“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
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Juno 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- 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- 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 […]
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 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 Weekend Song of the Day- Janet Jackson and Missy Elliott
“Burn It Up” is this week’s Funky Song of the Weekend, because one, as you all know I am a huge fan of Janet Jackson and Missy Elliott. Two, I’m excited and delighted to hear them both together again and three..this song is hawt, with a perfect syncopation of voice, funky rhythms and beats to […]
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