Heretofore uncharted territory, now to be meticulously recorded for posterity.
1. various – REBTUZ Presents (EP 5) [Tru Thoughts]
copyright-defying fun featuring Kinny & Horne vocals
2. Dr. Rubberfunk – Riding With the Ratman [GPS]
slick street-wise funk, great vocal sample
3. Skeewiff – Wet Your Beak EP [Jalapeno]
Cheeky, funky, breaky goodness.
4. Nuyorican Soul – Runaway [Giant Steps]
Bit of a throwback (1996!), a uncovered Masters at Work classic.
5. Amadou & Mariam – Coulibaly [All Other Music]
Driving Afro-funk remixes by Afrikanz on Mars.
6. Ursula1000 – Boop [ESL Music]
Cheeky house flavor. Works a charm.
7. Rita Lee – Agor E Moda [Som Livre]
Sleezy Brazilian disco (1978) from Os Mutantes’ Rita Lee. Incredible!
8. Treva Whateva – Dustbowl [Ninja Tune]
TW says it best: Muscular disco-funk with a rock edge.
9. Lefties Soul Connection – Organ Donor [MPM Records]
Live funk reworking of DJ Shadow classic so raw it bleeds.
10. The Raconteurs – Steady, As She Goes [V2]
Because man cannot live on funk alone…