Special shout out to all the ladies on International Women’s Day 2013, this is a bit of a tribute mix for you that we put together a few years ago, it featuring a dose of our favorite Soul Funk divas doing their thing.
GENRE: SOUL, FUNK, BOOGIE RUN TIME: 38 MINS DJ: SOUL OF SYDNEY DJ’S TRACK LIST:
Jocelyn Brown – Somebody Else’s Guy
Mary Jane Girls – All Night Long
Gwen Mcrae – Funky Sensation
Chaka Khan – Ain’t Nobody
Inner Life – Moment Of My Life (Extended Version)
Brenda Taylor – You Can’t Have Your Cake And Eat It Too
Email us for info on our next secret party, throwing down that real music like thissoulofsydney
So it looks like we will be teaming up with our good friends at OUR HOUSE & doing another Spirit of House event in JUNE to pay tribute to that REAL HOUSE SOUND.
This time we have a great indoor/outdoor innercity warehouse space with a courtyard and BBQ.
An afternoon of 30 Years of House music and its DISCO FUNK ROOTS.. with music by OUR HOUSE / SOUL OF SYDNEY DJ’S & Friends.
Look out for details coming soon or email us at soulofsydney@gmail.com for info.
SOUL OF SYDNEY: Free Australia Day Block Party Picnic/BBQ
Soul of Sydney & Our House Sydney will be hosting another special family friendly FUNK picnic to celebrate the Australia Day in the right kind of fashion.. With a stack of good mates, in the great outdoors in the sunshine and with DJ’s playing REAL music in a family friendly atmosphere.
We have a stack of DJ’s on rotation playing a stack of daytime SOUL, FUNK, HIP HOP & HOUSE joints from the likes of James Brown, Jocelyn Brown, Masters At Work, Erykah Badu, De La Soul, Dilla, Larry Levan, Sade, Jill Scott & Frankie Knuckles just to name a few.
Real Music, Real People Enjoying in a Family Friendly outdoor environment!
DJ’s:
Soul of Sydney DJ’s & Friends;
PHIL TOKE, (Our House Sydney)
EDSEVEN
TERRY A
MICHAEL ZAC (Our House Sydney)
EADIE RAMIA (Our House Sydney)
C-MAN & JUZZLIKEDAT (Back of Back)
Open Decks, Open Mic & Open Floor (for all you dancers)
If you are interested in supporting, performing or need to get in contact please shoot us an email on soulofsydney@gmail.com as we will be updating venue information very soon.
Blockparty Picnic Mixtape #3 by DJ Phil Toke (Our House Sydney/Soul of Sydney)
JAN 2011
Our main man & resident Blockparty DJ Phil Toke put together this dope mixtape jam packed with some of the daytime FUNK, DISCO & REAL HOUSE jams he has been throwing down at the picnics over the last few months. Expect a stack of similar vibes for Australia Day!
John Davis Monster Orchestra- Ain’t That Enough For You
James Brown- Funky President
The Commodores- Brick House
Average White Band- Pick Up The Pieces
First Choice- Love Thang
Angela Winbush- I Love You More
Convertion- Lets Do It
Komiko- Feel Alright
Geraldine Hunt- Cant Fake The Feeling
Richard T Bear- Sunshine Hotel
Lenny Williams- You Got Me Runnin (Krivit Re edit)
The Salsoul Orchestra- You’re Just The Right Size
The Salsoul Orchestra- Salsoul Rainbow/Obama Victory Speech
Diana Ross- No One Gets The Prize
Diana Ross- The Boss
If you haven’t sent you for mobile number can you please forward to soulofsydney@gmail.com in the event we do have to move the party last minute?
Check out some of the SOUL TRAIN FUN from our last few parties
A Few points that might help you organise you day better;
It is a FAMILY FRIENDLY PICNIC first and foremost so might be a good idea really to pack for a Sunday Picnic in the park (eski/ picnic basket, fruit, drinks and something to sit on etc.)
We have a spot with a stack of grass around with plenty of room for kids, it is 5 mins from city around Alexandria, there is shade but best people bring some hats etc.
We will have a Sound System with selectors playing an eclectic mix of real music including everything from Sade to James Brown to De La Soul, Erykah Badu & Masters At Work, Larry Levan, Frankie Knuckles.
It is open decks with rotating DJ’s (but best people get in touch via soulofsydney@gmail.com if keen to play to confirm time slots)
We usually aim to get everything starting at about 12pm with ending time around depending on vibe.
We will be waiting for the weather forecast before we make the call as it is outdoors, if it does look like it’s going to rain then we will simply move till next sunny Sunday. (We will be in touch a few days out for the event via email & on the day via SMS in case we have to move the party, so we will need your Mobile details too so we can get location details quicker)
ARTIST CALL OUT: If you are a local Musician, MC, Singer, Percussionist or DJ then we are very keen to hear from you if you would like to play, especially if you down to play percussion along the Djs in an open jam vibe for Sunday. (we are hoping to get thing going as a regular Sunday afternoon local soul funk and hip hop open jam session so if your keen to be part of it let us know)
For local Soul music fan then we simply wants you there enjoying the music, so get a group of friends together, spread the word and come down for a day out it the park to some real music.
Thanks again for getting behind the idea kids.. Sydney definitely needs more people like YOU!
Pray for good weather & hope to see you all at the next one.
About the Block-Party Picnic Movement
In the name of spreading REAL MUSIC! SOUL OF SYDNEY, OUR HOUSE SYDNEY & TONE have teamed up to put forward a small number of hush-hush out door POP UP street & park-side throw-downs during summer.
The idea is a series of free Pop-UP Sunday afternoon family friendly Picnic’s in various outdoor locations around this beautiful city, featuring rotating sets from local DJ’s & Artists still flying the flag for quality music in Sydney.
If you like the idea of hearing everything from James Brown, Jocelyn Brown, Erykah Badu, De La Soul, Dilla & Masters At Work & Frankie Knuckles in an outdoor location where you can have a Sunday Picnic in the sunshine, then join us as we celebrate the gift of great music, in a relaxed environment with friends and al-fresco on picnic blankets!
Issac Hays- Theme From S.H.A.F.Tt black President.
The Beginning of The End- Funky Nassau (Part 1)
George Clinton – One Nation Under A Groove
Stevie Wonder – Higher Ground
Lonnie Liston Smith- Expansions
George Benson- You Can Do It < Phil Toke & Soul of Sydney ‘I Have A DREAM EDIT’
Roy Ayers- Evolution
#2- Blockparty Picnic Mixtape 2 by DJ Phil Toke (Our House Sydney)
Dec 2011
Our main man & resident Blockparty DJ Phil Toke put together this dope mixtape jam packed with some of the daytime FUNK, DISCO & REAL HOUSE jams he has been throwing down at the picnics over the last few months.
Tracklisting
1.The Last Minister – Tribute to the JB family
2.Lyn Collins – Think (Jski edit)
3.Kool & The Gang – Love and Understanding
4.War – Galaxy
5.Jimmy Castor – E man boogie
6.Jesse G – thats hot
7.Change – A lover’s holiday
8.Nijel – Dance so fine (instrum)
9.Brothers Johnson – Stomp
10.Superbreak disco edits – Body Bait
11.Society – Can U rock?
12.Phase II – Reachin
13.Terrence Parker – Love’s Got me high
14.Teddy Pendergrass – Only you
15.Sylvester – Over & over
As Neo-Soul fans in Sydney get ready to witness some of the magic of the live performances of Erykah Badu we though we should drop some of the classic club re-workings in our record collection.
Our good mate local producer, DJ & Electronic-Soul Music connoisseur put together this Soul, Hip Hop & Funk podcast for us (and you) just in time for the weekend & to help you wind out your work week.
Catch the Michael Zac dropping everything from Classic Soul to Soulful House gems like this and a stack more day time vibes at our Block Party Picnic (INFO HERE)
1. Tony! Toni! Toné! – Just me and you
2. Jill Scott – A Long Walk
3. J Dilla featuring Dwele – Dime Piece
4. Erykah Badu – Gone Baby Dont Be Long
5. D’Angelo – Smooth
6. 50 Cent – Ryder Music
7. Lupe Fiasco – Kick, Push
8. Talib Kweli – In the Mood (feat. Kanye West & Roy Ayers)
9. Marvin Gaye – Right On
10. MFSB – Love Is The Message
11. Unlimited Touch – I Hear Music In the Streets (Francois K Remix)
12. Michael Jackson – Baby Be Mine
13. Nuyorican Soul & India – Runaway
If you haven’t sent you for mobile number can you please forward to soulofsydney@gmail.com in the event we do have to move the party last minute?
DJ’S playing Sunday include;
Soul of Sydney DJ’s + Friends; Including;
Gian Aripino & Tom Tutton (Tan Crackers Soul Club)
Phil Toke, Eadie Ramia & Michael Zac (Our House DJ’s)
MK1 (Sounds of the Zulu Nation)
Ben Peterson (Tone)
A Few points that might help you organize you day better;
It is a family friendly picnic first and foremost so could be a good idea really to pack an eski/ picnic basket, fruit, drinks and something to sit on etc.
We have a spot with a stack of grass around with plenty of room for kids, it is 5 mins from city in Alexandria, there is shade but best people bring some hats etc.
We will have a basic DJ set up playing everything from Sade to James Brown to De La Soul, Erykah Badu & Masters At Work. It is open decks with rotating DJ’s (but best people get in touch via soulofsydney@gmail.com if keen to play to confirm time slots)
We are hoping to kick off by 11pm till around 6 or later depending on vibe
We will be waiting for the weather forecast before we make the call as it is outdoors, if it does look like it’s going to rain then we will simply move till next sunny Sunday. (We will be in touch later in the week via email and on the day via SMS in case we have to move the party so we will need your Mob. details too.)
If you are a local Musician, Mc, Singer, Percussionist or DJ then we are very keen to hear from you if you would like to play, especially if you down to play percussion along the Djs in an open jam vibe for Sunday. (we are hoping to get thing going as a regular Sunday afternoon local soul funk and hip hop open jam session so if your keen to be part of it let us know)
For local Soul music fan then we simply wants you there enjoying the music, so get a group of friends together, spread the word and come down for a day out it the park to some real music.
Thanks again for the support we have been inundated with positive feedback after the last party, will be in touch by week’s end,
Here is a clip of some of the fun from the last party a few weeks back, right after a storm when we were forced to move for shelter in a brick pit for an afternoon of classic Chicago HOUSE, SOUL, FUNK and.. ERIC B and RAKIM!
We are back by DOPE demand after a stack of positive messages & e-mails we will be hosting our second ‘Blockparty Picnic’ on SUNDAY 4th Dec parkside in a hush hush location in Alexandria.
Similar vibes as the last one, a family friendly sunday picnic in the park from 12pm with day time beats from rotating DJ’s including; Phil Toke, Michael Zac & Eadie Ramia + C Man, Mason (Paper Plane Project) & Nathan (DoJo Cuts & The Liberators)
A massive THANK YOU! to everyone who helped get this off this ground last Sunday, it was a little rushed.. a little unorganised but ended up being a pretty special day for us & really confirmed how much the REAL MUSIC heads in Sydney love to party. Great crew to get down with.
Hats off to all who came out during the day.. & massive thanks to you guys who made us set the Sound System under the covers of some massive trees even after the rain came in.. You cats ARE THE SOUL OF SYDNEY!
We will be getting this going again very soon! so get in touch on our facebook page or email us for details or if you want to get invloved playing some music etc.
Peace
Venue Update (20th Nov 9am)
E-mail soulofsydney@gmail.com if any issues finding us etc.
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In the name of spreading REAL MUSIC, SOUL OF SYDNEY & TONE have teamed up to put forward a small number of hush-hush out door POP UP street & parkside throwdowns during summer.
The idea is a series of free Pop-UP Sunday afternoon family friendly Picnic’s in various outdoor locations around this beautiful city, featuring rotating sets from local DJ’s & Artists still flying the flag for quality music in Sydney.
If you like the idea of hearing everything from James Brown, Jocelyn Brown, Erykah Badu, De La Soul, Dilla & Masters At Work & Frankie Knuckles in an outdoor location where you can have a Sunday Picnic in the sunshine, then join us as we celebrate the gift of great music, in a relaxed environment with friends and al-fresco on picnic blankets!
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We will be kicking off next Sunday 20th Nov in a special Innercity Parkside location
Music Policy: Soul, Afro-beat, Disco, Funk, Hip Hop & Soulful House
Free entry: Open Mic, Open Decks & Open Floor (for all you dancers)
Soul of Sydney DJ’s + Guests dropping a everything from NEO SOUL, CLASSIC FUNK BREAKS, DISCO, & B-boy Boogie
E-mail soulofsydney@gmail.com for details.
PLEASE NOTE: events will depend on weather so we will make a decision late in the week & send venue information via email & sms by weeks end. Venue info WILL NOT be posted on FB, so if you are interested please shoot us an email at soulofsydney@gmail.com with your mobile number so we can keep you posted.
One of the few spots we may be using..
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Updated INFO:
We have a few spots near Alexandria but waiting to see if the weather holds up, if it is blue sky’s then we are in business and will be sending an sms blast out of where you can be found.
Few points that might help you organize you day better;
· It is a family friendly picnic first and foremost so could be a good idea really to pack an eski/ picnic basket, fruit, drinks and something to sit on etc.
· We have a spot with a stack of grass around with plenty of room for kids, it is 5 mins from city around Alexandria, there is shade but best people bring some hats etc. \
· We will have a basic DJ set up playing everything from Sade to James Brown to De La Soul, Erykah Badu & Masters At Work. It is open decks with rotating DJ’s (but best people get in touch via email if keen to play to confirm time slots)
· We are hoping to kick off by 12pm till around 5 or 6
· We will be waiting for the weather forecast before we make the call as it is outdoors, if it does look like it’s going to rain then we will simply move till next sunny Sunday. (We will be in touch later in the week via email and on the day via SMS in case we have to move the party so we will need your Mob. details too.)
· If you are a local Musician, Mc, Singer, Percussionist or DJ then we are very keen to hear from you if you would like to play, especially if you down to play percussion along the Djs in an open jam vibe for Sunday. (we are hoping to get thing going as a regular Sunday afternoon local soul funk and hip hop open jam session so if your keen to be part of it let us know)
· For local Soul music fan then we simply wants you there enjoying the music, so get a group of friends together, spared the word and come down for a day out it the park.
This came about due to the overwhelming disappointment with the closure of so many GREAT music venues in Sydney recently. So we felt the time was right to organise a local music communal get together for the locals who have been supporting the music and venues we all love.
We will have a Sound System, Decks & Mic set up, so if you are keen to help out with music or a mini show case, let us know via FB or e-mail.
Issac Hays- Theme From S.H.A.F.Tt black President.
The Beginning of The End- Funky Nassau (Part 1)
George Clinton – One Nation Under A Groove
Stevie Wonder – Higher Ground
Lonnie Liston Smith- Expansions
George Benson- You Can Do It < Phil Toke & Soul of Sydney ‘I Have A DREAM EDIT’
Roy Ayers- Evolution
Just caught some GREAT news on twitter that Erykah Badu will back in Sydney early next year performing at the Sydney Opera House & what better way then celebrate with a BADU Mixtape of her dropping rare classic funk and hip hop gems on BBC radio.
Sunday 19th Feb – Sydney Opera House Wednesday 22nd Feb – Palais – Melbourne with Fat Freddy’s Drop
Saturday 25th Feb – Kings Park & Botanic Garden – Perth with Fat Freddy’s Drop
GRAMMY® award winning artist Erykah Badu is touching down in Australia this summer in what is sure to be the hottest ticket of the season.
Forging her own path in soul music and almost single-handedly directing the genre since the ’97 debut Baduizm, Badu’s releases have always demanded critics attention, whilst her live shows incite rapturous engagement from audiences as she bursts through hits like On & On, Love Of My Life, Apple Tree, Tyrone, Bag Lady, Window Seat and more.
Her latest release New Amerykah Part II (Return Of The Ankh) further pushed the boundaries of contemporary soul music, enlisting the work of previous collaborators James Poyser and Ahmir ?uestlove Thompson (The Roots, Al Green) as well as cutting edge producers like Madlib, Sa Ra Creative Partners, Karriem Riggins (Diana Krall) and the late J Dilla.
Erykah Badu will perform live for the very first time in her own headline shows in Australia, offering fans their first taste to see her in concert in exquisite and historic venues such as Sydney Opera House, Melbourne’s Palais Theatre and Perth’s picturesque Kings Park. For the latter two events, she will be joined by New Zealand’s Fat Freddy’s Drop.
The enigmatic seven piece soul act have won the world over with their hypnotic live performances which translate their impeccable records to a live setting in a similarly dynamic fashion to Badu’s razor sharp band. Their last album ‘Live At Roundhouse London’ showcased the incredible live show, which takes in highlights from their albums ‘Based On A True Story’ and ‘Dr Boondigga and the Big BW’ and Australian audiences may be in for a taste of new material, which is hinted at a mid 2012 release.
Do not miss the captivating Erykah Badu as she tours across Australia for the first time in her own headline shows, joined by Fat Freddy’s Drop in Melbourne and Perth for some of the most musically exquisite engagements of the summer programme.
Niche Productions & Live Nation present Erykah Badu February 2012 Tour
Sunday 19th Feb – Sydney Opera House
Tickets: http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/ 02 9250 7777 http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/ 136 100
PRESALE (INSIDERS – Sydney Opera House ‘Insider’ members): TUE 8 NOV
PRESALE (INHOUSE – Sydney Opera House enews subscribers): WED 9 NOV
GP ONSALE: MON 14 NOV
Wednesday 22nd Feb – Palais – Melbourne with Fat Freddy’s Drop
Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/ 136 100
LN & NP PRESALE: TUE 8 NOV – THUR 10 NOV
GP ONSALE: – MON 14 NOV
Saturday 25th Feb – Kings Park & Botanic Garden – Perth with Fat Freddy’s Drop
Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/ 136 100
ME PRESALE: – MON 7 NOV – TUE 8 NOV
TM PRESALE: – WED 9 NOV – THUR 10 NOV
GP ONSALE: – MON 14 NOV
Niche Productions & Live Nation presentERYKAH BADU
Sunday 19th Feb – Sydney Opera House Wednesday 22nd Feb – Palais – Melbourne with Fat Freddy’s Drop
Saturday 25th Feb – Kings Park & Botanic Garden – Perth with Fat Freddy’s Drop
GRAMMY® award winning artist Erykah Badu is touching down in Australia this summer in what is sure to be the hottest ticket of the season.
Forging her own path in soul music and almost single-handedly directing the genre since the ’97 debut Baduizm, Badu’s releases have always demanded critics attention, whilst her live shows incite rapturous engagement from audiences as she bursts through hits like On & On, Love Of My Life, Apple Tree, Tyrone, Bag Lady, Window Seat and more.
Her latest release New Amerykah Part II (Return Of The Ankh) further pushed the boundaries of contemporary soul music, enlisting the work of previous collaborators James Poyser and Ahmir ?uestlove Thompson (The Roots, Al Green) as well as cutting edge producers like Madlib, Sa Ra Creative Partners, Karriem Riggins (Diana Krall) and the late J Dilla.
Erykah Badu will perform live for the very first time in her own headline shows in Australia, offering fans their first taste to see her in concert in exquisite and historic venues such as Sydney Opera House, Melbourne’s Palais Theatre and Perth’s picturesque Kings Park. For the latter two events, she will be joined by New Zealand’s Fat Freddy’s Drop.
The enigmatic seven piece soul act have won the world over with their hypnotic live performances which translate their impeccable records to a live setting in a similarly dynamic fashion to Badu’s razor sharp band. Their last album ‘Live At Roundhouse London’ showcased the incredible live show, which takes in highlights from their albums ‘Based On A True Story’ and ‘Dr Boondigga and the Big BW’ and Australian audiences may be in for a taste of new material, which is hinted at a mid 2012 release.
Do not miss the captivating Erykah Badu as she tours across Australia for the first time in her own headline shows, joined by Fat Freddy’s Drop in Melbourne and Perth for some of the most musically exquisite engagements of the summer programme.
Niche Productions & Live Nation present Erykah Badu February 2012 Tour
Sunday 19th Feb – Sydney Opera House
Tickets: http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/ 02 9250 7777 http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/ 136 100
PRESALE (INSIDERS – Sydney Opera House ‘Insider’ members): TUE 8 NOV
PRESALE (INHOUSE – Sydney Opera House enews subscribers): WED 9 NOV
GP ONSALE: MON 14 NOV
Wednesday 22nd Feb – Palais – Melbourne with Fat Freddy’s Drop
Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/ 136 100
LN & NP PRESALE: TUE 8 NOV – THUR 10 NOV
GP ONSALE: – MON 14 NOV
Saturday 25th Feb – Kings Park & Botanic Garden – Perth with Fat Freddy’s Drop
Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/ 136 100
ME PRESALE: – MON 7 NOV – TUE 8 NOV
TM PRESALE: – WED 9 NOV – THUR 10 NOV
GP ONSALE: – MON 14 NOV
In 1996, Todd Terry featuring Martha Wash & Jocelyn Brown‘s version of Keep on Jumpin reached number one on the Hot Dance Club Play. This version was house oriented and the more popular of the “Keep on Jumpin'” versions, based on strength and vocal ability of Wash and Brown alone. This was the first of two back-to- back number ones o
n Dance Club Play chart for this collaboration between the three artists; their follow-up, “Something Goin’ On (In Your Soul)“, reach number one in 1997.
1. JT Donaldson – Trust Me
2. Mtume – Juicy Fruit
3. Gwen Mcrae – Funky Sensation (MAW mix)
4. Yarbrough & Peoples – Don’t stop the music
5. Jocelyn Brown – Somebody Else’s Guy (dub)
6. Vernon Burch – Do it to me
7. Tom Browne – Funkin’ for Jamaica
8. Barna Soundmachine & Der Beat – Jump up let’s go
9. Julien Jabre – And you don’t stop
10. Brick – Ain’t gonna hurt nobody
11. Gwen Mcrae – All this love that im giving
12. Crazy P – Stop Space Return
13. Gaelle – Give it back
14. Raydio – You can’t fight what you feel
15. Goldie Alexander – I want to show you my love
16. Tracey Weber – Sure Shot
17. Change – A Lover’s Holiday
18. Faze Action – I wanna dancer
19. Floetry – Say Yes (David Harness)
20. Seal – People Asking why (Timmy Regisford)
21. Black Coffee – Turn Me on
22. Monique Bingham – Little W 12th St
23. Peven Everett – Music
24. Robin Thicke – Would that make you love me
Keep on Jumpin reached number one on the 
SOUL OF SYDNEY: Feel-Good FUNK SOUL DISCO & beyond. 