Revisiting & Sharing Retro Eclectic Music

Thursday, September 10, 2009

*Bunzu Sounds* Native Grooves**

When it comes to West African grooves Bunzu Sounds has that sound that makes you channel your inner ritualistic instincts. This cut is called "Zinabu"

Video::M3NSA (Bondzie Keys) & Bunzu Sounds. From "The Amazing Kweku Ananse - A 10E12 Stories EP

Friday, September 4, 2009

*Feets Don't Fail Me Now!!*

A long time staple in the jazz community Herbie Hancock got into writing funk & disco songs once the anolog synths came along in the 70's.This was around the same time the Vocoder emerging as a premiere instrument as well.
This is one of those Herbie Hancock albums that has been overlooked. Feets, Don't Fail Me Now is the twenty-seventh album by Herbie Hancock.
This song is called ::"Trust Me"
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Here's Herbie & The Headhunters Live in Chicago 1974

Thursday, September 3, 2009

*Who Likes Listening To Porn Funk?*

I came across this compilation called "Porn Grooves" not too long ago from a nifty company called Secret Stash Records. It features the stylings of an obscure band called the The Upstrokes not to be confused with the Ska Punk band that has the same name.
This Lp is only sold on vinyl so get it while it's still available!
This songs called: In My El Camino

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Wednesday, September 2, 2009

*How Do You Say::Eivets Rednow*

One of my first Stevie Wonder records that I got was Eivets Rednow. I scored this in Franklin County, Ohio at a 7-11 that happen to have a records for sale bin. The thing about it is that I had no idea it was Stevie's album until I read the credits. Considering his name is spelled backwards on the sleeve I was rather surprised that this was my score.
When I was djing at Bob's Salon in LES, NYC the security guys girlfriend was in disbelief that I owned this records apparently it was a childhood favorite of her's.

Wikipedia says: Eivets Rednow (prominently featuring "Alfie" by Burt Bacharach and Hal David) is a 1968 instrumental album released by Stevie Wonder under the pseudonym Eivets Rednow on the Gordy (Motown) label.
*Which Way The Wind*::Stevie Wonder

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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

**Cindy Mizelle::Beat Street's Sweetheart!**

Cindy Mizelle's first and only solo artist 12" single from the soundtrack to the 1984 movie "Beat Street". Since then she has evolved into one of the most in-demand singers of popular music as a featured vocalist, and released a self-titled album in 1994..
"This Could Be The Night" MP3 download
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Thursday, August 27, 2009

*Where In The Hay Is Sybil At??*

So as of lately i've been on a early 80's R&B resurgence. An example of one of these fly by night one hit wonders is Sybil. Best know for her cover of Dionne Warwick's "Don't Make Me Over" she still tours the world based off that one song.
This track is called::
"My Love Is Guaranteed"

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Here's "Don't Make Me Over"

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Tuesday, August 11, 2009

*DanceCamp* Presents:: Rumbo al Mundo (House Mix) Podcast #15

Here's a mix of Soul, Latin, Afro House music to go with your summer vibes! Dj Alfredo Alfreako Alfonzie Romero is you captain on this sonic cruise! Enjoy!

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Playlist :: Podcast #15
Cuando (King Britt Dub Mix) - Si*Se
That Night (Wahoo Mix)- Jazzanova featuring Vikter Duplaix
Islands - Carl Finlow
Kitsune - Dj Gregory
WhiteLabel 12'' - MX 2005
Slam The Bass Baby- Alexi Delano
Reloose - Chiqwanga
Nu-Gezzando - Lazybatusu
FutureParadise (Planets6) - Secrets
Advice From Father - Buari
I Called You - Lil Louis
Phonenix - Jazztronic
Salida Del Sol - Bongoloverz And Cantero
BrazaGroove - Latinhouse co.
Machine Vibes - Metro Area
Disco EP - House 2 House
Sweet Deal - Spirit Catcher
Can't You See - Kerri Chandler
Thanksgiving - Pal Joery & Alfredo Alfonzie Alfreako Romero

Friday, August 7, 2009

**Smokey Is Big Time**

I've always been a fan of Smokey Robinson, in this instance I was stoked when I scored this record years ago. It's the soundtrack for a movie called "Big Time" on Tamia records in 1977.

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Monday, July 6, 2009

*Mark The 45 King Turns The Party Out*

If you're a party go-er/Dj/NYC resident then you know about the great "The 45 King".His biggest record to date is Jay-Z's Hard Knock Life, which to me is mediocre compared to his track record of goodness stemming for the 80's on.
My favorite records he produced were a bunch of singles/Lp cuts he made for The Native Tongues collective, folks like Jungle Bros, Tribe Called Quest, ect..
This record came out in 1988 on Tuff City Records, which I believe is now defunkt. Vocals by M.C. La Kim. It includes the original edit of "The 900 Number"
This cut is called "Turn The Party Out"

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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

*This Is As Close As It'll Get To Summer's Heat*

Bill Summers is just one of the guys that rolls with the times. Judging from the span of his recordings I would have to say that he's a well rounded versitle musician. Sounds that ranges from mid-70's funk & soul to disco early 80's R&B..never the less this song kicks ass!!
"Take A Chance" from Seventeen Lp 1982

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