I think this song is pure gold. It’s a P-Funk masterpiece, chock full of rhythm, and practically sweating funky dance-ability. Bootsy Collins was one of the most significant figures of the P-Funk movement, probably second only to George Clinton, with whom he played in the Parliament-Funkadelic super-group. Clinton actually co-produced the album, acting as a…
16/01/2019: “Singalong” by Crazy Titch
Crazy Titch was at one point viewed as a rival to Dizzee Rascal for mainstream success. He was never quite as gifted in many ways,…
15/01/2019: “Vibrations” by Mae Ji-Yoon
I have found it hard to find any information on Mae Ji-Yoon, and my knowledge of that area of the world would lead me to…
14/01/2019: “Weave” by Ashni
Ashni is a New Yorker with Indian roots. She draws inspiration from Indian styles and Jazz, as well as R’n’B, and I think that’s apparent…
13/01/2018: “Hard Times” by Nu-Matic
Nu-Matic were a duo active in the early days of the U.K. rave scene in the early 90s. They were signed to XL Recordings, which…
12/01/2019: “Mawethu” by Amampondo
“Mawethu” is traditional South African song. The word means “friends” in Xhosa. The Pondo are a South African ethnic group. They can also be called…
11/01/2019: “Spanish Bombs” by The Clash
“Spanish Bombs” refers to two things. First, there is the Spanish Civil War. Joe Strummer is praising the anti-fascist struggle and remembering the martyrs. It…
10/01/2019: “Satisfaction” by Carl Dawkins
Carl Dawkins is one of the many figures in Jamaican music who never really made a lot of money despite being a relatively important figure…
09/01/2019: “Jazz Carnival” by Azymuth
Azymuth are still going today, which is great. Set up in 1973, they play a funky Jazz which takes a lot of inspiration from the…
08/01/2019: “Brown Paper Bag” by Roni Size and Reprazent
Roni Size is a huge figure in the history of Drum and Bass. As part of the Bristol collective Reprazent, he released innovative, hip-hop inspired…