WEFUNK Radio news

Show 512: Ladybug Mecca lends her sultry vocals to...

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:43:07 -0400

» Show 512: Ladybug Mecca lends her sultry vocals to Common's "The People" remix, Outkast is in top form on "Royal Flush" (featuring Raekon), and Q-Tip revisits "Midnight" with Cool & Dre on production. Bo Diddley and Jimmy Smith demonstrate the smooth art of seduction with "Take It All Off" & "Give Up the Booty", plus the many faces of Busta Rhymes — from 90s headnod joints to his brand new "Don't Touch Me".
» CKUT's annual funding drive is THIS WEEK, from April 24 to May 1st. CKUT is one of the most respected independent radio stations in Canada. Without CKUT, there'd be no WEFUNK! With no corporate backing, CKUT depends heavily on the support of listeners like you to provide a wide range of programming you don't hear on commercial radio. If you enjoy WEFUNK, please give generously this year!

Show 511: EPMD, Jay-Z and da Alkaholiks take turns...

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:39:22 -0400

Show 511: EPMD, Jay-Z and da Alkaholiks take turns riding the foundational "7 Minutes of Funk" break, plus thick slabs of funk from Osaka Monaurail, the Headhunters, Maze and Louis Chachere, and new hip hop joints by Guilty Simpson, Thirstin Howl and Edreys.

Show 510: Guest DJ Fiend gets the mix moving with...

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:18:05 -0400

Show 510: Guest DJ Fiend gets the mix moving with a heavy stack of underground gems from Mos Def, the Artifacts, Mad Skillz, AG, Saukrates, the Nextmen and more. Professor Groove gets into some rugged funk cuts & soul classics including Marlena Shaw, the Counts, Robert Moore and Donny Hathaway.

As announced in Show 509, WEFUNK listeners are...

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:37:11 -0400

As announced in Show 509, WEFUNK listeners are being treated to not one but two contests. Enter to win albums, DVDs and apparel from AG, Showbiz, OC, Euphrates, Loes and Rugged Intellect. Thanks to DITC Records and Expertism Records for the hookup. Full contest details

Show 509: WEFUNK catches up with AG (of Showbiz...

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 02:45:16 -0400

» Show 509: WEFUNK catches up with AG (of Showbiz & AG and DITC) about his current projects, including the brand new exclusive "Keep It Going (The Grind)" with OC. Plus a spotlight on Montreal emcees Narcicyst and Rugged Intellect, and exquisite deep soul & funk from Eddie Palmieri & The Harlem River Drive, Henryk Debich, David McCallum and Cymande.
» Montreal peeps: It's time once again for the Montreal Mirror's Best of Montreal survey. WEFUNK has been recognized in the Best Radio Show category for the last few years. We appreciate everyone's support in this year's competition. Please note that you must fill out at least 25 categories for your entry to count and to be eligible for prizes. The deadline is Friday, April 25th.
» WEFUNK has been nominated again as College Radio Show of the Year for the 2008 Stylus DJ Awards. Thanks to everyone who voted!

Show 508: Crucial ol' skool cuts by Sugar Bear and...

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:28:45 -0400

Show 508: Crucial ol' skool cuts by Sugar Bear and Spoonie Gee, an all-time Canadian classic "Money or Love", and raw new generation funk from The Lions, Lack of Afro and Erykah Badu. The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble reinvent the b-boy classic "Shaft in Africa", and Sputnik Brown switches up their vibe on their latest "Unadulterated (Remix)".

Show 507: School's in session: WEFUNK brings in...

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:06:16 -0400

Show 507: School's in session: WEFUNK brings in radio veteran Duke Eatmon for a black history month special weaving together dramatic stories of funk, soul & hip-hop icons and the social and political dimensions of their music.

Show 506: Gnarls Barkley updates the classic...

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:59:57 -0400

Show 506: Gnarls Barkley updates the classic Motown sound on "Run", the Mighty Underdogs bring back fun and positivity on "Bring Me Back", plus boogie classics from Central Line and Mtume, Slave's drugged-out "Warning", and serious new heaters from Akrobatik, Guilty Simpson, Minnesota and Ghostface.

Here's a first peek at some video from Show 500...

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 23:56:09 -0500

Here's a first peek at some video from Show 500. We're also working on a longer piece featuring some of the best moments from that show's epic live session. Check it out!

Show 505: Afronauts on deck: Parliament shines in...

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 01:23:08 -0500

Show 505: Afronauts on deck: Parliament shines in an extended segment from their legendary '76 P-Funk Earth Tour, complete with Starchild's climactic mothership entrance. First lady of R&B Mary J Blige trades bars with Grand Puba on "What's the 411", Wu-Tang and Conflict come with that rugged Staten Island sound, and Jersey represents with two serious posse cuts, "Cowboys" and "Jersey Dozen".