha Franklyn - Get It RightGabriels - Angels & QueensChance The Rapper - All NightMJ Cole - Work OutDJ Khaled Ft Drake - For FreeJorja Smith - Open Black Girls (Remix)Alecia Keys - FallinRhye - OpenFat Boy Slim - Praise YouChristine & The Queens - Girlfriend (Palms Trap Remix)Donna Washington - You Cant Hide From The BoogieLenny Williams - When Im Dancing (MG Edit)

A selection of edits & remixes inspired by Paris Burning & The Paradise Garage.

Popping one in before the end of the year, Jason hands over the decks to Preston DJ enigma & "Mans Search For Music" host Cheman.Mans Search For Music:https://open.spotify.com/episode/13wZjh8hRHpEfQsYgxVgx6?si=ecba394d976b4879

Jason is back once again with an hour of new plays, keep it sample has gone all UK Garage & Jason digs deep into the 80s club scene & the cultural significance of an all time iconic 80's anthem. Ojah & Hugh Masekela - Afro Beat BluesTina Turner - Bold Soul SisterSugar Pie De Santo - Soulful DressBetty Wright - Dance With MeChairmen Of The Board - Finders KeepersTeddy Pendergrass - You Cant Hide From YourselfTina Moore - Never Gonna let You Go Jaheim - Just Incase Kristine Blond - Love Shy Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Back Together AgainRene & Angella - I Love You MoreHugh Masekela - Dont Go Loose It Baby (Stretch Mix)Shannon - Let The Music PlayStreet Dance - Break MachineTommy Boy - Play At Your Own RiskFrankie Goles to Hollywood - Relax (12 Inch Newyork Mix)

Prestonian vibe provider Simba steps ups to the decks for the guest mix. Meanwhile Jason has a rare original soul tune to play after finding out who LF System sampled for their club smasher "Afraid to feel".The Poets Of Rhythm - More Mess On My ThingThe Beginning Of The End - Funky NassauGabriels - One & OnlyGenie Brown - Can't StopAshford & Simpson - Stay FreeSilk - I Cant Stop (Turning You On)Simba's Hot Peas Stashbox Guest Mix:https://simbaselecta.bandcamp.com/album/hot-peas-stashboxKendrick Lamar - The Heart Part 5

After busy couple of months Jason finally pulls his finger out & does another episode, returning with an hour of new plays for the show. Keep It Sample takes a trip down the rabbit hole of modern rap to unveil the main ingredients of what's been fueling the big hits of the past five years. Lee Fields & the Expressions - Thinking About YouCommodores - I Feel SanctifiedEddie Floyd - Big BirdAretha Franklyn - Chain Of FoolsClarence Carter - Snatching It BackCharles Bradley - Strictly Reserved For You The Marvelettes - Destination AnywhereBobby Taylor - Oh, Ive Been BlessedCarlton Williams - Prison Song Lauren Hill - Ex-Factor Marvin Gaye - I Want YouGeno Washington & The Ram Jam Band - Different StrokesDon Downing - Dream WorldThe Robert Cray Band - I Guess Ill Never KnowB.T Express - Do It (Til You're Satisfied)Machine - There but for the grace of god go I

Jason looks back at the past few months since the final radio episode. Jimmy Castor Bunch - It's Just Begun (Kool Hertz Remix)The Commodores - Brick House (The Break Beat Junkies “Let it go” edit)Sarah Vaughan Peter GunnShirley Ellis - Clapping SongAnish Kumar & Barry Cant Swim - Blackpool BoulevardJungle - Keep Moving (Dave Lee Edit)Kc & The Sunshine Band - I Get LiftedCl Smooth & Pete Rock - The Reminisce Over You50 Cent ft Mobb Deep - Outta ControlSilk Sonic - Smoking Out The WindowMen I Trust - LaurenLittle Sims Ft Cleo Sol - WomanMini Mix20th Century Steel Band - Heaven & HellKing Bee - Back By Dope DemandRob Bass & DJ EZ Rock - It Takes TwoYoung MC - Know HowKc & The Sunshine Band - Thats The Way I Like ItMystikal Vs James Brown - Shake Ya Azz (Sam Redmoore Edit)Sugar Hill Gang - Rappers Delight Love Affair - Ever Lasting Love

The final episode of the Funk FoundationSpotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQM.V.Ps - Turning My Heart Beat Up The Vet-Vets - I gotta Find Me SomebodyThe Originals - SuspicionMonophonic's - Last One StandingGabriels - Love & Hate In A Different TimeBrandy Ft Mc Lyte, Queen Latifa, Yo Yo - Wanna Be DownA Tribe Called Quest - Electric RelaxationKelis - MillionaireMetroplane - Be Where I AmCandi Staton - Wadda You Want (Space Coast Vocal Mix)Lady Alma & The Rainmakers - Let It Fall (Harlem Mix)Teaspoon Ndelu & The Waves - Oh Yeh Soweto Eko Roosevelt Louis - Tondoho MbaPockets - Come Go With Me Midland - End CreditsTupac - Changes

Music thats so Funky it makes you curl your face up. Outkast are providing and extended cut along side a line up of huge funk artists. Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQParliament - FlashlightFat Larrys Band - Act Like You KnowShirley Lites - Heat You Up Melt You DownDaft Punk - Da Funk Thundercat - Oh Sheit Its XSly & The Family Stone - Sing A Simple SongEarth Wind & Fire - Shining Star Outkast - StankoniaMGMT - Electric Feel (Justice Remix)The Gap Band - You Dropped The Bomb On MeGuts, Leron Thomas - Man FunkJames Brown - Superbad & Super SlickKool & The Gang - Jungle Boogie

The show format gets fully flipped as Jason takes a journey through the foundations of Funk music: Soul, Gospel, Rhythm & Blues & Rock & Roll.Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQSolomon Burke - Everybody Needs SomebodyRay Charles - Hit The Road JackHowling Wolf - Smokestack LightningAnnie Williams - Ive Got A ManRuth Brown - Sweet Baby Of MineJohn Lee Hooker - Boom BoomBilly Ward & The Dominoes - 60 Minute Man Thurston Harris - Little Bitty Pretty OneThe Coasters - Charlie Brown Big Mama Thornton - Hound Dog 1953 Etta James - Somethings Got A Hold On Me 1962 The Isley Brothers - Shout 1959 Little Richard - Rip It Up Chuck Berry - You Cant Catch Me Sam Cooke - Chain Gang

It ain't easy growing up Funky in the 21st century, Funky and Soul hasn't dominated our music culture the way it has in the previous century. So this episode looks at releases from the past 2 decades & where we've been sourcing our new Soul & Funk from. Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQ

A mix up of Genres with well penned lyrics driven by Funk & Soul. Keep it sample returns 60's & 50's hits with rare covers but do you know who sang them originally? New music fro Durand Jones & The Indications.Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQKing Hannibal - The Truth Shall Make You FreeDj Numark - Our GenerationQueen Latifah - U.N.I.T.YAmy Whinehouse - Know Im No GoodThe Undisputed Truth - Smiling FacesJames Brown - The PaybackSoul Scratch - PacifiedEdwin Starr - War David Ruffin - I Want You Back Merry Clayton - Gimme Shelter Ronnie Dyson - FeverOneness Of JuJu - Everyday But LooseThe O'Jays - I Love MusicLou Rawls - You'll Never Find Another Love Like MineDurand Jones & the Indications - Love Will Work It Out

Old school Hip Hop vibes mixed in with Funk & Disco. Keep it sample is back with three rap records made of old 70's Funk & James Brown shows us how to vibe in our extended cut.Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQJurassic 5 - Concrete SchoolyardMark Ronson - ooh WeePete Rock - They Reminice Over You (Poldoore Remix)George Kelly - Satisfaction (DJ XS Wishful Edit)The Jbs - Introduction To The JBs/ Doing It to DeathSophisticated Ladies - This Aint Really LoveKool & The Gang - Hollywood SwingingThe Jones Girls - You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody ElseFirst Choice - The PlayerCandi Staton - When You Wake Up TomorrowFaithless - Muhamed Ali Sampa The Great - Final FormKendrick Lamar - IStetsasonic - Talking All That Jazz

This episode is centred around that era where House music was just emerging in the British underground. Music was a mix match of Soul, Hip Hop, Dance & Electronica - in typical Funk foundation style we take those themes & mix in some new cuts alongside those classics to bring you a generally fun time all round.Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQThe Farm - Stepping StoneBizarre Inc - Im Gonna Get You Kraze - The Party Geraldine Hunt - Cant Fake The FeelingFred Wesley - House Party (The Owl Rework)Soul 2 Soul - Back 2 LifeEric B & Rakim - Paid In Full (coldcut Remix)Primal Scream - LoadedGwen Guthrie - Nothing Going On But The RentCeleste - Stop This FlameM People - Moving On Up Farley Jack Master Funk - Love Cant Turn AroundMarshal Jefferson, Solardo - Move Your BodyRare Pleasure - Let Me Down EasySharon Redd - You Got My Love

Its been bloody hot this week in the UK & thats infiltrated this weeks playlist. Were keeping it smooth & easy. Good weather always makes you feel a bit nostalgic so were staying towards the middle of the 20th century. Expect some classics, some covers & even a splash of reggae.Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQErnie K-Doe - Here Come The GirlsMerry Clayton - Shoot Shoot ShoopSam & Dave - Hold On, Im CominWar - Low RiderToots & The The Maytals - Funky KingstonSound Dimension - Rockfort RockAl Green - Lets Stay Together Otis Redding - Sitting On The Dock Of The BayJames Brown - People Get Up & Drive Your Funky SoulKing Floyd - Groove MeStevie Wonder - I Wish Johnny Guitar Watson - Superman LoverBetty Davis - Anti Love SongKool & The Gang - Summer MadnessGwen McCrae - Lets Straighten It Out

Electric Disco hits from the past four decades. As requested by an avid listener, Jason ups the difficulty of “Keep It Sample” so any G-Funk fans out there, this is your time to shine. Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQShirley Lites Heat You Up Prince - Controversy Jamiriquai - Little LPatrick Cowley ft Sylvester - Do You Wann FunkChromeo - Night By NightLapsley - Operator Sharon Brown - Specialise In LoveOdyssey - Inside Out Biggie Smalls - HypnotiseDr Dre Ft Snoop Dogg - Nothin' but G thangWarren G Ft Nate Dogg - RegulateNeil Frances - Music Sounds Better With YouWish ft Fonda Rae - Touch Me Parcels - Tieduprightnow

This episode has a soulful vibe running through the tunes, Gospel & R&B influence is the overall vibe. Keep it sample returns with some original cuts of 80's anthems & Jason has his decks back so he's got a little mix of Soulful House songs. Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQNext - Too CloseDonnell Jones - U Know Whats UpEric Benet Ft Faith Evans - Georgy Porgy Ashanti - Rock With YouDrake - Hold On We're Going HomeChris Mclenney - PearlGwen Guthrie - It Should Have Been YouDisclosure Ft Gwen McCrae - Funky SensationGloria Jones - Tainted Love Thelma Housten - Dont Leave Me This Way Valentine Brothers - Moneys Too Tight To Mention Crazy P - Stop Space ReturnPressure PointKathy Brown - Strings Of LifeM People - Moving On Up Mk Mix

Keep it sample returns for those House heads among you, Jason digs out a sprawling Funk monster to get lost in, and slid in-between are Funky cuts of the highest quality. Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQThe Traffic - Beat It The Average White Band - Picking Up The Pieces Chicago - Street PlayerThe Heavy - How You Like Me NowLyrics Born - Changed My Mind (Stereo MCs Rattle Snake Mix)Ferry Ultra Ft Ashley Slater - Why Did You Do It (The Reflex Re-Vision)Earth Wind & Fire - Shining StarGladys Knight & The Pips - Taste Of Bitter Love The Vision Ft Andreya Triana - Mountains (Dave Lee Mix)Durand Jones & The Indications - WitchooDelegation - Heartache No 9Johnnie Taylor - What About My LoveChaka Khan - FateMiami Sound Machine - Dr BeatThe Streets - Weak Become Heroes (Ashley Beedle Vocal Mix)

The usual eclectic mix, this episode Jason hops through Disco, Blues & Soul to bring you a wide selection of Funky cuts. Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQHercules Love Affair - BlindLipps Inc - Funky TownPurple Disco Machine - DishedRoom 5 - Make Love Change - Hold TightTensnake Ft Nile Rodgers - Love SublimeThe Fatback Band - Do The Bus StopMarvin Gaye - Checkin Out The Double ClutchRay Charles - Hit the Road JackOtis Redding - Hard To Handle Betty Harris - Ride Your PonyDurand Jones & The Indications - Young AmericanAnn Peebles - Gonna Tear Your Playhouse DownBeyonce - Why Dont You Love MeChi-Lites - Are You My Woman Jungle - Talk About It

This episode we're putting rap & soul toe to toe & trying to looking at the lineage of street poetry & the conscious spoken word. Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQGil Scott Heron - The Revolution Will Not Be TelevisedGrand Master Flash & The Furious 5 - The MessagePublic Enemy - Prophets Of RageLou Rawls - Dead End StreetWillie Hutch - Brothers Gonna Work it OutBaby Huey - Hard TimesSlick Rick - Childrens Story Jungle Brothers - Straight Out The JungleMarvin Gaye - Inner City BluesMarvin Gaye - Whats Goin' OnNWA - Straight Outta Compton KRS One - Sound Of The PoliceErick B & Rakim - Know The LedgeDonny Hathaway - Little Ghetto Boy Notorious B.I.G - JuicyThe Harlem Gospel Travlers - Fight On

Its a bit of everything really, but this episode everything has been kissed with a touch of Soul. Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQDurand Jones & The Indications - WitchooNorman Giscombe Jr - Get Up & DanceKC & The Sunshine Band - Shake Your bootyGroove Armada - Shakin That AssJames Brown - SuperbadThe Bamboos - Ride On TimeAlison Limerick - Where Love LivesLolleatta Holloway - Stronger (Frankie Knuckles & Eric Kupper)Lord Echo - Just Do YouJust Jack - Writers BlockBlack Eyed Peas - What It IsSelena Johnson - Guess What Mary Mary - Dont Mess With My ManIsley Brothers - Who's That Lady Thundercat - Ecstacy Daft Punk - Da FunkMarvin Gaye - Heard It Through The Grapevine (Grant Lazlo Orchestra Remix)

Funky grooves made from electronic components. This episode were talking about everything from Funk, Hip Hop, House & Groove.Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQSimba Selecta - Flo CookingTeddy Pendergrass - If You Know Like I KnowGrace Jones - Pull Up My Bumper (Dave Lee Mix)Breakwater - Release The Beast Earth Wind & Fire - Shining StarRick James - Give It To Me BabyPointer Sisters - AutomaticPrince - 1999Jenna G - AddictionGroove Theory - Tell Me (Ghosts Of Venice Remix)S.O.S Band - Just Be Good To MeNewcleaus - Jam On It Run DMC Vs Jason Nevis - It's Like ThatArmand Ven Helden - You Dont Know MeModjo - Lady

If you came up on the 00's & 90's Big Beat & Funky House scene get locked in! 60 minutes of high energy Funky House, Disco, Soul & Breaks. Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQFirst Choice - The PlayerMella Dee - Techno Disco Tool Lolleatta Holloway - Dreamin (Satoshi Tommi Remix)Whitney Housten - Million Dollar BillTom Novy - Your BodyDavid Guetta - Little More Love (Wally Lopez Mix)Moby Ft Gregory Porter & Amythyst Kiah - Natural Blues (Reprise)Praise Cats - Shined On MeFatboy Slim - Rockafella SkankDick Dale & The Deltones - MissouriMarvin Gaye - This Love Starved Heart Of MineThe Stone Roses - Fools GoldYoung MC - Know HowMark Ronson Ft Mystikal - Feel RightSam & Dave - Wrap It Up NWA - Express YourselfA Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It

A more modern sounding show with a post millennial selection of fresh funk, sliding in the odd classic here & there.Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=JiFB7gHzRrOurMoNNDOzYgMark Ronson ft Kevin Parker - DofodilsM83 - Midnight CityThe Gap Band - Drop the Bomb Gwen Guthrie - All This LoveThe Vision - HeavenIncognitto - Always ThereEvelyn Champange King - Ive Been Thinking About You Chance The Rapper - All NightDisclosure - Tondo Basement Jaxx - Bingo Bango Fish Go Deep - Cure And The CauseSister Sledge - The Greatest Dancer (Sam red more Edit)Kc & The Sunshine Gang - Shake Your BootySilk Sonic - Leave The Door OpenTemptations - My GirlMarvin Gaye & Tammy Tarell - Aint No Mountain High Enough Rebecca Ferguson - Glitter & GoldMark Ronson - Stop Me

80's bangers with groove as well as new cuts drawing on that sound. Keep it sample returns for all those Acid House ravers we've got the samples have you got the answers?Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=JiFB7gHzRrOurMoNNDOzYgCarl Carlton - Bad Mama JammaAeroplane - Love On Hold Mark Ronson - Late Night FeelingsYazoo - Dont GoPointer Sisters - Dare MeSteve Mcclenny - PearlAaron Frazer - Bad NewsMartha Reeves & The Vandellas - Rescue MeGwen Guthrie - Peanut ButterFirst Choice - Let No Man Put AsunderLolleatta Holloway - Love SensationJinny - Keep WarmS-Express - theme From S-ExpressCalvin Harris - The GirlsCameao - Word UpPrince - Cotroversy

Summer is sneaking in so this episode is a warm up for things to come. As we think of those oncoming moments expect tracks for Drives, Parties, BBQs, Beach Walks & Holidays. Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=JiFB7gHzRrOurMoNNDOzYgCalvin Harris - Slide Bruno Mars - 24K Magic Chromeo - Clorox Wipe Northend ft Michelle Wallace - Happy Days Pockets - Come Go With Me The Brothers Johnson - Stomp Jamiriquai - 7 Days In Sunny June Moloko - The Time Is Now (Can 7 Soul Food Mix) Peggy Gou - Starry Night Cece - Rodgers - Someday Childish Gambino - Summer Outkast - SpottieOttieDopaliciois Esbe - Darling Marvin Gaye - inner City Blues Folamour - Devoted To You

Digging into the soul records that came before Hip Hop along side some of its more Funky productions. Also some trivia for 00's Rap fans with this episodes Sample triplet. Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=JiFB7gHzRrOurMoNNDOzYgDel The Funky Homosapien - Mistadobalina Kool And The Gang - Jungle boogie (The Reflex Revision)Manu Dibango - Soul Makusa De La Soul - The Magic Number Arrested Development - Mr Wendel Erykah Badu - Bag Lady Sault - Wild FiresGerry Read - It'll All Be Over (DJ Koze Mix)The Trammps - Rubber Band Bill Withers - Lovely Day Curtis Mayfield - Move On Up Larry Williams & Johnny Watson - Too Late Aaron Frazer - Over You 50 Cent & Olivia - Best Friend Sunshine Anderson - Heard It All Before Bobby D'Ambrosio ft Michelle Weeks - Moment Of My Life (Joey Negro Mix)

Bruno Mars & Anderson Paak have teamed up to make new music under the guise of Silk Sonic, so we thought why not put together a playlist of similar sounding songs from artists new and old. Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=JiFB7gHzRrOurMoNNDOzYgTeddy Pendergrass - The More I Get, The More I Want The Ojays - I Love Music Patrice Rushen - Haven't You Heard Jungle - Keep Moving Roisin Murphy - Murphys Law The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On Silk Sonic - leave The Door Open Durand Jones & The Indications - Listen To Your Heart Elton John - Are You Ready For Love Edwin Starr - 25 Miles Daytoner - Apache Street The Clash Vs Stevie Wonder - Casbah Wonder JJ Grey & Mofro - On Fire Sly & The Family Stone - Thank You (Falettin Me Be Myself)The Superman Lovers - Starlight (Luca Agnelli Sax Mix)

Soul & Funk both new & old for people unlucky in love. Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=JiFB7gHzRrOurMoNNDOzYgAretha Franklyn - Chain Of FoolsAnne Peebles - 99 lbLabelle - Lady MarmaladePlan B - Writings On The WallAmy Winehouse - tears Dry On Their Own The Spinners - ill Be Around Gwen Mcrae - 90% of me is you Garfield Flemming - Don't Send Me Away The Temptations - Papa Was A Rolling StoneSmoove - Im A ManFour Tops - Are You Man Enough The Coasters - Down In Mexico David Ruffin - I Want You Back Soul Messin' Allstars Ft Josh Teski - Soul A Go Go Monophonic's - Last One Standing

Headkandi Anthems are the topic of choice for Keep It Sample & the playlist is populated by the usual mix of bangers from the roots & branches of FUNK. Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=JiFB7gHzRrOurMoNNDOzYgCerrone - Supernature Purple Disco Machine - Body Funk Ting Tings - HandsSam Sparrow - Black & GoldCalvin Harris & The Weeknd - Over NowDrake - Goin' HomeGwen Guthrie - Nothing Going On But The RentPatrice Rushen - Forget Me NotsDouble Exposure - Everyman Rare Pleasure - Let Me Down Easy Musique - Keep On Jumpin' Thelma Housten - I Need Someone Tonight (Joey Negro)KC and The Sunshine Band - Thats The Way I Like ItWar - Low Rider The Upsetters - Return Of Django

One nation under a groove it's time for some Funky cuts. Jason walks us through a trio of Rock Disco cross overs & reveals his new favourite artist.Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQLyrics Born - I Changed My Mind (Stereo MC's Rattlesnake Mix)Kanye West - Touch The SkyStevie Wonder - Sir DukeAnn Peebles - BewareSaun & Starr - Big WheelMary J Blidge - Just FineCheryl Lynn - Got To Be RealDj Koze - It'll All Be OverThe Rolling Stones - Miss YouQueen - Another One Bites The DustThe Clash - Magnificent 7 Public Enemy - Harder Than You Think Mark Morrison - Return Of The MackDizabone - Real LoveAngie Stone - Wish I Didn't Miss You

A mix of Funky beats from every era & decade. Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=JiFB7gHzRrOurMoNNDOzYgJay Z - I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)Lauryn Hill - Doo WopMark Ronson Ft Mystikal - Feel RightJimmy Castor Bunch - Just BegunMonophonic's - BegginBetty Wright - Slip & Do ItBlue Boy - Remember MeKing Bee - Back By Dope DemandJamiriquai - Little LEarth Wind & Fire - Lets Groove TonightDiplo & Sidepiece - On My Mind (Purple Disco Machine)Groove Armada - Shakin That AssKelis Ft Andre 3000 - MillionaireChange - Angle In My PocketChromeo - Fancy FootworkSpace - Magic Fly

Funky beats from every era & Genre. Keep it sample returns once again with some R&B teasers & there's unsigned music from two hot Northern acts.Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQEarth Wind & Fire - Shining StarIndeep - Last Night A Dj Saved My LifeLapsley - OperatorHot Bed Sound System - At NightThundercat - Oh Sheit Its XTom Browne - Funk For JamaicaBeverly Knight - Shoulda Woulda CouldaLisa Stansfield - The Real ThingThe O'Jay - Back StabbersThe Whatnauts - Help Is On The WayMary Jane Girls - All Night LongSimba - Flo CookinHot Chip - Ready For The FloorSylvester - Do You Wanna Funk?Eddie Murphy - Party All The TimeS-Express - Theme From S-Express

Tunes about love & heart ache mixed in with a handful of extra bangers. Jason finds a rare gem in the depths of his hard drive & plays a few choice cuts from Colemine records. Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQBill Withers - Just The Two Of UsAl Green - Lets Stay TogetherTeddy Pendergrass - The More I Get The More I WantGwenn McRae - Keep The Fire Burning (Joey Negro Remix)Sophisticated Ladies - This Aint Really LoveFonzi Thornton - I Work For. LivingFaith Evans - Love Like ThisTribe Called Quest - Check The RhimeChris Mclenney - PearlRene & Angella - I love You MoreThe Gap Band - OutstandingSoul Scratch - PacifyEdwin Staar - TimeJames Brown - Get On The Good FootAnderson Paak - TintsDurand Jones & The Indications - Listen To Your HeartCandi Staton - Nights On Broadway

Funk, Soul & all their babies.. . . . Back with another hour of Funk influenced music, if you're after a wide range of sounds with a united vibe, look no further. “Keep it sample” returns, can you guess the original artists & the decade? Jason also hops on the decks with some soulful house.Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQArchie Bell & The Drells - StrategyGwen McCrae - All This Love That Im GivingThe Bamboos - Keep Me In MindAaron Frazer - Over YouAl Wilson - The SnakePatti Labelle - Lady Marmalade Outkast - RosesThe Gap Band - Early In The MorningIke & Tina Turner - Come TogetherThelma Houston - Jumping Jack FlashWilson Picket - Born To Be WildNorma Jean Wright - SaturdayStardust - Music Sounds Better With You Mint Royale - Sexiest Man In JamaicaFred Falke - IntroShakedown - At Night (Kid Creme Mix)Powerhouse - What You Need (Full Intention Mix)

Funky music for people who like every genre! Jason presents another hour of music from across the eras. New music from Aaron Frazer's solo album & an overlooked gem from 2020. Strap yourselves in. Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7Stretch - Why did you do it?Stereo MCs - ConnectedJungle Brothers - Straight out the jungleHarlem gospel Travelers - Fight onEarnie Hines - Straighten it outGil Scott-Heron - The revolution will not be telivisedAaron Frazer - Bad newsMarie Queen Lyons - See & dont seeJungle - Heavy CaliforniaHigh Fashion - Feelin lucky latelyChic - Everybody danceJamiroquai - Canned heat Sault - Why why whyHall & Oates - I cant go for thatChromeo - Dont turn the lights onAeroplane Ft Tawatha Agee - Love on hold

Prestonian DJ, Producer & Promoter Damian Holden takes charge of the decks for the first guest mix of the series to lay down some Disco infused House vibes as he talks to Jason about all things Love Inc.Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQThundercat - Them ChangesDonna Summer - I Feel LoveHeatwave - Boogie NightsBag Raiders - Shooting Stars Daft Punk - Digital LovePeter, Bjorn & John - Young FolksThe Supremes - You Keep Me Hanging OnSir Joe Quarterman - I Got So Much Trouble On My MindGwen - Mcrae - I Didn't Take Your ManDamian Holden MixKhemistry - Who's Fooling WhoElaine & Ellen - Fill Me UpCandi Staton - When You Wake Up TomorrowThe Vision ft Andreya trianna - MountainsNikisha Reyes & Gregor Salto - Feeling Wet (Federico Scavo Mix)LF System - Bourgie Bourgie

Big beat drums & a hand full of disco cuts, this episode is full of Funky delights to widen your musical pallet. Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQSmoove - Im A ManThe Precisions - If This Is Love Plan B - the RecluseLittle Simz Ft Cleo Soul - SelfishDonnell Jones - U Know Whats UpMarvin Gaye - Sexual Healing (MJJ Remix)Two Bears - Not This TimeCandi Staton - When You Wake Up TomorrowABBA - Gimme Gimme GimmeLips Inc - Funky TownParliament - Swing Low Sweet ChariotThe Fat Back Back - Bus Stop The Heavy - How'd You Like Me NowBeyonce - In Da Club (Sexy Little Thug)

Jason takes to the decks with a bag full of original Disco cuts.Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=JiFB7gHzRrOurMoNNDOzYgLove Unlimited - High Steppin' Hip Dressin' FellaSharon Redd - You Got My LoveJones Girls - You Gonna Make Me Love Somebody ElseGladys Knight & The Pips - Taste Of Bitter LoveChic - Good TimesTeens Marie - I Need Your LovingYvonne Gage - Garden Of LoveEvelyn Champange - Im In LoveInner Life - Caught Up In A One Night Love AffairOliver Cheatham - Get Down Saturday NightDelia Renee - You're Gonna Want Me BackSteve Monet - Only You Change - Glow Of LoveJimmy Ross - First True Love AffairLoleatta Holloway - Love SensationFronzenna Haris - Love Time GuaranteeDonna Summer - Bad GirlsFirst Love - Dont Say GoodnightElaine & Ellan - Fill Me Up Thelma Housten - I Dont Know Why I Love You

Big tunes you know & love but the Funkier versions. Jasons back on the decks for a 20 minute deep House funk up & “keep it sample” returns for all you 00's dance fans out there but can you name those cover artists? Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQLamont Dozier - Going Back To My RootsTemptations - Can't Get Next To youStevie Wonder - Higher GroundMerry Clayton - Gimme ShelterSam & Dave - Hold On Im ComingFull Love - Nile Rodgers (Git On Down)Anderson Paak - Am I WrongLuther Van Dross - ShineJenny Burton - Bad HabitsReady For The World - Oh SheilaBonde - All Cried Out (Oliver Nelson Remix)Lee Walker Vs Dj Deon - Freak Like Me (Disco Demolition Remix)Due Lipa - Electricity (Alex Metric Remix)Ninetoes - Finder (Kraver Remix)Duke Dumont - Need U 100% (Skreamix)Wanklemut - My Head Is A JunglePaloma Faith - Can't Rely On You (MK Remix)

A mixed bag of cuts from pretty much every era, this episode Jason jumps from sound to sound to bring you an hour of Funky music. G-Funk to 80's Groove, Indie Disco to Funky Deep House, & a few other genres that cant be illiterated. Strap in, this ones random. Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQMGMT - Electric FeelNu Shooz - I Cant WaitColonel Abrams - TrappedGroove Theory - Tell Me (Ghosts of Venice Remix)Womack & Womack - TeardropsDellia Renee - You're Gonna Want Me Back Jess Glynne - Right HereBreak ft Celestine - Last Goodbye Chaka Khan - Like SugarMarvin Gaye - Got To Give It UpThe Gorillaz - Rock The HouseBiggie Smalls - HypnotizeDr Dre ft Snoop - Nuthin but a G thingN.E.R.D - She Wants To MoveCymande - Brothers On The SlidePositive Force - We Got The Funk

Songs about tough times & pump up anthems to ease those lockdown blues. Jason also takes to the deck with a 20 minute mix of soulful songs about strength. Funky beats from every era, its got to be the Funk Foundation. Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQMonophonic's - Last One StandingFat Boy Slim - Right Here, Right NowChemical Brothers - Don't Hold BackPublic Enemy - Fight The PowerGrand Master Flash - the MessageGuts Ft Leron Thomas - Man FunkMaria - Fantasy Jenna G - AddictionChromeo - Chlorox WipePrince - When Doves CryClivilles & Cole - A Deeper Love Karen Pollard - Reach Out To Me (Angel's Bella Remix)Sounds Of Blackness - Pressure Antoine Clamaran & Agua Sin Gas - Freak ItGerry Read - It'll All Be Over (DJ Koze Edit)

A very odd mix of tunes from Hip Hop to Soul, Funk to Indie Dance. This episode takes FIFA anthems, Grime experiments, Disco influenced indie & a handful of classic edits & originals to make a wide stretching lineup of songs, all of which grew from - in some form or another - a Funk foundation.Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQFred Wesley - House Party (The Owl Rework)Sly & The Family Stone - Dance To the MusicSide Effect - Always ThereAretha Franklyn - Think Temptations - Get ReadyChase & Status ft Kano - Against All OddsMark Ronson Ft ODB & Nate Dogg - OOh WeeBeastie Boys - Tripple Trouble Smoove & Turrell - You're GoneThe Bamboos - Keep Me In MindFoals - My NumberTeddybears Ft Mad Cobra - CobrastyleFatboy Slim - Wonderful NightLyn Collins - ThinkMonophonic's - BegginStevie Wonder Signed Sealed DeliveredKool & The Gang - Jungle Boogie