1974, this song came out and my parents were all over it! We had all of Barry White’s albums, singles, various versions etc. Household name in our home I remember seeing Barry White on Soul Train and thinking to myself “….this brotha is a bad mutha”. His slick hair, his style, his VOICE He didn’t […]
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Funky Friday Song of the Day- Graham Central Station
In 1974, Graham Central Station’s hit “Can You Handle It” reached #9 on the BILLBOARDS chart This song takes me back to my preteen years, with my parents, purchasing the newest 45s, and being so excited to go home and get down to it. This was ONE of them. Graham Central Station’s style is an […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Grace Jones
She opened my eyes and ears to something so unique and KOOL! Grace Jones, a woman that lives her everything…all of she..genuine and true..in a HUGE way. It is Beautiful and so is she It was hard for me to pick just 1 great song, because I love Grace Jones, so I chose a big […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Ike and Tina Turner
I feel mix emotion when I watch this performance, but I know Tina Turner wouldn’t want me to go back to the past in that way…so let me just say “Nutbush City Limits” is a crazy tune..one of my favourites. Tina kills it, the dancers are crazy, and the band is on point In Toronto […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Saidah Baba Talibah
Aiiight Y’all! This sh%t is Crazy! Saidah Baba Talibah is based in Toronto and one of the biggest and best singers in our Country! Funk, Rock, Ballads, Punk…all that, with a true strong versatility in her voice. I love seeing Saidah perform “Bang it Back”, as it is one of my favourites…She hits it HARD! […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Snoop Dogg feat. Charlie Wilson
Alright Y’All…first of all I am huge fan of Snoop’s music. I love the way he raps to me so smoothly and his jams are always so funky and tight. “Peaches N Cream” does not disappoint. Produced by Pharrell, it has the groove of the 70’s, the smoothness of Snoop and the deep funkiness of […]
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Eric Roberson
This song and video reminds me of summer, and the urge to play football with my peeps Being a huge fan of Eric Roberson, I am so happy to hear his latest jam “Not Trying to Keep Score No More” I love the rhythms, the chords, and the video is dang on Fun!
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Al Green
AL GREEN…soulful man with a spirit so deep that his voice transcends every note he sings. “Love and Happiness”, will make you feel REAL GOOD!
Continue readingFunky Friday Song of the Day- Rufus feat. Chaka Khan
First, I LOVE CHAKA KHAN. She has one of the most powerful soulful voices I’ve ever heard, and one of the most sharpest hip moves to this day. “Once You Get Started”, is one of the 1st 45’s that I remember hearing in my house. And I would play it over and over again. It’s […]
Continue readingBlaxploitation…Exploitation?
Blaxploitation…Exploitation? Actor and Icon, Fred Williamson recently honoured at the TORONTO BLACK FILM FESTIVAL for his achievement in film, breaks down his film demands and his thoughts as to who was really exploited in the 1970’s Blaxploitation films. Check it out here Tell AFRODELIK what you think
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