This one is dedicated to my Dad. This album came out the year I was born. Dad loved Otis Redding, and he used to play this album over and over again during my childhood. It stuck in my brain, it is part of my soul. Especially this song “Tramp”, with the edgy soulful sounds of […]
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Funky Friday Song of the Day- Donny Hathaway
By far, my favourite Christmas Song Ever! “This Christmas” by the legendary Donny Hathaway. A song and voice that makes you feel sooo good
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- George Michael
1987 is when this song “Monkey” was released from George Michael’s Grammy award winning album “Faith”. What a GREAT ALBUM! One of the best of its time…I think. That Voice, The Hair, The Jeans….and don’t me tellin’ me nuthin’, this British brotha CAN MOVE. This song and video still leaves me with goosebumps What an […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- The J.B.’s
Can you believe I just discovered this song last week??!….Forgive me funky people “Taurus, Aries and Leo” is the name of this tune. Now isn’t this such a great damn groove? Did you really expect anything else from the J.B.’s? If you’re lovin’ this jam, you NEED to tune in to my show FLAVAS of […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Herbie Hancock
1973 is when this tune went down! Herbie Hancock killed it with Watermelon Man. I love the layering and progression of the tune. I attempt to hum all layers at the same time and when I succeed I feel proud. This is a vibrational orgasm right here…
Continue readingAfrodelik spotted on R & B Divas: L.A.
PEEK-A-BOO!…Chante Moore is sportin’ our Afrodelik “Ambrosia Sun” Tee under her jacket. SPOTTED at 33:58. (low quality image but definitely AMBROSIA!)
Continue readingAfrodelik Funky Friday Song of the Day- Slave
Y’all remember this 1977 tune “Slide”? Slave’s bass licks are cwaazy, and their funky beats are on point…a definite booty shake tune This song brings me back to my childhood. I believe my parents bought this 45 record and we played it over and over and over again… If you’re a fan of the FUNK […]
Continue readingFlavas of Funk on iLiveRadio
I am excited to announce that I am the host and DJ of FLAVAS OF FUNK on ILive Radio. Every 2nd Thursday from 6pm- 8pm eastern time, I will take you on a musical journey with all genre from the 70’s to present, with a common link: THA FUNK. I am proud to be part […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Inez Foxx
YEP! “Crossing Over the Bridge” is that genuine 70’s soul sound with no overproducing on this tune. Tha real deal. Great music, a simple tune..just RIGHT. Inez Foxx is gritty, raw and soulfunky. Tha Real Deal.
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Amy Winehouse
WOW! What an incredible voice! Amy Winehouse is one of those singers with a natural talent. It’s in her. It’s part of her. She’s a 21st century version of the 60’s. A true beauty and Talent, missed, but never forgotten. “Tears Dry on their Own” is a CLASSIK! …and if you haven’t seen “Amy” the […]
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