Bernard Wright - Spinnin (1981) - HQ Funk Forum 2021-11-23 | Album: 'Nard; @FunkForumRadio Master Playlist:youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYBernard Wright, son of Roberta Flack, was 16 when he cut this album!
Juice - Catch A Groove (1976) - HQ - Classic Break Funk Forum 2024-03-17 | Album: 12" Single; @FunkForumRadio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: Greedy RecordsThe longer 3:34 version of this single contains an amazing drum break. Beware of shorter versions that do not contain the break. Longer version also found on Ultimate Breaks & Beats vol. 2.
Hubbabubbaklubb - Mopedbart (2013) - HQ Funk Forum 2024-03-17 | Album: Mopedbart 7" Single; @FunkForumRadio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: Death Strobe RecordsAccording to reddit, "bart" means moustache in Norwegian, and a "mopedbart" is a weak or thin stache, as on a young person.This track is also on Hubbabubbaklubb's 2018 album, "Drommen drommerne drommer." I found it on a Bill Brewster compilation entitled "Late Night Tales Presents: After Dark - Nightshift."
Jamiroquai - Dynamite (2005) - HQ - US Album Cover Funk Forum 2024-03-16 | Album: Dynamite; @FunkForumRadio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: Sony BMG / EpicJamiroquai was the JK show at this point, generally to the detriment of full album quality, but Dynamite is still one of my favorite tracks by the band. Slamming funk / nu-disco.This album was released in Japan / UK / Australia 2-3 months before the US version was released.
Jeff Beck - Come Dancing (1976) - HQ Funk Forum 2024-03-15 | Album: Wired; @FunkForumRadio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: EpicSweet cut features Jan Hammer on synthesizer and was written by drummer Narada Michael Walden (both of Mahavishnu Orchestra fame).
Average White Band (AWB) - Goin Home (1976) - HQ Funk Forum 2024-03-11 | Album: Soul Searching; @FunkForumRadio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: AtlanticUnderrated song from and underrated album from an underrated group. "Soul Searching" is probably AWB's most complete album. It's filled with nuggets ready-made for hip hop. None of the songs jump off the page, but there's a ton of depth here and repeated listens will be rewarded. Recommended.
Hiroshima - Lion Dance (1979) - HQ Funk Forum 2024-03-10 | Album: Hiroshima; @FunkForumRadio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: AristaHiroshima tend to be a bit syrupy for my tastes, but this debut 1979 album has a couple of great tracks, including Lion Dance and Da-Da.The band was founded by a husband & wife duo, Dan and June Kuramoto. The band has had many iterations over the years.
Kokomo - Use Your Imagination (1975) - HQ Funk Forum 2024-03-10 | Album: Rise and Shine; @FunkForumRadio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: Columbia/CBSKokomo were a 10-piece British band that put out two punchy albums in the mid-1970s. Per the liner notes of a nice BGO Records 2007 2-cd reissue of both albums, the band was managed by Steve O'Rourke, whose main client at the time was Pink Floyd.The style was apparently called "pub rock" back in the day, but obviously there's heavy funk influence here.Several more albums have been released over the years. Another interesting tidbit - Kokomo apparently did a session with Bob Dylan prior to the release of his 1976 "Desire" album, and may have influenced Dylan's sound on his ensuing European tour.
Lenny White - Time / Pooh Bear (1978) - HQ Funk Forum 2023-10-29 | Album: Streamline (w/ a young Marcus Miller on bass). @FunkForumRadio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: ElektraDouble shot from this solid fusion / jazz funk album. Some funk fusion hasn't aged well, but this album has a nice groove. Co-produced by Larry Dunn (of Earth, Wind & Fire), and Lenny White."Time" was written by Don Blackman (he's also on keys). "Pooh Bear" was credited to Lenny White and Weldon Irvine.
Rufus & Chaka Khan - At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up) - 1977 HQ Funk Forum 2023-10-29 | Album: Ask Rufus; @FunkForumRadio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: ABC RecordsRufus was a great band and this is one of my personal favorites. Excellent buildup and Chaka's voice is amazing as always.
Yellow Sunshine - Yellow Sunshine (1973) - HQ Funk Forum 2023-09-03 | Album: Yellow Sunshine; @FunkForumRadio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: GamblePhiladelphia's Yellow Sunshine featured Dexter Wansel on keyboards as well as brothers Karl and Roland Chambers. Wansel would later release several great jazz funk albums under his own name, while Karl and Roland Chambers joined the famous "Philly Sound" soul jazz group MFSB.
Orgone - Funky Nassau (feat. Fanny Franklin) - 2007 HQ Funk Forum 2023-06-12 | Album: The Killion Floor; @FunkForumRadio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYGreat cover of Funky Nassau, originally by "The Beginning Of The End."Label: Ubiquity
Placebo - S.U.S. (1974) - HQ Funk Forum 2023-06-12 | Album: Placebo; @FunkForumRadio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: Harvest - reissued via the "Music On Vinyl" label in a nice pressing.Slithering jazz funk from Marc Moulin's 70s Belgian outfit. All of Placebo's catalog is worth seeking out.
Cortex - Troupeau Bleu / Huit Octobre 1971 - (1975 HQ) Funk Forum 2023-06-11 | Album: Troupeau Bleu; @FunkForumRadio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: Disques EsperanceTwo non-consecutive songs from Cortex's 1975 Troupeau Bleu album, a jazz funk classic that has been sampled many, many times.Troupeau Bleu means "Blue Herd" in French.
Marcos Valle - Parabens (Danca Do Daniel) - 2003 (HQ) Funk Forum 2023-06-11 | Album: Contrasts; @FunkForumRadio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: Far Out RecordingsGreat track by the Brazilian legend. An edited version is featured on one of Gilles Peterson's compilations.
Louis Cole - Bank Account / Doing The Things (LIVE 2019) - HQ Funk Forum 2023-05-14 | Album: LIVE 2019; @FunkForumRadio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: Self-ReleasedGreat medley off Louis Cole's self-released 2019 digital album. Make sure to check out the @FunkForumRadio page for a few more tracks featuring Louis Cole.
Thundercat - I Love Louis Cole (feat. Louis Cole) - 2020 HQ Funk Forum 2023-05-14 | Album: It Is What It Is; @FunkForumRadio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: BrainfeederSecond of three consecutive tracks that I will be posting featuring Louis Cole. This one is a quirky collaboration with Thundercat. Both are putting out creative and original music that deserves to be heard.
Scary Goldings - Louis Cole Sucks (feat. Louis Cole) - 2021 HQ Funk Forum 2023-05-14 | Album: Feel. @FunkForumRadio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: NoneScary Goldings combines the great organist Larry Goldings with members of Scary Pockets, including founders Jack Conte and Ryan Lerman. Louis Cole is on drums here and the chemistry is obvious.
Googie Rene - Firebird (1966) - HQ Funk Forum 2023-05-13 | 1966 Single; @FunkForumRadio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: New BagSourced from an excellent compilation: Keb Darge's Legendary Deep Funk Volume 2.
Jan Hammer Group - Dont You Know (1977) - HQ Funk Forum 2023-04-15 | Album: Melodies; @FunkForumRadio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: Nemperor Records
Brian Jackson - All Talk (2022) - HQ Funk Forum 2023-04-02 | Album: This Is Brian Jackson; @FunkForumRadio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: BBEBrian Jackson is a keyboardist, flautist, singer, composer, and producer from Brooklyn, NY. He worked on some great collaborations with Gil-Scott Heron in the 1970s. This whole 2022 album is excellent ... highly recommended.
Joan Bibiloni - The Boogie (1986) - HQ Funk Forum 2022-12-11 | Album: El Sur Compilation (2014); @FunkForumRadio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYOriginally released on the Blau label in 1986 as a 7" single.Excellent "El Sur" compilation released in 2014 on the Music From Memory label.
Manzel - Space Funk (1977) - HQ Funk Forum 2022-03-12 | Album: Spaced Out + Mixed In Outer Space; @FunkForumRadio Radio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYManzel's original Space Funk / Jump Street single was released in 1977 on Fraternity Records.This one is a Sir Orbit special.Compilation also known as - Spaced Out: Ten Original Disco Funk Grooves
Brand New Heavies - BNH (1991) - HQ Funk Forum 2022-02-27 | Album: Brand New Heavies; @FunkForumRadio Radio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYThanks to Soulman Sammy for introducing me to this album in college. Still bangs!
Fred & The New J.B.s - Little Boy Black / Rice N Ribs (1974) - HQ Funk Forum 2022-02-05 | Album: Breakin' Bread; @FunkForumRadio Radio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: People (Polydor in Europe)Tracks 3 & 4 from the 1974 album by this version of the J.B.'s. Thanks to my brother (aka P&G) for giving me an original of this outstanding record for Christmas! I was mainly familiar with the title track, as well as Rockin' Funky Watergate from this album, but the two tracks above are smoking.James Brown and his band are in peak form here.
War - Ballero (1972 Live) - HQ Funk Forum 2021-12-24 | Album: War Live; @FunkForumRadio Radio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: United Artists Records
The Meters - Africa (1974) - HQ Funk Forum 2021-11-27 | Album: Rejuvenation; @FunkForumRadio Radio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: Reprise Records
Kool & The Gang - Do It Right Now (1976) - HQ Funk Forum 2021-11-24 | Album: Love & Understanding; @FunkForumRadio Radio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: De-Lite RecordsLove & Understanding is the last Kool & The Gang album to feature their traditional funk/jazz sound. Afterwards, the band began to move towards, slicker pop-oriented arrangements and vocals.
Tom Browne - Funkin For Jamaica (N.Y.) - 1980 HQ Funk Forum 2021-11-23 | Album: Love Approach; @FunkForumRadio Radio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: AristaSecond half of my Jamaica, Queens double shot ... first half is Bernard Wright's Spinnin': youtu.be/PP5ohALNbPM
Grover Washington, Jr. - It Feels So Good (1975) - HQ Funk Forum 2021-11-21 | Album: Feels So Good; @FunkForumRadio Radio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: KUDU RecordsThis track is probably my favorite cut from Mr. Washington. Smooth flow, then a nice funky breakdown at the 5:18 mark.
Kool & The Gang - Spirit Of The Boogie / Ride The Rhythm / Jungle Jazz (1975) - HQ Funk Forum 2021-11-07 | Album: Spirit Of The Boogie; @FunkForumRadio Radio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: De-Lite RecordsFirst three tracks from this great album - recorded from vinyl many years ago - enjoy the little pops and crackles:Spirit Of The Boogie (0:00)Ride The Rhythm (4:53)Jungle Jazz (7:49)
Vulfmon - It Gets Funkier (2011) - HQ Funk Forum 2021-04-16 | Single from Vulfmon, aka DJ Paradiddle, aka Jack Stratton of Vulfpeck; @FunkForumRadio Radio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: Vulf RecordsGreat synth version of "It Gets Funkier." Vulfpeck's entire catalog is worth checking out.
Yussef Dayes & Alfa Mist - Love Is The Message (2018) - HQ Funk Forum 2020-12-26 | Feat. Mansur Brown; @FunkForumRadio Radio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYThis 2018 single features Yussef Dayes on drums, Alfa Mist on keys, and Mansur Brown on guitar. Brown has a nice solo towards the end. The UK jazz scene is percolating right now!
Greg Foat - The Mage (2019) - HQ Funk Forum 2020-12-26 | Album: The Mage; @FunkForumRadio Radio Master Playlist: youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: Athens of the NorthStandout track from Greg Foat's 2019 album - this one gives me a Placebo / Marc Moulin vibe.
Yussef Kamaal - Remembrance (2016) - HQ Funk Forum 2020-11-25 | Fantastic, precise drumming on this excellent 2016 album. Great groove. @FunkForumRadio Radio Master Playlist:youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYAlbum: Black FocusLabel: Brownswood Recordings
James Mason - Sweet Power Of Your Embrace (1977) - HQ Funk Forum 2020-08-02 | Album: Rhythm of Life; @FunkForumRadio Master Playlist:youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYOriginal Label: Chiaroscuro Records (several reissues exist)James Mason (guitar/keyboards) was part of Roy Ayres' late 1970s lineup. Mason is prominently featured on the great "Running Away."
Thundercat - Daylight / Walkin (2011) - HQ Funk Forum 2020-05-09 | Good flow on these two non-consecutive tracks from Thundercat's "The Golden Age of Apocalypse." @FunkForumRadio Radio Master Playlist:youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: Brainfeeder
Childish Gambino - Boogieman (2016) - HQ Funk Forum 2020-05-09 | Album: "Awaken, My Love!"; @FunkForumRadio Radio Master Playlist:youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: GlassnoteChildish Gambino is Donald Glover's stage name.
Ollie And Jerry - Theres No Stopping Us (Breakin Soundtrack 1984) - HQ Funk Forum 2020-01-19 | First cut off the Breakin' soundtrack - theme to this classic movie! @FunkForumRadio Radio Master Playlist:youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: Polydor
Johnny Hammond - Los Conquistadores Chocolates (1975) - HQ Funk Forum 2020-01-19 | Album: Gears; Produced by the great Mizell Brothers; Funk Forum Radio Master Playlist:youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: Milestone
Quantic - Mishaps Happening (2004) - HQ Funk Forum 2019-12-08 | Album: Mishaps Happening. Great cut with a nice mid-song transition. From Quantic's third album. Quantic is also known as Will Holland.@FunkForumRadio Radio Master Playlist:youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: Tru ThoughtsHat tip to Sir Orbit on this one.
Rare Grooves & Space Funk - Funk Forum Radio Mix Vol. 1 (HQ) Funk Forum 2019-04-28 | Rare Grooves and Space Funk: Mix by Funk Forum Radio1) Lettuce - Intro (2004) - 0:002) Average White Band - Love Your Life (1976) - 1:253) Average White Band - I'm The One (1976) - 6:144) The Procussions - Virginia Wolf (2013) - 10:265) Eddie Bo and the Soul Finders - Hook and Sling (Full Vocal - 1969 re-released 1996) - 14:326) Googie Rene - Firebird (1966) - 18:087) Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - Flipside (2009) - 20:408) Menahan Street Band - The Traitor (2008) - 23:009) Jan Hammer Group - Don't You Know (1977) - 25:3210) Bobby Lyle - Groove (Ain't No Doubt About It - 1978) - 28:2611) Manzel - Space Funk (1977) - 32:0812) Locksmith - Unlock The Funk (1980) - 35:4213) Trombone Shorty - Dumaine St. (2011) - 40:0114) Amadou & Mariam - Coulibaly (2005) - 42:3215) Orgone - Funky Nassau (feat. Fanny Franklin - 2007) - 45:4716) Skull Snaps - It's A New Day (1973) - 49:2217) King Errisson - Sleep Talk (1976) - 52:1518) Kool & The Gang - Come Together (1976) - 55:1319) Ohio Players - Climax a.k.a. Theme from 69 (1972) - 57:58Cover Image: "Funk" by Ricky VincentThank you for listening! I do not own the rights to any of these songs. Mix is for the love of the music. Funk is its own reward...Funk Forum Radio Master Playlist:youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexY
Ohio Players - Sweet Sticky Thing (1975) - HQ Funk Forum 2019-04-20 | Album: Honey. The model's name is Ester Cordet. She was Playboy's Playmate of the Month for October 1974. Great track to go with a classic album cover.Funk Forum Radio Master Playlist:youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: Mercury
Roy Ayers Ubiquity - The Boogie Back (1974) - HQ Funk Forum 2019-04-20 | Album: Change Up The Groove. Album features the great Bernard "Pretty" Purdy on drums.Funk Forum Radio Master Playlist:youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: Polydor
David Axelrod - Urizen (1968) - HQ Funk Forum 2019-04-20 | Album: Song of Innocence. Look for a recognizable Jurassic 5 sample about halfway through this track. Great beats and production mixed with strings throughout the entire album. Highly recommended.Funk Forum Radio Master Playlist:youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: Capitol Records
Quincy Jones - The Dude (1981) - HQ Funk Forum 2019-04-20 | Album: The Dude. Features Stevie Wonder on synthesizer and Louis Johnson on bass. Michael Jackson also contributed to the background vocals.Funk Forum Radio Master Playlist:youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: A&M Records
Jimmy McGriff - The Bird Wave (1970) - HQ Funk Forum 2019-04-07 | Album: Electric Funk; Funk Forum Radio Master Playlist:youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: Blue Note
King Errisson - Back From The Dead (1976) - HQ Funk Forum 2019-04-06 | Album: The Magic Man; Funk Forum Radio Master Playlist:youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: Westbound
Pleasure - Lets Dance (1976) - HQ Funk Forum 2019-04-02 | Album: Accept No Substitutes. Produced by Wayne Henderson (of Crusaders fame). West Street Mob (on the Sugar Hill label) heavily sampled this cut in a 1981 release.Funk Forum Radio Master Playlist:youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYLabel: Fantasy Records
Orgone - Sophisticated Honky (2007) - set to Dublin in Brass (1935) - HQ Funk Forum 2019-03-17 | TCM aired the short film entitled Dublin in Brass yesterday. Orgone's great jam, Sophisticated Honky, matches up eerily well. Happy St. Patrick's Day!Funk Forum Radio Master Playlist:youtu.be/AoQ4AtsFWVM?list=PLTBU9u80xwmqtFtylpF8HtmUld_41cexYSophisticated Honky is taken from "The Killion Floor" album. Credit to Turner Classic Movies for the "Dublin in Brass" clip. No copyright infringement intended.Look for a Smith, Rogers and Eddie routine about halfway through the scene.
