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Collectors Item - Music, Art and Life: Boogie
Rachel Duns & Opolopo Concoct A Flavorful Twist Of The Boogie On "Best Served Chilled"

By JR on 1:40 PM

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Like the touch of ice, the electrified sensation of this groove is bound to hit immediately and change your perspective of rhythm. "Best Served Chilled" pairs the sweet voice of Rachel Duns with the synth-driven arrangement of Opolopo. The result is a mind-bending take on The Boogie as the two redefine the genre with their mesmerizing sound. Funky bass licks meet Broken Beat, Soul and a cold "Nautilus" fusion vibe on this outstanding remix by synth maestro Opolopo.

Now available for download here at Beatport.

Navigate Your Soul To The Boogie of Shokazulu & The Stankulation of Temu

By JR on 12:42 PM

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With two unique and bodyrocking style of The Boogie, there's more than enough reason to get down to the rhythm here. For 2025, the duo of Kaidi Tatham & Nadine Charles as Shokazulu and singer/producer Temu get funky. 

On their single "Navigate Your Soul", Shokazulu's groove is uplifting and upbeat in the vein of greats such as D-Train and The Whispers. The two invite us on a journey of soul searching with an easy breezy vibe, positive message and distinct thump. Temu's "Pop 2 This Vol V: Rise Of The Stank" emphasizes the stank in Boogie/G-Funk. Synth-driven sound, infections grooves and outstanding vocal arrangements project the sound of an artist who is steering Boogie in exciting new directions.
 

In '82, Funk Greats Dayton Channel Flyte Tyme Energy With An Unreleased Gem

By JR on 12:00 AM

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Super Disco Edits offers a gem which personifies the escapist Funk vibe driven by Jam & Lewis's trademark sound. This song by Dayton fits in with the best of those which still ignite the dancefloor, encouraging us to imagine heaven. The band who brought us "The Sound Of Music" and more amazing jams is back on wax courtesy of this label of soulful music. So take flyte because sky's the limit as Dayton take us higher, showing the timeless essence of The Boogie. 

 

The Future Of The Funk Temu Brings The Bounce To An '81 Classic by Kano

By JR on 11:28 AM

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There's no holding back from the rhythm as Temu provokes you to get up on this cover of "Can't Hold Back (Your Lovin')". Listen as this torchbearer of The Funk gets the party jumping as he stamps his musical identity upon a 1981 classic. These timeless lyrics by Kano which express man's desire for a woman can be heard in it's original form below.
 

MasterFonk & Singer Tracy Hamlin Get Fonky on "Let Your Dreams Fly"

By JR on 10:14 PM

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MasterFonk & Singer Tracy Hamlin get fonky where legends such as D-Train and Steve Arrington left off with the aspirational "Let Your Dreams Fly". The singer known for "Better Days" returns with another jam to provide hope, driven by a groove that's bound to get you moving. A thick Moog bass tone combines with Tracy's powerful voice for music that is here to make you dance while being hopeful for brighter days.

Dance With MF Robots & Ascendant ft. Angela Johnson Who Take Flight For Summer 2021

By JR on 3:58 PM

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The rhythm of MF Robots & Ascendant is bound to make you feel like taking flight as each delivers quality dance grooves that overflow with joy. On their "Good People" remix EP, MF Robots unleash some heaters built for the dancefloor on their upcoming BBE Music album ‘Break The Wall’. Ascendant represent hope as they spread their wings on "It's Not Over", featuring the vocals of Angela Johnson. Although these two bands are different, each is the same in their ability to make you move and make you feel better about life.

Christmas Receives A New Groove On "Holiday Funk" by Singer/Producer Jay Diggs

By JR on 5:02 PM

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"Holiday Funk is the first EP from Jay Diggs. In preparation for his debut full length album, Jay brings you a Christmas project to add a little funk and soul to your holidays. These are not your typical Christmas songs. Get ready to set the mood, light the fireplace and dance as Jay delivers holiday spirit by way of up-beat Funk grooves and R&B jams." - Jay Diggs Written, Produced, Performed, Mixed and Mastered by Jay Diggs Jay Diggs: lead and background vocals, Fender Squire Guitar (All Tracks, Ibanez Bass Guitar (All Tracks), MPC 60 (All Tracks), Roland TR-808 (Track 4), Oberheim DX (Track 1), Minimoog (All Tracks) Oberheim OB6 (All Tracks) Yamaha DX7 (All Tracks) Fender Rhodes (Track 2), Korg Triton (Track 4) additional keyboards and drums. Emory Diggs Jr.: additional bass guitar (track 2)

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