If you like your Funky Breaks then you can’t go past this brand new mix from direct from the USA and delivered by DiscObeta for the Breakbeat Paradise Power Hour. BBP are well known for their label producing some great Funky Breaks music and have done so for many years, DiscObeta recently released their first EP on BBP called Chinese Robots. Enjoy this 60 minutes of some Funky Breaks and Beats.

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Tracklist:

01. Sunworshipper – Mylo
02. Who Got Da Props – Black Moon (discObeta Redrum)
03. Honey Bee – discObeta
04. Let My Baby Ride – R.L. Burnside
05. How Soon Is Funky? – discObeta
06. Dusted – Leftfield
07. Jive Hill – discObeta
08. Still Here – Gramatik
09. Hooligan – Adje Ft. Reverse (Babel – lsh Remix)
10. Get It On – discObeta
11. I Know You Got Soul – Eric B. & Rake
12. Battle of Bongo Hill – The Herbaliser
13. Smokey Joe’s (Beat Fatigue Remix) – Cheshire
14. Feel Right – Mark Ronson
15. Let’s Party – Arteo
16. Chinese Robots (dOb reUp) – discObeta
17. Party Squeezing (Funk The System remix) – Morlack
18. Party People (BBP Free Power Hour Tune) – The Funk Philosopher

Mid Tempo musician Groove Mind played an exclusive mix for DJ Stex and his NRG LIVE show show on NSB Radio. Starting off with Featurecast’s new FREE tune then moving onto some more Ghetto Funk and Glitch throughout including some tracks from himself, a great funky mix.

Tracklist

ATCQ – Can I Kick It (Featurecast Remix)
ACDC vs The Notorious B.I.G. – Blackened Hypno
Groove Mind & Abstracker – 3 Amigos feat. AK Sediki
Sammy Senior – No Biggie
Groove Mind – Bring The Funk Back
Grid Division – Get Up
Grid Division, My Pet Monster – In Da House
Booty Swing (DJ Wood Reboot)
Groove Mind in the jungle
Groove mind – I Can’t Stop
Jpod – Cuppa Yerbs (Groove Mind Remix)
WBBL – Irie
discObeta – No Doubt (BadboE Remix)
Jack U – Febreeze (The Captain Re-Rub)
Dubra x Arteo – Bring That Beat Back
Barbatuques-Biana-ClozeeRmx-Friskie-Edit
Phibes – I Gotta Woman (2017 Remix)
Carl Douglas – Kung Fu Fighting (Groove Mind Bootleg)
Knife Party ft. Tom Morello – Battle Sirens(March of Death)(Kool Hertz_Remash)
Skope + Stickybuds – Change Your Mind
Groove Mind – Rock The Party
Sammy Senior – Dance Funky Dance
Grid Division – Fish Taco
disc0beta – Chinese Robots (Groove Mind Remix)
WBBL – Like U

Census Sound Recordings continue to blow our minds with each and every one of their releases and now they’ve got a podcast going, the mind blowing action now goes on for even longer and that’s never a bad thing in our book. For episode 3, they’ve invited Russian producer, Tom Clyde, in for the guestmix. Tom has been hailed as one of the most promising Breaks and Tech Funk producers in Russia and since starting out in 2005, he’s had music released on LOT49, VIM Records, Diablo Loco, KindCrime Recordings, RUNE Recordings and Kick It Recordings.

It’s his time to shine on Census now though and that he is doing big time with his podcast mix that sees him venture into the darker side of Techno. It’s a heart racing roller coaster ride of epic breakdowns, huge drops and driving beats and bass that are so intoxicating! For those of you who like music with plenty of meat on the bone, you really need to get to know Tom Clyde and Census Sound Recordings.

The timing of posting this mix has worked well as it coincides with the release of Tom’s imminent 2 track EP. It contains huge amounts of the tough and edgy Breaks and Tech Funk sound mentioned above and if you’re loving his mix, you’ll love these two tracks just as much.

Links for Tom Clyde :

Soundcloud / Twitter

Links for Census Sound Recordings :

Soundcloud / Facebook / Website / Twitter

Mix Tracklist

01 – Sherban & Nanoplex – Meander Road (Original Mix) [Liquid Records]
02 – Neurodriver – Pulsar (Original Mix) [OddSine]
03 – Kaiser Souzai – Cthulhu (Original Mix) [Tulipa]
04 – Gabriel Moraes – Folie (Original Mix) [Recovery Collective]
05 – Nanoplex – Slutz (Original Mix) [Iboga]
06 – Superstrobe, T78 – Stratos (Original Mix) [Autektone Records]
07 – Dave Seaman – Do Geese See God (Original Mix) [Carioca]
08 – Victor Ruiz, Alex Stein – Razor (Original Mix) [Tronic]
09 – Tom Clyde & OneWay – Black Lodge (Dopamine Remix) [Census Sound]
10 – DNCH – Forced (Ben Coda Remix) [Kiosek]
11 – James Harcourt – A Beautiful Surprise (Original Mix) [Twisted Frequency]
12 – Brisker & Magitman – Remote (Meat Katie Remix) [Death Proof]
13 – Dzordz – Trip (Original Mix) [NOPRESET Records]
14 – Meat Katie & Neurodriver – Imagine That (Original Mix) [Lowering The Tone]
15 – Whitedrives – Deepest Joy (Ettica Remix) [Census Sound]

Charlie Beale has been tipped as one of the big hitters of 2017 by none other than Craig Charles on his Funk n Soul radio show on 6 Music and here to show why he’s been given that kind of backing, we have a new remix from him that’s so full of Funk, you just could not squeeze anymore in. “There’s always room for more Funk” I hear you cry. Well, normally I would agree, but once you’ve felt the Funk from Charlie’s remix of ‘Zimba Ku’ by, Black Heat, you’ll soon hear that this one is full to the brim and sounding fine! Hit the download link below for the full track.

Download Charlie Beale’s edit here via Hypeddit.

Links for Charlie Beale :

Soundcloud / Facebook

I’m currently sat scratching my head and wondering how on earth I’ve only just discovered the skills of Dutch producer, Deejay Irie. As well as having several DMC accolades to his name, this dude knows how to get down in the studio to and likes to cover different styles with his work that includes House, Trap and Hip Hop. He’s also a fine purveyor of Funk and it’ll possibly come as no surprise, that it’s one of his funky jams that caught my attention so much that I just had to share it with you. His edit of The Bar-Kays ‘Humpin’ is triple fresh and super fine and fully deserves it’s place in your music collection. Find more from Deejay Irie on the links below where there’s more treasure to be found.

Download Deejay Irie’s edit here via Hypeddit.

Links for Deejay Irie :

Soundcloud / Facebook / Website / Mixcloud / YouTube / Twitter / Instagram

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Declan Canning has put the hard work in over 5 years working with some of the House scene’s finest. Now… it’s Time To Jack!!!

‘Time To Jack’ is an off-kilter back to the oldskool bleep n’ bass workout. The original twists and winds from Detroit all the way to the U.K, enough time to well and truly burrow into your brain!!  An alternative mix is also included that swaps Techno bleeps for trippy 303 acid and a steady stepping beat. Oldskool meets Nuskool on this dangerously infectious track!!!

Declan Canning- Time To Jack EP

We caught up with DJ Flashback a.k.a The Flash Cats about his new LP ‘Groovin’ and other bits. The LP is out now. Buy it here

Thanks for sharing some time with the blog! So, you’ve just released a full LP ‘Groovin’. Tell us abit about the creative process, time and labour that went into this LP

The new album ‘Groovin’ took about a year to complete, and was a project that my studio partner Sparky and I had been talking about doing for a few years. We have both always been heavily influenced by the house and rave sounds that came out of the North of the UK in the late ’80s, early ’90s so it seemed like a good idea to produce an album showcasing this sound. After selecting lots of our favourite tracks from that era, we got together what vocal samples we could and Sparky got everything down in the studio including re-writing all the drums and music. After much listening, tweaking, replacing tracks etc we settled on the 15 tracks that are on the album.

Previously, you produced other different aliases like The Flashback Project, you played a huge role in the NuRave/Rave Breaks/Future Jungle scene of the mid 00’s up to now. How did you get into this sound and start making tracks?

I mainly release as ‘The Flashback Project, also I’ve used ‘Scientists’ (for DNB), ‘Dub Heroes’ with Sparky (for Fidget House) and more recently ‘Flash Cats’. I got into the sound initially through DJ’ing hardcore since around 1990, but didn’t get into a studio with any serious intentions until I hooked up with the extremely talented production duo Stu and Nee, resulting in my first vinyl release ‘Hands In The Air, on Mertwax (big up Mert!). I also been lucky enough to work with other amazing producers like King Yoof (Sunz Of Mecha), Hattrixx, D’Silva and Sparky who have all helped me to develop my sound, and I released on Junki Munki Records, Firewall Records, Uplifting Rhythm, Tornado Records, Uppacutz Records, Can You Feel It Media and Downbeat Productions. DJs Slipmatt and Billy Daniel Bunter helped me a great deal in the early years signing my first 2 tracks Love Commandments and Ease The Pressure, the latter being then licensed to their with platinum selling ‘Rave Nation’ album, released on Ministry Of Sound Recordings. Also, I was very lucky to have the support and encouragement of the legendary DJ Kutski (BBC Radio 1), as well as a whole host of other DJs and radio stations who helped me immeasurably with support and airplay. I set up my own label Propaganda Music in 2013 and along with releasing my own music I try to discover and push emerging talent as much as I can. To date we’ve had 12 releases on the label, the latest being the brand new FLASH CATS album – GROOVIN

In general, the breaks sound is very popular over in Spain, what do you think is the appeal of that particular sound over there?

There is definitely a growing demand for breaks, and the Spanish have been at the forefront for at least 15 years. The appeal is undoubtedly the razor sharp production combined with huge basslines and catchy riffs optimised over the years by the likes of DJ Quest, The Freestylers, The Breakfastaz, Plump DJs, Ed 209, Deekline, Wizard…to name just a few!

The sound that you and others make has its roots in the 90s rave sound. Do you think the new wave of rave-inspired music has suffered a bit from excessive labelling?

No, I don’t think so. There will always be labelling in music – genres, sub genres etc. The crucial thing is the music gets out to the market – how people want to categorise it is up to them

What are the perfect ingredients for a tune in your opinion? What elements of a track get the hairs standing on end?

Crisp beats, heavy basslines, catchy riffs. Easy you’d think…

Where have been your favourite places to DJ over the years?

I’ve been very lucky over the years and have played at some amazing parties all over the UK and Europe, but the one place that was the most special was playing at The Sanctuary in Milton Keynes in the UK – now sadly gone The Sanctuary held so many special memories for me over the last 25 years so having the opportunity to play there before it was closed was very special and something that I won’t forget!

If you could assemble a line up of 5 DJs for an event, any DJ of your choice, who would you pick?

Ha ha, great question….Well for me it would be a mixture of Drum N Bass, Electro House and Old Skool – what a night that would be…

DJ Randall
Camo & Krooked
Etherwood
Far Too Loud
DJ Tango B2B DJ Ratty

What’s coming up in 2017 for Flash Cats and your label, Propaganda Music?

Lots of things are happening at the moment! As I mentioned earlier we’ve just released PROPS012: FLASH CATS – GROOVIN. I’ve also been busy in the studio and have a brand new bass and breaks mix to put out including lots of new Propaganda Music exclusives! Also, I’m in the process of having most of my back catalogue re-mastered and I plan to release a 100+ track album of all my work over the years. All proceeds from sales of that album will be donated to charity as a mark of gratitude and respect to family and dear friends that always supported me and my music. Friends that I have tragically lost over recent years, so please watch this space for news on that.

Shouts to Jackski, Mark, Allan and everyone worldwide supporting the sounds! x

Flash Cats Interview + New ‘Groovin’ LP

One of our favourite funky brothers, Basement Freaks, got invited by the German label, Ching Zeng, to put together a mix for their podcast series. Ching Zeng is a label that aim’s to build bridges between different cultures and music styles and if there was ever someone you’d want to choose to help encapsulate all of that and then help spread it around the globe, Basement Freaks is your man. His one hour mix of midtempo magic is as you might expect, well worth a listen.

Download Basement Freaks mix here via Hypeddit.

Links for Basement Freaks :

Soundcloud / Facebook / Website / Bandcamp / Mixcloud / YouTube / Twitter / Instagram

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Lupe Fuentes, Dantiez & CASSIM are three huge names in their own right and represent a massive release for Amplified Records. ‘Go For It’ is Lupe at the top of her production game. A tight blend of interesting synths, clicks and bumps. Dantiez remixes ‘Go For It’ in a very Saunderson like fashion, we’re talking BIG bassline and classic House sensibilities here.   CASSIM takes the minimal path with a subtle rerub with dashes of the 303. A HUGE release for a label that is going to smash 2017

Lupe Fuentes- Go For It EP

Yes it is the title track from the film starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts. But wait……give it a listen because German DJ Contur has given the Roy Orbison classic the house treatment which earns this a place on your next party playlist.No need to thank me. Really.