A hefty collection of hard to find funky remixes & bootlegs.Sister SledgeSkeelo Anderson PaakGrand Master Flash & The Furious 5NellyChildish Gambino The Rolling StonesGwen McRae Fat Back Band De La Soul The WhispersKendrick Lemar Talking Heads Michael Jackson
The Evolution Of Disco (4/4)The penultimate instalment of this docuseries. Emerging from the rubble of the Disco scene, we trace the roots of one of the most influential clubs in Dance music culture, why it was soo successful & the life of its iconic resident, Larry Levan. Scored by the track list of this seminal Discotheque, we look at the songs that channeled the spirit of those early Loft parties that followed the Stonewall Rebellion & how Larrys Story serves as an inspiration to all who followed in his footsteps. -DocumentariesLarrys GarageNile Rodgers Hit MakerStudio 54 - The Documentary Studio 54 - Behind The ScenesParis Is BurningHow To Survive A PlagueStonewall ForeverThe Death & Life Of Marshal P JohnsonCRACK - Cocaine, Corruption & ConspiracyWojnarowicz - Art AIDS & Newyork In The 80sFear City - Newyork Vs The MafiaDisco: Soundtrack Of A Revolution-Films About The Era120 BPMIts A SinPrideDallas Buyers Club-Spotlight on Queer StoriesFemmePrideDallas Buyers ClubIts A SinThe Stonewall UprisingThe Death & Life Of Marshal P JohnsonWojnarowicz - Art AIDS & Newyork In The 80sThe Stonewall UprisingStonewall ForeverParis Is Burning120 BPM
The Evolution Of Disco (3/4)Disco begins to blow up! Anthems, iconic artists, world famous nightclubs & celebrity culture. This episode we look at how Disco reached its dizzying heights. We slip under the velvet rope to have a good old rummage through the scandals & stories that made the genre front page news. The question is though, what made it all come tumbling down in a cloud of smoke, cocaine & glitter?DocumentariesNile Rodgers: The HitmakerHip Hop EvolutionQuincyStudio 54 - The Documentary Studio 54 - Behind The ScenesLarrys GarageDisco: Soundtrack Of A RevolutionFear City - Newyork Vs The MafiaFilms Of The EraTaxi DriverWarriorsSaturday Night FeverCarlitos WayBooksLast Night A DJ Saved My LifeTurn The Beat Around
The Evolution Of Disco (2/4)Scorned by the Mafias mistreatment of the gay bars, spurred on by the Stonewall uprising & its legacy, members & allies of the LGBTQ+ community begin to open up their own venues. In the decade that followed 1969 a new scene, a new sound would emerge, that would provide sanctuary, escape & space for celebration in the spite of the world outside. This episode we step foot in some of those seminal venues, take a look at their music & pay homage to their figureheads. Expect raw Soul, Proto-Disco & even a Funky bit of Rock & Roll. Sources-DocumentariesPump Up The VolumeDisco: Soundtrack Of A RevolutionHitsville The Making Of MotownSummer Of SoulQuincyThe Black GodfatherThe Death & Life Of Marshal P JohnsonThe Vietnam War - Ken BurnsThe Loft “Come As You Are”Fear City - Newyork Vs The MafiaRubble KingsWhy The US Government Murdered Fred HamptonBlack Panthers - Vanguard Of The Revolution Disco: Soundtrack Of A RevolutionFilms From The Era Taxi DriverWarriorsBlacKKKlansmanForrest GumpJudas & The Black MessiahBooksLast Night A DJ Saved My LifeTurn The Beat Around
The Evolution Of Disco (1/4)Disco is the precursor to House music & Dance culture as we know it. This episode Jason takes the story right back to the roots, as we look at the turbulent birth of the spaces that allowed Disco to come into being. Soundtracked by the songs from the Stonewall juke box & classic Soul & Funk from the 50s & 60s, the story takes us through the trials & tribulations of the LGBTQ+ community, in New-York & beyond. From police harassment, to government oppression & exploitation from the mafia. The story of The Stonewall uprising is a seminal moment in the history of Gay Liberation & essential in understanding the context of how the Discotheques & DJs that followed were able to make such a lasting impact on popular culture. Sources-Documentaries:Pump Up The VolumeHitsville The Making Of MotownThe Stonewall UprisingStonewall ForeverThe Death & Life Of Marshal P JohnsonWhy The US Government Murdered Fred HamptonBlack Panthers - Vanguard Of The Revolution Disco: Soundtrack Of A RevolutionVietnam-BooksLast Night A DJ Saved My LifeTurn The Beat Around-Films From The Era Forrest GumpJudas & The Black MessiahBlacKKKlansman-Spotlight on Queer StoriesFemmePrideDallas Buyers ClubIts A SinThe Stonewall UprisingThe Death & Life Of Marshal P JohnsonWojnarowicz - Art AIDS & Newyork In The 80sThe Stonewall UprisingStonewall ForeverParis Is Burning
Special moments, unrequited love, break ups…… orgasms! The full spectrum, this episode is all about the trials & tribulations of the heart. If you know your 60s music, get your quiz papers out cause keep it sample has some brilliant covers for us to trace back.Jaelen Ngonda - Just Like You Used ToMary J Bridge - Be HappyUpland Mccullough - Bad Company Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Back Together AgainLenny Williams - Messing With My MindAlton & McClain ft Johnny Bristol - Hang On In There Baby Micheal Jackson - Aint No SunshineLabelle - Wild HorsesWilson Picket - Hey JoeEtta James - I Got You BabeLyrics Born - I Changed My MindThe Heavy - How’d You Like Me NowRita & The Tiaras - Gone With The Wind Is My LoveJames Brown & Luciano Pavarotti - Mans World Live
Scouring the continent, digging through the decades & paying homage to the heritage, this episode is all about Africas Funkiest bands & artists. Jason also talks about Afrobeat, who to watch out for & how it first stepped onto the world stage. Ibibio Sound Machine - Wanna Come Down Pasteur Lappe - More Sekkle MovementEko Roosevelt - Tondoho MbaBoss Ft Kaleta - Wake UpYea Jourias - Adam NyuetoFela Kuti - Water Get No EnemyFela Kuti - ZombieFela Kuti - O.D.O.OFela Kuti - Expensive ShitAsake - OrganiseBurna Boy - Anybody Christy Essien - You Cant Change A ManDon Laka - Wanna Be MyselfSteve Monte - Only You Voilaaa - Spies Are Watching MeAmadou & Mariam - Sete Don Ye
The Funk Foundation returns after a long hiatus with the first in a cluster of new episodes. Kicking things off with a good old fashioned rummage through the crates. This episode is a straight up showcase of exactly the kind of mix of eras & genres the show is synonymous with. It feel soo good to be back baby!Abongjar - Just Cool De La Soul - Rollerskating Jam Called SaturdayHot Chocolate - I Just Love What You’re DoingAretha Franklyn - Get It RightGabriels - Angels & QueensChance The Rapper - All NightMJ Cole - Work OutDJ Khaled Ft Drake - For FreeJorja Smith - Open Black Girls (Remix)Alecia Keys - FallinRhye - OpenFat Boy Slim - Praise YouChristine & The Queens - Girlfriend (Palms Trap Remix)Donna Washington - You Cant Hide From The BoogieLenny Williams - When Im Dancing (MG Edit)
A selection of edits & remixes inspired by Paris Burning & The Paradise Garage.
Popping one in before the end of the year, Jason hands over the decks to Preston DJ enigma & "Mans Search For Music" host Cheman.Mans Search For Music:https://open.spotify.com/episode/13wZjh8hRHpEfQsYgxVgx6?si=ecba394d976b4879
Jason is back once again with an hour of new plays, keep it sample has gone all UK Garage & Jason digs deep into the 80s club scene & the cultural significance of an all time iconic 80’s anthem. Ojah & Hugh Masekela - Afro Beat BluesTina Turner - Bold Soul SisterSugar Pie De Santo - Soulful DressBetty Wright - Dance With MeChairmen Of The Board - Finders KeepersTeddy Pendergrass - You Cant Hide From YourselfTina Moore - Never Gonna let You Go Jaheim - Just Incase Kristine Blond - Love Shy Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway - Back Together AgainRene & Angella - I Love You MoreHugh Masekela - Dont Go Loose It Baby (Stretch Mix)Shannon - Let The Music PlayStreet Dance - Break MachineTommy Boy - Play At Your Own RiskFrankie Goles to Hollywood - Relax (12 Inch Newyork Mix)
Prestonian vibe provider Simba steps ups to the decks for the guest mix. Meanwhile Jason has a rare original soul tune to play after finding out who LF System sampled for their club smasher "Afraid to feel".The Poets Of Rhythm - More Mess On My ThingThe Beginning Of The End - Funky NassauGabriels - One & OnlyGenie Brown - Can’t StopAshford & Simpson - Stay FreeSilk - I Cant Stop (Turning You On)Simba’s Hot Peas Stashbox Guest Mix:https://simbaselecta.bandcamp.com/album/hot-peas-stashboxKendrick Lamar - The Heart Part 5
After busy couple of months Jason finally pulls his finger out & does another episode, returning with an hour of new plays for the show. Keep It Sample takes a trip down the rabbit hole of modern rap to unveil the main ingredients of what’s been fueling the big hits of the past five years. Lee Fields & the Expressions - Thinking About YouCommodores - I Feel SanctifiedEddie Floyd - Big BirdAretha Franklyn - Chain Of FoolsClarence Carter - Snatching It BackCharles Bradley - Strictly Reserved For You The Marvelettes - Destination AnywhereBobby Taylor - Oh, Ive Been BlessedCarlton Williams - Prison Song Lauren Hill - Ex-Factor Marvin Gaye - I Want YouGeno Washington & The Ram Jam Band - Different StrokesDon Downing - Dream WorldThe Robert Cray Band - I Guess Ill Never KnowB.T Express - Do It (Til You’re Satisfied)Machine - There but for the grace of god go I
Jason looks back at the past few months since the final radio episode. Jimmy Castor Bunch - It’s Just Begun (Kool Hertz Remix)The Commodores - Brick House (The Break Beat Junkies “Let it go” edit)Sarah Vaughan Peter GunnShirley Ellis - Clapping SongAnish Kumar & Barry Cant Swim - Blackpool BoulevardJungle - Keep Moving (Dave Lee Edit)Kc & The Sunshine Band - I Get LiftedCl Smooth & Pete Rock - The Reminisce Over You50 Cent ft Mobb Deep - Outta ControlSilk Sonic - Smoking Out The WindowMen I Trust - LaurenLittle Sims Ft Cleo Sol - WomanMini Mix20th Century Steel Band - Heaven & HellKing Bee - Back By Dope DemandRob Bass & DJ EZ Rock - It Takes TwoYoung MC - Know HowKc & The Sunshine Band - Thats The Way I Like ItMystikal Vs James Brown - Shake Ya Azz (Sam Redmoore Edit)Sugar Hill Gang - Rappers Delight Love Affair - Ever Lasting Love
The final episode of the Funk FoundationSpotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQM.V.Ps - Turning My Heart Beat Up The Vet-Vets - I gotta Find Me SomebodyThe Originals - SuspicionMonophonic’s - Last One StandingGabriels - Love & Hate In A Different TimeBrandy Ft Mc Lyte, Queen Latifa, Yo Yo - Wanna Be DownA Tribe Called Quest - Electric RelaxationKelis - MillionaireMetroplane - Be Where I AmCandi Staton - Wadda You Want (Space Coast Vocal Mix)Lady Alma & The Rainmakers - Let It Fall (Harlem Mix)Teaspoon Ndelu & The Waves - Oh Yeh Soweto Eko Roosevelt Louis - Tondoho MbaPockets - Come Go With Me Midland - End CreditsTupac - Changes
Music thats so Funky it makes you curl your face up. Outkast are providing and extended cut along side a line up of huge funk artists. Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQParliament - FlashlightFat Larrys Band - Act Like You KnowShirley Lites - Heat You Up Melt You DownDaft Punk - Da Funk Thundercat - Oh Sheit Its XSly & The Family Stone - Sing A Simple SongEarth Wind & Fire - Shining Star Outkast - StankoniaMGMT - Electric Feel (Justice Remix)The Gap Band - You Dropped The Bomb On MeGuts, Leron Thomas - Man FunkJames Brown - Superbad & Super SlickKool & The Gang - Jungle Boogie
The show format gets fully flipped as Jason takes a journey through the foundations of Funk music: Soul, Gospel, Rhythm & Blues & Rock & Roll.Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQSolomon Burke - Everybody Needs SomebodyRay Charles - Hit The Road JackHowling Wolf - Smokestack LightningAnnie Williams - Ive Got A ManRuth Brown - Sweet Baby Of MineJohn Lee Hooker - Boom BoomBilly Ward & The Dominoes - 60 Minute Man Thurston Harris - Little Bitty Pretty OneThe Coasters - Charlie Brown Big Mama Thornton - Hound Dog 1953 Etta James - Somethings Got A Hold On Me 1962 The Isley Brothers - Shout 1959 Little Richard - Rip It Up Chuck Berry - You Cant Catch Me Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
It ain't easy growing up Funky in the 21st century, Funky and Soul hasn't dominated our music culture the way it has in the previous century. So this episode looks at releases from the past 2 decades & where we've been sourcing our new Soul & Funk from. Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQ
A mix up of Genres with well penned lyrics driven by Funk & Soul. Keep it sample returns 60's & 50's hits with rare covers but do you know who sang them originally? New music fro Durand Jones & The Indications.Spotify Playlist (Updated Monthly)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zu6KYRKPebNhJogfLZWf7?si=IJG7N_aTROepkQ98sfsceQKing Hannibal - The Truth Shall Make You FreeDj Numark - Our GenerationQueen Latifah - U.N.I.T.YAmy Whinehouse - Know Im No GoodThe Undisputed Truth - Smiling FacesJames Brown - The PaybackSoul Scratch - PacifiedEdwin Starr - War David Ruffin - I Want You Back Merry Clayton - Gimme Shelter Ronnie Dyson - FeverOneness Of JuJu - Everyday But LooseThe O’Jays - I Love MusicLou Rawls - You’ll Never Find Another Love Like MineDurand Jones & the Indications - Love Will Work It Out