THE BEST MUSIC: NEW & OLD
I’ve been loving this one for almost a year now, since its release last November. It has a infectious little refrain that will, mark my words, get you going “Wooh! Yeah!”
Andreya Triana is one of my all-time favourite vocalists, and she is smattered all over Quantic’s latest album Dancing While Falling. As Wordplay put it, expect “sunkissed guitar licks, breezy percussion and… luxurious vocals”. Here is the full release.
Well what do you know, it’s funk*. And it’s a funk classic at that.
*Or soul, whatever.
I guarantee this one will take you back. As hooks go, it is pretty iconic. Etta James and William Bell samples taken to their 21st century electronica potential – impossible not to love.
Bonus tracks: here are those aforementioned samples in their full glory. First up the wonderful Etta James
Next: American soul artist William Bell
I’m growing a moustache to raise money for the Movember Foundation. So this month I will be honouring some of the best moustaches in music. You can donate to my mo here: https://mobro.co/harry-mo
Moustaches were so. hip. in the 80s. They were so ubiquitous that today I have not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, but 5 artists to present to you. It is almost the end of the month after all!
First up, funk anthem. Sex symbols. Paragon of facial hair. Saying what you were all thinking. It’s the late, great Errol Brown as Hot Chocolate.
Next, a ‘get yo’self to the dancefloor’ number from The Brothers Johnson, Stomp!
Smoothness from Keni Burke. Just look at the fella. Old-school pimp.
Though this guy remains in relative obscurity, you’ll know this funky number from it’s samples. Ronnie Hudson and his ‘tash coming at ya.
Finally, maybe the biggest of them all, Wild Cherry, with Play That Funky Music. You know the one.
If you loved this post and you are thirsting for some more 80s goodness. Check out this playlist for 4.5 hours-worth:
I’m growing a moustache to raise money for the Movember Foundation. So this month I will be honouring some of the best moustaches in music. You can donate to my mo here: https://mobro.co/harry-mo
Help yourself to a bit of this funk classic. It has to be up there with the biggest of all time. Glossy vocals, jaunty bass and positively grinning horns. It all adds up to a beaut of a track from Earth, Wind & Fire.
Bonus track: #Notjustaonehitwonder
Bonus track #2: Because why not? Rainbow Unicorn.
I’m growing a moustache to raise money for the Movember Foundation. So this month I will be honouring some of the best moustaches in music. You can donate to my mo here: https://mobro.co/harry-mo?
You might have noticed that I love this guy. This bite-size EP was a collab with the Dutch vocalist Loes Jongerling. It’s deep, it’s soulful, and it’s obviously a bit wonky. Perfect for a classy dinner party that goes a little awry.
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