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Tag: funk

Essential Advent Calendar: Alexander O’Neal Re-Issues ‘Hearsay30’ Album Today

December 1, 2017

Just in time for Christmas, legendary RnB singer Alexander O’Neal today celebrates 30 years since his album, ‘Hearsay’ with its re-release, ‘Hearsay30’.

Original Swimming Party Announce New Single ‘Biggest Curse’

September 20, 2017

Capetown-based duo Original Swimming Party have announced the release of theire new single, ‘Biggest Curse’, which featurs guest vocalist, Moonchild Sanelly. ‘Biggest Curse’ is from their upcoming remix EP, and will be available to stream from October 6.

Emilio Crixell & Border Soul – ‘Music People’

September 15, 2017

We defy you to keep your feet still and your head from nodding when you listen to ‘Music People’ by Emilio Crixell and Border Soul. The 11 track album is funky and bluesy and a downright bop.

Arcade Fire’s ‘Everything Now’ Is Neither Everything Nor Now But It Is Still Excellent

August 8, 2017

There’s a lot of Bowie in Arcade Fire’s new album, ‘Everything Now’.

Tia P. – ‘4 Seats From Beyoncé​’

July 11, 2017

Inspired by the likes of Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliot, and  Pharrell Williams, the music of Tia P. combines the essence of Eyrkah Badu, the funk of D’Angelo, the storytelling of Bahamadia, and the brashness of Jean Grae.

‘Voicemail’ – Young Bull ft Christian Sinclair

July 2, 2017

At the tender age of 15 classmates Tahmique Cameron and Gabe Fox-Peck started performing at talent shows, and recording in Gabe’s bedroom. The pair took on the name Young Bull, as a reference to their hometown of Durham, North Carolina’s nickname as ‘The Bull City’.

SHEPPARD HIT THE DANCEFLOOR WITH EDGE OF THE NIGHT OUT NOW VIA DECCA RECORDS

June 24, 2017

Australian sibling supergroup Sheppard have just revealed their new musical offering, in the form of track ‘Edge Of The Night’. The band are making a leap from their world-famous infectious pop sound to a new brand of 80’s funk on their new single, out now via Decca Records.

Joe Fin – ‘Love Sick’

June 19, 2017

Feel the force of the voice that is, Joe Fin. Joe Fin has unleashed his unique flavour of funk pop in the form of…

ZODIAK “Don’t Be Debbie”

March 1, 2017

ZODIAK is a five piece group from Washington DC who bring their “mumbo-funk” style to the world with their new song, ‘Don’t Be Debbie’.

‘It’s Official’: J-Anthony Rocks It With Song Of Commitment

January 28, 2017

J-Anthony, from Toledo, Ohio, is a singer songwriter who takes pop, rock, and funk, and fuses them together to create his own unique style. J-Anthony’s single, ‘It’s Official’, was released on January 13.

Rosalee Photo Credit Eris Manzanillo

Rosalee “Hmmm”

December 1, 2016

Though home to some of the world’s most beautiful terrain, equally situated between the Grand Canyon and Zion National Parks, St George Utah with its population of a mere 80,000 is not known for its vibrant art community. It is however the hometown of Rosalee – now based in Las Vegas – whose single, ‘Hmmm’ proudly shares a message of peace, love, and harmony.

Eclectic And Energetic Rumjig Release Self-Titled Crowd Funded Album

November 18, 2016

Rumjig, currently located in Liverpool, find their inspiration in a variety of artists and have as their “soul” intention to “uplift and ignite people’s lust for life”. The band has released their debut, self-titled album.

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