I saw it all over social media and people were just raving about this new album. I have to admit when I first heard of Solange, I appreciated her style and uniqueness, but wasn’t grooving so much to her sound. But this song did it for me. “Don’t Touch My Hair”, is an anthem for […]
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Funky Saturday Song of the Day- The Gap Band
“Humpin”, Funky tune with a simple beat and a Parliament groove that will keep your hips movin’! Click I know I’m late by 1 day for the 7 day challenge to post a favorite track from the 80’s, but this is a damn good one
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Dwele
“What’s Not To Love About You”. Great Song by Detroit’s own amazing talent, Dwele. Simple video with a whole lotta lovely looking people in it. A Perfect Summer Jam.
Continue readingFunky Weekend Song of the Day- Beyonce
Aiiighht y’All! Let me start by sayin’ “DAMNNNNN B…DAMN!”… This week I experienced Queen Bey’s Formation Tour, and I have to tell you, I was astounished by the pristine production, amazed by the band and dancers, excited by the energy of the concert, in love with the creativity, and in absolute awe of Queen Bey. […]
Continue readingJuno Nominee- Rich Brown “Abeng”
Congratulations to one of the most notorious Bass Players in Toronto, Rich Brown, who’s latest album “ABENG“, is nominated for a JUNO for Best Jazz Album of the Year Solo. It is such an honour to have Afrodelik’s original design as the cover art for this beautiful gem of music. Rich Brown is undeniably a […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- A Tribe Called Quest/Phife Dawg
This week we lost another pioneer and legendary MC of Hip Hop. He was an original member of one of my favourite hip hop groups, Malik Taylor aka Phife Dawg, of A Tribe Called Quest. I don’t remember when I first heard them, but their beats influenced my love for hip hop music. It’s jazzy […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Rough Trade
Folks who have known me for a while know my huge love for the band, Rough Trade. This early tune of theirs “Take Me”, is one of my favourites The first time I heard them in the early 80’s, I thought lead singer, Carole Pope was a black woman. She was soulful, edgy, raw…she HAD […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Don Blackman
Any song that makes me tingle from my head to my chest, down to my thighs, then booty and then to my feet, is FUNKY…and “Yabba Dabba Doo” QUALIFIES!
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- SATE
The latest video for SATE is HERE. “What Did I Do” is Rocky, Raw, Edgy, Funky, Guitar Riffs….and that voice…DAMN!!!!! SATE is playing Tonite (Friday, Jan 22) at the HORSESHOE in Toronto, Ontario. I’m tellin’ you…don’t you miss it. It’s an UNBELIEVABLE show!
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Otis Redding and Carla Thomas
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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