We just caught this dope mix showcasing tracks from the NEW DR DRE release ‘Compton’ & definitely feeling the vibe on this. You can definitely hear Dr Dre’s touches in this, great production right through the album with a bit of his signature g funk flavors running right through it.
put together by SHIN at mixcloud. Listen to it in full at https://www.mixcloud.com/shinshinobie/dr-dre-compton-2015/
We are absolutely honoured to be able to bring a special Soul of Sydney set from our good friend, Sydney’s own DJ MO’FUNK who is back in town for a few weeks from his extended residency at Pacha Terrace in Ibiza. As one of the finest selectors in Sydney and one of the few DJ’s in the world doing it large in Europe we cant wait to see what he has in stall for our joint bday jam.
Introducing DJ MO’FUNK, one of Sydney’s favorite sons back in town back in Sydney after 7+ years throwing down hip hop, funk, disco and beyond as resident selector at Ibiza’s Pacha.
Check him out doing his thing for DJsounds in 2012, throwing down everything from a dope selection of the boogie, funk and hip hop grooves he is so well known for.
Listen –> www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hehIF8mEBA
About Mo’Funk
Sydney-bred DJ Mo’funk isn’t just a veteran of the Australian dance music scene, but now an annual fixture on the biggest clubbing playground of them all – the Spanish party isle of Ibiza. Since first venturing there with his record crate as a virtual unknown in 2007, Mo’s racked up sets at too many of the island’s hotspots to name.
His 2012 tour of duty saw him hold down residencies at no less than three clubs: Pacha, Ocean Beach Club, and the big one, Space, where he regularly stepped up to the plate for their We Love… and Carl Cox – The Revolution club nights.
Not content to just bask in the Northern Hemisphere sun, he’s brought some of that Ibiza spirit back to Sydney for summer.
Mo’funk has held the true art of the DJ close to his heart since his introduction to the Sydney club scene in 2001.
Over 14 years of obsessively seeking out good music, both new and old, he’s honed the skills to deliver the goods every time – whether spinning Downtempo Grooves, Soul, Hip-Hop and RnB, or the many flavours of House music he favours. At a club or festival, a cocktail bar or a fashion parade, you know what’s on the agenda when Mo’funk is in charge of your dancefloor: Real Music, Real Skills and the Uniqueness that no one can duplicate.
And, most importantly, the Funk that he takes his name from!
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/mofunkthedj
http://www.mixcloud.com/mofunkthedj/
http://mofunkthedj.com/
Reggae, Roots & Afro-Colombian Funk: The Sounds of Sydney’s 9-piece Latin funk powerhouse Watussi
This is a little podcast we put together some of the amazing studio work our April 6 headliners, WATUSSI. It’s only a small sample of the infectious grooves the band has become so well known for.
From Reggae, Roots to straight Afro-Latin fire, this podcast is only a small taste of what you can expect from our special guests for this Sundays Soul of Sydney jam as WATUSSI play a rare set just before they head to to Byron Bay for this years Bluesfest
See you on the dancefloor!
Style: Afro-Colombian Reggae, Roots, Funk & Beryond
Time: 45 Mins
Recorded:April 1 2004
Links;
www.watussi.com.au
www.watussimusic.bandcamp.com
www.facebook.com/watussiband
-Cuando Sera
-Otra
-Tu Te Vas
-Nina
-Baila
-El olvido
-Como mi ritmo
-Africa
-Echale fuego
-Seguimos
LISTEN
LISTEN HERE
True house soldiers.. Masters at Work playing in Sydney for the first time for House Solutions in Sydney on NYE 2012.
Check out this 1 hour segment from a killer night for Sydney house massive.
Big ups to Rob & Co. at House Solutions for making it all happen and pushing that real Spirit of House in Sydney.
Check out more at House Solutions HERE
For lovers of dance-floor funk & disco.. check this mix out as a little warm up to a special afternoon funk and disco jam we have with legendary Chicago disco cat DJ RAHAAN. Nothing but 100% express yourself music on a Sunday afternoon in March with local support including super rare disco and boogie sets from Gian Aprino, Shan Frenzie, Phil Toke, Soul of Sydney DJ’s & Friends. (email us at soulofsydney for very limited early bird tix)
DISCO – FUNK – EARLY HOUSE VIBES
Our House Sydney & Soul Of Sydney are proud and excited to present renowned Chicago DJ, Rahaan. Having been inspired by Chicago dance pioneers such as Ron Hardy, Farley Jackmaster Funk, and The Hot Mix 5, Rahaan has been playing music spanning everything from DEEP HOUSE, DISCO, BOOGIE & FUNK since the 80’s & is the dopest DISCO DJ around if your ask us.
His fearsome talent behind the decks has led to a fanatical worldwide following while his mixes are highly regarded, weaving rare and choice cuts flawlessly.
Rahaan has released numerous tracks through music labels JiscoMusic, Stilove4music, KAT and was a producer on Peven Everett’s “Sexy One” on Unified Records. His performances have spanned the globe and included famed parties such as the Southport Weekender, Northern Soul and Bring The Heat.
Local support includes Frenzie (Groove Therapy Radio), Gian Arpino (Tan Crackers Soul Club) Phil Toke, Michael Zac, Eadie Ramia and Soul Of Sydney DJ’s
First release $15+BF Pre-sale tickets are available from http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?447318
Soul of Sydney & Our House Sydney proudly present:
SPIRIT OF HOUSE SECRET BLOCKPARTY (AUSTRALIA DAY LONG WEEKEND)
An afternoon tribute to 30+ years of House music & its Funk & Disco roots.
MUSIC: Strictly Early Chicago House, New York Disco, Garage, Soul & Funk Vibes.
DATE: AUSTRALIA DAY LONG WEEKEND – 1pm-8pm
DJ’S: Soul of Sydney DJ’s & Friends, Phil Toke, Michael Zac, Nick Vidal, Danny De Sousa, Ian Lavelle
LOCATION: Secret innercity dance floor oasis (near surry hills)
TICKETS: Limited early pre-sale tickets by RSVP available from via soulofsydney@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE:
ABOUT SPIRIT OF HOUSE?
Spirit Of House is a secret afternoon party collaboration between Soul of Sydney & Our House put on every couple of months to pay homage to the last 30+ years of House music & its Disco-Funk roots in unique & interesting locations. We make a special point pay tribute to the DJ’s, Producers and iconic clubs who have helped create and shape House music over the last three decades. Figures & Clubs such as Frankie Knuckles, Larry Levan, Ron Hardy, Glenn Underground, John Morales, Kerri Chandler, Ron Trent, Joey Negro, Joe Claussell, Danny Krivit, Kenny Dixon Jr, Theo Parrish, Norman Jay, Lil Louis Masters At Work The Warehouse, Zanzibar, The Musik Box and The Paradise Garage.
Our House Sydney & Soul-Of Sydney, bringing you that BODY MUSIC!
LISTEN HERE
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:
Email us for info on our next secret party, throwing down that real music like thissoulofsydney
LISTEN HERE
RASHIDA LIVE ON JJJ MIX UP (STREAMING ON DEMAND TILL NEXT SATURDAY)
Rashida’s love for playing music that she loves is infectious.
So much so that that after Prince saw her spin records in 2004 at the House Of Blues in West Hollywood, Prince invited her to play for him. Fast forward to now, and Rashida‘s been travelling with him every since.
In 2010 she began touring with Kelis, travelling the world over as her DJ.
Currently in town as part of the travelling Prince party, she came into triple j to record her signature fusion of hip-hop, funk, soul, dancehall, pop, rock, and house live.
PLAYLIST:
Dr Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band – I’ll Play The Fool For You
Fonda Rae – Over Like A Fat Rat
Trussel – Love Injection (Larry Levan Remix)
Chaka Khan – Chaka Fate
Chuck Brown – Bustin’ Loose
??? – Extra Loveable
Evelyn Myers – I Want To Thank You
The Jones Girls – Nights Over Egypt
Flying Lotus – Do The Astral Plane
Sam Sparro – Pink Cloud (Original Mix)
Amy Winehouse – Take The Box (Seijis Buggin’ Mix)
Jodeci – Freek ‘n You (MK Dub)
Disclosure – Boiling (Feat. Sinead Harnett)
Delilah – Love You So (Joe Goddard Remix)
Kelis – Brave (Dark Sky Remix)
The Weeknd – Coming Down
LINKS:
Rashida Website
Rashida Facebook
Rashida Twitter
Rashida Soundcloud
Streaming here for the next week.
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.
LARRY LEVAN LIVE @ PARADISE GARAGE CLOSING NIGHT
Tracklist:
1) Jocelyn Brown – Somebody Else’s Guy – Live PA
2) T.C. Curtis – You Should Have Known Better (Dub Mix)
3) NYC Peech Boys – Come On, Come On (Don’t Say Maybe)
4) Cheyne – Call Me Mr. Telephone
5) Man Friday – Love Honey, Love Heartache
6) Serious Intention – You Don’t Know (Paul Simpson Limited Edition Special Remix)
7) Tony Paris – Electric Automan
8) Black Mamba ‘Vicious’ (A Cappella)
9) Man Friday – Jump (Garage Version) / Gunshots
10) Aretha Franklin – Jump To It
I love the idea behind this, a fan run online podcast session as a warm up for the up coming Prince tour, These cats know their music that’s for sure.. check out a few of the episodes below and all of them online with downloadable links etc.
HERE
Prince & The NPG are coming to Australia in May 2012! Press play to listen to this 20 minute preview show and keep your ears wide open to hear some Purple News!
The Peach & Black Podcast has reached a milestone – Our 50th episode!… And what better way to celebrate this occasion than by reviewing the landmark album Sign ‘O’ The Times on its very own 25th Birthday! Here’s Part 1 of our review, covering all of Disc 1. Join MC, Playa, Captain and Toejam in this extensive track-by-track review… before the police come… a podcast this funky is on the run!
Stay tuned for Part 2!
Download the full 35-track compilation featuring a taste of the music made at the Red Bull Music Academy during four autumn weeks in Madrid last year. From arpeggiated acid to experimental exotica, these are just some of those once-in-a-lifetime collaborations that made the 2011 Academy in Madrid all so special.
The Various Assets – Not For Salecompilation holds some of the wild juxtapositions and magical moments that happened when people from all corners of the world found companions in sound – and discovered they spoke a similar language despite contrasting backgrounds and methodologies.
Chances are you might hear some of these artists playing a festival or two this year, or dropping an EP that turns your dance floor upside down. If that’s the case, reset your compass points, and join us en route to who knows where. Check the tracklist and download the compilation below. Included in the download is a PDF booklet with the stories behind the songs.
SOUL OF SYDNEY: Feel-Good FUNK SOUL DISCO & beyond. 