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Posted 5 days ago

We salute the iconic Technics 1200s with turntablist royalty Mista Sinista as he slices and dices his way through golden era hiphop and original breaks with a master's touch. Plus long-lost gold from Sharon Jones, a Moog spacewalk with Mort Garson, and a special spotlight on the X-ecutioners from their era-defining early works up to their latest releases.

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Posted 1 week ago

SIMS takes the sample mix to new heights with 60 minutes of decadent dissections pairing Mobb Deep with Chick Corea, Russ with Sophy, Common with Ahmad Jamal, and many more. Plus a godbody goon salute from Doecino, Afro-French funk fire by Vaudou Game and mesmerizing soul cuts from Eleanore Mills and Windy City.

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Posted 2 weeks ago

MattKilla globetrots from The Bay to Italy with golden era treats and battle-ready breaks from Souls of Mischief, Next Diffusion, Clementino, DJ Quantum and Rob Nasty. Plus a deep funk treasure by Don Pierce, shimmering South African grooves from Bazali Bam, and a double shot from lyrical firebrand Jean Grae

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Posted 3 weeks ago

Cash Rules Everything Around Me: DJ Mystical Flex jumps in the mix for Funding Drive with a grip of hip-hop and sample classics from Biz Markie, Kid 'n Play, Big L, Marva Whitney, Zapp and more. Plus sizzling sister funk with Ann Bailey and Lynn Varnado, Xtra Special boogie from Dolette McDonald and a million dollar mashup from DJ Epik.

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Posted 4 weeks ago

Deejay Irie kicks off Funding Drive 2024 with a stack of mouth-watering mashups and party breaks from Double A, Professor Shorthair, Osaka Monaurail and his labels It Takes Two and The Happy Digger. Plus soul elevation with Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight, swinging retro vibes from J.Period and a genre-melding smash from 1999 Write the Future.

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Posted 5 weeks ago

Ladies First: We celebrate International Women's Day with special guest Ruby Jane and choice cuts across the queendom, from 70s soul purveyors Linda Lewis and Pointer Sisters to unsung rap pioneer Sha-Rock to next generation R&B torchbearers Amber Mark and Adi Oasis.

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February 23, 2024

DJ Nomork dives into Soviet era rock breaks and blunted beats from across Eastern Europe featuring Pro Arte-Indexi, Ariel, 359 Rap Crew, Murovei, Vagskee and more. Plus blistering 90s cuts by Lord Finesse and Lin Que, relentless funk from Joe McLean and boombap perfection from Napoleon Da Legend and DJ Djel.

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February 16, 2024

Jon Doe carries on the Southern Vangard tradition slanging underground bangers from Masta Ace, Bozack Morris, Heems, Crimeapple and Eddie Meeks. Plus a glorious P-Funk blast from Rob "Fonksta" Bacon, Nigerian heat from the Super Elcados, and a Dilla Month look back at the icon's sweeping catalog.

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February 9, 2024

Gones touches down on planet soul with the powerful protest anthem "Ella's Song", falsetto love from James Ingram and old school hype with Malcolm McLaren and Grand Puba. Plus crafty blends from DJ Epik and Dibiase MTL, Waahli's ode to the diasporic nation, and the raw strength of Marlena Shaw's "Woman of the Ghetto".

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February 2, 2024

JNR gets the party started with old school classics and deft reworks from Siedah Garrett, The Emotions, Father MC, Digital Underground, J.Period and The Reflex. Plus caramel connections from Jessica Jolia, a Mars mothership landing with Tra'zae Clinton, hard-hitting boomclack from Nomadic Massive and deep funk thrills from Phil Flowers and Gus "The Groove" Lewis.

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January 26, 2024

Dr. Lutz careens through the funk with Swiss beats by DJ Tron and Merakey Collective, Puerto Rican breaks from Sophy and bootleg reworks by Double A and Alma Unit. Plus sweet headphone snacks by Yamuna and Doctor Bionic, smoky boombap from The Game, and a hype bboy anthem from turntablist royalty Mista Sinista.

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January 19, 2024

DJ KhanFu delivers a blackbelt whooping with heavy boombap and international grooves from Onoe Caponoe, Tha 4orce, Songhoy Blues, I.F.Á. Afrobeat and Light Of The World. Plus retro madness from Beam and The SameOlds, bombshell revamps by Jazz Mafia and The Night Owls, and the ultimate Biggie party break from DJ Shepdog.

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January 12, 2024

DJ Soul Safari takes us on a kaleidoscopic journey through dusty grooves by Leno Phillips and Linda Williams, French hip-hop from Kheops and razor sharp edits from Paul Nice and Doc Adams. Plus tru-school reverence from Emskee & Muzikman Edition, disco touches from Mary Love and Jéroboam, and a clear-eyed invocation from Jai Nitai Lotus.

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December 22, 2023

Krafty Kuts blasts us into outer space for our year-end finale with bodymoving funk by Tower of Power and Carl Carlton, hiphop bangers from Supastition and DJ Robert Smith, and mind-melting blends with Chali 2na, Suckaside, DJ Shadow and more. Plus a Twin Cities rarity from Soul Eqlipse, Bill Summers' exhilarating "Brazilian Skies", and soaring grooves from Inner Life and Donna Summer.

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December 8, 2023

DJ DiBiase brings the ruckus with live-wire blends of Wu-Tang, Big L, Redman and a grip of golden era greats. Plus brand new heat from NYC legend The One Chadio, deep thoughts with Satisfaction Unlimited, and feverish disco dreams from Dean Anderson and Black Truffle.

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December 1, 2023

Freddy Jay demolishes the mix with a stellar hiphop 50 set, then luxuriates in the soulful side with coolout vibes by Haile Supreme, X.Men, Sting and Rufus & Chaka Khan. Plus ill verses from the monotone master Sonnyjim, a latin break melee by Néstor Álvarez, and our tribute to Kool & The Gang's O.G. funky drummer George Brown.

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November 24, 2023

Eric Brwn pitches a doubleheader with blazing disco grooves from Candido and Oeil Cube alongside lively posse cuts from the Hieroglyphics, Red Hot Lover Tone and more. Plus Amerigo Gazaway on a lyrical flex on "Right Here", a blistering Somalian flip by Kolo, new soul grit from Aphrose, and a return to the purple planet with Daniel Crawford.

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November 17, 2023

Figub Brazlevič fires up Krekpek favorites including a ton of unreleased goodness from Raz Fresco, Kayla Macias, J.J. Whitefield, Fadi Ammous and ChillxWill. Plus frenzied funk by P.J. City and H. Andrews Congregation, deep groove fellowship with Bunny Sigler, and a nod to 2 era-defining albums from Tribe and Wu on their 30th anniversary.

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November 10, 2023

Cidtronyck goes on a sonic adventure with chill grooves by Chico DeBarge and Ekkah, dextrous sample breakdowns, Malian vibes from Oumou Sangaré and Latin heat by Ray Barretto and Setenta. Plus a Paradise Garage sureshot from Fonda Rae, Mofak's infectious "Body Move", and a royal salute to Mark the 45 King.

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November 3, 2023

Rawsoul raids the vaults for hiphop rarities by Poetess and Strugglin' Soul and lost UK grooves from Rohan Delano, Ciyo and FM Inc. Plus an early blast from the Youngblood Brass Band, King Most's heavy Stevie Wonder rework, and a toast to the lush life from Skratch Bastid and Shad.

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October 27, 2023

Big Jacks stays in the pocket with 80s smoothness by Diane Tell, Eric Tagg and Yuming, and fresh knocks from SZA, Chung and King Bliss. Plus a funky feelgood anthem by Lyrics Born, odes to a higher consciousness from Noname and MMYYKK, and a soul-jazz odyssey with Shirley Scott, O'Donel Levy and more.

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October 20, 2023

Mixshow heavyweight DJ SoulBuck fires off new street bangers from Tony Touch, Kid Capri, Kyah Baby, Musalini and Black Rob. Plus fiery pulpit rap from Killer Mike, rub a dub riddims by I-Roy and Michigan & Smilie, and lush zone-out grooves from Carrtoons.

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October 13, 2023

DJ Marrrtin summons the Power of Zeus with a thunderbolt strike of psychedelic breaks from Federal Duck, Gentle Giant, Alpacas Collective, True Flavas Band and more. Plus supernatural soul from Howlin' Wolf and Dr. John, a neck snapping blend with Dilla and Mos, and rowdy 90s thumps from Shades of Culture and Y'all So Stupid.

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September 29, 2023

Wicked resparks the flame between hip-hop and R&B with bonafide grooves by Adriana Evans, Dwele, Jodeci and Amel Larrieux. Plus blazing reggae crossover tracks from Jigsy King and Skeeta Ranx, Raye Cole's feminine punchout "I'm a Lady", and the glorious rise of "Black Renaissance".

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September 22, 2023

Blaster B glides into orbit with an hour of boogie gold from Bobby Broom, Checker Kabb, Squirmin Herman, Mtume and Chocolate Milk. Plus Gary Davis's wild-eyed jam "Super Jake", space funk transmissions from Connie Case, champion sounds from Torae and Pete Rock, and a lyrical haymaker from rap royalty Sa-Roc.

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September 15, 2023

Hiro homes in on feelgood grooves and jazz funk jewels from Brand New Heavies, Patrice Rushen, Ronnie Foster, Koka Mass Jazz and more. Plus Harvey Scales' impassioned "Trying to Survive", sun-baked breaks from Mayer Hawthorne, overproof G-Funk from Dezzy Hollow and Bishop Snow, and blazing bars on Fokis' "Show Ya How to MC".

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September 8, 2023

DJ Missile stays on target with horrorcore raps from Ill Bill, cinematic bangers by Snowgoons and Substance810, and wild card treats from Adrian Quesada and Jefferson Airplane. Plus a modern funk KO by the Vapor Caves, cosmic jazz trips with Hiroshi Suzuki and Ramsey Lewis, and a brilliant "Ante Up" flip by DJ Nonay.

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September 1, 2023

DJ Charlie Chase joins us to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop with firsthand stories from the birth of the culture and a dope mix featuring OG breaks, his own booming remixes and handpicked rap heat. Plus a long lost gem from Danger Mouse & Jemini, Afrofunk power from Buari and Roger Damawuzan, and Jimmy Castor's iconic B-side "E-Man Boogie".

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August 25, 2023

Kape kicks back with coolout vibes by J.Lamotta and Shaka Loves You, outernational hip-hop from Mijaca and powerful roots reggae from Fantan Mojah and Martin Jondo. Plus early Kaytra goodness on a Badu flip, a majestic entrance by the Whatitdo Archive Group, and soul sustenance from Bobby Boyd and Clifford Coulter.

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August 4, 2023

DJ Juicy Juice sweetens the mix with feelgood skate jams by D-Nice and Topaz Jones, magnificent grooves from Aretha Franklin and Luther Vandross, and a spotlight on Bay Area gems from Ozer, Rayana Jay, The Futurelics and more. Plus a lush Brazil-to-Wales journey with Carwyn Ellis & Rio 18, a West Coast stomper from Locksmith & Kxng Crooked, and “Brown Sugar” lifted to new heights on a KLM flip.

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July 28, 2023

DJ Science delivers an electrifying mix of raw raps from DITC and Last Emperor, hard as nails funk by the Putbacks, slow burning soul from Hugh Masekela, and a pair of Hiero blends to mark 30 years of "93 Til Infinity". Plus a beautiful ode to hip-hop from Ken-C, jazzy lyricism from Jim Sharp and Marlon Craft, and in the pocket perfection from the "Crown Prince Of Dance" Rufus Thomas.

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July 21, 2023

DJ Leecy T tags in from Brooklyn with golden era classics from Da Bush Babees and Heather B, subterranean heat by Jake Lefco and funk knockouts by the Bamboos and Stargard. Plus Julius Brockington's transcendent "Forty-nine Reasons", full-on soul satisfaction from Jalen Ngonda, and Africa on the rise on Teck-Zilla's posse cut "One Continent".

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July 14, 2023

Groove and Static head back to the lab with Dr. John's magnetic New Orleans drawl, left field goodness from Moka Only, and a dope 2-parter from DJ Epik. Plus heavy Jamaican breaks from the Skatalites and Boris Gardiner, gospel gold by Trevor Dandy, and lyrical fury from LL Cool J and Big Daddy Kane.

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June 30, 2023

Slynk opens a portal to the funk dimension with talkbox heat from Fingazz and Sergiio, G-funk grooves by 213 and top shelf collabos with Saucy Lady and Lazy Syrup Orchestra. Plus echoes of James Brown courtesy of Coflo and EJ Johnstar, uptown sizzle from Lord Sko, and disco edit mayhem from Chaps and Al Kent.

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June 23, 2023

Rita Spirit moodswings from smooth lyrical vibes to hype trap and drill with heaters from Missy Elliott, J.I.D., Princess Nokia, BIA and many more. Plus a slice of vocoder perfection from Kleeer, monster reworks by Zuluzuluu and Alkalino, and a delicious dancefloor retelling of D'Angelo's "Devil's Pie".

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June 16, 2023

DJ Dmoe lets off a rhythmic explosion with salsa from Ricardo Ray, latin funk by Nico Gómez, instrumental magic from Y Society and loads of Colombian sureshots by Los Pirañas, Wganda Kenya, Elia y Elizabeth and many more. Plus unquantized rawness from DJ Cutler, Montreal street philosophy from Pro-V and Rvlr Magz, and a straight up soul gem from Camille Yarbrough.

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June 9, 2023

We revisit Marc Hype's legendary Birthday Ball Berlin 2023 as he jams out on 4 turntables with DJ Robert Smith, key wizard Jim Dunloop, and a fat stack of 45s. Plus delirious boldness from UK phenom Inflo, full tilt rhythm with Luchito and Mongo Santamaria, and irresistible South African disco from Teaspoon & The Waves.

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June 2, 2023

Sugarface flirts with the outer limits of hip-hop with Kassa Overall and Benny Reid, then launches into soaring grooves by Kayroy and Brazilian twists from Tui and Smooth Operator 3000. Plus contagious summer vibes by Kaytraminé, a throwback classic from Kardinal, and a celebration of the explosive soul and fiery vocals of Tina Turner.

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May 26, 2023

DJ Cutler takes it back to the essence with raw drums and breaks from Willie Bobo, Enoch Light, TSU Toronadoes, Pseudo Intellectuals and more. Plus glimmering soul from Amber Mark, off the dome madness from Meth and Ghost, and Kendra Morris's red hot take on a sample classic.

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May 19, 2023

DJ Dropdead takes a bizarre ride to the far side with spiritual jazz by Michael White, Iranian grooves by Sattar and a heavy dose of the L.A. beat scene from Dibia$e, Jillesque, Knxwledge and Elusive. Plus cosmic lovin' from The Diddys, filthy flips from DJ Goce and Deejay Irie, savage mic work from Bad Seed and James Brown lighting the funk fuse at the Apollo.

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May 12, 2023

DJ Moya drops heavy jewels from underground kings Rome Streetz, Daniel Son, DJ Krush, Dilated Peoples and more. Plus an all-element assault from bboy Wicket, a funk freakout with Jéroboam, and Nawlins hotsauce from Lee Dorsey & Professor Shorthair.

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May 5, 2023

DJ Whut goes for the jugular with underground heat from Meyhem Lauren, Lloyd Banks, and Bentzon & Cliffy and golden era classics from CNN, Big Pun and M.O.P. Plus bruk bliss with Meitz and Deheb, a bullseye hit from Marcus Malone, and Adam Blackstone's dramatic entrance with Jill Scott and Da' T.R.U.T.H.

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April 28, 2023

DJ M4RS captures the essence of the old school in a brand new light with hiphop funk covers and hard-hitting grooves by Will Sessions, Lettuce, The Pro-Teens and Five Alarm Funk. Plus vibe elixirs from Marc Rapson and EllMatic, an irresistible jam by Chromeo, and splashes of genius from Ivan Conti, Jeff Beck and Ahmad Jamal.

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April 21, 2023

Dennis Infante keeps it all killer no filler with brass heat from Haggis Horns, bold reworks from Soul Supreme and Stro Elliot, instrumental magic by Chic and Bay area representation from Grease Traps and sndtrak. Plus Japanese koto breaks from Minoru Muraoka, roguish rhymes and sample moment with Slick Rick, and contagious energy from Joey Valence & Brae.

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April 14, 2023

Get drenched in the funk as DJ Hunnicutt slangs choice cuts from 80s icons and modern day wizards Mndsgn, Temu, Midnight Star, Carol Williams and Cheryl Lynn. Plus a Chaka Khan original inspiration by Bugatti & Musker, sweet boogie heat from Raymun, a late-nite burner from Emotional Oranges and Mike Blankenship's whirlwind ode to the greats of black music.

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April 7, 2023

DJ Stosunkowodobry brings a dizzying array of styles from Latin boogaloo to West African raps to spiritual jazz and raw funk, all tied together with turntablist flair. Plus vintage boombap from Mr Lif and Marc Hype, moody retro soul from Yebba, and jazz-funk serenity with Travis Biggs and the 1860 Band.

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March 31, 2023

Leo J sets it off with new slaps and reinvigorated classics from Jarreau Vandal, Zikomo, 20syl, Daaliah, Duke Westlake and more. Plus a double duty collab from Hit-Boy and Alchemist, big band flourishes from Mountain Mocha Kilimanjaro and rattling rock breaks by 3rd Ave Blues Band and Pacific Express.

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March 24, 2023

Let your soul glow and the funds flow with our 2023 Funding Drive special! Featuring handpicked gems from the worldwide underground by Michael Kiwanuka, Cookin Soul, Frezidante, Green Cap Unity and more. Plus hip-hop anthems and uncut rawness from Heavy D and Doug E. Fresh, a soul rollercoaster with Merry Clayton, and masterful reworks by Kon and Nicholas.

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March 17, 2023

DJ Epik dives into a stack of 80s grooves from boogie heavyweights Starpoint and Skyy, early electro by Chris Taylor and 2 Live Crew, and modern echoes with Buscrates and Disco-E. Plus Dee Edwards' infectious "Put Your Love on the Line", down home funk with the Meters and Jones Girls, and a Biggie salute cooked up by Vancity blend king Flipout.

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March 10, 2023

SIMS goes into sample overdrive with a boss level mix pairing Mac Miller, Cozz, Benny the Butcher, Smif-N-Wessun and Pharcyde with the dusty originals. Plus a disco dub excursion with Lahaar, Bahamadia's '93 breakout cut "Funk Vibe", and mindwarp grooves from the Winston Brothers and Starship Gilbey.

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March 3, 2023

DJ Nonay lends her smooth touch to an hour of universal soul with rising stars H.E.R. and Moonchild, underground icon Robert Glasper and R&B royalty Mary J. Blige and the Isley Brothers. Plus a boombastic lyrical flex from Little Simz, pure positivity with The Intruders and Roy Ayers, and a slinky slice of funk from lvusm.

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February 24, 2023

Mike2Bless bobs and weaves between forgotten cuts from indie stalwarts Maspyke and Hi-Tek, luscious vamps from the Detroit Experiment and Otis McDonald, and 80s funk gems by Vickie D and the Strikers. Plus Terry Britten's psych knockout "Bargain Day", down-home soul from Carrtoons & Nigel Hall, and a warm salute to Trugoy and his mighty De La Soul family.

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February 17, 2023

Deejay Irie leaves no groove unturned with funk classics from Parliament and the Bar-Kays, scorching bars from Andy Cooper, Serge Gainsbourg's signature "Requiem pour un con", and booming edits by Jorun Bombay, Hedspin and Irie himself. Plus Neal Francis' kaleidoscopic "Strawberry Letter 23", a Brooklyn-Chitown roundtrip with Scone Cash Players and Ron Trent, and a heaping plate of donuts to commemorate Dilla's life and legacy.

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February 10, 2023

DJ Firespin takes a trip down memory lane with indie classics from Blackalicious, Dilated Peoples, Shing02 and Canada’s own Specifics and BadBadNotGood. Plus a careening live cut from Nomadic Massive, rugged Shaolin soul from J-Hood and Shyheim, Brief Encounter's joyous "What About Love", and a volcanic funk blast from the Bogie Band.

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February 3, 2023

DJ Leg1oner homes in on his favorite hip-hop across eras with new school mayhem from JID, Logic and Joey Valence & Brae and stone cold classics from GZA and Main Source. Plus luminous neo-soul from Hong Kong’s R.I.D.D.E.M., a mind-melting groove by Bravuda, and free-flowing funk from Toronto titans Soul Motivators and Tanika Charles.

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January 20, 2023

DJ Yasu serves up a full hour of all-star grooves with jazzy thumps from Miles Davis, mellow madness from Marcus D and T-Connection, and blazing hip-hop by EPMD and Main Source. Plus crackling future soul from JuWehl, a fresh Scenario rework by Tdesu, and smoking soul embers from The Delacardos and Gene Williams.

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January 13, 2023

Mav One gets on his open format flex with soaring jazz from Yussef Dayes and Linda Lewis, propulsive funk by Gazeebo and a blast of dope edits from Leygo, Smochi, Altered Tapes and Victamone. Plus soulful bliss from DjeuhDjoah & Lieutenant Nicholson, a jetpack to the stars with Atmosfear, and gems from the dungeons of rap by Blacastan, Priest Da Nomad and Westside Gunn.

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December 23, 2022

We close out the year strong with a fantastic mix from the legendary DJ Cash Money featuring crisp cuts, killer reworks, booming breaks and a heartfelt tribute to his friend Biz Markie. Plus a special Tokyo delivery from DJ Yasu, echoes of "Love & Happiness" by Earnest Jackson and Lee Perry, and fiery brass and bars from Butcher Brown.

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December 9, 2022

DJ Soul Safari takes us on a freewheeling adventure through dubbed out vibes from Alton Ellis and Mato, eargasmic boombap by Edo G and Mr. Complex, and g-funk with a French twist from Da Break. Plus Toni Tornado and his Brazilian funk swagger, horn blasts from the Leonhart Brass Band, and a conceptual masterpiece from Napoleon Da Legend.

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December 2, 2022

Zahra Habib spoils us with lunar rotations from funk to disco to house with Asha Puthli, Prince, Titan Davis, Natasha Diggs and Moodymann. Plus live magic from London jazz phenoms Blue Lab Beats, magnificent blends from Deejay Irie and DJ Nonay, and full on Afrofunk energy with Sai Galaxy & Olugbade Okunade.

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November 25, 2022

Aeon Seven fills the speakers with cinematic soul and majestic beats from BadBadNotGood, Surprise Chef, Godchild, Kendra Morris and his own debut LP "Hand Funktion". Plus Maya Killtron's funk supernova "Something About You", a soulful sureshot from Masters at Work, and our salute to the iconic voice of Hurricane G.

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November 18, 2022

King Otto catches lightning in a bottle with a straight hour of golden era fire by BDP, Chill Rob G, Beatnuts, Saukrates and Yaggfu Front. Plus Glenn Fallows & Mark Treffel's mystic "Calico Suite", echoes of James Brown from Billy Love and the J.A.S. Ricci Quartette, and our sendoff to Brick City "Krylon Don" Tame One from the legendary crew Artifacts.

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November 11, 2022

DJ Victamone catches a whole new roller boogie vibe with essential grooves from Amp Fiddler, Toro y Moi, Fingazz, Misumami and The Precious Lo's. Plus sonic meditation from Jai Nitai Lotus, Cutler's deft remix "Don't Sweat the Technics" and Colonel Red's necksnapping "Hell On Earth".

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November 4, 2022

Ruby Jane lets the groove flow with dancefloor heat by Cerrone and Nick Straker, rare groove from Phyllis Hyman and killer versions by Sweet Music and Dave Allison. Plus an interstellar funk ride with Brandon Coleman, classical rap from Montreal's Planet Giza and battle bangers from madD3e, lovesome and Lamsi.

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October 28, 2022

Vaitea reports for double duty with shimmering soul from Vikter Duplaix and Funky DL and irie vibes from Mad Lion, Bush Babees and Taggy Matcher. Plus high flying grooves by Norman Connors and Ashford & Simpson, a modern funk blueprint from Dâm-Funk and a liberation conversation with 5 fiery Arab femcees.

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October 21, 2022

Calamity Jade brings the moonbeam frequencies with slow burning grooves by Jazz Defenders, Lexsoul Dancemachine, Lance Ferguson and Nao Yoshioka. Plus righteous innervisions from Waahli, a TribeMatic mashup of two Queens legends, and a tribute to the formidable soul of Lamont Dozier.

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October 7, 2022

Foxx Boogie unleashes a vortex of wild breaks and mashup magic from Ralfi Pagan, Cut Chemist, Nick Bike, Lincoln Baio and Mountain Mocha Kilimanjaro. Plus brand new slaps from Sly5thAve and Young RJ, interplanetary smiles from Kaidi Tatham and dancehall thunder from Capleton and Bounty Killer.

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September 30, 2022

DJ DELightfull slides from blunted beats to frenetic breaks with crisp cuts and sonic sizzle from Starlight, Chrisfader, Arrested Development, Jeep Beat Collective and Dego. Plus New Orleans spice from Eddie Bo and Louis Chachere, smoky elegance from Yaya Bey and caramel soul from Vancouver rising stars Della Kit and Missy D.

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September 23, 2022

WEFUNK celebrates soul-jazz royalty Ramsey Lewis by revisiting his early grooves, psychedelic trips and cornerstone samples used by Black Sheep, Louis Logic and Leaders of the New School. Plus an all-star salute to Chicago under Terry Hunter, soaring soul notes from Billie Godfrey and an unstoppable freestyle from Ms Hustle.

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September 16, 2022

German OG Plattenpapzt delivers an east coast overdose featuring Sean Price, Cappadonna and Westside Gunn along with a healthy side of souled out classics and worldwide grooves. Plus sweet molasses funk from Mamas Gun and Hiatus Kaiyote, a gold standard mashup by Hayden Brown, and a beaming inner spark from Stacy Epps.

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September 9, 2022

DJ MattKilla reps equal parts Italy, the Bay and the Bronx with bboy heat by Donald D and Rob Nasty, a UBB classic from Fausto Papetti and golden era goodness by Neffa and Dubee. Plus first generation breaks from Kenny Burrell and Frank D'Rone, Def Squad's raucous remake of Rapper's Delight, and vicious verses from Juice Crew legends Kool G Rap and Big Daddy Kane.

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September 2, 2022

Seba Korecky shows off 70s Ukrainian sounds with funk, disco and folk gems from водограй, Назарій Яремчук, Світязь, Софія Ротару and Ритм. Plus a lush Brit-Funk revival with STR4TA, Nuyorican Soul's uplifting "It's Alright, I Feel It" and boombap graffiti rap off Lord Jazz's latest "Plain Dealer 2" LP.

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August 26, 2022

DJ M-Tri goes straight to the net with funk and rap sureshots from Sly Stone, Marva Whitney, Bootsy, Grand Puba and Flavor Unit. Plus a fiery lunar launch with the Fabulous Counts, Moroccan funk madness from Fadoul, and a hip-hop trifecta from Premo, Remy Ma & Rapsody.

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August 5, 2022

Rawsoul gets deep in the mix with UK Street Soul from J.B. Rose and Special Touch, thumping R&B flavors from Mark Morrison and jazz laced jewels from Dred Scott and Ghetto Philharmonic. Plus reggae re-grooves with The Dynamics and Sheila Hylton, a fired up soul sermon from Carl Hall and a brand new sureshot from Red Astaire & Greg Nice.

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July 29, 2022

WEFUNK salutes soul & disco heavyweight Patrick Adams and his vast catalog of studio brilliance with Black Ivory, Phreek, Golden Flamingo Orchestra, Sine and more. Plus a sample moment featuring the cult soundtrack The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh, a maniacal flip from Seattle legend Vitamin D, the enigmatic New Orleans heater "The Thing", and apex bars from Rock Abruham and Montreal's own Mike Shabb.

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July 22, 2022

Walla P lights up the sky with a double blast of boogie digs and headnod hip-hop featuring Sophie Stanke, Brothers II, GALXTC, Maurice Polo, Frankenstein and more. Plus ironclad boombap from McGyver and Pete Rock, modern funk knockouts by Saucy Lady and Tryezz, and Minnie Riperton's transcendent "Memory Lane".

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July 15, 2022

Funky Diabetic pays tribute to Scandinavian soul royalty Freddie Cruger aka Red Astaire with a selection of his deft productions and his wide ranging influences from hip-hop and disco to Anatolian rock and Ghanaian highlife. Plus a jam-packed dedication to 80s luminary Bernard Wright highlighting his impeccable funk and jazz chops, and a grip of soul-infused brilliance from DJ Pump, Busta Rhymes and Erick Sermon.

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July 1, 2022

Jeremy Glenn soars through the astral plane with ethereal sounds by Melchior Sultana and Mambele, soulful wisdom from Gil Scott-Heron and Kimiko Kasai, and worldwide vibes from Peter King and Djavan. Plus high-octane boombap from K.E.V. and Jamil Honesty, sun-baked soul from Magic in Threes, an ode to enduring love from Tanika Charles, and instrumental magic from Y'skid and K, Le Maestro.

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June 24, 2022

DJ Goce lands a 1-2 punch with custom reworks and surprises from the Blackbyrds, Prodigy, Coast Contra, War, Zainichi Funk and more. Plus the long-awaited return of Brian Jackson, pure funk momentum from Moniquea, and a five-star opus with MC Lyte, Bahamadia, Nonchalant & Yo-Yo.

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June 17, 2022

Ukraine Special: We head to Odessa for a big beat throwdown with rare groove aficionado CJ Plus then chat with Max Orobets about his fundraising efforts for dancers affected by the war. Plus thumping future knocks from BRLLNT, a Makossa twist from Shawn Lee & Misha Panfilov, and a deep groove odyssey by Orgone.

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June 10, 2022

Soul Supreme takes off on a jazz journey through high flying solos and samples galore from Idris Muhammad, Pleasure, Fela Kuti, Brian Auger and Weldon Irvine. Plus Ahmad Jamal's epic excursion through "Superstition", a flash of funk from Leroy Hutson, old school reverence from Monk-One, and rooftop sermons from Rome Streetz & Ransom.

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June 3, 2022

Blaster B fires up forgotten breaks and soundtrack goodness from Lalo Schifrin, Art & Ron, Goblin, Patrick Cowley, Masahiko Sato and more. Plus abstract soulful vibes from Harrison & TOBi, a step to the next level with JSWISS and the Mocambos, summertime grooves with Hot 8 and Allen Hoist, and a star-studded Method Man posse cut.

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May 27, 2022

DJ Stilo brings the good vibrations from Brazil to Portugal and beyond with Haikaiss, Deodato, Marku Ribas, Cool Hipnoise and Abstract Orchestra. Plus twin Villainy from David Begun and Tanda, straight shots from Lee Fields and Steve Arrington, and a clash of titans with Kendrick Lemar and Marvin Gaye.

1117

May 20, 2022

DJ Flow throws down a marvelous mix of blissed out headnod and 90s classics from Budgie, sndtrak, 9th Wonder, Whooliganz and more. Plus a celestial ascent with the Dynamics, feelgood neosoul from Sly Johnson, wordplay and metaphors from Coast Contra, and big boogaloo soul by Don Gardner and Sly Stone.

1116

May 13, 2022

In a Jungle Groove: DJ Rocatz shows off Malaysia's finest all the way from OG cuts by Ahmad Nawab and Alice Sound to new school heat from Altimet and Pastel Lite. Plus DJ Harrison's hazy "City Lights", joyous soul from Arnold Blair, and summer stoop vibes from Yoshi Blessed & MC.Yushi.

1115

May 6, 2022

DJ Tone Arm takes it back to the classics with iconic funk breaks by Jimmy Bo Horne and Dennis Coffey, original electro from Man Parrish and Jonzun Crew, and house anthems by Aly-Us, Cajmere and Crystal Waters. Plus ol skool doppelgangers from Willesden Dodgers and Kool Kyle, disco doubles with Jungle Brothers and Raw Silk, and another street epic from Pusha T.

1114

April 29, 2022

Digga keeps the beats banging with old school classics from Kings of Pressure and Positive K, moody instrumentals by Sure Fire Soul Ensemble and Tuamie, and UK flavour from London Posse. Plus disco delirium by Cake and Midnight Movers, sultry funk from Amalia, and Shock G's beautiful piano rendition of "To Zion".

1113

April 22, 2022

Wonky but Fonky: Rod Skimmins taps the manic energy of 80s punk-funk from Captain Sensible, The Clash, Maximum Joy, Pigbag and more. Plus a psychedelic frenzy from Edgar Winter, spirited jazz liberation from Stephanie McKay, futuristic funk from Kansado and Kaelin Ellis, and ferocious breaks by the Shelley Mack Band.

1112

April 8, 2022

Andy Williams feeds the soul with dusty grooves from Beginning of the End, The Impact, Harvey Averne, Please, C.S. Crew and more. Plus hypnotic headnod from Niko Is and crew, a bold return from Tanika Charles, and another flawless delivery from Phife Dawg.

1111

April 1, 2022

Jason Palma shoots for the stars with bassline sorcery from Pure Essence and Ramon Ricker, a splash of soul from Spade Brigade, and Brazilian heat from Carlos Dafé and Rita Lee. Plus spiritual elevation with Lonnie Liston Smith and Carlos Garnett, a lyrical showpiece from Denzel Curry, and Eamon's new spin on the fabled Now-Again catalog.

1110

March 25, 2022

CKUT 'Til Infinity! Get into the funding drive spirit with gossamer soul magic by Melanie Charles, bold synth funk from Maya Killtron, and a lyrical one-two punch on "Johnny P's Caddy". Plus a deep-space meteorite from Alice Smith, Kojey Radical in funk mode, and a rowdy freestyle with Montreal royalty Dubmatique.

1109

March 18, 2022

James Boogie bobs and weaves through heavyweight breaks from Stro Elliot and Suckaside, raw rhymes by Smokes and Napoleon da Legend, and spacey instrumentals by Islopro and Mr And-7. Plus simmering afrobeats from Little Simz, spitfire raps from Elzhi, and grooves straight from the soul by Preachermann and Javier Santiago.

1108

March 11, 2022

Jon Doe is back with more underground street heat and exclusives from Priest Da Nomad, Tek, V Don, Josiah the Gift and Paten Locke. Plus a powerful funk teamup from Moniquea & Mofak, a midnight delight from the Night Owls, lyrical taichi from RZA and a fresh volley of Wu remixes.

1107

March 4, 2022

DJ Flipout dispenses bboy izms on 45s with Finesse & Showbiz, DJ A-L, Jorja Smith, Ocho and Claudette Soares. Plus a blast of the raw from Run-DMC & Onyx, scorching Cameroonian funk from Pierre Didy Tchakounte, and a cosmic lift-off with Stanton Davis.

1106

February 25, 2022

Wicked takes over the airwaves with MPC madness from ChanHays, Mathematik, Fatnice, Propo'88, Hex One and more. Plus champagne and caviar dreams from Freddie Gibbs, a throwback banger from Evidence, and a double dedication to soul legend Syl Johnson and funk rock badass Betty Davis.

1105

February 11, 2022

Nomork reps the Eastern Bloc with Soviet-era breaks, Belarusian beats and releases from his NMRK Records family, featuring Nora Bumbiere, Sofia Orchestra, Murovei, Shanti, Nas’D and more. Plus flinty street realism from Havoc & Nyce Da Future, mashup madness from Ye Dilla and Trew, and a lavish "Award Tour" reprise by Soul Supreme.

1104

February 4, 2022

Dr. Lutz gets loose with killer remixes by Daytoner and Shaka Loves You, iconic Swiss hiphop from Silent Majority, and new generation funk from Mofak, Soul Motivators and Gizelle Smith. Plus an unstoppable breaks juggernaut from Chad Jackson, El Michel’s bold Shaolin revamp, and Eddie Harris & Les McCann's energizing "Carry On Brother".

1103

January 28, 2022

DJ Kamaraum shows off the evolving sounds of Brazil with exquisite cuts from Trio Mocotó, Tim Maia, Hannah Lima, Chico César, Jackson do Pandeiro and more. Plus gleaming R&B grooves from Yasmin and S. Fidelity, soul heavyhitters from Lady Wray and Kendra Morris, and amped up 90s joints from Doo Wop and Freestyle Professors.

1102

January 21, 2022

Southpaw Chop delivers a gut punch of raw hiphop and original samples from Ghostface, David Axelrod, Diamond D, Black Moon and Stone Alliance. Plus ice cold barwork from Papoose, a satin smooth Nas remix by Dstrukt & Davalz!, and an extended tribute to jazz & funk legend James "Mtume" Forman.

1101

January 14, 2022

DJ Mensa sparks eclectic alchemy with slinky grooves from Leon Bridges and Mk.gee, soulful originals by the Heath Brothers and Quarteto Em Cy, and forward-looking reworks by SiR and DJ Pump. Plus husky retro soul from Sola Rosa, a kinetic Lauryn Hill flip by Omoidé, and sunshine from above the clouds with Leroy Burgess and The Reflex.

1100

December 24, 2021

Figub Brazlevič calls forth the illest creatures from "Planeto Krekpek" on a headnodic mix featuring the sounds of Duuq, Tremendous Aron, Devaloop, Koolade and many more. Plus homegrown Montreal flavors from Chung and Nicolas Craven, infectious dance dub from Julien Dyne, and Bunny Brown's reggae-disco spin on MJ's "Off The Wall".

1099

December 10, 2021

Break DJ Jan-Kit launches off into worldwide breaks lunacy with Los York's, Akiko Wada, The Soul Searchers, Skorpió and Peter Frampton. Plus beatbox mayhem on Rahzel's Wu interlude, subterranean tactics from Musalini and Marlon Craft, latenight soul from Willie Hutch and a touch of sun from Kendra Morris.

1098

December 3, 2021

B Bad goes full tilt with boombap bangers, rare bootlegs and original samples from Paula Perry, Jay Dee, Floetry, Showbiz & A.G. and Art Blakey. Plus heavy breaks from The Heliocentrics & DJ Roughneck, Kiefer's deep dive into a Crusaders classic, and a fresh drop from Chitown statesman Common.

1097

November 26, 2021

WEFUNK 25th Anniversary Part 2! Kenny Dope goes on a tear through explosive deep funk and holy grails. DJ Format raises the flag on an all-Canadian digging spree through psychedelic rock and soul breaks. And Professor Groove closes the show with a handpicked selection of bass heavy funk favorites and inspirations.

1096

November 19, 2021

WEFUNK 25th Anniversary Part 1! Skratch Bastid educates and elevates as he blasts through our favorite eras, samples and inspirations with signature finesse. Supreme La Rock holds court with an incredible hour of funk & soul breaks from his endless crates. And DJ Static delivers the perfect finale revisiting his favorite joints from our 25 years on the air.

1095

November 12, 2021

Zattar goes on a version excursion through an alternate universe of reggae funk covers by Derrick Harriott, Jean & Trevor, One Blood, Carol Cool and Christine Lewin. Plus Alex Malheiros' sunny "Alto Verão", a love explosion from Transport, and yin yang perfection with Busta and Mary J Blige.

1094

November 5, 2021

Eyesha hits all corners of the groove with thunderclap funk from Sany-G and 20 Dolla Julio, disco edits by Hallex M and Discogram, latin fire with Pablo Ruiz and OG samples from Love Unlimited and The Sylvers. Plus a raucous Pharcyde revamp by DJ Bacon, deep electric soul from Colonel Red and a sweet Belgian dubbel from Placebo and Open Sky Unit.

1093

October 29, 2021

DJ Nyack lays down relentless funk grooves from São Paulo to NYC with Ney Matogrosso, Aláfia, Luther Vandross, Gilberto Gil, Chaka Khan and more. Plus a juicy cut from Mofak & Sally Green, reloaded thumps from Nick Bike and The Deli, and the disco dimensions of Lonnie Liston Smith and Edwards Generation.

1092

October 22, 2021

Sugarface works her magic on Brazilian grooves from Vhoor, Thurzzz and Zulu Kamarão, and worldwide hip-hop from Bu Kolthoum, Yugen Blakrok and Umse. Plus an exultant gospel cover by Sunday Service, Ghanaian gold from the Ogyatanaa Show Band and interstellar synth sensations from XL Middleton and I, Ced.

1091

October 15, 2021

DJ Leecy T seamlessly weaves raw funk from Annie Adams and Speedometer with sureshot hip-hop from C.L. Smooth, Andy Cooper, The Good People and more. Plus a fresh 45 from funk O.G. Rickey Calloway, Orgone's explosive "Strike", and serious street heat from Bronze Nazareth, Rasheed Chappell and Napoleon da Legend.

1090

October 8, 2021

Dr. MaD takes flight with universal grooves and soulful surprises from Guy Cuevas, Anomalie, Seba Kaapstad, Oddisee and Aminé. Plus righteous funk from Hawaii's Seawind, introspective musings from Rejjie Snow and a sendoff to soul jazz voyager Lonnie Smith.

1089

October 1, 2021

Ruby Jane spins tales of love and heartache from the Isley Brothers, Joe Hicks and Marie "Queenie" Lyons alongside early disco gems from Sir Mack Rice, Ann Sexton and more. Plus essential cuts from James Brown right-hand-man Pee Wee Ellis and cinematic trailblazer Melvin Van Peebles, an afrofunk rocket from Common and Seun Kuti, and a salute to the enduring jazz vibes of The Low End Theory.

1088

September 17, 2021

DJ Personify unleashes dusty grooves by Raphael Munnings and Dynamic Walter B, Latin rhythms from Fred Ramirez and Monguito Santamaria, and forgotten hiphop heat by Zion I and Ugly Duckling. Plus jazz break mayhem from Ebi Soda, a homage to graffiti OGs from Kool Taj the Gr8, and radiant R&B remixes from Grooveman Spot and Flipout.

1087

September 10, 2021

DJ Green Giant takes us on a cosmic journey through breaks, soundtracks and hiphop classics featuring Yuji Ohno, Léon Francioli, Jimmy McGriff, EPMD, Craig G and more. Plus Eddie Drennon's soaring "Do What You Gotta Do", masterful flips from King Most and Luciano Sola, and timeless grooves from the mighty P-Funk family.

1086

September 3, 2021

DJ Help goes on a wild groove chase with jazz loops by Bruks Production and Blendcrafters, turbocharged funk by Soopasoul and new jack swing by Michael Jeffries and East Coast Family. Plus a Nicaraguan psych funk inferno from Bwana, untouchable jazz funk from Freddie Hubbard and explosive barwork from Denzel Curry and Lloyd Banks.

1085

August 27, 2021

DJ Cosm goes straight to the heart of the golden era with indelible cuts from Black Moon, Digable Planets, Boogiemonsters, Mathematik and more. Plus mind-melting grooves by Ramsey Lewis and Eugene McDaniels, fresh funk flavor from The Bamboos and the return of the elusive Lauryn Hill on Nas' "Nobody".

1084

August 6, 2021

Senz presses play on underground hip-hop gems including a special spotlight on fellow beatsmiths Coby Ashpis, Lo-Tek, Nicholas Craven, Dr. MaD and more. Plus a mellow meditation by Brainstory, supreme lyrical flex from Tru Trilla and Apathy, and shameless funk swagger from The Time.

1083

July 30, 2021

Skamrok lets the drums pound with golden era joints by Doug E Fresh, MC Lyte, Busy Bee, Demon Boyz, Hardnoise and many more. Plus a front row seat into the diabolical mind and larger-than-life antics of Biz Markie featuring classics, rarities, remixes and his trademark beatbox sounds.

1082

July 23, 2021

DJ Dmoe serves up a rich spread of Colombian boombap, upbeat salsa and Latin funk from Da Steez Brothaz, Ruzto, Charlie Palmieri, Jose Areas and Pearly Queen. Plus a lyrical knockout by Benny Starr, a breakup-makeup cliffhanger from Mononeon & Ledisi, and Freddie Scott's singalong classic "You Got What I Need".

1081

July 16, 2021

Dennis Infante steps up to the plate with firecracker funk from Zone Identity, Lettuce and the Blassics, and next level bumps from Dilla, Max Kane and Seoul Avenger. Plus a righteous groove from H.E.R. and Thundercat, a double dose of Stevie Wonder's magic and soul drenched reworks from Lil Fame and Mumu Fresh.

1080

July 9, 2021

DJ Beaubien brings the sunshine with certified classics from Grace Jones and Frankie Smith, homegrown Vancouver heat from Kristin Fung, and house anthems retouched by Curtis McClain and Dr Packer. Plus big disco smiles from Norman Connors and Ashford & Simpson, irrepressible future soul from Hiatus Kaiyote and a surprisingly perfect blend of Doom and Tatsuro Yamashita.

1079

July 2, 2021

Eric Brwn takes aim at raw hip-hop from Edo G, Original Flavor and the Roots, then lets the groove flow with Jitwam, the Stuyvesants and more. Plus a strong kick in the brass from the Soul Rebels, Joe Tex's essential break "Papa Was Too", and more truth on wax from London collective SAULT.

1078

June 18, 2021

Kwite Sane goes in on the golden era with a full clip of 90s flavors from Main Source, K-Solo, Pharcyde, Cypress Hill and many more. Plus Nina Hagen's delirious ode to "New York, New York", DMX's triumphant last act featuring Griselda, and Kiefer and Frank Reynolds channeling the genius of Roy Ayers.

1077

June 4, 2021

Durand Jones & The Indications hit the summer jam sweetspot, Tall Black Guy invokes a higher consciousness on "We Got to Do Better" and Paul Jackson shows off his bass finesse with Herbie Hancock. Plus boogaloo jazz from Jimmy Sabater and Ramsey Lewis, necksnapping boombap from Black Moon and De La Soul, and a red hot 2-stepper from the Isley Brothers.

1076

May 28, 2021

DJ AmazeMe brings that overproof ouzo with raw joints by Fat Joe, DMX, Afezz, Soul Professa, Emapea and more. Plus heavyweight soul by Darrow Fletcher and Donny Hathaway, O.G. Dilla inspiration by the Isley Brothers, and a paean to Montreal’s fly ladies by Phife Dawg and Illa J.

1075

May 14, 2021

Cidtronyck blasts off on a psychotropic joyride with Suff Daddy, Kan Sano, Kiefer, Bronko Yotte, Evelyn King and more. Plus a boogie essential from Brandi Wells, modern funk powerplays by Frankfurt Funk and Westcoast Stone, and scorched earth penwork from Styles P and Grafh.

1074

May 7, 2021

DJ Cutnice slides effortlessly from soul classics by Marvin Gaye and Inell Young to raw hiphop by KRS-One and world grooves by Sivuca and Quantic. Plus Skyzoo's brassy lament for Brooklyn, a mighty slab of Persian funk from Ziad Rahbani, and blasts of Lagos heat from Aktion and Ofo The Black Company.

1073

April 30, 2021

Emskee lays down rough breaks from Joe Bataan, Warm Excursion and Coconut '74, then grabs the mic to rep his crew The Good People with that hip-hop from the soul. Plus cosmic disco delights by Str4ta and Lonnie Liston Smith, a perfect slice of modern soul by Flashback, and our salute to Digital Underground mastermind Shock G.

1072

April 23, 2021

Shane 2Sweet steps straight out the jungles of Southeast Asia with rare grooves and future knocks by Carefree, Junainah, Kribo Brothers, Ilohshix and Tuantigabelas. Plus fuzzed out breaks from the Gripsweats, a brilliant rework of Fairuz's sultry soul, and a deep-space ride with Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra.

1071

April 16, 2021

Rawsoul rules the nation with a double salute to Jamaica's original natty rebel U-Roy and westcoast stalwart Double K from People Under The Stairs. Plus a boombap bombshell from Busta Rhymes and Premo, serpentine grooves from Mental Abstrato, and Cornbread's heartfelt salute to the late great Guru.

1070

April 2, 2021

Deheb serves up a lush soundscape featuring next wave breakouts MXXWLL, KinKai, Rae Khalil, Pivot Gang and (Liv).e. Plus a majestic MJ x Ummah teamup, instrumental bliss from Pete Rock and falcxne, and a psychedelic ride on the wings of Cymande's "Dove".

1069

March 26, 2021

WEFUNK is back to fuel the funk! Join us on our second funding drive show as we spark off unstoppable grooves from Two Tons and Marvin Gaye, turbocharged remixes from BlaaqGold and AbJo, hometown MTL flavor from The Brooks and an epic mashup featuring ATCQ x Flako.

1068

March 19, 2021

Microphone cheque: WEFUNK launches into another funding drive in support of our parent station CKUT, featuring uplifting grooves by George Benson x Young Pulse, interplanetary funk from Pleasure, an inspired MJ refix by Salaam Remi, and bona fide old school classics from Doug E Fresh, The Fat Boys and more.

1067

March 12, 2021

DJ Suspect returns to the early 2000s with subterranean bangers from Pacewon, Rasco, Truth Enola, K-otix, M-Boogie and more. Plus gorgeous polyphony from Zap Mama, vibrant Afro-Latin grooves from Lekan Babalola and 8-bit arcade wins from Breakpoint and Rhonda Heath.

1066

March 5, 2021

DJ Whut comes correct with rugged hip-hop from Akhenaton, Armani Caesar, Cambatta and Denmark's own Machacha, Swab and Phase 5. Plus perfect poetics from Kooley High, glorious soul from Aaron Frazer, and echoes of C.R.E.A.M. from the Emotions.

1065

February 26, 2021

King GNS delves into the infinite richness of black music as we round out another Black History Month, bringing together gems from Parliament, Nas, Koffee and many more. Plus revolutionary musings from Rich Medina, Minneapolis B-side heat from The Time and luscious modern funk from Ivan Makvel & Maya Killtron.

1064

February 19, 2021

Haitian Star reflects on our wild times with an epic COVID-themed mix featuring songs by Kurtis Blow, Grand Puba, Dark Sun Riders and departed legends Doom, Double K, Ecstasy and Duke Bootee. Plus timeless grooves from Society of Soul, a raised fist anthem by H.E.R. and soulful steps forward from Lonnie Jordan and Brass Construction.

1063

February 12, 2021

DJ Soulbuck takes it back to the essence with golden era anthems and exclusive blends from the SB vault featuring Public Enemy, Tha Alkaholiks, 2Pac and many more. Plus a celebration of Black vitality by the Tribe collective, otherworldly funk from Edwin Birdsong, and our annual salute to the genius of J Dilla.

1062

February 5, 2021

Pro-V dives into the dungeons of rap with street heat from Sans Pression, Daniel Son, Thrust, Gang Starr and more. Plus cosmic travels with the Yussef Dayes Trio, psychedelic Persian funk from Parva and unfadable flows from Smif-N-Wessun and Pharoahe Monch.

1061

January 29, 2021

DJ One Up brings the headnod with Madlib, J-Zen and Dillon Cooper, then fires up the breaks from DJ Dash, MGbility, Bosq and more. Plus tenacious Nigerian funk from Harry Mosco, caramel grooves by the Soul Powers and supercharged hip-hop from Aasim and K'naan.

1060

January 22, 2021

DJ Nobunaga leaves no stone unturned with a wide open mix through crisp covers, Pan-American breaks, James Brown side projects, hard grooving new jack swing and a touch of Purple alchemy. Plus spirited soul from Wayne Davis, fantastic flips by DJ Muro and Soul Supreme, and champagne and caviar dreams from JayKin.

1059

January 15, 2021

DJ Soo brews a kaleidoscopic blend of R&B, soul and afrobeats with Jarreau Vandal, Debarge, Thundercat, Mura Masa and more. Plus vault gold from Tuxedo, soaring future jazz by Natalie Slade and souled-out flips from J.Robb and Daniel Crawford.

1058

January 8, 2021

Gil Masuda returns to his roots with undeniable grooves from the Soul Searchers, Betty Davis, Bernard Wright, Liberty Silver and Gonzalez. Plus an all out tribute to everyone's favorite masked villain MF Doom and a heartfelt salute to modern funk icon K-Maxx.

1057

December 11, 2020

Freddy Jay steps back in the ring with cunning combos and surprise jabs from Busta, Kardinal, MJ, Sam Cooke and Procol Harum. Plus a soulful sleigh ride with Kelly Finnigan, braggadocious flow from Billy Danze and gutbucket funk from Sly & the Family Stone.

1056

December 4, 2020

DJ Ice-B goes down memory lane with prime cuts from France's golden era by IAM, Ärsenik, Le 3ème Oeil, Rocca and more. Plus sizzling scorchers from Boca 45 and No Panty, sunny Afro-Caribbean vibes from Waahli, and Raquel Rodriguez's tender and sublime "Don't Be Afraid".

1055

November 27, 2020

O.S.U.M. hits all the sweet spots with sumptuous soul samples, booming hiphop and exquisite jazz cuts from Bobbi Humphrey, Diana Ross, Evidence, 45 King, Yusef Lateef and more. Plus gritty street heat from the Lox, Rance Allen's ferocious "Talk That Talk", and a revamped "Tramp" by Tijuana legends Los Rockin Devil's.

1054

November 20, 2020

Kutcorners keeps the groove tight with a fat stack of his own productions, collabs with Big Jacks and Amalia, and dancefloor gems from Pat Lok and Ron Trent. Plus breezy bangers from Sly5thAve and Potatohead People, modern soul magic by Ivan Neville, and lush second takes from Alex Isley and Platinum Pied Pipers.

1053

November 13, 2020

Benny Lava brings the heat with rambunctious breaks from Funky Bijou and Ray Camacho, unsung Montreal cuts by Side C and City on the Talkbox, and cool-out beats from Nujabes and Hazel. Plus a latenight Loft classic from Sun Palace, Mofak's monster groove "Do Better" and a thumping Cincinnati tribute by hometown hero Main Flow.

1052

November 6, 2020

Rob Manga fires up his 45s for a soulful cookout with Leroy Hutson, Emilio Santiago, Rokk, Osmar Milito and Womack & Womack. Plus addictive grooves from The Brooks and Neal Francis, a steely salvo from Common and Black Thought, and Snips' wicked retcon of a New Edition classic.

1051

October 30, 2020

Gones takes the wheel for a wild ride through heavy jazz grooves from Pharoah Sanders and Donald Byrd, Brazilian gems from Cassiano and Marcos Valle, and killer covers from La Famille and Jiro Inagaki. Plus pure P-Funk brilliance from Junie Morrison, a dreamteam alliance with Mos Def and DJ Honda, and Pieces of a Man's fresh take on a Gil Scott-Heron classic.

1050

October 23, 2020

JNR surprises with B-side sleepers and underground heat from Heltah Skeltah, Singapore Kane, Sean Hines, Cookin Soul and many more. Plus the Monophonics' defiant "Last One Standing", spaced-out breaks from Pigalle Connection and a fly family affair with Lou Phelps and Kaytranada.

1049

October 16, 2020

Fredy V & The Foundation seize the day with "One Step", Anderson .Paak slangs funk to the masses on "Jewelz", and The Soul Kids hit hard with a high voltage James Brown cover. Plus an all-star affair on Seanie T's "Veterans", unbreakable soul from DJ Rogers, and Twilite Tone's smoldering refix "I Still Need Love".

1048

October 2, 2020

Ruby Jane serves up soulful confections from Ekkah, Lady Wray and The Brothers Johnson alongside inspired covers by Sharon Jones and Durand Jones. Plus pure alchemy from J.Lamotta & FloFilz, magnetic soul-jazz grooves from Sonny Stitt and the rebirth of Tiye Phoenix on "The Glow".

1047

September 25, 2020

Big Jacks shines a light on the heroes of Memphis rap from Three 6 Mafia to Shawty Pimp, then celebrates a new generation of female soul with Teyana Taylor, Sault and Shantel May. Plus fly opulence from Crimeapple & DJ Skizz, timeless reggae funk from Toots & The Maytals and late night emotion from Deniece Williams and The O'Jays.

1046

September 18, 2020

Walla P gets twice as nice with powerful funk by Ivan Makvel & Temu and headnodic hiphop from Nativ, Jake Milliner and more. Plus feelgood party vibes from The East Coast Affair, scintillating future soul from Ego Ella May and Adeline, and a tribute to Kool & The Gang originator Ronald Bell.

1045

September 11, 2020

Wicked wrecks shop with rugged hip-hop rarities from Kukoo Da Baga Bones, Dereliks, UBAD, and many more. Plus wax poetic from Seven Star, ravenous verses by Napoleon Da Legend and crew, and deep grooves from Nigerian masters Peter King and Tony Allen.

1044

September 4, 2020

Soul Koffi touches down in Africa and the West Indies with tropical grooves by Hugh Masekela, Okyerema Asante, Nzongo Soul and Calypso Rose. Plus hazy joints from Smoke DZA and Curren$y, an impossibly slinky cut from KNLO & Mofak and melodic gold from Brasstracks.

1043

August 28, 2020

DJ Marrrtin pulls out all the stops with a blistering odyssey through African jazz rock, downhome soul, European rarities and his own break-heavy production. Plus an underground smash from Lord Jazz x Tru Trilla, classics reimagined by Tek.Lun and Roleo, and Steve Arrington's unstoppable "Keep Dreamin'".

1042

August 21, 2020

Jon Doe brings the heavy artillery with underground bangers from Mach-Hommy, Action Bronson, Sir Veterano and Jay Royale. Plus sparring bars from Clear Soul Forces, percussion workouts from Sapo and Chicago and laidback perfection from William DeVaughn.

1041

August 7, 2020

Iced Misto traverses the globe delivering ill grooves from Shintaro Sakamoto, Letta Mbulu and Bosq, then shows love to banging future beats by Lnguage, Wantigga, and Jarreau Vandal. Plus honey tongued madness from Marley C, exquisite vibes from Manchester's KinKai, and Public Enemy's return on the star-studded "Fight The Power 2020".

1040

July 31, 2020

DJ Mks brings the Brazilian sun with Marcos Valle, Sabrina Malheiros and Lucas Arruda along with exquisite grooves from Potatohead People, First Touch and more. Plus motherland rhythms from Oneness of Juju, champion sounds from Sir Veterano, and Aretha regrooved on the cool and confident "1-Step" remix.

1039

July 24, 2020

Frank BLVD goes on a wild caper through some of the funkiest vintage TV scores with the Bionic Woman, Shaft, The Amazing Spiderman and more. Plus shimmering 80s cuts from BB&Q Band and Cherrelle, a sisterly salute from Rapsody, cracking revamps by Lord Finesse and DJ Fleg and defiant soul from the Harlem Gospel Travelers.

1038

July 17, 2020

DJ Dmoe sets the record straight with barrio sounds from the legendary Tito Puente and Eddie Palmieri and deeper cuts by Jimmy Salcedo, Wganda Kenya and Johnny Zamot. Plus a classic Redman wildout on "Its a Banguh", Chinese soul respun by Preservation, and a joyful disco lift from the New York Community Choir and Two Tons O' Fun.

1037

July 10, 2020

Dante Maxwell gets down with Westcoast underground sounds from Defari, Kankick and Fatlip then launches into late night basement grooves by Children of Zeus and Henry Wu. Plus a sweet soul serenade from the O'Jays, warm summer breeze from the Camarão Orkestra and a poignant call to action from Anderson .Paak.

1036

July 3, 2020

Revolutionary rhymes: Rawsoul revisits conscious selections from the 90s with Public Enemy, Arrested Development, X Clan, Mos Def, and Ras Baraka. Plus poignant wake-up calls from Nas and Khemist, relentless disco heat by The Galaxians, and an unexpected splash of Danish funk from Lotte Kærså.

1035

June 26, 2020

Soulist takes a freeflowing trip through international grooves from Chuks Ejelonu, Velly Joonas, Henri Texier, Joutro Mundo and more. Plus infectious jazz rap from São Paulo's Mental Abstrato, another spellbinding rework from Amerigo Gazaway, and unstoppable Afrofunk from Olatunji and Tony Levielle.

1034

June 19, 2020

DJ Moar strikes gold with classic sounds from El Da Sensei, Frankenstein, The Vibe Drops, Rita J and more. Plus Murs' heartfelt salute to PUTS, no frills rawness from Nottz & Umse, a sky high Red & Meth blend, and a toast to the superb soul of Bonnie Pointer.

1033

June 12, 2020

Black Lives Matter: This extended episode is dedicated to all the lives lost to systemic racism. We sit down with Nantali Indongo to discuss ways we can move forward as a community and concrete things we can all do to promote freedom, justice and equality. We also spotlight music from the front lines of the struggle from the civil rights era to now with powerful tracks by Aretha Franklin, Pharoah Sanders, Wyatt Waddell, J. Cole and Felisha George.

1032

June 5, 2020

Scott C homes in on UK hip-hop with Ty, Gawd Status and Juga-naut then launches into reworks and surprises from Aroop Roy, Newtrament and Shall I Bruk It. Plus an R.I.P. tribute to Little Richard at his funkiest, a black power anthem from Salaam Remi & Ceelo Green, and blasts against police brutality from Gil Scott-Heron and Reggie B.

1031

May 29, 2020

Hubbz finds diamonds in the groove with modern funk from E. Live, Starship Connection, Amalia, Trailer Limon and more. Plus a Polo devotional from Kool Taj the Gr8, exhilarating gospel funk from B.Slade and our salute to soul legend Betty Wright.

1030

May 22, 2020

Lil'dave takes flight with futuristic sounds from Sa-Ra, TY and MonoNeon, then lets the funk flow with Buscrates, The Goods, Daniel Crawford and more. Plus quarantine grooves from XL Middleton, a record store salute by Dragon Fli Empire and a bumpin retro revival from the Fabreeze Brothers.

1029

May 15, 2020

Southpaw Chop delivers an all-vinyl set of stick-to-your-ribs boombap and original samples featuring Large Professor, 45 King, Bill Evans, 5th Dimension and many more. Plus covid relief from Esoteric, shamisen breaks from Rinsyoe Kida & Akira Ishikawa, jazz chemistry from Skyzoo and Dumbo Station, and a testament to Bill Withers' genius from Andy Votel.

1028

May 8, 2020

BJ Piggo locks into the groove with fresh soul by Benny Sings and Terri Walker, breezy R&B from Aaron Taylor and inspired reworks by Unwrapped and DOC Mastermind. Plus a powerful Prince play from Reggie B, mashup magic from DJ B.Cause and soaring lyricism from Jay Electronica and Rapsody.

1027

March 13, 2020

Zattar unleashes rough African disco from the Ugly Creatures, Blay Ambolley, Abel Lima, Dur-Dur Band and more. Plus pyroclastic flows from the Lessondary Crew, a "Sunny" breeze from Conclave & Seven Davis Jr, and headnoddic bliss from Pep Love and The Get By.

1026

March 6, 2020

dj magicsean hits the sweet spot with 2-step R&B from Mint Condition, Sa-Deuce, Jesse Powell, MN8, and Shanice. Plus a carefree caper from Dreamville, twilight cocktails with Aldorande and a soulful anthem for these "Changing Times" from Frankie Beverly & Maze.

1025

February 21, 2020

Andy Williams dishes out a jambalaya of rough funk by The Grits, soaring soul from Al Green, arcade madness from Digi Onze and a touch of reggae from The Resonators. Plus a sumptuous orchestral nod to Dilla, a dubbed-out dive into "D" Train and sublime headnod from Ratherpapes and Kev Brown.

1024

February 14, 2020

Hip-hop legend DJ Cash Money returns with a blast from his new "Street Cash" release, a behind the beats interview and breaks galore. Plus boombap fury from Japan's Southpaw Chop and DJ Muro, a divine Black Star x Madlib blend, and stripped-down funk perfection from the Meters.

1023

February 7, 2020

Mr Neal and Phil The Gap intoxicate with modern funk and satin grooves from Major Harris, Howard Johnson, Mofak, Shuko and more. Plus a souled out Saukrates teamup with Common, the return of Detroit legend T3, a deep boogie favorite from China Burton, and Moniquea's spicy "Who's That Girl".

1022

January 31, 2020

Sugarface crisscrosses the globe from Brazil to Cameroon with choice cuts from Banda Black Rio, Sampa the Great, Pasteur Lappé and Yuksek & Fatnotronic. Plus a thumping soul flip from Tokyo digger Kazahaya, supreme god flow from Denaun, and ferocious raw funk by Frankie Newsome and Cappy & Stonewall.

1021

January 24, 2020

DJ Victamone turns up the heat on classics with remixes by Bosq, Soul Supreme, Maker, Altered Tapes and Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band. Plus beats & togetherness from Munir, champion sound from Born Jamericans and verbal illness from LOTUG and Ilajide.

1020

January 17, 2020

Ruby Jane hopscotches through new soul and disco with fire tracks by Shay Lia, Black Pumas, Escort and The Free Nationals. Plus neckbop heatrocks from Kool Taj the Gr8 and Cutlass Reid, a slice of west coast perfection from The Game, and Rich Medina's "Magnificent" musings on the heartbeat of dance.

1019

January 10, 2020

DJ Hao2 connects beats, jazz and poetry with cuts from Fatima, Coflo, Seven Davis Jr, Ursula Rucker and Nujabes. Plus bustling boogaloo from Joe Bataan, a fiendishly funky Wildchild collab, flawless vibes from Elaquent and O-Phrap, and an epic version of "The Mexican" from Stretch & Bobbito's M19s Band.

1018

December 20, 2019

Headnod heaven: Pro-V spotlights deep cuts from Canada's golden era including Ghetto Concept, Shades of Culture, Rainmen and Kardinal Offishall. Plus butter smooth flips from Hemz and Flip.Gawd.Dre, a smoldering cut by Mayer Hawthorne and magnificent bitcrushed funk from DOC Mastermind.

1017

November 29, 2019

Foxx Boogie charges ahead with a barrage of breakneck funk from Ancient Astronauts, Funk Off, Sound Stylistics, Randa & The Soul Kingdom and more. Plus the Soul Motivators' salute to the "Modern Superwoman", long-lost heat from Biz Markie, and bar raising tracks from next generation Wu and D.I.T.C.

1016

November 22, 2019

Buscrates cracks open top-shelf boogie from Dynasty, BB&Q Band, Johnny Guitar Watson and new generation jams from Zo! and Maya Killtron. Plus Temu's anthemic "Wear My Shoes", eargasmic grooves from St. Germain, and soul-drenched heatrocks from 38 Spesh and LNDN DRGS.

1015

November 15, 2019

Back to the Bay with mastermind J Boogie weaving together funk-heavy cuts from E-40, Conscious Daughters, B.Cause, Tuxedo and more. Plus K-Maxx shining bright on "No Regrets", soul-drenched new Kanye, honeyed vocals from UK's Lauren Faith, and talkbox gold from Diamond Ortiz.

1014

November 1, 2019

Graham Hatke fires up 3 turntables for a journey through boogie dubs and live edits of Evelyn Champagne King, Toney Lee, Vaughan Mason and more. Plus stank-face funk from Otis McDonald, lowkey smoothness from Children of Zeus, and a breakneck blast of golden era rap.

1013

December 6, 2019

Santa rides again! Marc Hype is back with another "Tis the Season" mix of soulful Christmas treats from Aloe Blacc, The Good People, Kenny Powell and Al Green. Plus a deep boogie find from the Devoted Souls, heavy bassline groove from the Kount, a pulsating dub from Ash Walker and fantastic UK fusion from Necktr.

1012

October 25, 2019

DJ Whut sets it off with heavy disco from Jamiroquai and Kraak & Smaak then downshifts to slapbox hiphop from Diamond D, Rampage and Nems. Plus Devon Gilfillian's Afro-psych inspired "Get Out and Get It", a dazzling jazz number from Sy Smith, and the Temptations riding high on their classic "Cloud Nine".

1011

October 18, 2019

Creeasian plays an explosive set of bboy breaks then spotlights the beatmaker with MPC madness and live finger drumming. Plus boss bars from Rapsody, next level wordplay on "Palindrome", silky grooves from Enois Scroggins, and beats rhymes wizardry from UK's Pitch 92 and Fliptrix.

1010

October 4, 2019

Pete Rock summons the Stylistics for a sureshot sample moment, Bappi Lahiri puts the Bollywood bounce on a dancefloor classic, and Brand New Heavies go off on an extended instrumental workout. Plus spirited diasporic sounds from Nitty Scott and Vadim, loping New Orleans gold by Lee Dorsey, and boogie heat by Gayle Adams and Satin, Silk & Lace.

1009

September 27, 2019

DJ Leg1oner vibes out with luscious tracks from Datsunn and Otis Junior, then summons the breaks with custom edits and rhythmic fury from Rusya Jam Crew and Tutu Au Mic. Plus golden soul retouches by Platurn and DJ A-L, majestic funk by the Mighty Mocambos, punchy positivity from THE PLAYlist & Mumu Fresh, and the triumphant return of Gang Starr.

1008

September 13, 2019

Walla P brings synth driven sweetness with modern boogie by Lynda Dawn and Koolade, UK street soul by Ian Foster and Rick Clarke, and Japanese gems from Milk and HiRO.JP. Plus infectious Atlanta grooves from Earthgang, disco delights from Panaché and Roy Ayers, a beautiful bossa rework by Y'skid, and a hazy summer callback from the Soul Surfers.

1007

September 6, 2019

Gospel takes centre stage in DJ Rhythm Funk Bug's deftly selected mix of sanctified funk and soul from The Violinaires, Jordan Travelers, Mildred Clark, Shirley Caesar and more. Plus riddim driven heat from the Jamla squad, unstoppable bassline flows from Your Old Droog and a magnetic collab from Lee Funksta and B.Bravo.

1006

August 30, 2019

Kobal zigzags from doo-wop breaks to Caribbean funk, heavy soul and boogie with Nina Simone, The Moonglows, Exile One and more. Plus certified dope from The Good People and MindsOne, bright sunroof top rays from Omar & Erykah, the Pendletons' easygoing "Running Away" and stellar cuts from the Native Tongues galaxy.

1005

August 23, 2019

Soul Supreme dives into the jazz funk era with soulful cuts and original samples by Tarika Blue, Lonnie Liston Smith, Cedar Walton and Gil Scott-Heron. Plus Karate Boogaloo's hypnotic take on "Juicy Fruit", a paisley powerplay from Daniel Crawford, sumptuous new R&B from Amber Mark and the triumphant return of Little Brother.

1004

August 16, 2019

Santiago keeps it rough and tough with deep funk from Bobby Rush, Cinnamon Suns, Underground Railroad and Boobie Knight. Plus black girl magic on Rapsody's "Ibtihaj", mighty grooves from Doug Shorts and Michael Kiwanuka, ethereal spiritual jazz from Josef Leimberg, and a perfect posse cut from Kev Brown and the Low Budget squadron.

1003

August 9, 2019

Lucas Benjamin flexes on the funk with heavyweight tracks from Lee Funksta, Otis McDonald, Sly Johnson, Lettuce and more. Plus a pitch-perfect Marvin Gaye blend from Adam Doubleyou, rollicking jazz-funk from Eddie and Lolita Harris, and irresistible dancefloor flips from Kero One and K, Le Maestro.

1002

August 2, 2019

Foxhound unveils a world of groove from Vladimir Konovalov, Les Ya Toupas du Zaire, Mustafa Ozkent, El Opio and many more. Plus ferocious funk from The Right Now, lush soul from Black Nile, and jazz-infused brilliance from E. Jones and SGJAZZ.

1001

July 26, 2019

Mirko Machine drops the needle on headnodic boomclack from Mama Mystique and Flofilz, Moog-heavy jams from Ronnie Hudson and Will Sessions, and razor sharp recuts from The Reflex and Jim Sharp. Plus an island twist on "All Night Long" by La Famille, joyous Brazilian vibes from J Dilla and Tall Black Guy, and another undeniable Tuxedo groove.

1000

July 19, 2019

WEFUNK steps into the next millennium with our most stacked lineup yet! Featuring a ride through swerving breaks and glorious funk from Nostalgia King founder Skeme Richards, LOTUG legend Lord Jazz working his ginsu cuts on a full grip of raw hip-hop and soul, and a conversation with renaissance man Kool Bob Love from the groundbreaking Stretch & Bobbito show.

999

July 12, 2019

DJ Expo jumpstarts the mix with dancefloor heat from Gwen McCrae and Fonzi Thornton, reggae revamps by Lightning Head and Analog Players Society, and standout remixes by Suff Daddy and WDRE. Plus Afrofunk flames from M'Bamina and Ice, a major league alliance on "Education", breezy anti-pop from Jorja Smith, and Hot 8's jubilant take on a George Benson favorite.

998

July 5, 2019

Gones lands another KO with nasty refixes from J.Rocc and Ahmed Sirour, soaring grooves from Donald Byrd and Ray Barretto, and luscious modern soul by The Futures and Lemuria. Plus a 90s timewarp from the Troubleneck Brothers, frenetic breaks by the Soul Searchers, and a beaming slice of disco from DJ Rogers.

997

June 28, 2019

Dr MaD weaves future soul, G-funk and new jack swing with top shelf selections from Seba Kaapstad, Mausberg, Guy and Devin Morrison. Plus pensive pieces from Jurdan Bryant and Children of Zeus, a powerful boogie teamup from Buscrates & The APX, and trunk-rattling funk from Temu and Diamond Ortiz.

996

June 21, 2019

Common comes full circle with his renewed ode to the culture "H.E.R. Love", Boulevard 95 shine extra sunrays on a summer classic, and Lady Wray goes deep on her heartfelt "Piece of Me". Plus a stripped down B-side treat from Prince's alter-ego Camille, heavy New York tracks from Joell Ortiz and Nems, and a dizzying ride through golden era cuts by X Clan, Caveman and A.T.E.E.M.

995

June 7, 2019

The Cheeba Cheeba Kid delves into dubbed out hip-hop and reggae funk covers by Atmosphere, Mos Dub, Chosen Few, Bruce Ruffin and more. Plus a driving new cut by Eric Boss, pure Brazilian sunshine from Gilberto Gil, and a dose of knowledge, magic and power from Sampa the Great.

994

May 31, 2019

Rawsoul puts his trademark touch on 80s boogie from High Fashion, perfect positivity from Les Nubians, a later gem from Aretha Franklin and more. Plus a star-studded banger from Ghostface Killah, Nosizwe's cool and precise "Breathe", and an extended blast of funk from the Godfather James Brown.

993

May 24, 2019

DJ Emskee attacks the groove with deep funk cuts by Fabulous Mark III, TSU Toronadoes, Barrett Strong, Charles Wright and more. Plus a runaway groove from Flevans & Sarah Scott, stonecold hip-hop remixes of Janet Jackson and Craig David, and another soul-satisfying cut from Anderson .Paak.

992

May 17, 2019

Fleg gives the drummer some with dizzying acid jazz from Greyboy and fuzzed out breaks by Hoctor, then eases into feelgood boogie by Goldie Alexander, Kadenza and Toney Lee. Plus Roberta Flack's slinky "Lovin' You", high-flying soul from Solid Gold Revue, steel-toed bars from Bun B and Method Man, and a red-hot Keith Murray back to back with the original Mahogany sample.

991

April 26, 2019

We go all in for Funding Drive with majestic soul from Jordan John, certified dope from Noname and radiant boombap from Awon & Leprodude. Plus scorching Bahamian funk from Raphael Munnings, an "Insatiable" groove from Omar & Natasha Watts and a white hot 90s mix featuring Smif-N-Wessun, Mad Lion and Positive K.

990

April 19, 2019

Mike2Bless comes through with a highlight reel of indie hiphop and chill beats from People Under the Stairs, Freddie Joachim, Maylay Sparks, Kutiman and more. Plus Redd Holt's easy "Flo" philosophy, an exhilarating disco dub from Arts & Craft, and honest reflections on Choosey and Exile's "I Did".

989

April 12, 2019

Ruby Jane sets loose irresistible soul from the Monophonics and Margie Joseph, surprising covers by the Dynamics and Quantic, and an all-star riff on Biz's "Just A Friend". Plus big band magic from Abstract Orchestra, a genre-mashing groove by Con Brio, and modern funk knockouts from Moniquea and Saucy Lady.

988

April 5, 2019

Personify reps from New Orleans to L.A. with block rockin beats by Bobby Byrd and Stance Brothers, NOLA digs from the Prolifics and Larry Hamilton, and West Coast boombap from Anotha Level and Giant Panda. Plus Little Simz' seismic "Boss", bold basslines from Cameo protegés Mantra, and Medline's phenomenally fresh take on "Electric Relaxation".

987

March 29, 2019

Mr. Sonny James plunges into deep rooted future sounds from Masego, Kiefer, Tom Misch, IAMNOBODI and much more. Plus classicist flow from Mankind & Bred Wondah, Soul Scratch's fired-up "America" and a definitive Meters medley from Professor Shorthair.

986

March 22, 2019

Flipout fires up hard-hitting Jorun edits and colorful covers by Medline and Hoctor then takes it back to 1990 with classic soul revamps by Massive Attack and Pieces of a Dream. Plus confident cool from The Tymes, a wakeup call from Durand Jones & The Indications, and militant missives from the original kufi dons Smif-N-Wessun.

985

March 15, 2019

Young Pulse aims for the stars with radiant boogie reworks and originals from Jean Carn, Geraldine Hunt, Keni Burke, Angela Bofill and more. Plus a lyrical suplex from rising rap lord Crimeapple, solid gold soul from Sabrina Starke, and Sinnamon's heartfelt "I Need You Now".

984

March 8, 2019

DJ Cam lights the fuse on explosive funk cuts from the Isleys and Prince then eases into coolout vibes from Little Brother, Yaggfu Front and Da Bush Babees. Plus a joyful blast from the Hot 8 Brass Band, colorful cinematics from Anderson .Paak and banging jeep beats from King Tee and Brand Nubian.

983

March 1, 2019

Freddy Jay delivers a grip of booming remixes connecting O.G. soul inspirations with hip-hop luminaries Lauryn Hill, Common, Kaytranada and more. Plus a Newcleus classic retouched by Brian Ellis, disco upliftment from the Patchouli Brothers and signature Westcoast thump from DJ Quik.

982

February 22, 2019

DJ Kaos from the legendary Artifacts delivers a heavy dose of boombap then eases into moonlit grooves from Peaches & Herb and Pleasure, wild Hungarian funk by Zalatnay Sarolta and more. Plus a bullseye hit from MC/producer Die-Rek, boisterous soul by Alexis Evans and a kaleidoscopic funk monster from Chaka Khan.

981

February 15, 2019

DJ Benny Lava delivers a fast-paced blast through psychedelic breaks by the Great Revivers and Virgil Howe, international grooves from Oby Onyioha and Tim Maia, and fast raps from k-os and Method Man. Plus latin slow-burners from Fania All Stars and Joe Thomas, The Reflex's majestic Isaac Hayes revision, and a bizarrely perfect Adele remix.

980

February 8, 2019

Jason Palma returns with soul grails from Jack Jacobs and El Anthony, Afro percussion from Okyerema Asante and sanctified grooves by the Jackson Southernaires. Plus wild covers by Lyn Collins and Henri Salvador, gold standard flows from Reason, and oddball psychedelia from alt-rap icons Homeboy Sandman and Edan.

979

February 1, 2019

Big Jacks takes aim at hustlers' anthems from upstate stalwarts Conway and Westside along with sumptuous soul samples by The Montclairs, Archie Whitewater, and Bobbie Roberson. Plus a vitalized Laura Vane on "Invisible", Kelly Finnigan's plaintive "I Don't Wanna Wait", and musical blessings from rising stars Oshun.

978

January 25, 2019

DJ Suspect sets loose heavyweight breaks from Funky Bijou and DJ Nu-Mark, driving afrofunk from Kokolo, and honey-dipped soul from Maysa Leak and Mayer Hawthorne. Plus a crown jewel from Oddisee's back catalog, Voilaaa's Police-inspired "Spies Are Watching Me", and a sprawling medley of forgotten boombap gems.

977

January 18, 2019

Brad Slyde lets the groove ride with epic funk odysseys from The Motet, Orgone, Mandrill and O'Donel Levy. Plus disco-funk fire from The Gangsters and New York Port Authority, a Rakim-helmed Harlem portrait from Luke Cage, and an extended trip around the beloved C.R.E.A.M. sample.

976

January 11, 2019

Soul royalty unite on Amerigo Gazaway's "The Sweetest Thing", Logic assembles the Wu like Voltron, and Black Thought delivers a lyrical masterclass with "Conception". Plus Robert Watson's joyful "Reachin', Searchin'", organic soul grooves from Osunlade, and makossa madness from Pat Kalla & Le Super Mojo.

975

December 21, 2018

Shane 2Sweet fires up choice cuts from digging sprees across Asia including tracks by 黃曉君, Botown, Nam Hong, Malique and WARIS. Plus protest poetics from Dizzy Wright, mighty funk mutants from Nick Bike and King Most, and a tribute to unsung genius Galt MacDermot and his enduring sample legacy.

974

December 14, 2018

Jon Doe gets busy in the mix with underground boom clack from Rasheed Chappell, J57, Conway and Grime Lords. Plus crisp cuts from Philly legend DJ Cash Money, soaring spiritual jazz from Dick Griffin, a flawless Nas x Swizz Beatz collabo and a fiery Persian cover of "Respect" by Googoosh.

973

November 30, 2018

Kid Koala celebrates the launch of Floor Kids with a 3-turntable live mix of careening breaks, hazy indie rock, wailing blues licks and booming 808s. Plus stripped down modern funk from XL Middleton and High Park Funk, irresistible UK jazz-hop from Blue Lab Beats, and white-hot Funky Drummer remixes by Ahmed Sirour and DJ Muro.

972

November 23, 2018

Andy Williams turns up the volume on Caribbean disco & funk from Toots & The Maytals, the Telstars, Tapper Zukie and Generation Gap. Plus exquisite gospel soul from the Supreme Jubilees, explosive thumps from Pharoahe Monch, and blazing diaspora sounds from Masia One, Narcy and Nomadic Massive.

971

November 16, 2018

Famous Lee stacks the decks with deep boogie, modern soul, gospel and homegrown Toronto hip-hop from Tyrone Mac, Gordon II, Royal People, Da Grassroots and more. Plus Zapp's heartfelt salute to Roger Troutman, Big Daddy Kane's iconic "Just Rhymin' With Biz", and wit and wisdom from Austin underground sensation Riders Against the Storm.

970

November 9, 2018

Rob Manga gets to the heart of the groove with feelgood selections from Voices of East Harlem and Louie Vega, energetic breaks by DJ Format and Mighty Mocambos and more. Plus a lilting ballad from the Internet's magnetic Syd, flinty realism from Roc Marciano and Iron Curtn, and Will Sessions & Amp Fiddler's monster jam "What It Is".

969

November 2, 2018

Pro-V shines a light on deep 90s cuts from Big L and Slum Village then fast forwards to 2018 with street sweepers by Black Thought, Curren$y and Westside Gunn. Plus the fiery return of mic slayer Canibus, powerful female anthems from Orgone and Shirley Davis, and a ridiculously perfect AC/DC cover by Scary Pockets.

968

October 26, 2018

P-Luv takes the DeLorean for a ride through 80s satin grooves and raw raps from Kashif, Melba Moore, T La Rock, Fab 5 Freddy and more. Plus a lowkey salvo from Noname, brash funk favorites from the Commodores and Kool & The Gang, and an Apache-driven heatrock from Logic.

967

October 19, 2018

Soul Supreme keeps the groove on lock with original party raps by Willie Wood and Super 3, Moog madness from Hugo Montenegro and boogie pleasers from Atmosfear and Marjorie Barnes. Plus conscious Creole flex from Waahli, upper echelon flows from the Roots Raddix, and Zapp's triumphant return with Snoop and Battlecat.

966

October 12, 2018

Rawsoul moves from intoxicating slow jams by Bobby Caldwell and Debra Laws to laidback underground gems from Asheru, Choclair and Kombo. Plus percolating West African funk by Ali Ibrahim and Afro National, dreamlike synth-scapes from Mndsgn and Opolopo, and sleek soul renewals by DeeDONTCARE and Zo!

965

September 28, 2018

Ohmega Watts raids his crates for a trip through South Asian soundscapes from Jaubi and Kittu, notable knocks from Black Milk and DJ Spinna, psychedelic soul from Johnny Thunder and ethereal excursions by Ladi6 and Hiatus Kaiyote. Plus sunbaked soul from 79.5, a newly unearthed Phat Kat / Dilla collabo, and boombap bombshells from Flipmode Squad and Meth & Red.

964

September 14, 2018

K'pow dives into the headnodic zone with Balkan cuts by Klemen Klemen, Dirty Hairy and Smoke Mardeljano alongside hazy instrumentals from Deheb and Splinta and ravenous verses from Pusha T and Method Man. Plus Ruby Velle's searing "Shackles", heavenly future knocks from the Celestics and hypnotic bliss from Dam-Funk.

963

September 7, 2018

Dennis Infante delivers a genre-defying mix featuring nudisco grooves by Weekend Express, gossamer vocals from Moonchild, raw boombap by H.E.R. and an urgent state-of-America address from Kamasi Washington. Plus afro-disco heat from the Dur-Dur Band and Sidiku Buari, a sun-drenched Brazilian collabo with Lou Piensa, and another masterful mashup by Amerigo Gazaway.

962

August 31, 2018

Judith Hill comes out with horns blazing on "The Pepper Club", Lunice returns to his hip-hop roots with "Bus Stop Jazz", and Tall Black Guy transforms an MJ classic with his signature sample alchemy. Plus a deliciously delirious dub from Steve Arrington, RocknRolla's fattened up "Funky Kingston", and Timb boots stompers from Redman and Drama.

961

August 24, 2018

A souled out affair with BamaLoveSoul founder Rahdu featuring reworked classics by Tall Black Guy and Sly5thAve, candlelight grooves from Phonte and Full Crate & Mar, and sureshot verses from J-Live and Murs. Plus Delvon Lamarr's euphoric cover of "Move On Up", rocket powered soul from the New Groovement, and gleaming UK goodness by K, Le Maestro and Zilo.

960

August 17, 2018

WEFUNK honors the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin with a journey from her soul roots to show-stealing covers and anthemic 80s cuts. Plus a handpicked platter from Ruby Jane featuring Chaka Khan and Vanjess, heavy bass boom from the Cool Kids, and sample chasing from DITC to Eric Dolphy and Mingus.

959

August 10, 2018

Graham Hatke explores the cosmic realm with fusion by George Duke, Johnny Hammond and Both Worlds, then brings boogie magic to life with live edits on 3 turntables. Plus Attitude's ethereal "Love Me Tonight", moody meditations from Logic and Caleborate, and an epic cover of new wave anthem "Din Daa Daa".

958

August 3, 2018

Sugarface serves up international delights from Joni Haastrup, Kiki Gyan, Joutro Mundo, Rosa Maria, Peggy Gou, Djavan and more. Plus true school perfection from Genra, futuristic slappers from Low Limit and Diame Heatmaker, and a powerful Faze-O retouch by the Xtraordinairs.

957

July 27, 2018

Silky smooth meets rugged raw on 90s street soul, TEK.LUN pours hot sauce on a Cherrelle favorite, and Juan Pablo Torres fires off Cuban missiles. Plus Apollo Brown and Locksmith's white-hot "Litmus", fat bottom grooves from Vernon B and Blue Magic, and sample magic from Roy Ayers and Roger Troutman.

956

July 13, 2018

Walla P lets loose slick 80s cuts from Cool Notes and Masaki Ueda, hard hitting modern funk from Mofak and peak nod factor from Organized Konfusion and Tara Chase. Plus smoked out illness from Villain Park, lush disco vibes by 79.5, Ali Shaheed Muhammad & Adrian Younge's exhilarating "Feel Alive" and magnificent chemistry on Jazzy Jeff's "M3" outro.

955

June 29, 2018

Bain Magique hits the sweet spot with mellow loops from Apollo Brown, bassline workouts by Bobby Cash Redd and Van Jones, and feelgood selections from Eric Roberson and Soul Liberation. Plus new era goodness from J. Cole and Gwen Bunn, neck snapping boombap from Toronto's Full Circle and magnetic soul from MTL heavyweights Fredy V and Shash'U.

954

June 22, 2018

Scorching turntable pyrotechnics on DJ Grouch's wild ride through classic funk and hip-hop. Plus jazz excursions by Ryan Porter and Herbie Hancock, knockout verses from Royce and Eminem on "Caterpillar", and a spirited live session with Jai Nitai Lotus.

953

June 15, 2018

The Cheeba Cheeba Kid dives into disco heavyhitters from Love Committee and Cloud One, throwback soul by Ruby Velle and raw funk from Ikebe Shakedown and Seun Kuti. Plus percolating B-side soul from Foster Sylvers, DJ Pump's high-octane overhaul of "Special Affair" and unparalleled pengame from the mighty Black Thought.

952

June 8, 2018

dj magicsean summons the funk via Black Ivory, Candela, George Duke, Lux Experience and Chaka Khan. Plus back to back Potatohead People hot out of the fryer, Large Professor's kinetic romp through Cal Tjader vibes, a breezy roller disco gem from the Internet, and ZULUZULUU's cosmic remake of "Back Stabbers".

951

June 1, 2018

Dr MaD shines a spotlight on current favorites from Kali Uchis, knxwledge, SiR, Phonte, Parliament, Leon Bridges and more. Plus stripped-down house grooves from the Soundersons, new era R&B from Wantigga and sir Was, and soul favorites reignited by JR.Dynamite and DJ A-L.

950

May 25, 2018

K-Melo goes on a quest for the perfect beat with percussive meditations by Yosuke Tominaga, shimmering modern soul by Julien Dyne and Sauce81, and OG funk from the P-Funk All-Stars and Mad Dog Fire Department. Plus seismic boombap from Cyhi and Edan, kaleidoscopic keys from Montreal's Anomalie, and sanctified rock-soul from Olivier St. Louis.

949

May 11, 2018

Bironnex lays down a beastly funk set with joints by Mofak, Starguy, Kashif, Sunrize and more. Plus electrifying soundscapes from Kamau and Louie Lastic, joyous soul from New World Generation, and jamrock breaks by the Skatalites and Boris Gardiner.

948

April 27, 2018

Praiz & Coner dispense mellow madness with instrumental thumpers from G-Nof and Tall Black plus sweet 80s grooves by Imagination, Letta Mbulu and Don Blackman. Also featuring an epic Brothers Johnson rework by Jimmy The Twin, West Coast swagger on "Where I Wanna Be" and understated smoothness from London's OthaSoul.

947

April 20, 2018

King Most lets the funk flow with heavy duty cuts from Pure Essence, DJ Shepdog and Bernie Worrell, and Brazilian disco delights from Painel de Controle, Ray Mang and more. Plus rough-n-ready breaks from Khruangbin and The Grits, villainous rhymes on Davillins' posse cut "The Delegation", and golden era goodness from Big Boom Bap and Imagé.

946

April 13, 2018

DJ Soo opens a world of eclectic magic from 7 Samurai's jazz sounds to the Soul Rebels Brass Band to the Empressarios' cumbia and more. Plus Al Green's hard grooving "Waiting For You", singalong soul from The Marvelettes and The Shirelles, and West Coast vibes from Snoop, Ozay Moore and Amin Payne.

945

April 6, 2018

DJ Camero melds retro and future sounds with gems from Onra, Psychic Mirrors, Surface, Idris Muhammad and more. Plus Gizelle Smith's breakneck "Hey Romeo", bottom-heavy bliss from Bosq & Nicole Willis, and lustrous grooves from Tom Misch and Extra Medium.

944

March 30, 2018

DJ CMAN channels the funk with choice cuts from Junkyard Band, Chicago Gangsters and Etta James, then serves up blistering tropical vibes from Seu Jorge, Panama Cardoon and Express Brass Band. Plus slowed-down steppers from One Way and Melba Moore, a Tuxedo team-up with the mighty Zapp, and righteous jazz loops from Buckwild, Bluestaeb and FloFilz.

943

March 23, 2018

Lil'Dave fires up a soulful melting pot with Maurice Mobetta Brown's frenetic jazz-hop, Leeroy's future afro flip, Sly5thAve's orchestrated "Shiznit" and more. Plus bubbling grooves by Montreal's The Brooks, Ned Doheny's bewitching "The Devil in You", and a lo-fi banger from Czarface and DOOM.

942

March 16, 2018

DJ Whut drops raw raps from NY to Scandinavia with new joints by Danish heavyweights J-Spliff and HansSOLO and a special homage to Swedish producer/remixer/DJ Devastate. Plus a groove journey inspired by Alliance Ethnik, honey dipped boogie from Buscrates & Laura Benack, and A-F-R-O's new take on Madvillian's oddball classic "All Caps".

941

March 9, 2018

Lexis takes a jazz-fueled ride through the 70s from spacy explorations by Larry Young and Stanley Clarke to funk driven workouts by Freeez, Ingram and Southern Energy Ensemble. Plus sidechain big bounce from Kaytranada, new school magic by Mick Jenkins and Wantigga, hazy grooves by High Park Funk, and smoldering soul from the Black Pumas and Joey Dosik.

940

March 2, 2018

Deheb bounces between dizzying battle breaks and soulful atmospherics with tracks from Funky Bijou, Lanu, Mr. Jukes and Karriem Riggins. Plus hard pushing soul-jazz from Menagerie and Ryan Porter, a politically-charged gem from Black Eyed Peas, and lush piano perfection from Kiefer.

939

February 23, 2018

KNLO blasts off on an intergalactic funk journey from Eddie Bo to Georgia Anne Muldrow to Montreal hometown heroes Shash'U, Meryem Saci and Dr. MaD. Plus Funkadelic pumped up and re-freaked by Gay Marvine, a double dip into Gil Scott-Heron's "Home Is Where The Hatred Is", and deft reworks from Alkalino, Young Pulse and Danny Krivit.

938

February 16, 2018

Nick Bike steps in the arena with rough funk from Baby Huey, The Sandpebbles and Sir Mack Rice, then goes west coasting with DJ Quik, Diamond Ortiz and Live Evil. Plus sub rattling modern funk from Buscrates and Temu, Abstract Orchestra's scintillating rework of Dwele's "Angel", a beautiful ode to survival by Miles Bonny, and swirling futuristic soul from Akoko.

937

February 9, 2018

James Boogie slices and dices his way through beefy bboy breaks by Dojo Cuts, The Traffic, Hackney Colliery Band, Cymande and more. Plus Fevah's slinky "West Coast Lovin'", feelgood vocals from Omar & Los Charly's Orchestra, and a special Dilla showcase from buried treasures to shimmering Common and N'Dea Davenport remixes to his thundering instrumentals.

936

February 2, 2018

DJ Serious dusts off digger's delights from Athenians of Toronto, Love on Love and Johnny Houston, then rewinds back to Toronto's golden era with cuts by Citizen Kane, UBAD and Redlife. Plus exquisite Sade blends by J.Rocc and Pro-V, bold sister funk from Mary Jane Hooper and Martha High, and two rough and rugged Raekwon features.

935

January 26, 2018

Groove and Static slide from South Africa to Jamrock with Hugh Masekela's electro classic "Don't Go Lose It Baby", luscious vibes from Nick Wisdom & K-Maxx, and modern roots masterpiece "Rock Stone". Plus Orgone's smoldering reprise of "All This Love That I'm Giving", rugged bangers from East Coast stalwarts Skyzoo and Meyhem Lauren, chase scene thrills from Calibro 35, and a sample of the soulful side with Slakah, Dwele and Goldlink.

934

January 19, 2018

Static and Groove connect the dots from 60s R&B stompers by Ike Turner and The Bar-Kays to intoxicating cuts by modern masters Rapsody and Tall Black Guy. Plus a deep dive into 90s dancehall/hip-hop, Lonnie Liston Smith's elevated "A Chance For Peace", classicist flows from Gifted Gab and Blimes Brixton, a journey through the Synthetic Substitution break, and soul-jazz delights from Les McCann & Eddie Harris.

933

January 12, 2018

Aeon Seven throws down cover-to-cover funk roughness, from Wilson Pickett and Johnny Hammond favorites to high octane breaks by new generation heavyweights Breakdown Brass, Will Sessions, and The Mighty Mocambos. Plus a rambunctious medley from 80s rap ambassadors, Roy Hargrove's jazz retouch of the Method Man classic "All I Need", and slowburn funk from Martha High and Donna Gaines.

932

January 5, 2018

Groove and Static take it to the next plateau with seismic boomclack from Iron J and Tismé, a savage Tinman remix of "Next Episode", and Gloria Barnes' furious "I'll Call You Back Later". Plus Leroy Hutson's jubilant "Positive Forces", a dazzling Mr Carmack blend of Daniel Caesar with Rick James, and a double shot of Detroit funk from Amp Fiddler.

931

December 8, 2017

Rawsoul ventures into new hip-hop by Princess Nokia, Ivan Ave and Children of Zeus, then serves up champagne grooves from Twennynine, Marcus Miller, Narada Michael Walden and more. Plus Pied Piper's blazing recut of "Bassala Hot", fresh soul slices from Gizelle Smith and Sharon Jones, and conscious vibrations from Oshun.

930

December 1, 2017

Groovy kind of day: Andy Williams works his magic with easygoing cuts from the Fatback Band, Young Sisters, Miz Davis, Smokey Robinson, Kid Creole and more. Plus Nicole Willis' powerful "Still Got A Way To Fall", an imagined studio session with Common and Stevie, headnodic perfection from Mac Ayres, and a dream team collaboration on "Traveling Light".

929

November 24, 2017

Groove and Static take flight with Kashif's untouchable "Stone Love", red hot soul flips by JR Jarris and Oddisee, and a UK one-two punch with Amy True and Lil Simz. Plus a soulful two-stepper from Extra Medium and Zaki Ibrahim, a percolating New Orleans touchup from Professor Shorthair, and the Dynamic Corvettes' careening break classic "Funky Music Is The Thing".

928

November 10, 2017

Mr. Sonny James makes your soul bounce with future sounds from Pomo and Callum Connor, fire from loop beasts Tek-Lun and Tall Black Guy, killer flips from Orijanus and Doc Illingsworth, and original recipe boombap from home team Illvibe Collective. Plus "Street Player" reimagined by Roane Namuh & Colonel Red, Aroop Roy's soaring epic "Talkin Bout Life" and heavy jewels from Showbiz & A.G.

927

November 3, 2017

Big Jacks weaves between satin soul and grimy street sweepers with cuts from Perry & Sanlin, Toshiyuki Honda, and GGBR and Griselda luminaries Hus Kingpin and Conway. Plus Kanye and Ghostface go head-to-head on "New God Flow" and "Mighty Healthy", 808INK and B. Bravo freak the subsonic funk, and Robert Glasper channels the spirited genius of Miles Davis.

926

October 27, 2017

Gimme the loot! Our last Funding Drive show for 2017 comes fully loaded with Raashan Ahmad's exuberant "Juju", silky smooth neo-soul from Dwele and Omar, groove-heavy tributes from Sly5thAve and Mr. Talkbox, and an explosive live session with Montreal funk phenom Fredy V.

925

October 20, 2017

WEFUNK serves up a generous helping of grooves to kick off this year's CKUT Funding Drive, with standout Jamiroquai and Calvin Harris remixes, stone cold boogie from Goldie Alexander, boombap classics and sample moments, plus a spotlight on James Brown's cinematic exploits with our good friend Duke Eatmon.

924

October 13, 2017

Buscrates steps through with seductive boogie grooves from The APX, João Donato and Bernard Wright, then goes on a beat-heavy excursion through his own production alongside K-Def, Eric Lau and more. Plus heavyweight Nigerian disco by Clément Djimogne, late-nite slow burners from Maxayne and Sylvester, and mellosmooth West Coast vibes from Vitamin D and Blame One.

923

October 6, 2017

Sugarface keeps it tropical and souled out with exquisite tracks from Flamingosis, Ghost Wavvves, Topaz Jones, Manuvers, Dayton Sidewinders and more. Plus a sultry classic by De De, French flavors from Phileas Flow, carefree grooves from Computa Games, and masterful refixes by Tom Misch and Abjo.

922

September 29, 2017

WEFUNK salutes the "screaming eagle of soul" Charles Bradley with a blast of funk 45s, psych freakouts, love ballads and his last triumphant collabo with Mr Jukes. Plus Rapsody's bar-for-bar teardown "Power", a long lost groover from John Simmons, downhome goodness from RC & the Gritz, and B. Bravo's shimmering talkbox jam "Lay It On The Line".

921

September 22, 2017

Dase Boogie zones out over heavy instrumentals by Tall Black Guy, Tuamie and Glenn Astro, then explores the funkier side of Israeli folk, rock and jazz with Yair Nitzani, Ron Elian and Fourteen Octaves. Plus feral funk from Gary Davis, nasty blues breaks from Albert King and Ricky Allen, and a spotlight on hardrhymer Rapsody as she drops her latest "Laila's Wisdom" LP.

920

September 15, 2017

DJ Mks takes another foray into the wide world of Brazilian boogie with cuts from Miss Lene, Black Juniors, Almir Ricardi, Famks and more. Plus gospel funk from Third Rail and Sharon Jones, Junkyard Band's go-go classic "Sardines", an understated gem from Fredfades & Ivan Ave, and Rah Digga's lyrical blazer "Angela Davis".

919

September 8, 2017

DJ Cam keeps it in the pocket with Lotso & Odie's "Señorita", irresistible covers of "Bouncin' Back" and "Hit the Road Jack", blaxploitation classic "Harlem Clavinette" and more. Plus deft disco edits by Jupiter Tuning Center and Fitzzgerald, breezy early Anderson .Paak, and feminine fonk from Teedra Moses and Moonchild.

918

August 25, 2017

Frank BLVD plunges into lesser-known New Jack partystarters by Suavé, Babyface, Shomari, Paul Laurence and many more. Plus a royal marriage on Jorun Bombay's "Pretty Young Soul Thang", unreleased Rakim heat, quintessential Sean P on "Rap Professor", and disco delights from Freeez and Sylvester.

917

August 18, 2017

Pro-V shares his custom MJ reworks then delves deep into headnodic treats by Masta Ace, Ras Kass, DJ Spinna and more. Plus Trailer Limon's bassline workout "Love Don't Pay The Bills", ruthless breaks from the Rhythm Snipers and Eric Boss, lyrical gymnastics from Cashus King and Blu, and The Soul Grenades' earnest "Voice of Change".

916

August 11, 2017

Hubbz gets in a Latin groove with 60s soul by Willie Bobo and Machito all the way to modern cumbia favorites by Los Disco Duro, Los Guapos Sensibles and Aillacara 2743. Plus ridiculous drum-knocks from Vicelow and DJ Fleg, jazzy atmospherics by Freddie Joachim, deep moonlit grooves from the Soundersons, and SoulSplendid's silky flip of Jungle Brothers' "I'll House You".

915

July 21, 2017

DJ Akasha drops a hard-hitting all era hip-hop set including old-school anthems from Jazzy Jay and Busy Bee, a blazing rework of Missy's "Work It", and unsigned hype from Bulgaria's Atila. Plus summer stoop vibes from Rapsody and Illa J, Louis Cole's kaleidoscopic "Weird Part of the Night", and bass-bin rattlers from Montreal's Shash'U and Kenlo.

914

July 14, 2017

Ruby Jane fires up dynamite soul from Yasiin Gaye and David Ruffin, steelpan grooves from beat wunderkind Mura Masa, and a dubbed out refix of "I'm Every Woman". Plus J.O.B. Band's sunny "Love Everything About You", Estelle's powerful "Woman's World", and rhythmic insanity on Cid Rim's unrelenting "Jerome".

913

June 30, 2017

Randy "Hotthobo" Ellis takes a deliriously epic journey through boogie and beyond with tracks from Brass Monkey, Doug Shorts, Spade Brigade, Leroy Hutson and Susan Cadogan. Plus an RIP dedication to fallen Queensbridge soldier Prodigy, with Mobb Deep anthems, solo bangers, and soulful samples from the Spinners and Al Green.

912

April 21, 2017

Minneapolis legends Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis take the spotlight as musicologist Duke Eatmon recounts their ascent from Prince protegés playing with The Time to a star-making run with the SOS Band, Alexander O'Neal and Janet Jackson.

911

June 9, 2017

Tribe Vibes ambassadors Phekt & Trishes touch down on WEFUNK with standout cuts by Soia, Alltta, and Urbs & Cutex, and a sample-mining set melding everything from Westside Gunn and Future to Luther Ingram and Nairobi Sisters. Plus lush Montreal vibes from Loop Pilots and Modlee, Prince's jubilant "Baby I'm A Star", infectious instrumental gold from Shao-ski and a Dungeon-Family helmed gem from Parental Advisory.

910

June 2, 2017

Rawsoul rolls through with coolout jeep beats and sweet soul from Monifah, Black Ivory, Love Unlimited, Blackstreet and more. Plus re-freaked funk heat by Buscrates and Miles Bonny, soaring Brazilian soul from Milton Nascimento, an impassioned lyrical manifesto by Justin Freeman, and a punchy Jay-Z flip from Skyzoo.

909

May 26, 2017

Montreal beatsmith Dr. MaD cruises at 30,000 feet with mellow tones from Rejjie Snow and Earl Sweatshirt, Chi Town g-funk from Danny Boy, Italo-disco by PlusTwo, and homegrown MTL flavors from Meryem Saci and Lou Phelps. Plus: Wize brings the boomclack on his Secaina remix, Temu rises above the "Scavangas", and Sanctuary catches the spirit on an '83 boogie gem.

908

May 19, 2017

The Cheeba Cheeba Kid celebrates the iconic voices of the Jones Girls, from early singles to enduring classics to collaborations with soul heavyweights Curtis Mayfield and Norman Connors. Plus modern-day New Orleans magic from PJ Morton, 49th Blue Streak's ferocious cover of "Foxy Lady" and new heat from street advocates Talib Kweli and Styles P.

907

May 12, 2017

Nazdrave! Bulgarian heavyweight digger Skill shows off prized grooves from Margarita Radinska, Orchestra Sofia, Mimi Ivanova, Stefka Onikyan and more. Plus sun-baked soul from Cassiano and Lord Echo, grown-man poetics from Phonte, and a Herbaliser remix featuring the ever cool and precise Bahamadia.

906

May 5, 2017

Scott C packs a wallop with high-octane reworks, rugged raps and soulful future sounds from Serge Gamesbourg, Jidenna, Louis Cole, Solange and more. Plus breakneck afrofunk from Jungle Fire, a Marvin Gaye tribute by Raekwon, and simmered-down Jacksons vibes from Suzy Brown.

905

April 28, 2017

Sweet Daddy Luv drops the needle on jazz-funk cuts from David Axelrod and Pazant Brothers, then unleashes heavy Brazilian grooves by Gal Costa, Tim Maia and Tom Zé. Plus François Cousineau's fuzzed-out "Psychedelic Party", a spacious regroove of "Jazzy Belle", and top dawg storytelling from Kendrick Lamar.

904

April 14, 2017

DJ Foxhound slaps down straight boombap from Kixnare and La Base & Tru Comers, then fires up a frenetic set of world funk courtesy of Ebo Taylor, Mario Castro Neves and Elias Rahbani. Plus an exquisite cut from Montreal soul sensation Fredy V, bubbling basslines from Krisp and Pleasure, and a horn-driven thumper from veteran duo Abs and Format.

903

April 7, 2017

Walla P freaks the funk with joints by Swindle and Light of the World, then simmers down with downtempo gold by Battlecat, Jonwayne and Kiefer. Plus a gut punch remix by Temu, poisonous darts from Planet Asia, Makossa grooves from Lord Echo and Jungle Fire, and an acoustic Sharon Jones tribute by Lady C.

902

March 31, 2017

DJ Illo retraces keystone samples as touched by modern masters Madlib, Kanye and Dilla, then drops a deft mix of 45 funk burners by Solomon Burke, Laura Lee and more. Plus demented disco synths from the Galaxians, MTL street scenes by KNLO & Lou Phelps, and the brilliantly bizarre "A Fan's Mail" off the latest Thundercat LP.

901

March 24, 2017

Street dance veteran Dennis Infante lets loose searing spoken word by Rich Medina, infectious covers by Tall Black Guy and Sunlightsquare, a soulful remix of a Leon Ware classic, and Bay Area bangers from Max Kane, Hopie and Dug Infinite. Plus eccentric antics from Danny Brown, Afrolatin pyrotechnics from Antibalas, and Moniquea's synth soliloquy "Checkin' Out".

900

March 17, 2017

DJ Cash Money celebrates our landmark Show 900 with a wild ride through 50 years of funk, reggae and raw raps, juggled and cut up by the DMC legend who set the gold standard for party rocking worldwide. Plus deadly dancefloor dubs by Kon and Alkalino, conscious cuts from Que Rock and J The Exodus, and a special '96 blend to complete the circle.

899

March 10, 2017

Groove and Static take a journey through Biggie's celebrated catalog 20 years after his passing, from his legendary Madison Square Garden freestyle all the way up to new releases by Faith Evans and Kazakhstani beatsmith iRon J. Plus breezy poetics from Noname, hazy B-side disco from Lord Echo, Seven Davis Jr.'s dancefloor manifesto "Soul Music", and another impeccable cut off Oddisee's "Iceberg" LP.

898

March 3, 2017

DJ Lord Jazz unloads a full clip with underground bangers and exclusives from Mr Cheeks, Treach, Krazy Drayz and the LOTUG fam. Plus another Staten Island staple from Raekwon, transcendent soul from queen Aretha, and smooth modern funk from MadD3E and G-noF.

897

February 24, 2017

Zattar delivers a superb mix of disco and soul, including cuts from the vault by Mystic Pleasure and Joe Cruz, gritty instrumentals by El Michels Affair and Leroy & The Drivers, and classy modern grooves by E. Live and Solar Shield. Plus sultry soul from Erykah Badu and Ravyn Lenae, rambunctious posse cut "All Barz", and a tribute to the original funky drummer Clyde Stubblefield with live gems, interview insights and classic JB heat like "Say It Loud" and "Mother Popcorn".

896

February 17, 2017

Rawsoul digs deep into the jazzy side of 90s hip-hop then touches a full spectrum of acid jazz from frenetic grooves by Sunship to laidback vibes from Cutee B. Plus Carneyval & Jackson Breit’s soulful “It Ain’t Love”, a jazz twist on Common by Indigo Jam Unit, and a celebration of Junie Morrison’s singular spirit from his beginnings with Ohio Players through primetime P-Funk jams.

895

February 10, 2017

DJ Soares reps the streets of Brazil with straight ahead hip-hop from Zudizilla, reggae fire from Rael and Sombra, and future beats from Cesrv and Lay. Plus soulful sweetness from Honey Sauce Band and Omar, a sample salute to David Axelrod by way of De La Soul, and Neighbour & GSD's monster rework of "The Walk" by The Time.

894

February 3, 2017

Ohmega Watts in soul control! Featuring an all-school hip-hop set from Fat Boys to Damu the Fudgemunk followed by a blast of heavy grooves from Ruby Andrews, Trio Esperança, Tarantula and Gene Faith. Plus a rousing call to action from Soul Scratch, lyrical alchemy on Jean Grae's "Crux", and jams from modern funk torchbearers K-Maxx, G-noF and Diamond Ortiz.

893

January 27, 2017

Rob Swift breathes new life into breakbeat classics with a megamix featuring Octopus Breaks staples from Esther Williams, Rhythm Heritage, Johnny Hammond, Tom Jones and Dexter Wansel. Plus a seismic G-Funk Anderson .Paak remix, rough Chinese zither breaks from Bei Bei & Shawn Lee, and an exquisite sample pairing between Ugly Duckling and Brazil's Marcos Valle.

892

January 20, 2017

Bain Magique indulges the sweeter side of soul with ballads by Smokey Robinson and Sweet Charles, then fires up the boogie with killer grooves by Twilight, Free Russell and Love Unlimited Orchestra. Plus an infectious necksnapper from the Lytics, The Pendletons' ode to the everyday struggle "Gotta Get Out", and freewheeling jazz-meets-broken beat on Sekoya's "My Will".

891

January 13, 2017

Soul Koffi gives a masterclass in soul-slinging with rough and tough cuts by Southside Movement and Billy Garner, women-in-charge burners by Loleatta Holloway and Su Kramer, and deep African sounds from Burkina Faso to Kenya. Plus forward-looking scat/trap fusion by Masego, stripped down synth fonk from Temu, and a 90s treasure from Phill Most Chill's alter ego Baritone Tiplove.

890

December 2, 2016

Mdeck goes sample-chasing with big beats by Blackrock and Sofia Rotaru, then dives into a straight set of dusty digs from Brothers of Soul, Nico Gomez, Okko Bekker and more. Plus pure unvarnished soul on Lady Wray's "In Love", echoes of Marlena Shaw on Sacha Vee's sensual "Ging", and new Tribe Called Quest featuring the inimitable Andre 3000.

889

December 16, 2016

Chris Read crafts the ultimate compendium of samples behind 1989 hip-hop, with countless originals from The Meters to Charlie Parker to Desmond Dekker all artfully blended to mixtape perfection. Plus standout old-school cuts by Stetsasonic and T La Rock, sanctified funk by Spirit of Love, flawless Outkast reworks by Sam Gellaitry and Ian Ewing, and sweet simmering grooves from Terry Reid, Childish Gambino and NxWorries.

888

November 25, 2016

DJ A-L goes hard with a grip of blazing breakbeat remixes, then smooths it out with vintage golden era joints retouched with a jazz vibe. Plus a heartfelt salute to Sharon Jones and her reign over the funk & soul revival, from early Desco cuts to lush ballads and her trademark frenetic funk with the mighty Dap-Kings.

887

November 4, 2016

Vancity O.G. Vinyl Ritchie throws down a wild 45 mix of golden era classics, fiery funk flips, bass-heavy instrumentals, and jetset vibes from Turkey to Colombia to Bollywood. Plus The Olympians take a psych-soul odyssey, Letta Mbulu soars sky high on "Kilimanjaro", Funky DL delivers sandpaper-rough boombap, and Tona spits fire on the Slakah-produced "Red Eye".

886

October 28, 2016

Dollar bill y'all! Our annual funding drive special features righteously soulful joints by Levert & Troop, The Mighty Sceptres and Wings of Sunshine, criminally underrated gems by U.N. and D. Franklin, big boogie bass from Plush and Second Image, and smoldering remixes of Kendrick Lamar, Marvin Gaye and Michael Jackson.

885

October 14, 2016

DJ Whut drops a fiery mix of old school electro and freestyle from Planet Patrol to Debbie Deb, then serves up a full spectrum of Danish hip-hop bangers from 90s classics to brand new releases. Plus Danny Brown's hard-hitting new cut "Really Doe", modern funk confections from Diamond Ortiz and Le'trell, long-lost boogie from Twinn Konnexion, and new hip-hop with a soul flair by Agallah and DJ Iron.

884

December 9, 2016

'Tis the Season: DJ Marc Hype serves up soulful Christmas nuggets by Sharon Jones, Shawn Lee, J-P-C Gang, Bootsy, The Hackney Colliery Band and more. Plus Canadian flavour from the Humble Giants and Éternel Cosmique, slinky West Coast grooves from Brian Ellis, a joyous Jamaican take on "Soul Makossa" by Jablonski, and a reinvigorated Tribe Called Quest on "Melatonin".

883

October 7, 2016

DJ Emskee lays down heavy funk grooves by Baby Charles, Puddu, and a pre-Zapp Roger Troutman, then reps with underground hip-hop from DJ Spinna and Artifacts plus gems from his own catalog. Reks gets beastly with a full squad on "Plane Gang", DJ Muro drips hot sauce on a Mack Rice joint, and Buscrates, GoldLink and Bruno Mars flaunt the funk on recent cuts.

882

September 30, 2016

Ruby Jane brings the sweetness with soulful tracks by Chet Faker, Jamila Woods and Bluey Robinson and a selection of her favourite lovers rock tunes. Plus Kon's Moog-heavy revamp of "Give Me The Night", a gem from the Jakarta back catalog by The Smile Rays, and a 90s banger from Toronto's Da Grassroots.

881

September 2, 2016

Andy Williams goes deep and eclectic with a slick slab of UK disco by Ultrafunk, obscure Singaporean psych-rock by The Travellers, a beat-heavy Gene Dudley rework, and abstract UK hip-hop by Paper Tiger and Lotek Hi-Fi. Plus prime cuts off the latest DITC and De La albums, stark street poetry from Ka, the Chakachas' sweet slow burner "Soledad", and a dream team collabo with Little Brother and Black Star.

880

August 26, 2016

WEFUNK dives into heavy rock breaks from legends like Hendrix and Funkadelic to worldwide selections from AKA, S.B.B. and Manuel De Sica. J. Cole draws on the lush soul of Sly, Slick & Wicked on his reflective "Chaining Day", Camp Lo joins Oran Juice Jones on "Poppin' that Fly", American Gypsy takes a sonic journey on "Inside Out", and A Tribe Called Red unveils a futuristic stomper with Yasiin Bey and Narcy.

879

August 19, 2016

Walla P gets behind the groove with modern and 80s funk by Pomrad, Hitomi Tohyama and Dâm-Funk, then eases into headnoddic hip-hop courtesy of DJ Krush, Mic Geronimo and Rob Swift. Plus a tribute to fallen Beastie Boy legend MCA, a fresh funk direction for Kylie Auldist, a rough and rugged Killah Priest collabo with Bryan Ford, and Alicia Myers' joyful anthem "I Want To Thank You".

878

August 12, 2016

Alkalino straps a rocket on Mtume's "Ready For Your Love", Duck Down delivers "Rap Professor" to salute Sean Price, and Blowfly croons as nasty as ever on his final LP. Plus the Joneses' smooth soul stepper "Sugar Pie Guy", an exquisite "Can I Kick It" rework by King Most, and coast-to-coast Canadian flavours from Moka Only to Monk.E.

877

September 16, 2016

Florian Keller administers a heavy funk fix with big band grooves from his native Germany, simmering funk from Skip Mahoney & The Casuals, and classic Soul Train heat by The Dramatics. Plus a live session with 3 new generation Montreal artists, sweet Brazilian boogie by Cristina Camargo, superb 90s remixes by Adam Kay and Evil Needle, and a downtempo UK burner by The Deadbeats.

876

August 5, 2016

The Cheeba Cheeba Kid samples the seismic soul of drum legend Bernard Purdie, from Afro-Cuban grooves with Mongo Santamaria to Cal Tjader's electrifying "Mamblues" to some of his most iconic breaks including "Rock Steady" and "Synthetic Substitution". Lady Wray's ready to "Do It Again" with a retro-soul sureshot, funk classics get flipped by Zhigge, Jungle Brother and Sylk Smoov, and indie luminaries collide on "B-Boy Bonanza".

875

September 9, 2016

DJ Amir puts needle to the groove with sounds of the diaspora, from Latin heat by Celia Cruz to Brazilian rhythms by Wilson Simonal to West African grooves from Ebo Taylor and Effi Duke. Meth and Red spit fire on Loaded Lux's "Rite", Jamila Woods and Noname stay woke on "VRY BLK", Mndsgn funks philosophical on "Use Ya Mnd", and Nico Gomez summons forces of nature on the volcanic "Ritual".

874

September 23, 2016

Marc Hype, Jim Dunloop and Sabrina Golian deliver another high octane mix with "Summertide 2016", featuring a standout Fela rework by Teck-zilla, tasty Dusty Donuts edits, airtight disco grooves by Bobby Thurston, and the vocal version of Cliff Nobles' instrumental monster "The Horse". Plus: Modern funk all-stars join forces on "The Boys Are Back", Audio Push channels A Tribe Called Quest on "Check the Vibe", and TIMEKODE drops a poignant remix for our troubled times.

873

July 29, 2016

Pro-V keeps it strictly basement vibes with Jazzy Jeff's bass heavy thumper "Branded", De La Soul's freewheeling "Mack Daddy on the Left", a wild jazz ride with DJ Krush and a hardknock banger by Akinyele. Plus Asheru's righteously soulful "Do U", a silky G-funk instrumental by SaiR, and indelible soul from the Three Degrees and Odyssey.

872

July 22, 2016

Dusty Fingers founder Danny Dan delves deep into hip-hop's DNA with foundational and forgotten breaks, plus drops science on New York's early digging and DJ culture in a bonus interview. L.O.T.U.G. still bangs on the Redman-assisted "Like a Drug", Zion I calls for "Unity" against police violence, and Lady Wray bares her heart on "Guilty".

871

July 15, 2016

Philly digger Soulman delivers a lost episode from his infamous World of Beats series with rare covers of "School Boy Crush" and "Think", an upbeat groover by John Heartsman, Indian synth breaks by Kalyanji Anandji and an irresistible slice of moody soul by Frank Schöbel. Plus part two of our tribute to Bernie Worrell, with a focus on his Parliament years, and conscious hip-hop by Spek Won, Nas and Heresy.

870

July 8, 2016

Komar goes on a jazz-funk odyssey with dusty breaks from Josip Boček, мелодия and Toshiaki Yokota alongside rhythm-heavy cuts by Lack of Afro, Jimi Tenor and Palov & Mishkin. Plus part one of our tribute to P-Funk legend Bernie Worrell, revolutionary rhymes from Narubi Selah, and golden era revisited with tracks by Common, Black Moon and more.

869

July 1, 2016

DJ Soulsonic hits the bullseye with bold soul from The Vibrations and Marlena Shaw, rough blues grooves from The Johnny Otis Show and smoldering funk from The Pointer Sisters, Bill Withers and Charles Wright. Plus tributes to the heavy-hitting Muhammad Ali by The Best Ever and Verne Harrell, ingenious sample weaving on Jurassic 5's "Swing Set", and a microphone teardown on Mos Def's "Quiet Dog Bite Hard".

868

June 17, 2016

DJ Andy Smith lights up the dancefloor with Northern Soul stompers by Gene Chandler, The Charmaines and James Lewis, then lets the groove simmer with midtempo funk burners from Margie Hendrix, The Meters, The Calvin Owens Show and more. C.L. Smooth stays breezy on "King", positivity shines through on Gabriel Garzón-Montano's "Everything is Everything", and Elzhi and Royce da 5'9" pour their soul into rhyme on cuts off their latest albums.

867

June 10, 2016

Stevie Wonder takes center stage in a WEFUNK living tribute featuring chart toppers and deeper cuts, from his prodigious early works to his fruitful collaboration with Syreeta to cuts penned for Smokey Robinson and Martha & the Vandellas. Plus a celebration of African heritage on "The Crown", an exquisite Tammi Terrell version of "All I Do", cross-generational funk with Prince and En Vogue on "So What The Fuss", and captivating stories from our favorite music raconteur Duke Eatmon.

866

June 3, 2016

Santiago pilots the mothership through 80s funk by Kashif, Junior, "D" Train, Wynd Chymes, Strike One, Gino Soccio and more. Plus soulful emanations from New Zealand's Estere, an ode to timeless funk from Inkswel & Reggie B, and bona fide thumpers by Black Thought, Nitty Scott MC, and Rapper Big Pooh & Nottz.

865

May 27, 2016

Rawsoul pulls out forgotten old school jams where reggae meets hip-hop and R&B, connecting the dots from Super Cat and Shabba Ranks to Grand Daddy I.U., Isley Brothers, Surface and more. Plus soulful 80s funk from Thelma Houston and Loose Ends, Birdbone Unlimited's B-side banger "Don't Stop", deep jazz journeys via Bennie Maupin and Tomsits Jazz Group, a mighty Jigmastas single, and a brilliant Brazilian flip by beat wunderkind Kaytranada.

864

May 20, 2016

Original flavour episode with Groove and Static at the helm featuring prime-rib modern funk from K-Maxx and Kutcorners, no gimmick raw raps on "Peep the Form", The Getup's funk firecracker "Gold Digger", a West Coast overdose on Xzibit's "Get Your Walk On", and 45 King's classic "Spread Love" retouched to perfection.

863

May 6, 2016

Prince gets the royal treatment in a beautifully curated tribute by Ruby Jane and Scramblelock, including tracks across his vast career and candid interview moments with the Purple One himself. Diamond Ortiz and Julian Flenoy reflect Prince’s paisley presence, Andy Cooper and the Allergies ride fast and furious on “Rock Rock”, and DJ Shadow teams up with Run the Jewels for a no B.S. bruiser.

862

April 29, 2016

Scott C raids the crates for an eclectic ride through steelpan disco by John Gibbs, soul-fueled broken beat by Dego & Kaidi, lush modern soul by Omar, and raw boombap by Lewis Parker and KRS-One. Plus a scorching funk ember from Deep Street Soul, hard-hitting street poetry by Last Poet Umar Bin Hassan, and a rare Buddha Stretch remix of Beenie Man's "Memories".

861

April 22, 2016

WEFUNK sets the stage for our upcoming Prince tribute with a couple of teasers from his extensive discography, plus a selection of tracks built on Prince samples, from Biz Markie and Public Enemy to Kanye West and D'Angelo. Tanika Charles craves cash on the catchy "Money", Diamond Ortiz gets funky and flirtatious on a quest for "Next Level Lovin'", and Ivan Ave flows flawless on the Mndsgn-produced "Circles".

860

April 15, 2016

DJ Praiz and DJ Coner smash through a stash of breaks, from original recipe bangers by Henry Mancini and the J.B.'s to a savage ODB flip to bboy/bgirl favorites by DJ Fleg and Funky Bijou. Plus a tribute to unsung funk heavyhitter Leon Haywood, futuristic old school rap by Teenburger, and afrofunk-infused heatrocks from Blitz the Ambassador, Tensei and Native Sun.

859

April 8, 2016

Hamburg's Mirko Machine rocks rough and tough with an all-45 set including Dexter's fantastic Simpsons flip, German boombap by Huss & Hodn and Megaloh, and Chris Read's stellar take on the Pharcyde classic "Runnin'". Phife Dawg delivers a clinic on wordplay on "Nutshell", Linn & Freddie keep it laidback and sweet with "Keep on Playing", and Curtis Mayfield keeps faith until the last breath on "Here But I'm Gone".

858

April 1, 2016

Moar channels the spirit of acid jazz with soulful grooves from Gil Scott-Heron, Cortex, Raashan Ahmad, Oshun, Lord Funk and DJ Cam. Phife Dawg gets a send-off salute packed with his signature one-liners and ATCQ classics that defined the golden era. Keni Burke and Rose Royce let their vocals soar on the dancefloor, and Tala André Marie unleashes some hard-driving Cameroonian funk.

857

March 25, 2016

XL Middleton weaves boogie with G-funk on a trip down the west coast and beyond, featuring the sounds of C-Funk, Baby "S", Benedek and Brian Ellis alongside trademark XL productions and remixes. Plus Vanity 6's telephone mic-drop "If A Girl Answers (Don't Hang Up)", Towa Tei's bossa inspiration for A Tribe Called Quest's "Find a Way", Kon's stank-faced resurrection of "Mothership Connection", and jazz-infused headnodica by Black Star, Jazz Spastiks and Full Circle.

856

March 18, 2016

Ilya flows between house and its myriad roots and branches with cuts by Moodymann, Pépé Bradock, Only Freak, Herbie Hancock, Kenlou and Sir Piers. Plus another hardbody banger off the new Joell Ortiz LP, a blazing vocal cut from Dilla's long-lost album "The Diary", and electro-funk heat from Tryezz and Egyptian Lover.

855

March 11, 2016

Sweet Daddy Luv strolls through the nether realms of hip-hop with avant-garde and lo-fi joints by the Shape Shifters, Daddy Kev, Divine Styler, and Rammellzee. Plus bass-rattling future soul by Greg Blackman and Percy Filth, Fredy V's exquisite boogie confection "Ain't Going Nowhere", and Motown sounds for the new millennium by BJ the Chicago Kid.

854

March 4, 2016

Shred One sets the groove in motion with headphone boombap from Nas, Statik Selectah and Ill Biskits, then shifts into high gear with dancefloor scorchers by Deodato, Bunny Mack and Rhythm Roots All-Stars. Plus ginsu-sharp bars from Erule, a chorus of funked-out robots from Temu's clandestine werkshop, and a seamless blend of Sade and MF DOOM from Seanh2k11's SADEVILLAIN mixtape.

853

February 26, 2016

DJ Fleg fans the latin funk flames with lots of heavy breaks and percussion, plus a special dedication to the go go, hip-hop and funk of his hometown Washington, DC. Hezekiah turns "I Love Kanye" into a remix showpiece, GrandBuda meditates over a mesmerizing Kaytranada chop, and Verckys et l'Orchestre Vévé marinate raw funk with Congolese spices.

852

February 19, 2016

DJ Hudge slides between butter-smooth rare groove and true school hip-hop, dropping cuts from the Sylvers, Roy Ayers, Torae, and New Zealand’s own Manuel Bundy and Average Rap Band. Rae and Ghost stomp through Adrian Younge's 70s-inspired "Blackout", Dead Prez celebrates black pride on the Quakers' "Soul Power", and Maurice White gets love for early jams with Ramsey Lewis, The Salty Peppers and Melvin Van Peebles.

851

February 12, 2016

The One Tash is back for a fresh session of late-night soulful beats from Anik Khan, Lianne La Havas, Bonjay, Mocky, Tanika Charles and more. Plus a sample of the spiritually grounded grooves of late great Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White, and a tribute to Dilla's beat wizardry on the 10th anniversary of his passing.

850

February 5, 2016

Land of the rising Funk: Walla P shines a spotlight on Japanese boogie, jazz-funk and modern soul from Toshiki Kadomatsu, Cosmos, Tatsuro Yamashita, Yasuko Agawa and more. K-Maxx and Buscrates carry the torch for modern funk, Blaq x Saga resurrect the raw on "Time Travelers", Sa-Roc rocks steady over a jazzy Flying Lotus number, and vintage Kanye resurfaces on the Madlib and Kendrick-assisted "No More Parties in L.A."

849

January 29, 2016

Big Jacks goes "Deeper and Deeper" into late night soul by Bobby Wilson and the Sisters Love, fuzzed-out rock breaks from Galaxy-Lin and 10cc, and savage slow flow by Bozack Morris and Meyhem Lauren. Static raids the 90s vaults in celebration of the new Stretch and Bobbito documentary "Radio That Changed Lives", Q-Tip gives an object lesson in sample flipping on "Needle Drop", and Anderson .Paak bodies the beat on the Hi-Tek produced "Come Down".

848

January 22, 2016

WEFUNK pays tribute to the man behind the Blowfly mask, songwriter and bawdy funkster Clarence Reid. Nottz brings the raw with supergroup O.G.ology, hip-hop's queendom unites on the Panther anthem "Freedom", and the Emotions lend a touch of soul to Raekwon's "Verbal Intercourse". Plus lots of raw funk by Marta Ren and Funkshone, percolating grooves from Milton Wright, and classic breaks revisited by Freddie Gibbs, Shad and Tropkillaz.

847

January 15, 2016

Rawsoul is back on the set with silky soul from The Moments and Starvue, dubbed-out delights from Jazzy Grooves, and female fronted hip-hop from Ms. Melodie, Sweet Tee, Michie Mee and Yo-Yo. Dogg Master goes stank face with a nasty cover of P-Funk's "Quickie", Marco Polo and Skoob (Das EFX) deliver true school boombap on "How I Get Down", Omen muses on the "48 Laws of Power" with an assist from Donnie Trumpet, and Eddy Mitchell goes off his meds on a manic rendition of the early funk classic "Tighten Up".

846

January 8, 2016

DJ Camero keeps it laid back with a breezy French number from Michel Jonasz, soul-soaked beats from MED and Oddisee, electronic phunck from Banks, Pete Rock & CL's classic "Tell Me" and much more. Plus a live in-studio bonus with talkbox master Temu, box-fresh vibes from the sprawling Brooklyn collective Phony Ppl, and timeless boombap from Montreal’s Jai Nitai Lotus, Karma Atchykah, Think Twice and new Latin outfit Comunidea.

845

December 18, 2015

The Reflex brings new rhythm to Nina Simone's "It Be's That Way Sometime" and an emotional build to MJ's classic "Rock With You", Dr Dre enlists freshman Anderson .Paak on the grind anthem "All in a Day's Work", and hip-hop invades the dancehall on definitive 90s jams by Super Cat, Bounty Killer, Buju Banton and more. Plus Scritti Politti's Mos Def-assisted "Tinseltown to Boogiedown", a jazz journey on Blue Mitchell's "Soul Village", and hype latin heat from Sapo and Ben & The Platano Group.

844

December 11, 2015

Bain Magique works his magic on a sweet selection of soul from Archie Whitewater, LTD, Brief Encounter, Fishburn & Francis, Patti Drew, Joe Tex and more. Plus a "Black Friday" missive by lyrical juggernaut Kendrick Lamar, an explosive soul groover by Crown and the M.O.B., and deep jazz breaks from Luděk Hulan and Frank Strazzeri.

843

December 4, 2015

Denmark style: DJ Whut rocks a heavy selection of Scandinavian hip-hop heat from Promoe, Boulevard Connection, Paulo & DJ Cars10, Kriswontwo and Felix De Luca. Fabulous/Arabia reflects the shimmering soul of Shuggie Otis, lyrical giants collide on Pete Rock's classic "Tha Game", M.O.P. salutes Brooklyn on the blistering "Home Sweet Home", and First Touch and XL Middleton throw more boogie fire on the dancefloor.

842

November 27, 2015

The Cheeba Cheeba Kid salutes New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint: from his solo soul to prolific penwork and studio magic with fellow heavyweights Dr. John, Chocolate Milk, The Meters, Pointer Sisters, Esther Phillips and more. Family Stone trumpet legend Cynthia Robinson gets a fond farewell, Traum Diggs takes us to church on "Prayer Meeting", John Robinson & MF Doom flow hypnotic on the jazz-fuelled "Sorcerers", and blues licks meet southern-fried storytelling on B.B. & The Underground Kingz' "Country Cousins".

841

November 20, 2015

Boomin in Ya Jeep: GonesTheDJ comes out swinging with speaker rattlers by Kool G. Rap and Kenny Dope, latin rhythms from Linda Williams and Rob Swift, solid gold jams from Chaka Khan and Earth Wind & Fire and much more. Plus neck-snapping boombap by Lords of the Underground and Hard 2 Obtain, soaring soul syncopation from Dawn Pemberton, advanced jazz chemistry from Carlos Garnett and Eddie Harris & Les McCann, and Organized Konfusion's classic "Fudge Pudge" elevated with a special DJ Static blend.

840

October 30, 2015

We're back for another wild week of Funding Drive with in-studio sampler finesse by the Loop Pilots, sublime vibes from London lyricist 4i, good-time boogie funk by Zackey Force Funk and Ed Wizard & Disco Double Dee, raw beats and soul from Brownout and Myles Sanko, a signature Pharrell remix of A Tribe Called Quest's classic "Bonita Applebum", and old school flavors by Crash Crew and Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five.

839

October 23, 2015

WEFUNK grooves you into a generous mood for CKUT's funding drive with live in-studio magic from Jai Nitai Lotus & Sam I Am, new funk cuts by Calibro 35 and E. Live, classic sample connections from Tom Scott and Cypress Hill, recent afro heat from Souljazz Orchestra and Bosq, and golden era favorites by Diamond D, Main Source and Redman.

838

October 16, 2015

Ruby Jane delights with 90s feelgood grooves from Janet Jackson and Ahmad, triple-time soul by Lady and Raphael Saadiq, and blazing New Orleans horns by Galactic with the Rebirth Brass Band. Talib Kweli and Rapsody deliver straight facts on the gospel-tinged "Every Ghetto", The Milk strike gold with raw soul on their album "Favourite Worry", Busta and Rah Digga trade bars on the raucous "Betta Stay Up in Your House", and Floetry taps an infectious Average White Band groove on "Wanna B Where U R".

837

October 9, 2015

Real Love: djblesOne shows off R&B's funky side with jams by En Vogue, Vivian Green, SWV, Jazmine Sullivan, Michael Jackson and more. Kendrick Lamar redefines beautiful on the Rapsody-assisted "Complexion", the Soul Motivators and Souljazz Orchestra hit raw breakbeats with a Canadian touch, and Stro Elliot effortlessly fuses Coltrane's classic "Giant Steps" with Q-Tip's "Let's Ride".

836

October 2, 2015

Rockin' it: Flipout raids his 45 box for a wild chase through funk breaks, soul samples and golden age cuts from King Tee, James Brown, Sergio Mendez, Ralph MacDonald, Black Sheep and more. Plus a funky number off Memetic's Ottawa-inspired soundtrack Rideau2Richmond, fierce rhymes from Toronto's finest on the k-os helmed posse cut "Boyz II Men", the classic "Nights Over Egypt" as reimagined by Kon and Temu, and soul-dipped modern boogie gems from Buscrates and XL Middleton.

835

September 25, 2015

The star of a story: DJ Grouch remembers Toronto's Son of S.O.U.L. with a journey through signature soulful cuts from the Blackbyrds, Pointer Sisters, Positive K, Donald Byrd, Rasa, Ghetto Concept and many more. Plus shiny feelgood grooves by LTD and Brand New Heavies, new Beatles boogie from Saucy Lady, a double shot of Pete Rock with Deda and O.C., and spacey Italian prog-rock transformed by Dilla for Busta Rhymes' "Genesis".

834

September 11, 2015

DJ Mks takes us deep into original Brazilian funk, breaks, psych and hip hop with sun-soaked selections from Tim Maia, Luis Bonfa, Sonia Santos, Azymuth, Waltel Branco, Thaide & DJ Hum and many more. Hot 8 Brass Band put a blazing second-line groove on "Papa Was A Rolling Stone", CeaseRock reps Montreal on an all-borough anthem, and the West Coast holds court from classic Eazy-E to a Dr Dre banger off the "Compton" LP.

833

September 4, 2015

DJ Lord Jazz reps for the underground with an hour-long guest mix featuring Method Man, Large Professor, Yesterdays New Quintet, rare grooves from Tyrone Davis and Deodato, and exclusives from Lords of the Underground and DJ Glo. The 80's Babies speak on the the state of the union on "3Fifths", Like & Shamon Cassette flow fluid over lilting piano licks, and the modern funk generation rises up on raw heat from K-Maxx, Brian Ellis, Foreign Exchange and DâM FunK.

832

August 21, 2015

Peep my words: WEFUNK presents two full sets in memory of Boot Camp champion Sean Price, from his first appearance on Smif-N-Wessun's "Dah Shinin'" to his teamup with Ruck as Heltah Skeltah to numerous solo LPs, collabo tracks, and work with the underground supergroup Random Axe. Andy Williams rounds out the show with a truly eclectic stew of beats from Monkey Robot, Moonstarr, Talking Heads, Raj Gupta, Weather Report, Milton Banana Trio and much more.

831

August 7, 2015

Simply beautiful: Ephiks rolls out soulful vocals and headnod beats from Erykah, Outkast, S.O.S. Band, k-os, Souleance, Janet and many more. New Zealand songstress Sacha Vee gets soul sensitive on "Ging", Papoose kicks off DJ Premier's "Bars in the Booth" series with mind-bending rhymes, and Brian Ellis and Tryezz bring that heavy modern funk thump.

830

July 31, 2015

Walla P lets the vibes run deep through synth circuits and harp strings, jazzy flows and funky thangs from Illa J, Exmag, Frankfurt Funk, Funky DL, Hawk House, Makoto Matsushita and more. Chris Read and Phill Most Chill time warp back to '88 on their "Rap Tradition" remix, Ghostface and DOOM reunite on BBNG's retro-futurist "Ray Gun", and the Professor munches through an oven-fresh tray of cookies from Solomon Vaughn, Junie, Jill Scott and Brother Soul.

829

September 18, 2015

Break loose: DJ Suspect rides the stylus through pounding drums, raw raps and funk tracks by DJ Format, Breakestra, Sinto, Mighty Mocambos, Soundsci, Zajazza and many more. Plus Yasiin Bey's steel pan flows on "Sensei on the Block", blistering street poetry off Guilty Simpson's new Detroit's Son LP, Kenlo's off-kilter casiotone funk "Woogie On", and the Bucktown anthem "Here We Come" from the mighty Boot Camp Clik.

828

July 24, 2015

(Not just) a groove: Big Pun rips through a James Brown break on his "Dream Shatterer" remix, Pomo puts some nasty funk on Mark Ronson's "I Can't Lose", and Shyheim brings on the wailing soul of the Isley's incandescent ballad "Ain't I Been Good to You". Plus mystic vibrations from John Robinson x Chief's collabo "We the Prolific", Daisy-Age flavors on Kwamé's "Da' Man", and relationship raw talk from Jill Scott, JJ Barnes, and Teddy Pendergrass' Blue Notes.

827

July 17, 2015

Slynk gets the beats bouncing with Aussie cuts from TZU and Fdel, big boogie heat by Barbara Mitchell and BB&Q Band, and lots more flavor from Joeblack, Deluxe, Akay and Ferry Ultra. Plus: K-maxx puts the icing on a delicious tray of muffin metaphors, Illa J's "Universe" gives a glimpse of his upcoming LP with Montreal's Potatohead People, and Chris Rivers, Biggie and L.L. take turns rocking over the classic "Blind Alley" break.

826

July 10, 2015

Shine on: Rawsoul's got solar rays for days with a mix of soulful, laid-back and balmy tracks from Asheru, DJ Nu-Mark, Funkadelic, Lyrics Born, Steve Arrington and more. Plus lush jazzy instrumentals from Bobby Hutcherson and DJ Day, signature J-Zone humor and production on "Crime Wave (Remix)", gorgeous soul by New Holidays and Maxi Anderson, and Large Professor's sample-heavy 90s homage "New Train Ole Route".

825

August 28, 2015

Marc Hype joins Jim Dunloop & Sabrina Golian for a bright "Summertide" romp through feelgood grooves by The Delegators, Pamoja, Sebastian Williams, Voodoocuts, Donald Byrd and many more. Monie Love assembles the all-female crew Heresy for a Rock Steady Crew salute, MC Lyte continues her 20+ year legacy with the conscious anthem "Dear John", underground veteran Pumpkinhead (RIP) spits his rap manifesto on "Rock On", and the Souljazz Orchestra debuts another blast of Afro-funk fire.

824

July 3, 2015

Mi swing es tropical: DJ EVO finds the Brazilian pulse in selections from around the globe, featuring DJ Day, Novos Crioulos, Dilla, Captain Planet, Jorge Ben, Quantic, Una Mas Trio and many more. Plus freshly minted G-Funk on Onra's "We Ridin'", new and old popping grooves from Diamond Ortiz and Ray Parker Jr., and Was (Not Was)'s cover of the soul classic "Papa Was a Rolling Stone".

823

June 26, 2015

Buscrates gets the circuits flowing with fat funk and synth soul by S.O.S. Band, Mecca:83, General Caine and Delegation, plus homegrown heat from Buscrates 16-bit Ensemble, Synthesiz and East Liberty Quarters. Snoop & Stevie bask in the summer sun, Georgia Anne Muldrow pens an inspired ode to her musical forebears on "Great Blacks", G-noF and XL Middleton bubble up pure West Coast grooves, and new-generation Brooklynites join Chelsea Reject on the moody "47".

822

June 5, 2015

Rewind that: Dusty Springfield and Judy Freeman belt out full-throated soul, Lord Jamar drops Five-Percent knowledge on "Supreme Mathematics", Buscrates & Laura Benack hit new heights with their gorgeous "On My Own", and Erykah invokes Sylvia Striplin and Junior M.A.F.I.A. on the playful "Turn Me Away". Plus hard bars from microphone phenom Sean Price (RIP) on "#4NOREASON", new generation funk rawness by The New Mastersounds and DeRobert & The Half-Truths, and a classic Charles Wright bassline sample moment with K.R.S. and Tribe.

821

May 29, 2015

Jason Palma keeps it rough & tough with a pile of 70s funk, raw disco, Afro/Caribbean/Brazilian heat, blues breaks and much more. Plus Raekwon's triumphant return on the A$AP Rocky-assisted "I Got Money", Mos Def re-licked for the dancehall on Max Tannone's mash-up project "Mos Dub", and thunderous boom-clack by the elusive Benny Blonco.

820

May 22, 2015

Délicieuses Betteraves: Toast Dawg takes us on a kaleidoscopic journey showcasing his "Brazivilain" mutant funk productions, remixes, collabos and more. Plus new and old Stevie Wonder interpretations by Syreeta and Van Hunt, a hard hitting Keith Murray b-boy remix by djblesOne, catchy soul-funk vocals from Daptone's Saun & Starr, and Joell Ortiz channeling a Freda Payne soul gem on "Memories".

819

May 8, 2015

"Some extra": Scott C rocks the old, new and in-between-oldie-newie, from Prince's steel pan "New Position" to breakbeat classic "Super Sporm", 2-Tone Jones' Wu/jazz cocktail, BBNG's cinematic teamup with Ghostface and DOOM, Skillz & Phonte on an old Organized beat and lots more. Plus Pharoah Sanders' "You've Got To Have Freedom" recast for the dancefloor by Uptown Funk Empire, a lost gem from P-Funk singer Ron Ford, psychedelic "Jisco Dazz" by A Man Called Adam, and solid 80s funk from the Iz Army and Evelyn "Champagne" King.

818

May 1, 2015

Dizzy Wright carries the torch for the golden era on "The Flavor", Judith Hill invokes the Sly Stone sound with help from Prince, and The Time cut suckers down to size on "Tricky". Plus a knockout trans-Atlantic collabo track between DJ Iron and MindsOne, disco delights from Aquarian Dream and Rokk, and a Hov anthem re-imagined by revolutionary femcee Sa-Roc.

817

April 24, 2015

Frank BLVD pulls out a heavy selection of hip hop and funk, running through 80s treats from King Sun, Most Wanted, Special Ed, Jazzie Ladies, The P-Funk All Stars, General Caine and more. Plus understated rawness on Nonchalant's Roots-assisted "Take It There" remix, the pulsating funk of Pomo's "So Fine", Big L's "Platinum Plus" with hip hop royalty Primo and Big Daddy Kane, and break-driven disco burners from Camouflage, Sylvester and Ahzz.

816

April 3, 2015

The Cheeba Cheeba Kid digs up funk on the rock side of the tracks, finding raw drum breaks by Jackson Heights and the New York Rock Ensemble, magnetic grooves by Terry Reid, smooth vocals from Ned Doheny and Southern styled Brit-rock bangers by Vinegar Joe and Broken Glass. Plus Afrobeat hype by Euforquestra x Guynamukat, hurtling organ & brass on Oddisee's "That's Love", and a new flip on the classic Mardi Gras break on Psycho Les' hardbody "Thunder Bells".

815

March 27, 2015

Tour de Funk: Nick Bike pushes into first place, throwing the chain over bespoke edits, funky cuts, sample combos and straight up heaters by DJ Quik, Skyy, ELO, Nas, People's Choice, Slick Rick and Mtume. Plus Organized Konfusion's rambunctious live jam "OK Moodswings", Billy Preston's Sunday soul groove "Do What You Want", DJ Format and Phill Most Chill on an uptempo block-rocking set starter, and two underground classics from Beatminerz affiliates Shades of Brooklyn.

814

March 20, 2015

Power move: D.R.one blasts through a stack of Canadian hip hop along with lots of grimy joints from Kardinal Offishall, The Rascalz, Solitair, E-40, Cypress Hill, Royce da 5'9" and more. Lakim fires half-time phasers into space on "Need Want" and "Kahala", Jay Electronica drops another fiery loosey with "Road to Perdition", and Cal Tjader and Azar Lawrence relax the mood with tasty jazz breaks.

813

March 13, 2015

Creeasian gets wild in the cypher with flavor-packed breaks, future funk bangers and true school beats, including tracks by New Birth, Que Rock, Muscle Shoals Horns, Kill Emil, Esta, Blaze! and more. Plus a soul wrenching portrait of hardship and struggle on Tish's "Subway Art", another perfectly tailored Tuxedo cut from Mayer Hawthorne & Jake One, and Biggie vs Barry White on a hard-grooving remix of "Going Back to Cali".

812

March 6, 2015

Funky DL shines on the jazz-infused "A4 Papers", M.O.P. delivers blistering NY grit with "Heistmasters", and Mingus takes jazz to a raw, cinematic place on his epic "Scenes in the City". Plus spiraling synth funk by G-noF, two flavors of Pete Rock in anticipation of Petestrumentals 2, classic original samples from David Axelrod and Moog Machine, and breezy summer vibes by Pleasure and Tyrone Davis.

811

February 27, 2015

DJ Emilio funks up the mix with rough loops & lyrics from Audio Two, Intelligent Hoodlum, The Linguist, Marley Marl, Young Disciples and more. Lady T's "I Need Your Lovin'" gets a dramatic lift at the hands of remix king John Morales, the Mighty Mocambos and Youngblood Brass Band step up front with bright horns and hard percussion, and Mr Cheeks joins soulful compatriot Mary J Blige on the "I'm Goin' Down" remix.

810

February 20, 2015

The One Tash brings a bounce to your step, a thump in the subs, and lots of electronic soul on cuts by Soft Touch, Joe Bataan, Daphni, Pomo, Kid Sublime and Seven Davis Jr. Plus a hard-grooving track from underground mainstays Asheru and Blue Black, Betty Davis' brash "Don't Call Her No Tramp", soaring Northern soul from The Impalas, and an exquisite rework of Q-Tip's "For the Nasty" by Freddie Joachim.

809

February 13, 2015

Walla P delivers luscious jazzy beats and funk finesse on tracks from Flamingosis, Potatohead People, Kenn Starr, Synthesiz, Diamond Ortiz, Sven Atterton and more. Plus GZA's fresh take on the b-boy classic "The Mexican", First Touch's twist of MJ's "You Rock My World", a dusty harp dreamscape from David Snell, and Kendrick Lamar's incendiary masterpiece "The Blacker the Berry".

808

February 6, 2015

Ease Back: The Ultramagnetic MCs diss mice and smack any gerbil over a raw Meters sample, The Mighty Sceptres & Kenny Dope flutter in the breeze on their sunny "Shy As a Butterfly", and Nowrule and Mt. Vernon connect on the lost Brand Nubian classic "How Ya Livin". Plus the Breakdown Brass' heavy funk strut "The Horseman", a rough and tough remix of Wu affiliate Deadly Venoms, Jack Peñate's gentle rework of Darondo's "Didn't I", and Redman and K-Solo cold getting dumb over a Just-Ice original.

807

January 30, 2015

Feed us the beat: DJ Devious tears through cuts from hip hop's rawest generation, the funk break foundation and timeless 80s jams, featuring tracks from Steady B, Public Enemy, Rufus Thomas, Cameo, The System and more. Plus a trunk-rattling banger by France's Vicelow, a Pomo & Katranada team-up on "Cherry Funk", bitter breakup soul from Ann Peebles and Les McCann, and a Static special blend of Common's anthemic "The People".

806

January 23, 2015

Come take a ride: Rawsoul is our co-pilot through spiritual soul, gospel boogie and jazz-soaked 90s hip hop with feel good joints from Edwin Hawkins, Norman Weeks, Harold Melvin, World Renown, Extra Prolific and more. 14KT breathes new life into D'Angelo's Prince cover "She's Always In My Hair", AOS° gets wistful for a funky fresh start, Jill Scott & Doug E Fresh go head to head on "All Cried Out Redux", and Temu's funk flows fatter than ever on his monstrous "Talkbox Groove".

805

January 16, 2015

Adam Doubleyou throws fuel on the flames, blazing through party breaks from Marc Hype & Jim Dunloop, disco-funk doppelgangers by The Strikers and Stone, eclectic percussion from Beck and Ty Segall, and homegrown nasty funk rhymes from the Alaclair Ensemble. Plus 80s funk heavyhitters by Chaka Khan and Evelyn "Champagne" King, a scorching slow flow on Rapsody's "Godzilla", and rapid-fire bar trades on the 26-emcee deep "Mister Jason Has a Posse".

804

January 9, 2015

Sweet Daddy Luv hunts the funk amongst jazz back-alleys and interdimensional beats & rhymes, featuring choice cuts from Placebo, Bobbi Humphrey, Dr. Octagon, Edan, Mr. Lif and more. Plus "Sugar Daddy" from D'Angelo's long awaited "Black Messiah" LP, an energetic stomper from Toronto's Solar-C, Amalia's sassy sub-shaking "Bonafide", and a legendary team-up from C.L. Smooth and Crash Crew.

803

December 19, 2014

DJ Camero loops into the headnod zone with lush beats and grooving funk from Secret Attraction, Snoop, Family's Jam, Nas, Kaytranada and more. Plus newly-uncovered raw funk from the Bootsy-era JB's, a rare Lauryn Hill release from 2010, a deep Rhodes jazz journey through the Beatles' classic "Eleanor Rigby", and a throwback joint from vintage futurist Jneiro Jarel.

802

December 12, 2014

Ruby Jane melts away winter with sunny grooves and sweet soul from Chaka Khan, Prince, Lady, Detroit Emeralds, Gwen McCrea and many more. Joey Bada$$ stomps through the Statik Selectah-produced "No. 99", G.C. Cameron fires off some explosive 1972 funk, Lin Que spits deadly venoms on "Rip It Up", and Ahmad Jamal takes an epic journey through "Swahililand".

801

December 5, 2014

Shred One ignites the mix with raw golden age raps then smooths it out with new & old boogie sweetness, featuring selections by Percee P, Sundance, Dayton, Mark IV, and Cherries Records artists Benjamin and K-Maxx. Plus the bright soulful grooves of Eddie Cornelius' "Release Yourself", Snakehips' 90s R&B twist on Lion Babe's "Treat Me Like Fire", Moar & Pharoah bringing more sure-shot funk fire, and Substantial & DJ Jav reworking Jill Scott's classic until it's "Especially Different".

800

November 21, 2014

WEFUNK celebrates our 800th show with a journey through our influences, inspirations and next-generation favorites, featuring a retrospective of the late-90s powerhouse Rawkus Records, a tribute to the mighty funk foundations, a spotlight on WEFUNK associated acts from Montreal, highlights from Mello Music Group's exquisitely curated roster, some key soul & jazz influences, and respect to visionaries carrying forward the funk into new decades.

799

November 14, 2014

Passion Play: Big Jacks is back for a soul-ed out session of jams by Billy Griffin, Starpoint, Marcus Valle, Sass, Father's Children, Sugarhill Gang and many more. Temu pays tribute to the mighty P-Funk in "Funkadophilus & the Brass Operator", Detroit mic slayers ride out for the Motor City, Sa-Roc takes aim at all fakers on "Maximum Frequency", and Bohannon's "Save Their Souls" gives a celestial backdrop to Jay-Z's "Cashmere Thoughts".

798

November 7, 2014

Fresh Rhythm: Zattar jumps back on the set with speaker-shaking breakbeats from Quantic, Afro percussion grooves by Orlando Julius and Marijata, and big boogie basslines from Aurra, Vin Zee and Sure Thing. Hip-hop royalty Nas and Dilla connect on "The Season", Brownout sparks fiery latin funk, DeRobert & The Half-Truths and Cleveland Freckleton unleash soul-funk scorchers, and Raekwon spits over the old school classic "I'll Be Good".

797

October 31, 2014

We're back for our second funding drive special featuring in-studio live rhymes by Jai Nitai Lotus, more Freak Motif advance grooves via DJ Ilya, an Ebonee Webb vs Prince funk showdown, and lots of beats to get your head moving by Keith Murray, Armenta, BDP, Ray Charles, Organized Konfusion, Black Milk, and Sugar Bear Johnson.

796

October 24, 2014

Digging deep... into our pockets for CKUT's annual funding drive, with a listener-fueled funding frenzy and lots of big grooves and heavy hitters in the mix from Grand Puba, Osaka Monaurail, El Da Sensei, Khemistry, Statik Selectah, Freak Motif, One Way, Saukrates and many more.

795

October 17, 2014

Funky Thang: DJ Kobal rocks feel good grooves from Bobby Kool, Funkadelic, The Rimshots, Black Ice, Peaches & Herb and more. Plus a digital soul ode by DeRobert & The Half Truths, verbal fury from Wildelux on his menacing "T'Challa Champ", Johnny Hammond's grooved-out stand against the "system", and effortless flows from Q-Tip on the Dilla-assisted "All In".

794

September 26, 2014

DJ Killajewel gets crafty on the crossfader with lots of jazzy downtempo beats and hip hop joints from The Wiseguys, DJ Krush, London Funk Allstars, Beatnuts, Pretty Lights, Kanye and plenty more. Plus hypnotic street narrative by Slimkid and Nu-mark, recent funk roughness from Cooking on 3 Burners and the Third Coast Kings, a poetic groover by the legendary Roots crew, buttery soul from Gene Washington & The Ironsides, and Opolopo's funked out twist on Mtume's classic "Juicy".

793

September 19, 2014

DJ Ephiks mines the crates for treats and surprises, mixing from headnod beats by Souleance and Snakehips to raw Somali funk from the Dur-Dur Band, boogie heat by Delegation and Francois Feldman & Yellowhand, and Fulgeance's chopped-up twist on hometown icon Robert Charlebois. Plus a lyrical call to arms by Plash and Blabbermouf, Kendrick Lamar channeling the spirit of Wu-Tang with Ab-Soul and Punch, and two slabs of funk-face production by Copenhagen producer Kriswontwo.

792

September 12, 2014

Bain Magique discovers soul in all the best places, from Eldridge Holmes' full throated rawness to Ivory Forest's oddly macabre boogie, vocoder phunk from Shock, and catchy canine singsong from Mo Kolours. Plus unadulterated New York rap from Skyzoo & Torae's "Barrel Brothers" LP, fat bottom beats by Sam Sparro and Robert Strauss, a double dose from Montreal songstress Sam I Am, and the jazz-tinged "Green Tomato Coupe" by Brazil transplant Niko Is.

791

September 5, 2014

Blue Funk: Static's back in Montreal for another live session featuring mellow madness from France's DJ Jean Maron (featuring NY veterans Mobb Deep and Big Noyd), a fat Moog freakout from Poland's legendary SBB, stripped down rawness by Fun Company and Los Africanos, a stretched-out Reflex recut of MJ's classic "P.Y.T.", and delicious B-side remixes of 90s classics by Black Moon, The Roots, Outkast, Big L and more.

790

August 29, 2014

From Benin to Trinidad to Colombia, Andy Williams gets deep into the rhythms of the African diaspora with selections by Sir Victor Uwaifo, Lizandro Meza, Andre Tanker, Blue Rhythm Combo and more. Plus a masterful blend of Fela x James Brown x Jeru by Amerigo Gazaway, Kweli and Styles P joining forces on Statik Selektah's jazz-infused "The Thrill is Back", and uptempo soul rawness from Myles Sanko, AJ & The Jiggawatts and Flomega & The Ruffcats.

789

August 22, 2014

Hed Musick: DJ Lexis goes back to the moment when hip hop, jazz and psychotropic grooves mutated into Trip Hop with lots of hazy downtempo beats by Coldcut, DJ Smash, DJ Cam, Portishead, DJ Shadow and more. Plus hard edged funk hype from The Dynamites and Sir Joe Quarterman, Biggie's newly unearthed duet with Erick Sermon, a sweet modern disco stepper from Myron & E, and the unfinished gem "Filthy" from the vaults of Dilla Dawg.

788

August 15, 2014

The Cheeba Cheeba Kid highlights drum legend Idris Muhammad's influence on jazz, funk & soul — from hitmaking rhythm on songs with Fats Domino and Roberta Flack to his boiling groove with jazz giants Lonnie Smith and Grant Green. Bilal laments a life defined by "The Dollar" over a hypnotic Black Milk beat, and Montreal's Full Course drops their modern vintage cut "Reality Check". Plus nasty funk production on Georgia Anne Muldrow's "Personal", a deft Steely Dan/Patrice Rushen matchup by DJ Day, and pure sultry sweetness from Orgone's "Anticipating".

787

August 8, 2014

Respect the architect: Afrika Bambaataa breaks down the birth of hip hop and the Zulu Nation, the early days of record digging, and hip hop's power for positivity and progress. Lords of the Underground celebrate 20 years in the game with the imperious "Bumpin Loud", and M.anifest and Smif-N-Wessun take turns riding Osibisa's bass-heavy groove. Plus a classic Tribe x Gary Bartz sample moment, Zackey Force Funk's cosmic synth session "Press Play", Curtis and Stevie's delicious soul, and underground super-clique EMC's beastly "Charlie Murphie".

786

August 1, 2014

Get ta steppin': Rawsoul joins us for a salute to the golden vocals of Vinia Mojica, with classic jams and collabos with Tribe, Mos Def, Pete Rock, Jungle Brothers, Spinna, De La, Alliance Ethnique and more. Plus Biggie's one verse ode to his clothing line Brooklyn Mint, an epic rebuild of Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" by Mr. Beatnik, compelling street narrative off Common's latest LP "Nobody's Smiling", and the watershed seismic funk of Zapp's "More Bounce to the Ounce".

785

July 25, 2014

Nothin' to it: Scott C bobs, weaves and strikes with a killer edit of Jacob Collier's "Don't You Worry About a Thing" plus beatmaker gold by Slakah the Beatchild, psychedelic thump from Crunch, and turn of the 80s jams by Gayle Adams, Dayton and Leroy Hutson. Waahli and Sam I Am revive the Native Tongues spirit on "Soul Baby", BE.water spits earnest reflections over soul-soaked beats on "Enigma", Tryezz gets the subs rattling on a fat synth instrumental, and Renee Geyer brings a sublime slice of mellow soul.

784

July 18, 2014

DJ Akalepse paints in deep shades of soul, from the Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band's cover of Hi-Tek's "Round and Round" to late night soul by the Isleys, street level beats from Step Brothers & Styles P, stripped-down sweetness by The James Hunter Six and legend-level lyricism by the mighty Pharoahe Monch. Plus hard-hitting drums & precision rhymes on Dilated Peoples' "Good As Gone", recent funk roughness from Diazpora and DJ Moar, big brass bounce by the Frank Pleyer Big Band, and West Coast classics from Xzibit, Tash and Jurassic 5.

783

July 11, 2014

Static and Groove reunite in the CKUT studios for a live session packed with hip hop jewels by Masta Ace & Common, raw break-driven funk from Orgone & The Nairobi Afro Band, and live cyphers featuring members of Nomadic Massive along with Loe Pesci, Nox and Fredy V.

782

July 4, 2014

Featuring a salute to "The Preacher" Bobby Womack, a hard grooving Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth re-work by Brazil's DJ Soares, fresh European funk kinetics from Mr President and Diazpora, Sandro Brugnolini's psych funk workout "Polyphony", a newly unearthed 90's hip hop rarity by Canada's Mod'rn World Thang, and NY street bangers from Onyx, Shabaam Sahdeeq, N.O.R.E. and Statik Selectah.

781

June 27, 2014

Midas touch: Walla P stacks sonic gold new & old, from hazy headnod cuts by REdefinition & rxn to smooth vibes from Lillo Thomas & Proh Mic, jazz flavors from Dr.MaD, and searing synths from Frankfurt Funk & Brian Ellis. Plus gritty street reporting on Common's "Kingdom", psychedelic soul from Horace Silver, new soul by Lee Fields, laidback disco grooves from Little Beaver, and earthshaking synth bass on Mister Bibal's "Defaillance 3.5".

780

May 23, 2014

Make Noise: Featuring Kweli & Raekwon volleying verses over stomping drums on "Violations", Vaitea's horn-driven feel-good anthem "Lovesongs", the funky freestyle classic "Lookout Weekend" by Debbie Deb, timeless essentials from Parliament and James Brown, a rambunctious Busta Rhymes collabo with Lenny Kravitz, and a 3rd Bass sample moment with Gary Wright's "Love is Alive".

779

May 16, 2014

Soulville: Ruby Jane takes it back to feel-good soul and 60s R&B with gems from Aretha, Deon Jackson, The Velvelettes, The Ikettes, Martha & The Vandellas and more. Plus Opolopo's delicate and powerful rework of Sandy Barber's "I Think I'll Do Some Stepping On My Own", a special Static blend of Das EFX over a dusty Redman beat, and throwback bangers from Lost Boyz, Black Sheep and the Alkaholiks.

778

May 9, 2014

To the beat y'all: Haitian Star brings on the raw & rugged golden age sound with Kool Moe Dee, Raw Dope Posse & Grandmaster Caz, German bangers by Flo Mega & Torch, and funk breaks from Rufus Thomas & The Mighty Mocambos. Plus new cuts from rap luminaries Mobb Deep, Pharoahe Monch & The Roots, bright sunny grooves by Lord Echo & Average White Band, a Game of Thrones-inspired rhyme from Common, and bawdy X-rated soul by Jackie Wilson & LaVern Baker.

777

April 25, 2014

Evo goes straight to the groove with big tunes and heavy remixes from Sylvia Striplin, William Devaughn, Bill Withers, Roy Ayers, Donald Byrd, Minnie Riperton and more. Plus Nappy DJ Needles' Biggie transformation from his "Notorious Exchange" mashup project, two synthed-out Potatohead People productions, and tasty original samples from ZZ Hill, Roy Porter and Ray Bryant.

776

April 18, 2014

DJ Bliss gets the mix moving with early Gang Starr, break-heavy bangers from the Diaz Brothers & Richie Rich and Native Tongues classics by De La Soul & the Jungle Brothers. Static kicks off a blazing 90s hiphop set with the newly released Nas demo "I'm a Villain", and Groove gets into solid meat & potatoes funk by Bobby Patterson & Lee Fields plus recent roughness from The Getup, Brassroots, and AJ & The Jiggawatts.

775

April 11, 2014

Toast Dawg melts hip hop into a fiery funk alloy with remixes & groove mutations from the Payz Play Supa DJs (Toast & Ephiks), Platinum Pied Pipers, 7D, Cosmo Baker, and plenty of neck snapping Toast Dawg productions. Plus a newly unearthed Common track from the vaults of No ID, future funk prodigy Temu's synth sure-shot "Strut", headnoddic cuts from Guerilla Godz (UK) & Joe Kickass (Netherlands), and Camp Lo, Juju & Tragedy rocking over disco breaks.

774

April 4, 2014

The One Tash jumps in the mix with heaps of soul & rhythm from Quantic, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Magic Drum Orchestra, Suzy Q and Flying Lotus. Plus laid-back grooves from the latest Foreign Exchange & Slakah The Beatchild LPs, Brassroots' blazing horn rendition of Luther's "Never Too Much", and Pharrell meets Fela Kuti on dj100proof's "Happy Mentality" blend.

773

March 28, 2014

DJ Hudge connects the beats from UK to France, Sweden and plenty of New Zealand in the mix c/o Team Dynamite, P Money & Gappy Ranks, King Kapisi, Charles Lloyd Quartet, and sample originators The Honeydrippers and Caesar Frazier. Plus a haunting Gravediggaz remake by soulstress Kendra Morris, hype Afro-Caribbean disco with King Errison & Frank Beeyong, and underground rough cuts by Step Brothers, Doppelgangaz and Verbal Kent.

772

March 21, 2014

The Cheeba Cheeba Kid shines light on recent releases across the funk spectrum, from Kendra Morris' Stones cover "Miss You" to driving grooves from Lena & The Deep Soul and Trevor & Lisa, sunny soul from Aloe Blacc and thick 808 bass by Indian Summer. Plus G-noF's fat funk synths on "You Can Do It", soul-jazz journeys with Stan Getz and Roland Kirk, and Busta and his Flipmode Squad flipping the Black Moon classic "I Got Cha Opin".

771

March 14, 2014

Simahlak goes heavy on raw funk, fat 80s synths, Dilla-fied beats and trademark Simahlak production on joints by Fela Kuti, The Vibrettes, Billy Ray, Step Brothers, Biggie, House Shoes and many more. Plus remixes & re-edits by Kon, Alkalino & J-ski, a popping classic on P-Funk's "Pumpin' It Up", and 90s jeep beats from King Tee, Trends of Culture and Lords of the Underground.

770

March 7, 2014

DJ Calkuta crisscrosses funk, hip hop & soul with plenty of sample moments, funked-out disco and boombap bangers by the Beatnuts, Ghostface, Foster Sylvers, D.O.C., Koko Taylor, Phreek and more. Plus Los Africanos channeling James Brown on the latin burner "Pamoja Watu", Prince Po & Oh No flipping apocalyptic verses on "Toxic", and an exquisite blend of Marvin Gaye and Yasiin Bey by Amerigo Gazaway.

769

February 28, 2014

Handclaps & lasers: Zattar packs the mix with boogie goodness from General Caine, George Clinton, Evelyn King, Michael Boothman, Carol Sylvan and more. Halifax's best kept secret Jorun lets breaks run wild on his collabo "Can't Won't Don't Stop" with Phill Most Chill, NY giants Busta and NORE get busy over a classic Joe Cocker riff, and slowmo grooves hit hard from Change, Dam-Funk and Patrice Rushen.

768

February 21, 2014

Slyde runs the mix with funk instrumentals by the Daktaris & Floyd Lawson, jazzy cuts from Guy Pedersen & Alan Hawkshaw, and some local flavor from the Morph-tet & Soul Motivators. Plus a "b-boy lullaby" from Manu Dibango, beat-driven retouches of Stevie Wonder and Lee Fields, and vintage joints from Kid Capri, Jungle Brothers and the underrated Dred Scott.

767

February 7, 2014

Bain Magique sets the tone with Ghostface & Slick Rick's rapturous ode to "The Sun", bumpin' funk by LJ Reynolds and Lou Courtney, and connoisseur cuts from Marché Noir and White Limousine. Plus a dream collaboration between Yasiin Bey & Marvin Gaye on "Inner City Travellin' Man", a Patrice Rushen classic re-grooved by Danny!, and Fatback's funk dystopia "Is This the Future?".

766

January 31, 2014

Ray Barretto brings latin funk fire on his live jam "Slo Flow", Beast Coast lyricism meets timeless production on the Underachievers' "Mahdi", and Onyx's Fredro Starr keep it street level on the brand new "What U Goin Thru". Plus sample moments from Talib/AM-FM and Biggie/Ronnie Laws, a promising debut from Montreal's Big Bricc, and two slick slabs of Ohio funk by Slave and Dayton.

765

January 24, 2014

Rawsoul keeps the mix bumping with early 90s hip hop B-sides & soulful 80s boogie from Dredknotz, Intelligent Hoodlum, Jocelyn Brown, Donna McGhee, Herley Johnson Jr. and more. Plus an obscure jazzy gem from Dead Presidents, hiphop-reggae crossover tracks by Zhigge and Doug E Fresh featuring Vicious, another soul sure-shot from Sharon Jones' latest LP, and ferocious feral breaks by Funkadelic and Liquid Liquid.

764

January 17, 2014

Soul Travelin': Sweet Daddy Luv heads out on a crosscountry roadtrip through the local funk sounds of Detroit, Indianapolis, Seattle, San Francisco, Miami, DC, Philly and more. Eddie Henderson and Weather Report venture into noodly jazz-funk breakbeats, Alchemist assembles a full platoon for the synth-driven "1010 Wins", and KA pays homage to the greatest hip-hop albums on "Off the Record".

763

January 10, 2014

DJ Lean Rock (Floor Lords/Boogie Brats/Horsepower) blazes through b-boy breaks and beats from Paten Locke, Freqnik & WDRE, Action Bronson, Dee Edwards, Nico Gomez, and a stack of rough & tough obscurities. Plus a cut from legendary lyricists Q-Tip and Busta Rhymes' new "The Abstract & The Dragon" mixtape, new twists on 90s Nas and Alkaholiks by Black Thought and DJ Iron, and big boogie beats from Conquest, Joey Negro, and Chewy Rubs & Fingerman.

762

December 20, 2013

Ruby Jane brings the brash brass and joyful soul of New Orleans with picks from Dirty Dozen, Hot 8, Soul Rebels, Trombone Shorty and lots more. Plus waacking disco by Alma Faye Brooks and Nineteen Fourty-Five, sweet spaced-out syncopation from Lost Midas and Lord Echo, a Rakim track celebrating political icon Nelson Mandela, and Mozambique duo Simbaand Milton Gulli's tribute to the seminal ATCQ song "Scenario".

761

December 13, 2013

DJ Camero's back with bass-heavy grooves from René & Angela, sample originals by Grant Green and Leroy Hutson, a pair of Todd Terje edits, and lots of laid-back beats & rhymes from Kendrick Lamar, Petty, Quasimoto and more. Plus heavy future funk from Julian Dyne, raw funk burners from Lee Fields and Billy Byrds, and an ode to Saturday morning cartoons by Z-Trip, Murs and Supernat.

760

December 6, 2013

Mega Brain heats it up with early hip hop jams by Busy Bee and Jimmy Spicer, classic 90s R&B remixes from Mariah and SWV, and a touch of new jack swing with Basic Black and Johnny Gill. Plus bass-rattling future funk from Amalia and Reggie B, heavy vibes on Phoniks' remix of the Tribe Called Quest classic "1nce Again", and bare-knuckle raps from Roc Marciano, Sean Armstrong, Lil Fame and Ill Bill.

759

November 22, 2013

Sweeter than candy: DJ Sagewondah showcases the synths & soul of 80s funk jams by Unlimited Touch, Cherrelle, Amra, Dynasty, The Gap Band and more. Plus a double shot of Dam-Funk collabos with legends Steve Arrington and Snoop, King Push and Kendrick vying for lyrical knockout on "Nosetalgia", and Pharoahe and Prince Po reunited as Organized Konfusion on the Marco Polo-produced "3-O-Clock".

758

November 15, 2013

Universal soul: Big Jacks finesses the mix with silky grooves from RAMP and Tommy McGee, sweet boogie by Phreek and Rene & Angela, and buttery blends & remixes of Danny Brown, Kanye and Memphis Bleek. Plus another sure-shot from Lady with "Good Lovin", eclectic breaks from Vietnam's Carol Kim, Thailand's Onuma Singsiri and Turkey's Beyaz Kelebekler, and gold standard boombap from Dooley-O, Dynasty and Toronto collective Freedom Writers.

757

November 8, 2013

DJ Ilya keeps the funk bubbling with tasty treats from The Commodores, Class Action, Rose Royce, Chaka Khan, James Brown, Della Reese and more. Plus Lady of Rage and Charli Baltimore getting nice over Premo beats, Craig Mack and Biggie classics blended to perfection, and uptempo funk heat from Temu, Lee Fields and Kon & The Gang.

756

November 1, 2013

More Funds for the Funk: It's our final 2013 funding drive show, featuring sample classics from Ann Peebles and Brenda Russell, a blazing new track from DJ Format featuring Phill Most Chill with Oxygen & Emski, an Erykah Badu Brazilian regroove by Captain Planet, new soulful sounds from Aloe Blacc, and a gang of funk & soul reinterpretations by Roy Ayers, Hot City Bump Band and Sunlightsquare.

755

October 25, 2013

Funds for the Funk: WEFUNK kicks off our first 2013 funding drive show with feel good favorites from De La Soul and Mark Ronson, rough bangers by Jakk Frost and Steve Arrington (+ Dam Funk), international choice cuts by Carolina Soares and Alphamama, some Canadian flavour from Kenlo and Nomadic Massive, and much more.

754

October 18, 2013

Catch a groove! The Wizard K-Jee a.k.a. Keith Shocklee (Bomb Squad/Public Enemy) rocks the block party breaks with an OG's touch, featuring cuts from The New York Community Choir, Disco Dub Band, Isley Brothers, Choice Four, Soul Searchers and many more. Plus a perfect flip of Extra P's "Rap Professionals" by UK's own Aidan Orange, sweet soulful grooves from Mother's Finest and Sheela Gathright & Palma Groove Project, eclectic breaks from Eugene Daniels and Harold Alexander, and a West coast remix of Biggie's classic "Juicy".

753

October 11, 2013

DJ Andy Williams takes us deep into the headnod zone with beats & rhymes by Voice, J-88, Paper Tiger, Micranots, Georgia Anne Muldrow and more. Plus a new joint from Smif-N-Wessun featuring reggae luminary Junior Reid, The Electric Peanut Butter Company's psychfunk freakout "The Rain", Lady of Rage & Charli Baltimore spitting raw rhymes over Primo beats, and a triple-play of rough Nigerian funk.

752

October 4, 2013

Funk soul sensation: Walla P weaves future-funk fatness with jazz-rooted beats & verses from Jonwayne, Mr. Roam, Spinnerty, Buscrates, Amin Payne, Lord Finesse and many more. Temu slathers another layer of funk on Kraftwerk's "Tour de France", Miles Davis concocts Doo-bop sounds with Easy Mo Bee, and Shabba Ranks puts his twist on DJ Premier's "Come Clean" production.

751

September 27, 2013

"Got to learn how to dance": WEFUNK rediscovers the famous and forgotten funk dances, from the '67 hit "Funky Broadway" all the way to Morris Day's "Oak Tree", with a special nod to the prolific Rufus Thomas, Willie Henderson, and New Orleans cats like Lee Dorsey, The Meters, Eddie Bo and Eldridge Holmes. Plus foundational ol skool classics by Malcolm McLaren and Jazzy Jay, a Gladys Knight mainstay "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" retouched by Mr Carmack, and Roy Ayers' strangely erotic "Programmed for Love".

750

September 20, 2013

Scott C sets the vibe with Quelle Chris' smoked out rhymes, VHS funk fast-forwarded by KenLo and K-Maxx, and homegrown joints from Full Course, Soke and Slakah the Beatchild. Plus electronic soul by Flume and Star Slinger, Wildelux's metaphoric ode to hip-hop on "My Addiction", and fresh funk cuts from The Fontanelles, Charles Bradley, and DeRobert & The Half Truths.

749

September 13, 2013

Soul Supreme: The Cheeba Cheeba Kid puts the spotlight on Willie Hutch's exquisite songwriting & production on tracks by The Sisters Love, Marvin Gaye, Choo Choo Montgomery, Jackson 5, Gwen McCrae and many more. Plus hip hop takes on Willie Hutch from UGK, Outkast and Japan's Toshinobu Kubota, as well as a lost Dilla beat found and perfected by the Yancey Boys & Common, and fiery West African funk by Moussa Dumbia.

748

September 6, 2013

Heat rising: Bain Magique's got lots of hazy soul and moody grooves from Flying Lotus, Light of the World, Theo Parrish, Junei, Ohio Players and more. Plus the infectious boogie of Karen Silver retouched by Fingerman, lyrical calisthenics from Blackalicious' debut EP, and toasting meets jeep beats on Kenny Dope & Shaggy's classic "Gunshot".

747

August 16, 2013

D.R.one steps on the set with blends blazing and cuts razor sharp as he throws down bangers from Joell Ortiz, Non Phixion and Too Short alongside trademark mashups and lots of Canadian joints by King Reign, Saukrates, Rascalz, Kardinal and more. Plus a R.I.P. tribute to spaced-out jazz funk alchemist George Duke, conscious lyrics from Chi-town representatives F. Stokes and Stark, and power combo Ruste Juxx, Rock & Vinny Paz flowing over brooding beats by Kyo Itachi.

746

August 2, 2013

DJ Lexis leans heavy on the jazz - from John Klemmer's wild "Free Soul" sax romp to Leon Thomas' cosmic "Shape Your Mind to Die" and lots more from Sun Palace, Placebo, Cortex and Jon Lucien. Plus Elvis Costello's soulful connection with the inimitable Roots crew, some instrumental magic by Evil Needle, and tasty soul-jazz cuts from Ramsey Lewis, Brother Jack McDuff and Cannonball Adderley.

745

July 26, 2013

Featuring jazz drenched hip-hop by Japan's DJ Muro and the legendary Quincy Jones, nu boogie grooves from Kon's new album "On My Way", and homegrown heat by Canadian artists Maestro Fresh Wes, Chris Quotes and Loe Pesci. Plus fresh NYC soul sounds from Lady and Charles Bradley, new wave breaks by The Bloods, and old school funk favorites from Suzy Q, The Time, and early Earth Wind & Fire.

744

July 19, 2013

Santiago unlocks the boogie vaults for 80s gems by Slave, Charles Earland, Fresh Band, Cash, Vaughan Mason, and a long-lost cut from Aurra. Plus blazing Venezuelan funk by Phirpo y Sus Caribes, 9th Creation's sample classic "Bubble Gum", an uptempo burner from J. Cole's sophomore release "Born Sinner", and a double shot of Nomadic Massive and family.

743

July 12, 2013

Simahlak tears into rough funk breaks and gritty bangers by Cyril Neville, Soul Machine, Action Bronson, Jai Nitai Lotus, Company Flow and more. Plus raw lyrical flows from Bumpy Knuckles with Nas & Premo, a banging Gang Starr remix by France's DJ Duke, Bay Area to Finland soul connection from Myron & E with The Soul Investigators, and feel good grooves by Jocelyn Brown and Tuxedo.

742

June 28, 2013

Rawsoul brings on laidback reggae riddims from Jamalski, Welton Irie & Michigan and dubby beats by Tappa Zuckie and Ranking Dread. Plus lush Brazilian sounds from Arthur Verocai, a smoothed out A.Z. sure-shot off his upcoming "Doe or Die 2" LP, latin flute breaks from Ricardo Marrero, boogie steppers by Strike One and Vance & Suzzanne, and the jazz-infused Organized Konfusion "3-2-1" back to back with the original Blue Mitchell.

741

June 21, 2013

Featuring a double shot of Nas (custom Static blend plus original "It Ain't Hard to Tell" demo), raw Russian funk heat from The Soul Searchers, lazy afternoon grooves by the Riot Jazz Brass Band and Minnie Riperton, a "Party & Bullshit" '71 vs '93 sample moment, dancefloor cuts from Bell & James and Pleasure, and dusty 90s hiphop gems by Blacksheep, LONS, and Troubleneck Bros.

740

June 14, 2013

The Connection: Lord Jazz from legendary crew Lords of the Underground blesses WEFUNK with grimy selections from Bumpy Knuckles, Prince AK, and Action Bronson f/ Kool G Rap, along with plenty of underground bangers from the LOTUG family (Doitall, Lord Jazz, and daughter DJ Glo). Plus a cut from Sharon Jones' new LP, a Sugarhill Gang summertime anthem recut by Theo Parrish, and rest in peace to Bay-area funk icon Darondo.

739

June 7, 2013

DJ Kobal sweetens the pot with Prelude jams from Jeanette "Lady" Day & Unlimited Touch, Eastbound Expressway's fuzz-boogie dancer "Never Let Go", and lots of 90s French hip hop from K-Rhyme le Roi, MC Solaar, the X.Men, and Quebec's Atach Tatuq. Plus some West Indian flavors on Wio-K's track "Foot Loose", a cut-heavy remix of A-Trak's "Disco Nap" by the inimitable DJ Q-Bert, and soulful slo-mo grooves emanating from Leon Ware, Daft Punk & Charles Bradley.

738

May 31, 2013

Everything good to you: DJ F.U.N.K. dabbles in eclectic funk from Mandrill's wild fusion to Alan Parsons' future groove, Mr. Scruff's wonky breaks, and Sly & Robbie and Prince Blackman's dubbed-out doppelgangers. Plus new soul from Sky Hi's "Reality Check" EP, a C.R.E.A.M. re-interpretation by IV the Polymath, and brooding new joints from Durag Dynasty, Pusha T and Malik B.

737

May 24, 2013

Premium blend: DJ Platurn & DJ Enki mix & match Raekwon, Volume 10, Too Short, DJ Quik, Mobb Deep and more on "Blendapella" Vol 2. Plus the psychedelic soul of Michael Leonhart and Didier's Sound Spectrum, solid funk from the Dynamites and Bobby Byrd, hip-hop in its purest form on De La Soul's "Get Away", and jeep beats from Action Bronson, Styles P and Marco Polo.

736

May 17, 2013

DJ Calkuta brings it rough & tough with raw funk breaks by the Sadistic Mika Band, Willie Henderson and the Chambers Brothers, then kicks up the groove with rollerboogie favorites from Skyy, Sharon Redd, Slave, The Fantastic Aleems and more. Plus funked up dancefloor remixes of Stetsasonic and De La Soul, timeless blue eyed soul from Boz Scaggs, Italo synths by Gino Soccio, and the Netherlands' Propo'88 & Blabbermouf bringing that boombap straight from '93.

735

May 10, 2013

Mother Beautiful: The Cheeba Cheeba Kid pays tribute to the mothers of the world with songs from Bohannon, Aleke Kanonu, Funkadelic, Bukky Leo and Sly & The Family Stone. Plus a retrospective of Willie Hutch's incomparable soul from '73 to '77, a groove-heavy remix of Gang Starr's DWYCK by Steely Chan, smoothed out stepping disco from Arthur Adams & Leprechaun, and jazz infused rhymes from long-time collaborators Blu & Exile.

734

April 26, 2013

The Ultimate: DJ Hudge cooks up a beat buffet spanning from Omar's new "The Man" to NZ flavors from Home Brew, French Moog heat by Marc Moulin, summer vibes from Linda Williams, Nas & Premo remixes by Funky DL and K-Def, a double shot from Soundsci, and sample moment classics with A Tribe Called Quest and Pete Rock & CL Smooth. Plus heavy boogie bass by Harlem Nights & D-Train, soul vibrations from Al Green & Gil Scott-Heron, and frenetic disco scorchers by High Fidelity and Eddie & The Movement.

733

April 19, 2013

Brad Slyde is back on the set with extendo-funk vamps from Vulfpeck, Marvin Gaye, Vincent Montana Jr, and Lettuce featuring JBs legends Fred Wesley & Pee Wee Ellis. Plus new underground bangers from Sean Price and Demigodz, alternate-version breaks by Cookin' on 3 Burners and Erlon Chaves, and a DJ Clue throwback with lyrical heavyweights Method Man, Eminem and Royce da 5'9".

732

April 12, 2013

Ruby Jane celebrates the iconic voice and piano of Nina Simone with remixes and hip hop treatments from Talib, Brother Ali, Mary J. Blige, RocknRolla Soundsystem and more. Plus we pay tribute to funk/jazz heavyweight Don Blackman, Spectac & Shakim spit truth over a gritty James Brown beat, and RH Factor & D'Angelo combine for a soulful double-dose.

731

April 5, 2013

Aloe Blacc & Charles Bradley share the stage on Nu-Mark's soul burner "Don't Play Around", the Commodores get existential on their epic "Assembly Line", and the Beastie Boys and Mixmaster Mike tear it down with just 2 turntables and a microphone. Plus an indie hiphop classic by Copenhagen's Boulevard Connection, sample moments from Midnight Star and Claudja Barry, and smiling soul grooves by Pure Pleasure, Eddie Robinson & 9th Creation.

730

March 29, 2013

Hard Hitter: Sweet Daddy Luv revisits Mo' Wax's leftfield beats & hip hop eclecticism with tracks by DJ Krush, Dr. Octagon and Atmos, then digs on some soundtrack and library gems from Nick Ingram, Rose Royce and Bernard Purdie. Plus heavy Afro-funk breaks from M'bamina, Pete Rock's driving rework of Robert Glasper's "Black Radio", and a laid back reinterpretation of Jill Scott's "Golden" by Montreal's Kaytranada.

729

March 22, 2013

Walla P pops the cork on some jazzed-out beats by Darryl Reeves & Moods, head nod raps from Chi-Ali & Organized Konfusion and the future-funk production of XL Middleton & Tall Black Guy. Plus funky flute from Groove Collective and the John Danser Octet, nasty rock breaks by Elephant's Memory & Sarolta Zalatnay, and hiphop-reggae boom tunes from Shabba, KRS-One and Vicious.

728

March 15, 2013

Rawsoul breaks out a bunch of lost 90s hip hop B-sides and remixes including the YG'z, Spearhead and Quinton, as well as dusty boogie from Enchantment and P-Funk family funk from the Sweat Band, Junie and Prince Charles. Plus some fat analog bass from Baby Oliver and K.I.D., transatlantic collabos by Moka Only/Chief and SoundSci, a sunny reggaefied Jacksons cover from Ruddy Thomas & Welton Irie, and a choice cut from producer Ayentee's remix project "Frankensteined".

727

March 8, 2013

Featuring two massive posse cuts from veterans Kool G Rap & Ras Kass and up-and-comers Action Bronson & Joey Bada$$, a Truth & Soul sure shot with Lady's "Get Ready", Balance & The Traveling Sounds's lively new take on Aretha's "Jump to It", a couple heavenly breaks by The Violinaires and Bill Moss & The Celestials, and a WEFUNK sample moment featuring EPMD vs the indelible soul of Faze-O's "Riding High".

726

March 1, 2013

DJ Ilya joins us as we get into loads of disco heat by Skyy, Teddy Pendergrass, Loose Change, Leon Haywood and more. Plus early disco raps from Jocko and Crown Heights Affair, and 80s electro with Dr Dre's original group the World Class Wreckin' Cru.

725

February 22, 2013

Andy Williams is back with breakup/makeup soul by the Chi-Lites, frenetic fiddle funk from Michael White, sample fodder by Rene Costy and hard-pushing instrumentals from the Nite Liters and Hot Butter. Plus jazz-fueled funk from Marius Cultier and Gregory Porter, and sample moments by Kool G Rap + Fania All Stars and Diamond D + Kleeer.

724

February 15, 2013

Dilla Day: Scott C dives into the depths of James Yancey's beatmaking brilliance, including collabos, posthumous releases, beattape demos and much more. Plus a dreamy soundscape by Nujabes (RIP) and blatant "funk fakes" from Ebonee Webb, Kwick and James Brown.

723

February 8, 2013

Triple Tribute: WEFUNK salutes the jazz funk inspiration of Donald Byrd's "Places and Space" and "Love's So Far Away", the silky voice and guitar of the Ohio Players' Leroy "Sugarfoot" Bonner, and Dilla's treats from the vault all the way from soulful to pure rawness.

722

February 1, 2013

Zattar gets into grease soaked disco and fat 80s funk sounds from Gary Davis, Checker Kabb, JP's Force, Sumy and Mixed Grill. Plus "Drivin' Round" by New York powerhouse Wu Block (Wu-Tang x D-Block), a cut from Talib Kweli and Z-Trip's free mixtape "Attack the Block", Roger Troutman's Zapp side-projects with Dick Smith and Bobby Glover, and G-Funk era jams by Snoop, Dogg Pound and N.W.A..

721

January 25, 2013

Bain Magique brings on the sunshine with soul sweetness by The Stuyvesants and Promise, feel good grooves from the Dazz Band and Aurra, and boogie by LJ Reynolds and Kinky Foxx. Jai Nitai Lotus and Public Enemy manifest truth through music on their latest offerings, Patrice Rushen and Deniece Williams lay down luscious slow jams, and Georgia Soul Council revisit a Gil Scott-Heron classic.

720

January 18, 2013

DJ Devious rocks the set with 80s funk jams from Cameo, Mtume and Ozone, then some raw golden age rap by J Rock, Supreme Nyborn, Kool G Rap and many more. Plus fat funk synths for the poppers with Jerry Knight and Frankfurt Funk/Kreamcicle, and raw beats and rhymes by Queens representatives Noreaga and Prodigy.

719

January 11, 2013

15 nations under a groove: Static and Groove follow up on our latest European tour with a journey through hip hop & funk from Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK.

718

January 4, 2013

DJ Camero pulls us deep into smokey beats by Evil Needle, the Poets of Thought and Oddisee, then heats it up with (nu)boogie flavors from Neighbour, the Universal Robot Band and Phonat. Plus we pay tribute to the bold funk of "Soul Sister #1" Marva Whitney, and BX heavyweights unite on the posse cut "Cross Bronx Expressway".

717

December 21, 2012

Three piece dinner: The Cheeba Cheeba Kid dishes up favorite recent cuts, including throwback funk & soul from The Bamboos and Kylie Auldist, electro boogie by Breakbot and Kill Paris, and "high weirdness" from THEESatisfaction and Birdy Nam Nam. Plus: Bo Diddley talks some funky smack to Jerome, Zed Bias puts a twist on classic Eddie Kendricks, and Theophilus London and The Dap-Kings team up for a funky Nat King Cole remake.

716

December 14, 2012

Featuring soaring soulful sounds from Lady, Universe City and Marvin Gaye, rough disco by The Brothers, and paisley-painted soul jazz from Rotary Connection and Weldon Irvine. Plus Montreal beatsmiths Toast Dawg and Kaytranada flex their production prowess, and Abdominal moves to an acoustic phase with his new band The Obliques.

715

November 23, 2012

Future-retro: Ruby Jane gets into electroswing inspired tracks from Brenda Boykin, Esthero, and Common with Jill Scott. Plus bass-heavy East Coast funk by EPMD and Hit Squad associates, rough grooves from The Inmates and Ikebe Shakedown, jazz breaks & samples by Keith Mansfield and Al Hirt, and demos & cover versions from Michael Jackson, Jack McDuff and Momodelic.

714

November 16, 2012

DJ F.U.N.K. strips down to his "dangles & indescribables" including Lalo Schifrin, Marvin Gaye vs Outkast, Aretha vs Mos Def, Prison Garde, RJD2 and more. Plus funk edits from Final Edition and I-Level, a blazing new track from Montreal's own Lotus Jai Nitai, a live BBC one version of the Roots' classic "The Seed", and MF DOOM and Jneiro Jarel team up as JJ DOOM.

713

November 9, 2012

DJ Simahlak serves up a full spectrum of funk & soul, from a classic Soul Searchers drumbreak to disco by the Brothers Johnson, sweet soul from Marvin Gaye, funk rawness by Larry Ellis, popping grooves from Zapp & One Way and much more. DJ Static marks the 1 year anniversary of the Heavster's passing with choice rare & classic cuts, and Groove gets into funky reggae including legendary Studio One versions and a Nautilus cover by Blundetto & Shawn Lee.

712

November 2, 2012

Funding drive 2012 part 2: Busy Bee's "Making Cash Money" and Rick James' "Money Talks" set the tone as we raise needed cash for CKUT, featuring pure soul sounds from The Delfonics and The Third Wave, 80s funk favorites by The Time and Bernard Wright, breakbeat fury from Rasheed Chapell with DJ Scratch, and certified classics from Pharoahe Monch, MC Lyte and Afrika Bambaataa.

711

October 26, 2012

Funding drive 2012 part 1: We entice you to donate to our parent station CKUT with lots of raw funk from Alvin Cash and Hebrew Rogers, soulful grooves by Freddie Scott and Leon Ware, ruff-n-rugged beats from Stones Throw's Willie Evans Jr., plus a visit from our favorite funkologist Duke Eatmon.

710

October 19, 2012

Ten tons of drums: Frank BLVD gives the drummer some with funk breaks by Wilbur "Bad" Bascomb, Andre Ceccarelli, Charly Antolini, George Semper, Can, Big John Hamilton and more. Plus grimy 90s selections from Al'Tariq and Grav, new & old funk flips by Osaka Monaurail and Erlon Chaves, a P-Funk double shot, and hydraulicized trunk beats from X Clan, Xzibit and edIT.

709

October 12, 2012

Walla P invokes smokey headnod beats by The Visioneers, Mitsu the Beats, Godfather Don and Oddisee, and synthed-out new funk from Wayne Tweed, Vanilla and East Liberty Quarters. Plus some dusty soul by Eddie & Ernie, lots of African/Brazilian/Cuban funk, and Steely Chan's Rawkus-vs-Shawn Lee rework of Reflection Eternal's "On Mission".

708

October 5, 2012

Steeped in Soul: Rawsoul's in residence as we weave through decades of soulful grooves, from 70s magic by Willie Hutch & Minnie Riperton, to R&B remixes by SWV & Xscape, to Brazilian sounds from Jorge Ben & Som Tres and more. Plus poetic musings from Brownsville veteran KA and instrumental magic from MPC beatsmith B.Durazzo.

707

September 28, 2012

Extended Play: Brad Slyde's got those stretched out jams from Antibalas, Lettuce, DC funksters E.U. and Osiris, and bass all-stars S.M.V. (Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller and Victor Wooten). Plus some fat bass 80's funk from One Way and Change, a block shaking remix of Lord Jazz's "Say Yea", and a laid back collabo between Tribe Called Quest and Erykah Badu.

706

September 14, 2012

Rainy day funk: Sweet Daddy Luv has the remedy with grooves by Bobby Womack, The Skull Snaps, Betty Davis, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Buddy Miles and more. Plus Cubano flavors by Los Papines, Stevie Wonder reinterpretations from Edgar Winter and Hugo Montenegro, beautiful late-disco from Bobbi Humphrey, and slamming new joints from Large Professor, Public Enemy, J Dilla and Freestyle Fellowship.

705

August 31, 2012

Go for broke: Cheeba Cheeba Kid brings on the blues with grimy 12-bar funk by Howlin' Wolf, Bo Diddley, Koko Taylor, Little Sonny and more. Plus new funk releases from Dr. John, Brand New Heavies and The Blackbyrds, a tribute in memory of Native Tongue affiliate "Baby" Chris Lighty, and an all-star NY rap mashup by DJ Clafrica.

704

August 24, 2012

DJ Pump dives into the classic sounds of '90-94 hip hop with an epic all-vinyl mix including Organized Konfusion, Digable Planets, KRS-One, Poor Righteous Teachers, Yaggfu Front and much more. Plus big drums & breaks by Mr. Scruff and James Taylor, and funked-out fusion and post-disco from Crown Heights, Mikka and Tyrone Brunson.

703

August 17, 2012

DJ Majess takes us back to the 80s old school with lots of classic funk, boogie and deeper cuts from Carol Williams, Jeanette "Lady" Day, Fatback, Komiko, The Little Dabs and more. Plus some fat vocoder funk from Buscrates 16-bit Ensemble, back-to-back classics from Ice Cube and Das EFX, and the return of Necro with "Rough Jew" tactics from his latest LP.

702

August 10, 2012

B-boy stance: Ilya busts out breaks & beats by Johnny Pate and Dennis Coffey, a dusty find from Brookyn People and funky soul scorchers by Etta James, Gladys Kight and Nina Simone. Plus fresh cuts from Pete Marriott and France's Omaz & Choko, Biggie meets Dilla on a "Big Poppa" blend, and hard funky instrumentals from Lack of Afro, Funkshone and Willie Mitchell.

701

August 3, 2012

WEFUNK continues celebrating 700 shows with an in-depth feature on Bboy Buddha from one of Canada's original crews, Canadian Floor Masters, with lots of stories, history and music. Plus a switched-places session from Professor Groove & DJ Static including hip hop by Rhymester & Ultramagnetic MCs, pumped up beats from Chauffeur & Groove Armada, disco by Touch & Crown Heights, and boogaloo funk rawness from Joe Bataan.

700

July 27, 2012

In Soul Veritas: DJ Akalepse treats us to new Truth & Soul releases from Liam Bailey and Lady, rare soul by Brighter Side of Darkness and Friday, Saturday & Sunday, and underground joints from SPOX PhD, Ka and Oddisee. Plus: Nine rap luminaries light up the posse cut "Wake Up Show Anthem", Manu Dibango doles out tough Cameroonian funk on "Moni", and Frank Ocean returns to classic soul on his Stevie-influenced "Sweet Life".

699

July 20, 2012

Soundtrack flashbacks: Andy Williams selects big screen breakbeats and soundtrack soul from the likes of Galt MacDermot, Don Julian, Melvin Van Peebles, Roy Ayers, Marvin Gaye and more. Plus an RIP to B.D.P. extended family Ms. Melodie, some Pete Rock SP-1200 magic on on Brand Nubian's "Slow Down" remix and the classic "For Pete's Sake", new Montreal sounds from Nomadic Massive and beatsmith Kaytradamus, a Nas/Winehouse collabo from his new LP, and rough funk from Cain & Able and The Soul Searchers.

698

July 13, 2012

Scott C puts a spotlight on Tim Zawada's "Tugboat Edits" with lots of disco and boogie goodness like Tom Browne and Intrigue, plus hip hop picks from Quelle, Krystale & Kaytradamus, Slum Village and more. Steely Chan roughs up some Roxanne Shante vocals, M-Tri and Learnz take it back to the essence with "Boombox Assassins", and we get into some summertime sweetness from Coke Escovedo, Dead Prez and The Voices of East Harlem.

697

June 29, 2012

Family Affair: Simahlak gets into raw hip hop from Johnson&Jonson and Moka Only, a deep B-side by Earth Wind & Fire, and lots of rough funk & boogie. Rawsoul takes it back to the early 90s with early Mobb Deep and a Heavy D posse cut featuring Guru, Biggie, Busta and more. Plus a nod to Rotary Connection on Quantic & Alice Russell's "Look Around the Corner", and New Orleans soulful sounds from Lee Dorsey, Betty Harris and The Meters.

696

June 22, 2012

Everybody loves the sunshine: Ruby Jane keeps the summer vibes flowing with selections by Nina Simone, Sam Sparro, Vanity 6, Cheri, Prince and more. Plus a soulful slow burner from Lack of Afro's 2011 LP "This Time", a summertime classic from Sly & The Family Stone, funky soul from Sky Hi and Betty Wright, and Vox Sambou and Narcicyst's meditation on the plight of asylum seekers in "Article 14".

695

June 15, 2012

The Cheeba Cheeba Kid sniffs out more deep grooves from the rock vaults, with spaced out funk from Gong and Michael Bundt, synth madness from A Certain Ratio and classic sample fodder from Liquid Liquid and ESG. Plus: Onra adds his signature touch to Slave's '84 track "Share Your (L.O.V.E.)", Yellow Magic Orchestra put a Japanese twist on an Archie Bell favorite, and Freestyle Fellowship fuse jazz and spoken word on their classic "Inner City Boundaries".

694

June 8, 2012

DJ Kobal serves up feel-good funk & disco by Mellow Madness, Joe Coleman and Grey & Hanks, and head-nod hip hop from Big Daddy Kane, Black Maddness and the Funk League. Plus a double shot of Bay Area classics from the Hiero Imperium, Lupe Fiasco waxing political on a reinvented T.R.O.Y. beat, and timeless funk from Kool & The Gang and Herbie Hancock.

693

June 1, 2012

DJ Kilocee treats us to a special blend of hip hop cuts from Jeru, Brand Nubian, Fat Joe and Mobb Deep, plus seminal funk breakbeats and rough tracks by Apollis, Dennis Coffey and more. Plus funky heavyweights from Betty Davis and Tom Farrago, boogie by Goldie Alexander and Aurra, and different dimensions of jazz fusion from Patrice Rushen, Grover Washington Jr. and Les McCann & Eddie Harris.

692

May 25, 2012

Bliss is on the decks with jazzy tracks from Biz Markie and Luke Vibert, funk favorites by the Blackbyrds and the Meters, early blues from Tampa Red, and reggae rhythms by the Three Tops and Marcia Griffiths. Plus: Nas drops a fiery first single from his 10th LP "Life is Good", and we pay tribute to the soulful voice of Belita Woods, DC Go Go's founding father Chuck Brown, and unsung Stax bassman Donald "Duck" Dunn from Booker T & The MG's.

691

May 11, 2012

"So what'cha want?" WEFUNK celebrates the life and music of MCA from the legendary Beastie Boys. Plus an old & new soul stew with Bain Magique in the mix, featuring tracks from the Detroit Emeralds, Full Crate & Mar, Foreign Exchange, Howard Johnson, Cameo, Freeway and many more.

690

May 4, 2012

It's like butta baby: Rawsoul's got a pack of soul-jazz grooves and chilled out rhymes from folks like Johnny Hammond, Rashaan Ahmad, Leon Spencer, Lord Finesse, The Crusaders and more. Plus new psychedelic funk from the Monophonics, 80s boogie treats from Rhyze and Leroy Hutson, and a jazzy rework of Gang Starr's classic "Lovesick".

689

April 27, 2012

Salute to street dance: DJ Shash'U, Neeko Killa and Spicey join WEFUNK with joints for the poppers, lockers, breakers and hip hop dancers, including tracks from Slick Dogg, Dilla, Onyx, Amalia, Lords of the Underground, Breakestra, Mr. Scruff and many more.

688

April 20, 2012

WEFUNK + Smoked Meat Fax Machine = electronic skweee mutations by Digi G'Alessio and Claws Costeau, reggae rhythms from Sugar Minott and John Holt, rough latin breaks from Captain Planet and Eddie Palmieri, and a retropective in memory of Gang Starr's Guru.

687

April 13, 2012

Summer Kool: DJ Camero sets the tone with jazzed-out beats from Boonie Mayfield, Elzhi and J.R. & PH7, and funk pleasers by Boz Scaggs and the Pointer Sisters. Plus big bassline funk from Nona Hendryx, classic hip-hop bangers by Run-D.M.C and Public Enemy, and the latest from Real Phresh Music featuring Juice Crew legend Craig G.

686

April 6, 2012

Creeasian is back with heavy West coast phunk from Battlecat and B-Legit and raw hip hop by El Da Sensei, Masters of Illusion and Gang Starr. Plus Simahlak lends his rock solid production to 4th Pyramid's new single "Simmy Auto", Sharon Jones and Sharon Jackson deal out killer soul vox, and Sheek Louch and Ghostface deliver back-to-back homages to the ol skool.

685

March 30, 2012

West coast is in the mix with Planet Asia, Alkaholiks, Del the Funky Homosapien and more. Plus stone cold funk classics from the Meters and the Ohio Players, rough instrumental funk by The Eliminators and Preston Love, slo-mo disco from El Coco, and a crazy Dazz Band mashup by DJ B.Cause.

684

March 23, 2012

Luv to the world: Sweet Daddy Luv is on the set with lyrical beats from Ultramagnetic MCs & Slick Rick and funk breaks aplenty from Dennis Coffey, Visioneers, Ramsey Lewis, Bernard Purdie and more. Plus some UK soul from Shaun Escoffrey, classic New Orleans rhythms by the Wild Magnolias, and fresh cuts off Mr Complex and Planet Asia's new albums.

683

March 16, 2012

Fuzz funk and big beats: The Cheeba Cheeba Kid returns wielding rock breaks, from Steve Miller's bass riffs to classic Monkees to tripped-out Paul McCartney and much more. Plus a transatlantic collabo featuring Chicago's 1773 over futuristic beats by Vienna's Trishes, and meat & gravy funk from Booker T. Jones, Stretch & Steve Arrington.

682

March 9, 2012

F.U.N.K. all night: All the way from Kleeer, Dam-Funk and Masta Ace to Funk Inc and Fela Kuti, DJ F.U.N.K.'s got the funk locked. Plus a cut from 4th Pyramid's new LP "Pyramid Scheme", rough funk favorites from the Soul Searchers and Sugar Billy Garner, and smoldering soul, funk & jazz samples from Consequence, Kendrick Lamar and MOR.

681

March 2, 2012

Ruby Jane joins us for some "winter endurance" therapy, digging into bluesy grooves and soul selections by William DeVaughn, Barbara Acklin, Bad News Brown, Raphael Saadiq and more. Plus a fresh cut from DJ Format's new LP "Statement of Intent," and funk rawness new & old from Speak Low, Dyke & The Blazers and the Fatback Band.

680

February 24, 2012

Rhymes Galore: DJ Ilya's on the mix with loads of hip hop from GZA, The Roots, Lootpack, D&D All Stars and more. Static salutes Raekwon with two sets marking his new Canadian tour & Toronto label Ice H20 Canada, and Edwin Birdsong & Bernard Wright throw down some off-kilter early 80s funk.

679

February 17, 2012

Power of the drums: DJ Creeasian stirs up a hornet's nest of b-boy breaks by Johnny Bristol, Crazy Elephant, Spanky Wilson, The Ogyatanaa Show Band and more. Plus rough funk covers from Diazpora and Nostalgia 77, Czech rock breaks by Flamingo, West Coast beats by DJ Quik and Too Short, and a spotlight on hip-hop and R&B tracks built from Lou Donaldson's seminal "Ode to Billy Joe" break.

678

February 10, 2012

Dilla Day: Scott C joins us for a celebration of Jay Dee's musical legacy, featuring remixes, collabos, beat tapes, tribute tracks and more. Plus some hand-picked Big Pun tracks to commemorate his February 7th passing, and soulful funk from Mike James Kirkland, Stanley Clarke and Chris Hills.

677

February 3, 2012

Respect! WEFUNK pays tribute to funk legend Jimmy Castor, Soul Train's visionary Don Cornelius, and Chi-town hip hop ambassador Common (courtesy of Calgary's DJ Pump). Plus 2 cuts off Sadat X's classic debut LP "Wild Cowboys," an original Artifacts reunion over Illmind production, and funk classics from Mandrill, Rufus and Hank Ballard.

676

January 27, 2012

DJ Simahlak takes us on a wild ride through funk roughness from Chris Joss and Shawn Lee's Ping Pong Orchestra, classic breaks by Baby Huey and Eric Burdon, grimy cuts from Madlib and Maffew Ragazino, and homegrown hip hop by Fatski and 4th Pyramid. Plus soulful boogie & disco from King Floyd and Player's Association, percolating funk by Louie Ramirez and Chet Ivey & His Fabulous Avengers, and a Raekwon/Magictones sample moment.

675

January 20, 2012

WEFUNK celebrates the voice of soul legend Etta James with funky selections like "Tell Mama," "Out on the Street Again" and "You Got It." Plus some raw latin funk from Brownout and Eddie Palmieri, funking lessons from rap prophets Public Enemy, X Clan and Lord Jamar, and Ghostface & Sean Price spitting deadly venoms on the Wu's recent release "Laced Cheeba".

674

January 13, 2012

The Cheeba Cheeba Kid gets busy with lots of female soul and outer-space funky jazz, featuring the music of Irene Reid, Bettye LaVette, Lonnie Liston Smith, Charles Earland and more. Plus a DJ Doo Wop double shot (including a Mad Lion/KRS-One freestyle), exclusive newness from the Lords of the Underground, funk retouches by the Gimmicks and Nostalgia 77, and a taste of Georgia Anne Muldrow's new collabo with Madlib.

673

January 6, 2012

Rawsoul explores the mellow side of 80s boogie with tracks by Ritz, Special Forces & Enchantment, and acid jazz treasures including remixes by DJ Premier and Large Professor. Plus some dusty breaks & beats from Charly Antolini and Love's Children, rare groove remixes by Nicholas and Jay Todd, and the Blackbyrds "Mysterious Vibes" sample that inspired Kurious and Horace Brown.

672

December 16, 2011

"All around the world for the funk!" Andy Williams treats us to a deep selection of African funk, trans-continental beat legend Mark de Clive-Lowe joins us in the studio, Static casts a spotlight on European hip hop & international collabos, and Groove dips into funky sounds from Japan, Russia, Brazil and more.

671

December 9, 2011

The groove gets down & dirty with Brad Slyde in the mix, featuring brand new funk from Dennis Coffey, a secret Sly Stone soundcheck, and Eddie Henderson's jazz psychedelia. Plus new-generation funk sounds from Aphamama and Amie J, and a special Queensbridge dedication with Mobb Deep and N.O.R.E. tracks old and new.

670

December 2, 2011

DJ Kobal's on duty as we get into rough funk by Mugo and Herb Johnson, raw disco from Rare Function, a sample classic by Ramsey Lewis, JB-produced jams from Bobby Byrd and Bill Doggett, and new underground heat by Black Star, D-sisive, Action Bronson and Common.

669

November 18, 2011

Featuring new funk from Amalia, heavy remixes of Marlena Shaw and Johnny Hammond, and laid-back soul by The Lost Generation and Al Green. Plus a legendary team-up: Talib Kweli and De La Soul's Posdnuos join DJ Shadow on his latest offering "Stay the Course," and Static gets into a 90s zone with Naughty by Nature, KRS-One, Kid Capri with Snoop & Slick Rick and more.

668

November 11, 2011

Overweight Lover's in the house! It's a Heavy D retrospective featuring solo and collabo joints, new jack era hits and dancehall flavors. And guest DJ Bain Magique treats us to feel-good jams by Eddie Kendricks and Don Blackman, soulful selections from the Sylvers and Aaron Neville, remixes & revamps by the Pendeltons and Mophono, and hip hop picks from All Natural and Viktor Vaughn.

667

October 21, 2011

CKUT Funding drive 2011! Featuring funk favorites from Sweet Charles and Jimmy Smith, new music from Stones Throw's latest addition Jonti (S. Africa/Australia), new generation funk from Chico Mann and Joy Jones, "Crickets" from Moka Only's collab with Swiss producer Chief, jazz funk gems from the Greyboy Allstars and Patrice Rushen, and much more.

666

October 14, 2011

Tales from the crypt: Triple-6 is in the mix with diabolical sounds by The Devils, Howlin' Wolf, The Gravediggaz, Big L and Mobb Deep. Plus a cinematic journey through film's funkiest era with Blaxploitation sounds from Willie Hutch, Roy Ayers, Gene Page, James Brown, Curtis Mayfield and more.

665

October 7, 2011

DJ Bliss gets into funky breaks, edits & mashups from Jurassic 5, Dream Warriors, Pecoe, DJ Daigo, Mark Hype and more. Plus a taste of Blu's new "No York!" album, some 90s LP cuts from Camp Lo and Bush Babees, a couple deep funky Stevie Wonder favorites, soulful boogie by Chuck Strong and Brenda Taylor, and new funk concoctions by Jack & Juke and Restless Soul.

664

September 30, 2011

Andy Williams is back on the set with funk & disco from Love Unlimited, Lowell Fulsom, Alfonzo, Black Rock, The Reddings and more. Plus some boom-bap soul by Brothers by Choice, brand new funk from Slim Moore & The Mar-Keys, and future sounds of hip-hop from Theophilus London, Roots Manuva and RJD2's new outfit Icebird.

663

September 23, 2011

"Ordinary" Guy: Latin soul legend Joe Bataan visits WEFUNK with stories of Spanish Harlem back in the day, his musical ascent and connections with the new funk generation. Plus: Reworks of Prince and Fela/Dela (c/o Ruby Jane), boogie goodness from Delegation and Oliver Cheatham, and a sample moment with soul-powered 90s hip-hop by Intelligent Hoodlum and Grand Daddy I.U.

662

September 16, 2011

Featuring an exclusive from Spinna and Oxygen's new group SPOX PhD, funky rub-a-dub classics by Super Beagle and U-Roy, fresh verses from J-Live's new LP "S.P.T.A.", Montreal emcee Waahli rockin' over the classic Apache break, and Prince's Minneapolis sound reinterpreted by George Clinton and Charlie Singleton.

661

September 9, 2011

Featuring classic favorites from the JBs and Quincy Jones, Smokey Robinson's silky soulful "Baby That's Backatcha" and rare cuts from Tarika Blue, Raj and Randolph Baker. Plus: Casual keeps the heat coming on his new track "Mic Memorial," Fashawn updates Common & John Legend's "Strange Fruit" and Zhane lends a soulful hook to De La Soul's "4 More".

660

September 2, 2011

The Cheeba Cheeba Kid joins us for a walk through the Acid Jazz era with songs by the Young Disciples, Snowboy, Incognito, Brand New Heavies and more. Plus: We pay tribute to singer-producer-songwriter legend Nick Ashford, the Italian production duo Black Machine touches up "Soul Power 74" for a beefy '94 banger, and J-Live pays homage to Diamond D's classic "Day in the Life".

659

August 26, 2011

DJ Ilya's on the set as we dip into 80s funk jams from Bernard Wright & Hypertension, funky dubstep remixes of Amy Winehouse & Erykah Badu, boom bap beats from Kenny Dope & AG, early party raps from Missy Dee & The Melody Crew, a couple overlooked grooves from the P-Funk army, and Shinehead's soulful reggae twist on "Billy Jean" and "Mama Used to Say".

658

August 19, 2011

"Too Hot": Rawsoul's on the mix with rollerboogie joints from Slave & Finesse, golden-age gems by Black Sheep & Biz Markie, and smoothed-out 90s hip hop from the Boogiemonstas & Mic Geronimo. DJ Static selects some current favorites by Wildelux, Ghostfunk (Ghostface x Max Tannone) and M.E.D., and Professor Groove rounds out the mix with feel-good sounds from Rebirth & SpaceArk.

657

August 12, 2011

WEFUNK Reunion: DJ Static is back in the studio for a special session with Professor Groove, featuring funk favorites from Fatback & Dennis Coffey, soul shouters by Bettye Scott & Barbara Randolph, and hiphop-meets-reggae on tracks by Kardinal Offishall, Guerilla Black and Tribe Called Quest.

656

August 5, 2011

Triple tribute: Paying respects to the music & production of Fonce Mizell of the legendary Mizell Brothers, remembering the soulful voice of Amy Winehouse, and shining the spotlight on veteran underground emcee J-Live. Plus a new Doom/Ghostface collabo remixed by Madlib, and fresh Vancity flavor from the Boombox Saints.

655

July 29, 2011

Trans-Europe Express: From Scotland to Slovakia, Groove & Static turn up hidden funk, soulful beats and cross-continental collabos, including Jay.Soul, Tullio de Piscopo, Oliver Lowe, Fermata and many more. And Scott C goes deep with jazzy sounds from the Skid Row Sessions, funky synth warbles from Ta-ku and Wagon Christ, and classics revisited by Amy Winehouse and Zo! & Phonte.

654

July 22, 2011

Relax with Pep: DJ Camero's at the wheel for a midnight ride through laid-back beats from Eric B & Rakim and Quasimoto, disco/boogie classics by the Whispers and Jimmy Bo Horne, and sample originals from Dave Grusin and Galt MacDermot. Mayer Hawthorne just wants one night with you "No Strings", and Camp Lo freestyles over vintage Pete Rock on their collabo mixtape "80 Blocks from Tiffany's".

653

July 15, 2011

Ruby Jane gets down "On the One" with a taste of California funk and some boogie treats for funk dancers, featuring tracks from Dam-Funk, 2Pac, Marlena Shaw & Lamont Dozier. Plus: Shanghai-based AM444 blends soulful vocals with futuristic beats, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band throws down fat tuba funk, and the disco group Sting serves a slice of pure "Pleasure".

652

July 1, 2011

Featuring rough Afro-disco by Mixed Grill & Guynamukat, spacey late-night jazz breaks by Donald Byrd & Cal Tjader, and downtempo dusty samples from Billy Cobham & Pekka Pohjola. Inspired by Nomadic Massive's concert series at the Montreal Jazz Festival, DJ Static showcases Nomadic and past/present Montreal artists like Obscure Disorder, D-Shade, Preach Ankobia and the Boom Bap Kats.

651

June 24, 2011

Featuring cuts from recent mixtapes by Jean Grae ("Cookies or Comas") and Elzhi ("Elmatic"), Nas' new "Nasty" with thundering Salaam Remi drums, candy-coated boogie by Tata Vega & Evelyn "Champagne" King, new raw funk from Japan's Osaka Monaurail, the Jackson 5 unreleased gem "If I Can't", and a double shot from Bill Withers.

650

June 17, 2011

On the flipside: The WEFUNK duo switches spots to celebrate our 650th show, with Static dropping some Egyptian funk by the "Godfather of Nubian music," Ali Hassan Kuban, and a 20 minute mix packed with favorite samples by Grover Washington, Brenda Russell and the Impressions. Professor Groove gets down on some Cali hip-hop from DJ Quik and MC Ren, plus tracks from Da Sha Ra and Danny Brown that sample homegrown New Orleans brass and Detroit techno.

649

June 3, 2011

Legends in the limelight: WEFUNK salutes the music & poetry of Gil Scott-Heron with selections from his most prolific decade, from 1971's "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" to 1981's "Grandma's Hands" and "Gun". And DJ Hedspin pays tribute to two of hip hop's royalty, Rakim and Diamond D, complete with with crisp cuts, obscurities, interviews and original samples.

648

May 27, 2011

Bain Magique's back to rinse out some hot remixes of Erykah Badu & the Jackson 5, solid headnodders by Big L & Masta Ace and boogie jams from Keni Burke & Archie Bell. DJ JS-1 drops a brand new N.Y. anthem featuring Lil Fame, Joel Ortiz and Freddie Foxxx, and Static rounds up some Mount Real hip-hop from Karma Atchykah and Nomadic Massive's Lou Piensa, as well as a double shot of DJ Vadim from the classic "The Terrorist" to his latest project The Electric.

647

May 20, 2011

Old & new 4 you: The Beastie Boys keep making noise in 2011 on "Hot Sauce Committee Pt. 2", DJ Static dusts off LP cuts from A Tribe Called Quest, Organized Konfusion and Tracey Lee, and Professor Groove dips into soul from Ace Spectrum and Zulema, jazz breaks by Azymuth and The Greyboy Allstars, and slow-burn funk grooves from The Monophonics and Roy Hargrove.

646

April 29, 2011

Meet me at the Go-Go: Our guest Dylan unveils the percussion-heavy funk of D.C.'s best kept secret, featuring tracks by Rare Essence, E.U., Chuck Brown and The Huck-a-bucks. Plus a special birthday tribute to #1 soul brother James Brown covering his early funk, disco-era jams, classics like "Super Bad", "The Popcorn" and "Make It Funky", and JB-fueled hip hop from Nas, Lord Finesse, Big Daddy Kane and Main Source.

645

April 22, 2011

DJ F.U.N.K. fires up the mix with his special edits, raw funk selections and nasty future funk featuring tracks from Betty Davis, James Brown, Mr. Scruff, Missy, Onra, Frankie Beverly and much more. Plus some crazy beats from Pig Bag, a soul-break classic from Patti Drew, new downtempo sounds from the Echocentrics, and WEFUNK marks the anniversary of Guru's passing with a special Static blend ("DWYCK" vs "Speak Ya Clout") and a tribute track by the Beast featuring John Robinson and Jocelyn Ellis.

644

April 15, 2011

Big beats: DJ Bliss is back in the studio with headnod hip hop, big beat and downtempo tracks from Bootman, Chemical Brothers, Total Devistation, Kenny Dope and more. Plus a sample of the SP-1200 magic of "Chocolate Boy Wonder" Pete Rock, Brazilian roughness from Miguel de Deus, Afro flavors from Butta, and sweet soul from the Sweet Talks and Jean Carne.

643

April 8, 2011

Featuring crazy breaks & rhythms from the Koliphones and Marius Cultier, soulful funk from Mr Day and Bobby Bloom, a beefed-up DJ Hedspin edit of Ultimate Force, Raashan Ahmad's jazzy "Sunshine" off his latest LP, an X Clan/Meters "Funky Miracle" sample moment, and blends & freestyles from Biggie, Jay-Z, Method Man and KRS-One.

642

April 1, 2011

Supreme teams: John Legend and J.Period retouch Roberta Flack's classic "Compared to What", Ski Beatz assembles an all-star cast on "Prowler 2", and legends Roy Ayers and Marley Marl combine on "Hummin'". Plus soul sounds from Lee Dorsey and Kings Go Forth, a recently unearthed Jaylib scorcher "Louder", and deep disco eclectica by Larisa Dolina, Ray Mang and Katzuma.

641

March 25, 2011

The Cheeba Cheeba Kid returns with spacey, psychedelic jazz breaks from Hubert Eaves and Deodato, disco gems by Loloeatta Holloway (RIP) and Mammatapee, and underground hip hop from Pharoahe Monch and Lupe. Plus Korean funk by Black Butterfly, a new project from Kev Brown and Kaimbr sampling from Al Green's vaults, and Static gives his remix treatment to classic Grand Puba and Rakim verses.

640

March 18, 2011

WEFUNK pays tribute to the golden voice of G Funk, Nate Dogg - including tracks and collabos with Snoop, Dre, Warren G and Mos Def. Plus a new Raekwon banger "Rock & Roll", Brassroots' funky "Good Life" version, rough funk from the New Mastersounds, and lots of disco-era jams by T.S. Monk, Montana Sextet, Peter Brown and more.

639

March 11, 2011

Ladies in the limelight: Featuring women in hiphop, from trailblazer Queen Latifah to hard rhymers Jean Grae & Rah Digga to European soulstresses Jessica Fitoussi and Linn. Plus fresh takes on old classics from Snoop (Morris Day's "Cool") and Prince Fatty (ODB's "Shimmy Shimmy Ya"), pumped up beats & breaks from Neighbour and Breakout, and lots of Biggie heat.

638

March 4, 2011

Ain't nothin like a Friday night: Ruby Jane mixes up lots of soulful 90s R&B like Zhané, Soul II Soul and Redhead Kingpin, plus some tasty drum-heavy remixes of Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers. Meyhem Lauren & Action Bronson timewarp back to 90s New York rap on "Typhoon", and Mr. President puts down an exquisite uptempo redux of Al Green's "Love and Happiness".

637

February 25, 2011

Triple threat: DJ Kobal serves up a beat buffet of rough 60s soul, funky rock breaks and bumpin' disco, including selections by Mountain, Grand Funk, Timebox, Solomon Burke, Chic and more. Never Yet Contested pens a hip hop ode to vintage video games, and Prince Po (Organized Konfusion) gets nice on new tracks by Malkovich and Beneficence. Plus a synthed-out bonus set featuring Beem, Dam-Funk & Opolopo.

636

February 18, 2011

7-inch Soul: Rawsoul mixes up an all-vinyl set of soul, disco & boogie, and feel-good 90s hip hop with samples from Fonda Rae, Patrice Rushen and Zhane. Plus some sublime sister funk with TTF's "Surprise! Surprise!" and Third Wave's "Love Train", and WEFUNK remembers Montreal's Bad News Brown and his unique hip-hop harmonica sound.

635

February 11, 2011

Featuring a "funky corners" mix with tracks by Lee Dorsey, Richard Marks, The Highlighters, Breakestra and more. Boogie basslines from Unlimited Touch & Halloween, and syrupy jams by George Duke & Bernard Wright. A Dilla retrospective marking the 5th anniversary of his passing. Plus Janelle Monae's genre-defying "Dance or Die" featuring Saul Williams off her epic 2010 LP "AndroAndroid".

634

February 4, 2011

DJ Ilya drops in with dusty favorites from the Ohio Players and 24-Carat Black, headnod joints by Smif-N-Wessun, Erick Sermon, Slum Village and much more. Akua Naru drops an impressive single from her debut LP "Journey Aflame", Medline/Debuzz gets under your skin with murky funk production, and Lady Daisey dips into her past on the catchy "My Story".

633

January 28, 2011

Dirty funk: Scott C gets down on some grimy beats and raw breaks by Yellow Sunshine, Qwerty Musique, Mizz Beats, Jai Paul, Mos Def and more. Plus some rough & rugged bboy jams including a DJ Static Ultramag/Tragedy blend, soulful picks from the Main Ingredient and Ronnie Laws, and a crazy afrobeat version of Hendrix's "Crosstown Traffic".

632

January 21, 2011

Featuring a deadly blend of Wu + Budos Band on Wudos Band's "Ayno Tellin'", smoothed-out 90s Montreal hip hop courtesy of the Rainmen, haunting nu-soul by Jeremy Platt, beefed up breaks from DJ Moar and Broken Keys, mind-melting jazz by Soul & "Pimp" Sessions, and Roger Troutman's '96 rebirth on "Chocolate City".

631

January 14, 2011

Rawsoul freaks the sweet soul/boogie from Real to Reel, Dam-Funk and Cotton Candy (with Afrika Bambaataa), plus laidback hip hop by Talib Kweli, The Roots and Little Brother alumni Big Pooh & Phonte. Ghostface meets Primo on Static's "Mighty Healthy" blend, beat titans Pete Rock & Easy Mo Bee team up on the Heavy D classic "Black Coffee", and we check out new funk from Charles Bradley and Montreal's VooDoo Monx with Floyd Lawson.

630

January 7, 2011

Behind the groove: WEFUNK pays respect to Teena Marie aka "Lady T". Plus more Shaolin soul from Ghostface's new "Apollo Kids" LP, sweet soulful disco from China Burton, spacey beats by Alan Hawkshaw, and a DJ Static ol skool set powered by 808s, synths and samplers.

629

December 17, 2010

WEFUNK dips into some catchy "scratch funk" from The Apples, two cuts off the new DJ Premier album, dancefloor nu-boogie by Opolopo & Comfort Fit, jazzed out breaks from Mr. Scruff, some classic 90s R&B remixes, and heavy new b-boy beats from DJ Format.

628

December 10, 2010

Ruby Jane waxes nostalgic with a set of sweet downtempo and then looks to the future of dancehall, funk & latin with tracks by Bonjay, Dojo Cuts and Chico Mann. Plus: Nas & Damian Marley's take on the Dennis Brown classic "Promised Land", boom-bap soul from the Four Tops and Lamont Dozier, Jon Kennedy's solid remix of Bob Marley's funky "Mr. Brown", and a superb dub treatment of Talib Kweli's "Mourning Unknown" by Tannone.

627

December 3, 2010

Zattar's back in the studio, digging into killer 80s boogie funk tracks and rare African disco selections. Plus: a Dap-Tone-style retake of Bowie's "Golden Years", deep disco soul by Sunny Gale, MF Doom's debut behind the mask on "Doomsday", DJ Jazzy Jeff's Nas flip "Una Amore", and essential funk loops from Glamco Productions.

626

November 19, 2010

Lady Daisey drops an infectious slice of funk, hip-hop meets its soul roots on "Persuasion" and "Hard Times", and Parisian beatsmith Onra teams up with Slum Village's T3 on "The One". Plus: brash jazz madness by Soil & "Pimp" Sessions, a double-shot of skweee synths from Beem, and Sugar Hill Gang's soulful B-side "Passion Play".

625

November 12, 2010

Johnny Illdigger's in the studio with dusty breaks from Trifle and Sarolta Zalatnay, classic samples by Sylvia Striplin and the Heath Brothers, and boom bap joints by the Antihero Project and Big L. Plus wild new soul sounds by the Space Invadas, boogie gems from Roy Ayers and Denroy Morgan, and Busta and Rampage back-to-back with the Jimmy Spicer and Public Enemy originals.

624

October 22, 2010

CKUT Funding drive 2010! Featuring Redman's new heater "Tigerstyle", two dope Wu-Tang mashups, an R.I.P. to Solomon Burke, Method Man's updated "Bring The Pain", classic samples from Minnie Riperton and Grover Washington Jr., and lots of feel good funk from the Jackson 5, Faze-O, Kokolo and more.

623

October 15, 2010

Marie B's back with soulful funk from Shuggie Otis, The Kay-Gees, Lamont Dozier and Gizelle Smith. Plus: Parliament's classic "Bop Gun", K-os and Drake in an unlikely collabo, a funky Bob Marley cover by Malcolm's Locks, and Shad K on an Oddisee-produced heater.

622

October 8, 2010

Jazzy flavors from the Elizabeth Shepherd Trio, a rare collabo track between KRS-One and hip-hop pioneers the Cold Crush Brothers, straight up funk jams by The Meters and Sylvester, Wu-Tang-meets-the-Beatles on Tom Caruana's mashup LP "Enter the Magical Mystery Chambers", dancefloor funk from Breakestra and Gino Dentie & The Family, and "Return of the Renaissance" off the new Hell Razah LP featuring a monstrous guest verse from R.A. the Rugged Man.

621

October 1, 2010

We got the jazz... The Cheeba Cheeba Kid drops funky tracks from Blue Mitchell, Ernie Wilkins, Art Farmer and unsung organ master Charles Kynard. Plus an early Biggie verse on Super Cat's classic "Dolly My Baby" Bad Boy remix, funk heavy-hitters by Brenda George and BT Express, and a new Public Enemy-inspired track from C-N-N and company.

620

September 24, 2010

Skweee! Smoked Meat Fax Machine shows off a new electronic funk sound with tracks by Beem, Mesak, Wankers United and Hedmark. Plus loads of reggae soul from Sugar Minott and Toots & The Maytals, some unreleased Pharrell backed by ?uestlove and live band, a new DJ Static "Ms. Fat Booty" blend, and Ernie Hines' soul classic "Our Generation" covered by John Legend along with The Roots and Pete Rock & CL Smooth.

619

September 10, 2010

Scott C treats us to deep-crate heat from the Visioneers, Leroy Hutson, Captain Funkaho, Dilla, Tony Ezzy, and the Hackney Colliery Band. Plus new & old bboy breaks by Fdel and the Jackson 5, boogie tracks from Don Blackman & Bernard Wright, and new soulful hip-hop from Montreal's Jonathan Emile and Toronto's Louwop & Divine Brown.

618

September 3, 2010

Dig On It: DJ Camero's back with sublime sample fodder from the Crusaders, Les McCann, Ahmad Jamal and Carly Simon, as well as hip hop head-nodders by Pharcyde, UMCs and the mysterious M.C.A.D. Plus some heavy soul reinvention from Cee-Lo and Palov & Mishkin, and Canadian hiphop flavors with a classic Monolith posse cut and new Specifics and Nish Raawks.

617

August 27, 2010

Rock the House Y'all: We take an excursion through some of the funkiest rock breaks from The Grodeck Whipperjenny, Rare Earth, Jimi Hendrix, Ballin' Jack and more, courtesy of the Cheeba Cheeba Kid. Plus: MC Eiht joins space funk ambassador Dam-Funk on "Hood Pass Intact", Narcicyst drops the first track off his upcoming "Asthmatic" mixtape, and Grant Green and Eddie Henderson deliver jazz-steeped funk selections.

616

August 20, 2010

WEFUNK pays tribute to Bootsy's brother "Catfish" Collins and his guitar work with The House Guests and James Brown. Big Pun & Fat Joe drop fiery verses on "Twinz", and Brand Nubian takes on new jack swing with "Try to Do Me". Plus some happy grooves from War and DeRobert & The Half-Truths, and an homage to the Native Tongue movement by Waahli from Nomadic Massive.

615

August 13, 2010

Rawsoul brings the sunshine with his favorite summertime tracks from Alicia Myers, Slave, Jimmy McGriff, Kurtis Blow, Pete Rock and DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince. Plus some classic Native Tongues verses to elevate your mindstate on "Sh.Fe.MC's", jazzy selections from the Headhunters and Patrice Rushen, and stretched-out funk jams from Parliament and Marvin Gaye.

614

August 6, 2010

Back to the Old School: The Cheeba Cheeba Kid takes us on a funky ride through early hip hop, featuring party raps and disco-funk grooves from Spoonie G, Lady B, Master Jay & Michael Dee and Funky Four Plus One More. Plus jazz-funk by Johnny Hammond and Nathan Davis, reggae soul from Derrick Harriott, and rock breaks by Crystal Mansion and Serge Gainsbourg.

613

July 16, 2010

Heavyweight 80s Crates: Frank BLVD is back with lots more dusty synth funk & lost hip hop gems from Gordon Dewitty, Shadow, Unique & Dashan, Panache, Ed O.G. & The Bulldogs and more. Plus the first single from Pharoahe Monch's new album "R.A.W." (produced by Diamond D), and energetic funk & soul from the Haggis Horns and Mandrill.

612

July 9, 2010

Featuring Breakestra's tribute to trans-continental funk, Coati Mundi's bizarre boogie treat "Me No Pop I", a Missy/Slick Rick collabo on "Irresistible Delicious", Dogg Master's electronic phunk stylez, a hot new Talib Kweli freestyle over Fat Joe's "Ha Ha", and a Dilla triple-play from Busta, Quasimoto & Jay Electronica.

611

June 25, 2010

Ruby Jane picks out her funk & hip hop summertime classics from Lupe, The Klaxons, Amy Winehouse, Youngblood Brass Band as well as a few special surprise selections. Plus: Eternia teams up with Jean Grae & Tiye Phoenix for a lyrical cookout on "The BBQ" remix, Erick Sermon blasts off over En Vogue's "Hold On" beat, and Orgone and Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings deliver tasty new funk & soul.

610

June 18, 2010

It's Magic: Guest DJ Bain Magique warms up the mix with Brazilian soul, dusty samples and feel-good boogie. Plus: Son of Bazerk's new track blends gritty soul vocals with sample-heavy beats like it's still 1991, and we salute P-Funk vocalist Garry Shider with two of his Funkadelic classics (including "Not Just Knee Deep").

609

June 11, 2010

Featuring a new Madvillain joint with the signature DOOM flow over tripped-out Madlib beats. An obscure 90s track by Diamond Shell featuring older brother Biz Markie on rhymes & production. And a selection of dope covers, versions and twists of funk favorites by James Brown, Bobby Byrd, Chic and Jimmy Castor.

608

June 4, 2010

Caribbean Heat: DJ Kobal digs up heavy, heavy tropical funk from Barbados, St. Maarten, Bermuda & the Bahamas. Plus disco/boogie grooves by Jermaine Jackson and Webster Lewis, new-generation funk breaks from 6ix Toys and The Diplomats of Solid Sound, and new hip-hop joints by Necro, Jay Electronica, and Chuck D.

607

May 28, 2010

Guest DJ Marie B keeps the mix drenched with high-proof hip hop and funk from Shirley Scott, S.O.U.L, Tower of Power, Snoop and People Under the Stairs. Plus soulful new hip hop by Lady Daisey, Black Stax and Red Cafe, and laid-back space grooves from the Rah Band and Matthew Larkin Cassell.

606

May 14, 2010

Give the drummer some! Raw breaks and crazy rhythm prevail on grooves by Deela, Cleon, Barry Morgan and Ray Lugo's L.E.S. Express. Dres of Black Sheep is back with classic production and rhymes on his "Doin it Wrong RMX." Nomadic Massive and Butta Beats (feat. DJ Static) deliver Montreal exclusives. And we dip into the early jazz-funk years with tracks from Eddie Harris, Cal Tjader and Ramsey Lewis.

605

May 7, 2010

Guest DJ Son of Soul treats us to an hour-long set of perfect summertime soul, featuring smoothed out sounds from Willie Hutch, Roy Ayers, Pleasure, Leroy Hutson, Chaka Khan and more. RJD2 returns to form with his sample-heavy "Let There Be Horns," and we check out two Kanye mashups courtesy of DJ Platurn and Nick Catchdubs.

604

April 30, 2010

Scott C jumps in the mix with lots of hip hop from Masta Ace, Saukrates, Gang Starr and Chilean emcee Ana Tijoux, as well as rough boogie funk selections from People's Potential Records. Ghostface joins Soulico and company on a Middle Eastern rhythm excursion, DOOM shines on "Gazzillion Ear" from his latest effort "Born Like This," and we get into wild breakbeat soul by Kings Go Forth, Andy Lewis and The Apples.

603

April 23, 2010

"Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal": Rawsoul & WEFUNK pay full tribute to Gang Starr / Jazzmatazz legend Guru, from stone cold classics to key guest spots, original samples and his unsung production work. Plus: heavy funk-powered beats from The Groovologists and 33 1/3 Queen, jazz-boogie gems by Switch and Karma, and a sublimely psychedelic version of "Respect" by Rotary Connection.

602

April 16, 2010

Island soul: Smoked Meat Fax Machine dips into the funky side of reggae, including deep vibrations by Lee Perry, Sound Dimension, Tenor Saw, Pablove Black, Prince Francis and more. And we travel the wide world of beats with tracks from Italy (Rubedo Stone), Japan (DJ Honda), Germany (Delicious Allstars), and lots of UK flavour by the Haggis Horns, Kista, The Herbaliser and Featurecast.

601

April 9, 2010

DJ Camero's got the chillout jazz breaks and moody funk sounds, taking us into the grooves of Grant Green, The Dramatics, Manfred Krug, Upp, The Horny Horns and "Brother" Jack McDuff. Jay Electronica catches his stride with the Just Blaze-produced "Exhibit C", reigning soul powerhouse Sharon Jones is back with brand new funky goodness, and Nina Simone pulls no punches in her cover of "Funkier Than a Mosquito's Tweeter".

600

April 2, 2010

Six hundred strong: WEFUNK marks our 600th show with an in-depth feature on the funk dance Locking - its history, the music, pioneers and evolution. Plus Groove celebrates the earliest years of funk with a special '65-68 set, and Static breaks down the hiphop side into 3 decades, from pioneering tracks from Busy Bee and Spoonie Gee all the way to a blazing new joint by Janelle Monae featuring Big Boi from Outkast.

599

March 26, 2010

Paris Style: Dee Jack rocks the cut with grimy beats & underground bangers by Pharoahe Monch, Saukrates, BK-One, Dela, Crown City Rockers and many more. Plus: Vancouver's DJ Flipout beefs up "Nautilus" for 2010 with Nas' classic "Live at the BBQ" debut verse, and Professor Groove digs into breakbeat-soul heaven with tracks by the Sons of Slum, Smokey Robinson and Warsaw's Grupa ABC.

598

March 19, 2010

The Cheeba Cheeba Kid joins WEFUNK for a special tribute to Willie Mitchell - architect of the classic Al Green Memphis soul sound. Pharcyde takes it back to the old school with "Return of the B-Boy," Mark Wayward puts a boom-bap soul twist on Erykah Badu's "Soldier," and Static hooks up a special blend featuring Bush Babees over Lauryn Hill's "Everything Is Everything".

597

March 12, 2010

Brad Slyde returns with more extended-play disco goodness by Forrrce, Lady B, Trouble Funk and more. Australia's Resin Dogs team up with hiphop supergroup Haiku D'Etat (Aceyalone, Abstract Rude & Myka 9). Plus funk/soul slow-burners from Lyn Collins and Sexy Leroy & The Chocolate Lovelitez, and a sneak preview of the upcoming Nas/Damian Marley album "Distant Relatives".

596

March 5, 2010

Strong voices: Ruby Jane and Marie-B salute the women of funk, soul & hip hop with selections by Nina Simone, Tina Turner, Betty Davis, Lauryn Hill, MC Lyte, Gladys Knight and many more. Plus a "living tribute" to hiphop icon Guru with heavyweight Gang Starr tracks, solo joints, collabos & guest verses.

595

February 26, 2010

Frank BLVD digs up dusty heat for the 80s funk freaks, plus lots of golden age hip hop from the days of drum breaks & funk loops: Glass, Omni, Sun, Biz Markie, The Dismasters, Life-N-Def, Chill Rob G and much more. Del delivers a heavy slice of funk on "Simple Satisfaction," Lou Piensa recounts Nomadic escapades on "Catch Me" with Think Twice & David Rhysphan, and Kool & The Gang's "Funky Granny" pulls on her yellow hot pants & purple boots and shows how it's done.

594

February 19, 2010

"Special Ingredients": Scott C gets deep into the raw & grimy beats of Bollywood Freaks, Beggar & Co., Bahamadia, Gene Harris, Jamie Lidell and more. Alongside the blistering posthumous Dilla track "24K Rap" featuring Havoc and Raekwon, hard rhymes from lyrical heavyweights Sean Price & Royce da 5'9" and new breakbeat-based jazz-funk from the Milano Jazz Dance Combo and Burbeats.

593

February 12, 2010

Hubcap Jones gets the mix bumpin' with tasty Jay-Z blends, Rustix roughness and funky favorites from Bo Diddley and Lords of the Underground. Plus: bass-bin rattlers from Bumper and Tek Box, 80s synth gems from Cherrelle and Surface, and a spotlight on torchbearers of the Dilla legacy including Finale, Phat Kat & Black Milk.

592

February 5, 2010

Ruby Jane returns with a stack of soulful treats by Mtume, Solaris, Sly Stone (remixed by Moby), The Roots, Odyssey, Angie Stone and more. Static selects a retrospective to mark the anniversary of Dilla's passing, highlighting his soulful side and earlier works. And Groove delivers double-strength jazz collabos, from Trishes & Aladin Sani's "Take My Hands" to Indigo Jam Unit & Flexlife's flip of the Jackson Sisters' "I Believe in Miracles".

591

January 29, 2010

Blissful Beats: DJ Bliss gets deep into headnod instrumentals and smoked out grooves from DJ Spooky, Kenny Dope, Nightmares on Wax, Prince Paul and more. Soul gold from Mark Capanni ("I Believe in Miracles" dusty original) and Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, heavy boogie remixes by Alien Delon, DJ F.U.N.K. and Masters at Work, and an R.I.P. to Apache from Flavor Unit.

590

January 22, 2010

Hot new afro-brazilian grooves from Ray Lugo's L.E.S. Express, slinky dancefloor basslines from The Gaturs and Garden of Eden, Slum Village's new heavy hitting track "Dope Man", the original sample behind Jay-Z's "Death of Autotune", and 4 ladies on the mic to watch for: Voice, Nneka, Rita J and Jovi Rockwell.

589

January 15, 2010

WEFUNK salutes soul legend Teddy Pendergrass with his classic "Close the Door," we expose the soulful gem behind the Mark Ronson-produced Q-Tip song "Won't Trade" and get down to new generation funk from Gizelle Smith & The Mighty Mocambos. Plus: Black Moon and Main Source put their mark on 9th Creation's "Rule of Mind," and we check out a new DJ posse cut featuring Canadian heavyweights Scratch Bastid, Dopey and more.

588

December 18, 2009

DJ Kobal unveils a world of Canadian jazz & funk treasures, dropping selections from Les Lutins, Billy Martin & The Soul Jets, The Ensemble Jazz-Rock and Roger Simard. Plus: Del's space rap meets Q-bert's otherworldy cuts on N.A.S.A.'s "Samba Soul," The Philadelphia Flyers and Brownout throw down psychedelic breakbeats, and we check out a rare version of the Outsidaz's "Keep On" featuring Pacewon, Rah Digga and company.

587

December 11, 2009

Rawsoul joins Groove & Static in the mix, gettin' down on some DC go-go heaters by Rare Essence and Trouble Funk, jazzed-out hip hop soul from DJ Mitsu the Beats and Dela, headnod verses from The Roots and Bahamadia, and roughed up disco breaks from Bohannon, Konk and Brand New Funk.

586

December 4, 2009

WEFUNK takes a "Journey into Sound" as Oakland's DJ Platurn breaks classics down & reinvents with fresh ingredients... catch a ride and re-experience Eric B & Rakim, Jurassic 5, Talib, Tribe and much more. Plus: Deep dusty grooves from Donald Byrd and Puccio Roelens, inimitable wordplay on MC Abdominal's "The Hit Song," Kev Brown collabos with DMV's Diamond District & Montreal's Metazon, and sunny soul sounds with Shuggie Otis, Donny Hathaway and the Jackson 5's long-lost Stevie Wonder track.

585

November 20, 2009

DJ Ilya is back in the WEFUNK studio with a solid 45-only set, featuring soul favorites from Willie Hutch and Pearl Dowell, rough drums from Wilson Pickett and Dyke & The Blazers, and Ken Lazarus' fantastic Jamaican take on a Marvin Gaye classic. And there's more... Two special blends by DJ Static (Grand Puba & Outkast), Phil-Marilyn & Marilyn's wacky disco/cartoon mashup from 1980, and a lost Jackson 5 single from Motown's vaults.

584

November 13, 2009

Ottawa's Zattar laces the mix with chilled out beats from Didier's Sound Spectrum and Shoes, nice soul from Pamoja and Willie Wright, and soul-jazz burners from Cleveland Eaton and Donald Byrd. J.J. Brown leans heavy on the funk on his new track "Gender Bender" featuring Eternia, and Jay Electronica's atmospheric "Exhibit A" gets flipped by the Narcicyst on "Exhibit N". Plus: Dynas, Tiye Phoenix & DJ Spinna team up on "Come Along", and Brownout and Arthur Verocai bring the latin flavor.

583

November 6, 2009

DJ Bliss drops by WEFUNK with a heavy selection of raw funk and 90s hip hop, including jams from African Music Machine, The Jimmy Castor Bunch, Syl Johnson, The Skatalites, Big Daddy Kane and the UMC's. Groove & Static balance out the mix with 3 brand new Raekwon joints, wild funk breaks from the Simonsound and Gecko Turner, and Afro-Rican's classic Miami bass single "Give It All You Got".

582

October 30, 2009

Featuring rare 90s tracks from the Flavor Unit MC's and Legion (with Black Sheep & Chi-Ali), outer-space grooves by Ednah Holt and George Clinton, live bands blessed with vocals from GZA and Grand Puba, and energetic sister-soul by Sugar Pie Desanto and Jackie Moore.

581

October 23, 2009

Funding drive 2009 part 2: We're back for a second week of raising the funk as we raise funds for CKUT. Featuring gems from DJ Vadim and Marva Whitney, a Soul II Soul sample moment, James Brown live in Zaire, and a crazy in-studio cypher with freestyle heavyweights Loe Pesci, SamOsa and Organik.

580

October 16, 2009

Funding drive 2009 part 1: WEFUNK throws down hip hop & funk favorites from k-os, Antibalas, Black Star, The Emotions, Gang Starr, War and many more as we raise cash to support Montreal community radio station CKUT.

579

October 9, 2009

Guest DJ Ruby Jane's back on the mix with red hot selections from Alice Russell, Darondo, Lucy Pearl and Cameo, capped off with the Hot 8 Brass Band's wild brass version of "Sexual Healing." DJ Static pays tribute with a Grandmaster Roc Raida (RIP) retrospective, from tracks with his group the X-ecutioners to cuts on classic 90s tracks and a rare Lord Finesse SWV remix. Plus: laid-back funk from the Three Pieces and Gil Scott-Heron, and an in-studio visit from the Cuban hip hop group Obsesion.

578

October 2, 2009

Soulful hip-hop with a twist of R&B, courtesy of Canada's own Masia One and Slakah the Beatchild, as well as the U.K.'s Jon Kennedy. Mos Def brings in Slick Rick "The Ruler" on the Madlib-produced track "Auditorium" from his latest LP. Stevie Wonder takes a psychedelic trip on "Too High", and Edwin Starr and J.J. Barnes throw down exquisite rough soul.

577

September 25, 2009

Guest Brad Slyde delivers pure heat from the disco era, including jams by Brainstorm and Locksmith, B-H-Y's "We Funk the Best" and Fatback's rap prototype "King Tim III (Personality Jock)". DeRobert & The Half-Truths show off their wild and peaceful sides on a brand new 45. Star Wars meets raw boombap on Ultramagnetic MC's "Break North". Plus: EPMD's "I'm Mad" flipped over a classic house beat, and another gem from the Wu vault: Pop Da Brown Hornet's "Can You Wu-Wu-Wu?" from 1995.

576

September 18, 2009

More or Les and friends bring that "Middle School Vibe" on their hard-hitting new track "Pop n Chips". Sir Ibu and Black by Demand blend conscious lyrics with break-heavy production on two forgotten 90's gems. From the funk side: The Jimmmy Castor Bunch's hilarious "Potential", soul selections from Honey Cone and Leroy Hutson, and dusty breaks & grooves by Andy Bey, Jimmy Lindsay and "Sugar Bear" Johnson.

575

September 11, 2009

From the soul: King Curtis, Mayer Hawthorne and Stevie Wonder keep the groove sweet and laid back. Infectious rhymes and jazzy production mark J Rawls & John Robinson's latest collaborative project "Jay ARE". And some new twists for 2009: Consequence & Kid Cudi drop new verses on A Tribe Called Quest's classic "Buggin' Out", while Montreal's Sikh Knowledge and friends re-make Smif-N-Wessun's "Sound Bwoy Bureill".

574

September 4, 2009

J.Period and K'naan team up for a groundbreaking remix project in tribute to legends Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, and Bob Dylan. Swiss live hip-hop band Japrazz deliver an exclusive new track infused with their trademark jazz spirit. Plus frenetic new funk & soul by The New Mastersounds and Mayer Hawthorne, another cut from Grand Puba's "Retroactive" (featuring Q-Tip), and bumpin' Hammond soul-jazz from Jimmy McGriff and Bobby Forrester.

573

August 28, 2009

Smoothed-out soulful funk from Gwen McCrae and Heatwave, boogie heat by Cherrelle and Skwares, abstract poetry from Q-Tip on "Manwomanboogie", pan-American flavor by Magic Circle Express and Antonio Carlos (as sampled by DJ Nu-Mark), new joints from Grand Puba, Coates/Twice and Notes to Self, plus a RIP tribute set to Slum Village original member Baatin.

572

July 31, 2009

Coast 2 Coast: WEFUNK kicks off our Vancouver/Montreal phase with certified bangers from Mos Def's new "The Ecstatic" and Narcicyst's self-titled LP, raw funk fire by Laura Vane & The Vipertones, a nice Kool Keith/Cheryl Lynn mashup, and deliciously nasty 80s gems from Bernard Wright, Wynd Chymes and Terry Burrus & Transe.

571

July 24, 2009

"Summer Madness" - Guest DJ Marie B joins Groove for a session of warm laid-back vibes. Jazzy hip hop from The Sound Providers and Edan, soul selections by Marlena Shaw and Shuggie Otis, rough funk from Laura Vane and Manito, Gil Scott Heron's fantastic live version of "The Bottle", classic summertime Kool & The Gang, and Soul Village's fresh take on "Everybody Loves the Sunshine".

570

July 17, 2009

Endings & new beginnings: We lay down one last session with DJ Static in the studio, before he heads out to expand WEFUNK in Vancouver. Featuring lots of Wu affiliated tracks, sister soul from the Three Degrees and Sisters Love, fat blazing synths by The Simonsound, space funk by U.F.O. and Cameo, a Del/Meters sample moment, and a little reminiscing!

569

July 10, 2009

Keepin' it raw with the new funk generation: Orgone, Breakestra, The Bamboos and Quantic bring the beats and breaks front & center. Dilla pays homage to his beloved "Trucks" with a nod to Gary Numan's "Cars," and MC Lyte is back with her new reggae-flavored cut "Brooklyn". And all the way from Brazil to Shaolin - it's a WEFUNK sample moment featuring Caetano Veloso ("The Bob Dylan of Brazil") back-to-back with Ghostface's "Charlie Brown".

568

July 3, 2009

DJ Solespin serves up stone cold funk & soul from the likes of Sly Stone, Bill Doggett, The Meters, Al Green and The Detroit Emeralds. Plus: Blacknoize gives "Funky Worm" a new twist on "In the Trunk," Static plays his favorite cut from Toronto's MC Justis's album "Just Is," and Slum Village gets busy on their rare track "Hustle" featuring Busta Rhymes.

567

June 26, 2009

WEFUNK salutes the "King of Pop" - Michael Jackson. Duke Eatmon and Ron Maskell join us in the studio as we pay tribute with rare early tracks, collaborations, demos, classics and behind the scenes stories.

566

June 19, 2009

Guest DJ Ruby Jane treats WEFUNK to a mix of female vocals, funky covers, sweet soul, new jack and disco flavors - including tracks from Guy, Dam-Funk, Mayer Hawthorne and Nicole Willis. Plus: Wale's "Chillin" gets a stellar remix from Skratch Bastid, Karma Atchykah shines on "Sufferah" featuring Bank of Mount Real, and jazz samples rule the day on joints from Funky DL, Alphabet Stew, Pseudo Slang and Black Milk.

565

June 12, 2009

WEFUNK crisscrosses Europe in this special mix of tracks collected on our latest European tour - from raw funk to dramatic soundtrack joints, crazy drums, underground hip hop and transatlantic collabos. Leave the passport at home and ride with us as we groove through the UK, Austria, France, Germany, Russia, Poland, Switzerland, Italy, Hungary, Finland and Croatia.

564

June 5, 2009

Vienna Vibes: From warm sun rays into summer twilight, WEFUNK lays down soulful sounds from the last day of our 2009 "Freakin da Funk" European Tour. Featuring Jamie Lidell, Don Blackman, The Jones Girls, DJ Day, Heliocentrics, Q-Tip, Dilla, DJ Vadim and much more....

562

May 22, 2009

James Brown lets it all out on "Talkin' Loud and Sayin' Nothing", Herbie Hancock & Patrice Rushen fire off scalding jazz-funk selections, and DJ Static cuts up Reflection Eternal's long-awaited new single "Back Again." Plus the hard-edged posse cut "Graveyard" featuring Big L, Lord Finesse, Jay-Z and friends, and classic ol skool selections including Taana Gardner's "Heartbeat" and T-Sky Valley's "Catch the Beat".

561

April 24, 2009

Funk styles on lock: WEFUNK drops heavy treats for all poppers, lockers and boogaloo freaks, with nasty grooves from One Way, General Caine, Ray Parker Jr. and Zapp. Cymarshall Law goes off on his "Lark on My Go-Kart" freestyle, Madlib provides his signature beat on NoVA Infinite's "Haters Get Mad," and DJ Vadim drops the dancefloor gem "Hidden Treasures."

560

April 17, 2009

Hip hop is worldwide: Swiss producer Ilarius gets "Connected" with MC's from Jurassic 5 and Tha Alkaholiks, and DJ Static selects stand-out Canadian tracks, all the way from early k-os to brand new Sikh Knowledge and Masia One. Plus: funk heavyweights James Brown and Kool & The Gang at their prime, Rufus Thomas doin' the "Push and Pull" live at P.J.'s, and chill jazz perfection from O'Donel Levy and the Roy Hargrove Quintet.

559

April 10, 2009

Familiar faces in different places: Mongo Santamaria puts his twist on the Sly standard "Sing a Simple Song", Soul Assassins rework Beastie Boys' "So What'cha Want" and the seminal reggae track "Sleng Teng", Charles Wright reveals take 2 of "Express Yourself", and James Brown re-makes "I Feel Good" into a funk stormer. Plus: Betty Padgett shines on "Sugar Daddy", Ahzz and Carl Marshall get down on the underground disco sound, and Finale and Casual flow over a hyperkinetic 8-bit beat.

558

April 3, 2009

"Freakin da Funk!" Static & Groove get the mix banging with funk & hip hop heavy-hitters. From classics to sneak attacks, sample moments and forgotten gems, enjoy this special selection we put together to launch our FREAKIN DA FUNK 2009 European Tour and T-shirt.

557

March 27, 2009

Guest DJ Ilya dives deep into the 80s post-disco underground, unearthing crazy vocoders, fat synths and funky basslines. Plus: latin heat from Monguito Santamaria and Jack Costanzo, jazzy storytelling raps from Maspyke and DJ Silent, and a tribute to New Orleans legend Eddie Bo.

556

March 20, 2009

"King Asiatic Nobody's Equal": WEFUNK catches up with legend Big Daddy Kane before his 20th anniversary tour swings through Montreal. Nomadic Massive defies genres with highlights off their brand new LP, James Brown lets Bowie's "Fame" go to his head, and Dam Funk fires up smoked-out synthfunk grooves.

555

March 13, 2009

Presenting the "Paisley Park" story: Duke Eatmon & Ron Maskell select the funkiest tracks & tales from Prince protégés The Time, Vanity 6, Sheila E, The Family, Mazarati and Tony Lemans as we take a ride through the infamous "Minneapolis sound."

554

March 6, 2009

Chicago's golden soul comes alive with the sounds of The Impressions, Barbara Acklin and Young-Holt Unlimited. The Sound Providers and The Upstarts get lyrical over infectious jazz loops. And Jamaica gets in the mix, with soulful reggae vibes from Sound Dimension and Shark Wilson, plus a Somalia/Jamaica connect on K'naan's "I Come Prepared" featuring Damian Marley.

553

February 20, 2009

WEFUNK marks the 3rd anniversary of Dilla's departure with choice cuts from his catalogue plus tribute tracks by Q-Tip and Slum Village (feat. Frank Nitti & Illa J). On the funk side: classic boogie from Gwen Guthrie and Sharon Redd, rough drum breaks by The Turtles and Dr. John, and Afrofunk rhythms from Peter King & Femi Kuti.

552

February 13, 2009

Special guest DJ Platurn shows love to his hometown (Bay Area) and homeland (Iceland) with a groove voyage from dusty Icelandic breaks to West Coast funk & hip hop favorites.

551

February 6, 2009

Jazz alchemy: fiery riffs bless rough drums on joints by Joe Henderson, ssSlick, Roy Ayers and (RIP) Hank Crawford. The Arsonists jump back on the scene with "Major League," Bob Marley shows off his funky side, and Canada's own Anonymous Twist and Stace Prints drop hot new tracks.

550

January 30, 2009

WEFUNK celebrates 550 shows with our special 2 hour tribute to "The Art of the Sample": from all-time classic hip hop loops, to the 12 essential funk drumbreaks, to 3+3 of the best chops from the Meters and Bob James' crates. Dig in as we take you back to the roots.

549

January 23, 2009

"This station rules the nation with version".... Mighty Mo roughs up Grandmaster Flash's "Message", the Jungle Brothers put more muscle on JB's "Soul Power", and Afrodisiac Soundsystem throws down a heavy Lakeside/Dimples D mashup. Plus the comical genius of Thirstin Howl III, Ludacris & Primo's new collabo track "M.V.P.," RZA-produced heat from the "Afro Samurai Resurrection" soundtrack, and three rare Sly Stone treats from the vault.

548

January 16, 2009

Montreal artists hit the ground running in 2009 with a slew of choice tracks. Plus three newly revealed Biggie demo cuts off the "Notorious" soundtrack, some disco-fied funk from Funkadelic, Bottom & Co. and the Mighty Ryeders, and a nod to the legendary Freddie Hubbard and his classic "Sky Dive," as sampled in Souls of Mischief's "A Name I Call Myself."

547

January 9, 2009

Scott Down & DJ Cutler represent Buffalo NY with their "716 Lesson", Brooklyn Funk Essentials and Vaughn Mason get grimy with the synth bass, and DJ Static rocks the classic "Pussyfooter" break from Ultramagnetic MC's "Moe Luv's Theme". Plus a blazing blend of Red & Meth's "How High" with the "Triumph" instrumental, and some sublime chilled-out funk & soul from Aretha Franklin, Al Green and Bootsy Collins.

546

January 2, 2009

DJ Static kicks off 2009 with a 2-hour solo set packed with everything from blistering b-boy anthems by Edwin Starr & Frankie Valli, to 90s hip hop from Gang Starr & CNN, and even some smoothed out classics from Bernard Wright and Debarge.

545

December 19, 2008

Roy Ayers and Roberto Roena put their own stamp on Temptations and Sly Stone classics, George Benson channels James Brown on the jazz-funk jam "Dance", and Shaun Boothe continues his unauthorized biography series with a tribute to Bob Marley. Plus: Two star-studded posse cuts featuring East-Coast luminaries including Biggie, Redman, Busta & Organized Konfusion.

544

December 12, 2008

Common gets energized over electro beats on the title track from "Universal Mind Control," K'naan enlists conscious pioneer Chubb Rock on his new uptempo joint "ABC's," Aquarian Dream roughs up the disco sound with "You're a Star," and Afrodisiac Soundsystem and Chico Mann put a fresh twist on Afrobeat.

543

December 5, 2008

Rawsoul is back in the studio with loads of soulful hip hop from the likes of Dela, Headnodic and Himuki f/ Rasco. Plus brand new rough funk from Japan's Osaka Monaurail and Tennesee's DeRobert & The Half Truths, and a timely taste of Christmas funk & soul.

542

November 28, 2008

Guest DJ Rawsoul drops hard 80s boogie, soul vocals and jazz funk, from Steve Arrington to Baby Huey and Jimmy McGriff. Plus major heat from Wu affiliate 9th Prince, and the original '92 track "Doo Doo Brown" that spawned the Baltimore club sound.

541

November 21, 2008

Funding drive week 2: WEFUNK brings together some of our favorite Montreal artists for a show full of fundraising, live flavor and funk & hip hop favorites.

540

November 14, 2008

WEFUNK unleashes solid gold funk from Eddie Bo and George Duke, heavy-hitting hip hop by Illa J and Elucid, as well as a brand new Tony Ezzy track as we kick off our first show of the CKUT Funding Drive.

539

November 7, 2008

The Pointer Sisters and Baby Huey throw down grimy funk, The Isley Brothers and Ike & Tina Turner get raw, and J.Period & Q-Tip drop the timely new "Q-Tip for President." Plus a live in-studio cypher featuring Organized Konfusion's legendary Prince Po and fellow "Ice Bears Tour" MCs Edreys and Paulie Rhymes.

538

October 31, 2008

Hot-buttered soul on Q-Tip & Dilla's "Move", abstract offerings from Prince Po and Diverse, lots of devilish funk and spooky soul, a quirky James Brown cover by Werner Müller, and rugged 90s tracks featuring Lord Finesse, O.C. and Mobb Deep.

537

October 24, 2008

Cookin' with breaks: Kraak & Smaak and Bugz in the Attic bring bold new flavors, The New Mastersounds and The Diplomats of Solid Sound deliver fresh rough funk, and Sly Stone's under-appreciated "Underdog" gets flipped nicely by The Mighty Underdogs. Plus a hip hop odyssey, all the way from the crucial 80s electro track "Boogie Down (Bronx)" to brand new Jake One w/ MF DOOM and DJ Babu with M.O.P.

536

October 17, 2008

Featuring new standout tracks from Madlib the Beat Konducta, Black Milk and Canada's own DJ Nana, feel-good disco breaks from the Family Tree and Positive Force, a Sharon Jones favorite retouched by DJ Spinna, plus an exclusive Static blend pairing Nice & Smooth's signature flow over a nasty N.E.R.D. beat.

535

October 10, 2008

Guest DJ Kobal cooks up a bubbling stew of raw tropical funk, sampled gems and certified funk classics. Professor Groove rounds out the show with lots of jazzy head-nod hip hop joints.

534

October 3, 2008

Shaun Boothe breaks down the chronicle of James Brown, Stevie Wonder shines in a rare live recording from 1973, and Parliament and Herbie Hancock bring the fat synth basslines. Plus a double shot of GZA: "Alphabets" from his new "Protools" LP as well as a GZA/Ray Charles remix courtesy of the Dysposable Heroes.

533

September 26, 2008

Lyrical heavyweights Elzhi and Royce da 5'9" spit fire on "Motown 25", George Clinton puts a twist on the classic "Mothership Connection" and Rare Gems Odyssey ponders "What is Funk?" Plus golden soul by Leroy Hutson and new West Coast bangers by Strong Arm Steady and People Under the Stairs.

532

September 19, 2008

Firing up the "funk box": WEFUNK digs into some of the earliest drum machine funk, some recent Swedish Afrobeat from Sofi Hellborg and a Sly Stone/LL Cool J sample moment. Plus a slice of Montreal flavor, from the infectious synth funk of Tony Ezzy and Payz Play to Corey E's poetic musing.

531

September 12, 2008

Bobby Byrd and Dyke & The Blazers lay down some full-on funk, Herbie Hancock and Frank Strazzeri inject the jazz flavor, Madlib freaks the funk with Defari on "Gamble on Ya Boy," Carl Holmes and Joe Bataan provide 'nuff percussion & breaks, and DJ Nu-Mark gives a mesmerizing remix treatment to Pharcyde's classic "4 Better or 4 Worse."

530

September 5, 2008

New heat from Large Professor, Umar Bin Hassan and Termanology (f/ Primo), new-generation funk from Karl Hector & The Malcouns and Sharon Jones, and stone cold classics by Lowell Fulsom and James Brown. Plus a live-in-studio cypher featuring the legendary Brooklyn Academy and Montreal's own Velvet Trench Vibes with D-Shade.

529

August 29, 2008

Guest DJ Godfather D comes out swinging with a hype set of 90s hip hop favorites. Plus classic sample staples from The JBs and Jean Jacques Perry, jazz-funk monsters from Blue Mitchell and Cannonball Adderly, and a salute to departed Stax legend Isaac Hayes.

528

August 8, 2008

Lil Sci and acclaimed producer Carlos Niño team up on the massive new track "Freedom". Little Royal, Joe Tex and Chuck Carbo (RIP) pound out grimy funk burners. Plus soul classics from RAMP and the Dramatics, an EWF/Brand Nubian sample moment and blazing new singles from Joell Ortiz, The Good People, and DJ Revolution featuring "The Teacha" KRS-One.

527

August 1, 2008

Tales of the Purple One: WEFUNK digs into Prince's funkiest moments in special feature show with guests Duke Eatmon and Ron Maskell.

526

July 25, 2008

From homegrown to international: DJ Static shines the spotlight on new European hip hop, Mtl's Karma & Lotus return to speak on their latest album "Honest Truth", and NYC artists J-Illa & Kaloket drop by to show their stuff. Plus loads of soulful funk, funky soul and soul-jazz from Marva Whitney, "Brother" Jack McDuff, Mel & Tim, The Soul Children, Blue Mitchell and more.

525

July 18, 2008

The JBs ask the age old question "I'm Paying Taxes, What Am I Buying?" AZ spits fire on his new track "The Secret" featuring Raekwon and Charlie Rock. Plus rough & raw funk from James Young and Lee Fields, scorching latin from The Alexander Review and Irakere, and foundational old school cuts by World of Mouth, Rock Master Scott, U.T.F.O. and more.

524

July 11, 2008

Tanya Morgan drops their blazing new anthem "Shake It Off", KRS-One & Que B.I.L.L.A.H. get back to basics with "Today's Lesson", and the Soul Believers and Ray Barretto get the soul drums pounding. Plus Al Green old & new, from 2008's "Just for Me" to the signature drums of "I'm Glad You're Mine" (back to back with Eric B & Rakim's "Mahogany").

523

July 4, 2008

DJ Fiend is back for another guest set featuring lots of late-90s hip hop gems by Organized Konfusion, Tha Alkaholiks, Busta Rhymes, Mic Geronimo, Jurassic 5 and more. Plus Freddie Hubbard's magnificent jazz-funk epic "Povo", solid new-generation Afrofunk by the Souljazz Orchestra, and more African and Cuban flavors from the likes of Manu Dibango, Wisdom and Grupo Los Yoyi.

522

June 27, 2008

Pop what ya got: Milez Benjiman, Mtume, One Way and Roger & Zapp bring the groove back to fat basslines and claps. J-Live drops another classic narrative on the brand new "Ooweee", and Montreal beatsmith Think Twice shares a new exclusive. Plus funky soul from Lyn Collins and Ann Bailey, and some Wu joints old and new, including a stellar featuring on the "Real Live Sh*t" remix.

521

June 20, 2008

Vox Sambou from Nomadic Massive gives WEFUNK a tour of his new solo album "Lakay". Vernon Burch, Edwin Starr and Bigfoot reveal the rough underbelly of the disco era. And Static drops a fiery uptempo hip hop set finishing off with a Jungle Brothers/People's Choice sample moment.

520

June 13, 2008

King Reign enlists Pharoahe Monch for the feel-good summer jam "One More Time". Kylie Auldist unleashes the funk sound from down under, and Sam Sparro and Saravah Soul weigh in with new heavyweight tracks. Plus certified hip hop classics by Kurtis Blow and Latee, and a West Coast excursion with King Tee, Alkaholiks, Conscious Daughters and the "Aqua Boogie" bump of Ice Cube's "Dirty Mack".

519

June 6, 2008

Diddley-tis: WEFUNK pays tribute to the "black gladiator", blues/r&b/rock pioneer Bo Diddley. The soul keeps flowing with positive vibes from Jamie Lidell and Ben Westbeech (+ Dap Kings), plus solid new hip hop tracks by Lil' Dap, RZA, Herbalizer featuring Jean Grae, and Praverb. And everyone's favorite back-in-the-day music medium, the cassette tape, finally gets proper dues in Blacastan's "Life of a Tape".

518

May 30, 2008

"It's Nothing" shows you still can't test Rakim Allah in 2008! Hammond legend Jimmy McGriff (RIP) struts his funk side, and unsung Afrofunk pioneer Geraldo Pino gets "Heavy Heavy Heavy" in the groove. Plus two monster all-star posse cuts (featuring Chuck D, Big Daddy Kane, Nas and more) and a back-to-back-to-back sample moment with Lord Finesse, Biggie and James Brown.

517

May 23, 2008

Iftin and Aleke Kanonu throw down rough & tough Somali and Nigerian grooves. Masia One blesses WEFUNK with an exclusive from her upcoming album "Pulau", and The Roots still "Get Busy" 8 albums deep. Plus uptempo funk hype from The Sweet Vandals, Stony Island Band and Phillip Wright, and Midwest hip hop niceness by Idris Goodwin, Black Milk, One Be Lo, Platinum Pied Pipers & Invincible.

516

May 16, 2008

Jazz vibes across space and time: From a rare Ed O.G. track featuring the Last Poets' Umar bin Hassan to brand new Swiss hip hop by the APT. Percussion masters Mongo Santamaria, Ray Barretto and Charly Antolini pound out pure latin fire. And the soul light beams on with new songs by Jamie Lidell and the still incredible Al Green.

515

April 25, 2008

WEFUNK rounds up another Funding Drive cypher featuring the inimitable Loe Pesci, Butta Beats, Lou Piensa and Blackbird. And at last, the much-sought secret of one of our new intros is revealed: Midnight Express' monster boogie track "Danger Zone".

514

April 18, 2008

The Roots' new "75 Bars" is a one-verse monster with Black Thought at his fiercest. Plus indie classics "The Life" by Mystic and "Return" by Self Scientific, Roy Ayers' underrated "Funky Motion", a trio of Sly Stone picks, and legendary breakbeat munitions from the Soul Searchers and the Dynamic Corvettes.

513

April 11, 2008

Dusting off treasures from the vaults: Lyn Collins' rare 1972 live recording in Switzerland, Sly & The Family Stone's first ever single "I Ain't Got Nobody", and 90s goodness from MC Lyte, MC Breed, and never-released Dr. Butcher. Plus WEFUNK gets funky for you with a Nice & Smooth/Parliament sample moment, some fierce new funk from Baby Charles, and an interview with Mohawk crew FBI about their take on native hip hop.

512

April 4, 2008

Ladybug Mecca lends her sultry vocals to Common's "The People" remix, Outkast is in top form on "Royal Flush" (featuring Raekwon), 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".

511

March 28, 2008

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.

510

March 21, 2008

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.

509

March 14, 2008

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.

508

March 7, 2008

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 reinvents the b-boy classic "Shaft in Africa", and Sputnik Brown switches up their vibe on their latest "Unadulterated (Remix)".

507

February 29, 2008

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.

506

February 15, 2008

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.

505

February 8, 2008

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".

504

February 1, 2008

Now Born Click makes the beat bang on their '93 classic "Now Born Soldiers." Ill Insanity and Q-Bert come correct with turntable techniques on "Five Fingers of Death." The funk struts, strikes and twists with standout tracks by the Gaturs, Sugar Billy and Maceo & All The King's Men. The Lions come with a fresh slab of afro-reggae funk, and Static dips into Montreal's hip hop flavors with tracks by Preach, Cordata and Manchilde.

503

January 25, 2008

Professor Groove provides a pure dose of the Funk: Eddie Kendrick's deep psych-soul epic "My People Hold On", a pair of slept on James Brown pearls, New Orleans heavy hitters from the Meters, the Fantoms and Aaron Neville, plus rare groove classics by Marlena Shaw, Grover Washington Jr. and the Sisters Love.

502

January 18, 2008

Static drops hip-hop gems from all eras, from 90s Bush Babees and Lord Finesse to brand new Treach and Keelay & Zaire. The Beatles, Bob Marley and James Brown get re-touched in a trio of funk covers. Moussa Doumbia and Mombasa invoke the groove of Mother Africa, and the Artifacts rip rhymes over Galt MacDermot's haunting "Ripped Open by Metal Explosions".

501

January 11, 2008

Soundtrack attack: soul & suspense from the scenes of Shaft's Big Score, The Streets of San Francisco and Slaughter's Big Rip-Off. Stahhr, Apani B Fly, Incks and Amanda Diva represent lovely for the queendom of hip hop. Herbie Hancock and Big Band Katowice cook up rough jazz breaks, and Static makes the connection from Ultimate Force to Diamond D to Black Sheep.

500

January 4, 2008

WEFUNK celebrates our 500th show with another classic live session featuring some of Montreal's finest emcees, vocalists, beatboxes and live trumpet, mixed to perfection with bangin' beats and heavyweight funk.

499

December 14, 2007

WEFUNK digs into Ike Turner's rhythm & grit and serves up two choice cuts from Poland's little known funk era. Montreal's own Bank of Mount Real blesses us with an exclusive collabo track produced by the UK's Ghosttown, as well as a fresh 12" ("Monk Swing") from Andy William's new compilation "Variations in Time". Pete Rock & CL flip a classic Jackson 5 sample on "Appreciate".

498

December 7, 2007

Kool G Rap paints a grimy picture of New York street life over a soulful Fatback sample. Rotary Connection and Shuggie Otis weave dream-like soul with a funk touch. And hard beats meet hard rhymes with Public Enemy, Intelligent Hoodlum, Antoinette, Ice-T and more.

497

November 30, 2007

Raw chase scene adrenaline by the Bar-Kays and Quincy Jones, twangy down home soul from Aretha and Anthony Hamilton, more natural Sputnik goodness, a Jerry Butler/Method Man sample moment, and a sneak preview of Nicolay & Kay's upcoming project "TIME:LINE".

496

November 16, 2007

Lost for words: El Michels Affair, Booker T & The MG's and The Crusaders come through with powerful soul instrumentals. The D.O.C. gets funky over the break from Foster Sylvers' classic "Misdemeanor". And DJ Static brings you the usual 90s niceness from Nas, Beatnuts, LOTUG, Pharcyde and Fugees, plus new tracks from Statik Selektah, Supastition and DJ Muggs.

495

November 9, 2007

Frankie Cutlass dips into that George Duke Moog funk on "The Cypher Pt. 3", featuring Biz, Kane, Craig G and Roxanne Shanté. Rolando Matias & the Afro-Rican Ensemble fuse the spirit of Rahsaan Roland Kirk with hip hop, free jazz and turntablism on the epic "Involuntary Emancipation". Plus soundtrack gems from Roy Budd and The Four Tops, and blazing beats & breaks from Blackbusters, Brownout and Junie Morrison.

494

November 2, 2007

Guest DJ Rawsoul selects choice cuts from the new generation of soulful hip hop. Also in the mix: uptempo rap from 2nd II None, JVC Force and Nikki D, unreleased Illmatic-era Nas, and an epic funk journey all the way to Heaven & Hell.

493

October 26, 2007

James Brown stretches out the funk on his epic "Escape-ism", Brownout sparks some slow-burn grooves, Marco Polo proves his mettle with another bomb track featuring Large Pro, J-Live and Ghostface revisit classic breaks, and Static takes you back with vintage Jay-Z "Can't Get With That" and Camp Lo's 1st single, "Coolie High".

492

October 19, 2007

WEFUNK checks out joints from Montreal producer Sikh Knowledge's "Nu High" album, a blend of dancehall, Dilla-style soul and real-talk lyrics. Plus late funk jams from Parliament, One Way and Bernard Wright, and an uptempo set of soul-jazz, latin and brazilian grooves featuring Shirley Scott, Elvin Jones and João Donato.

491

October 12, 2007

Fat synths and raw breaks from Alan Tew and Manzel, drum heavy disco re-edits from John Davis & The Monster Orchestra and Sine, two sublime soul samples from Common, and a select sample of today's best indie hiphop, from Sputnik Brown (the future of boombap?) to Madlib & Karriem Riggins' Supreme Team to DJ Premier's latest project NYGz.

490

October 5, 2007

Y Society drops breakneck rhymes over a smoldering jazz breakbeat, King Britt and Mr. Lif bring new life to Quincy Jones' cinematic "They Call Me Mr. Tibbs", and The Voices of East Harlem, Ballin' Jack, BT Express and Donald Byrd deliver exquisite soul, funk & jazz grooves.

489

September 28, 2007

The Professor dives deep into heavy jazz breaks from Herbie Hancock, Olli Ahvenlahti and Norman Connors, unreleased 90's Rakim, chillout beats from Deda and La Melodia, plus rugged funk from S.O.U.L., Mandrill and The Nite-Liters.

488

September 21, 2007

DJ Static brings you that New York ish from classic Showbiz & AG to brand new Camp Lo and Wu-Tang. Professor Groove slings uptempo soul from Willie Hutch and Nina Simone, jazz beats from O'Donel Levy and Patrice Rushen, plus a Melvin van Peebles medley from blaxploitation's original epic, Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song.

487

September 14, 2007

WEFUNK pays tribute to "I Know You Got Soul" legend Bobby Byrd, longtime sideman to James Brown. DJ Static plays some favorite new releases from Hezekiah, The U.N. and Planet Asia, plus a WEFUNK exclusive from Show & AG. And the horns get blowin' on some percolating, nasty funk by Houston Person, The Ohio Players and Roy Lee Johnson.

486

September 7, 2007

WEFUNK enlists ol' skool specialist Frank BLVD to lay down a set of rare 80's grooves, from Mammatapee's "Monster Fun" to Supreme DJ Nyborn's "Versatility".

485

August 31, 2007

Talib is back in top form on "Hostile Gospel" from his new LP, along with some recent collabo tracks. Uncle Louie, Discobolos and Orange Krush lay down heavy disco breaks, handclaps and funky basslines. Gwen McCrae and Sister Nancy get the sample moment treatment, blended with Boss' "Deeper" and the Main Source classic "Just Hangin' Out".

484

August 24, 2007

WEFUNK throws down new funk releases from Mr. President, Speedometer and East of Underground, plus fresh new hip hop from Mick Luter, Ozy, and Gemini featuring Lupe Fiasco. Masta Killa & ODB rep the Wu lovely over Quincy Jones' Sanford & Son theme, and DJ Rogers, Ray Charles and The Ohio Players get to grips with the grimy side of life.

483

August 17, 2007

Giants of soul: Raw tracks from The Impressions and Merry Clayton, a psychedelic soul trip from Cane and Able, and classic breaks by Sly, Joe Tex and The Detroit Emeralds. WEFUNK takes a transatlantic sonic excursion with new Speech Defect (Sweden) and DJ Brasco (France), Abdominal comes correct with signature flow & funkdafied production, and DJ Static dusts off two all-time favorites: Mos Def's "Love" and the Slum V remix of Daft Punk's "Aerodynamic".

482

August 10, 2007

Guru and Superproducer Solar speak to WEFUNK about the latest Jazzmatazz, their new label Seven Grand, the state of hiphop and much more. Plus... Bootsy unleashes his live funk monster "Psychoticbumpschool", Public Enemy is back to mark 20 years of fighting the power with "Harder Than You Think", and Gary Davis, Tom Browne and Nick Ingram cook up three flavors of off-kilter funk perfection.

481

August 3, 2007

DJ Fiend gets down & dirty with raw hip hop from Paula Perry, Non Phixion, Ghostface and lots more. From the funk side: new grooves from Orgone and Cookin' On 3 Burners, and uptempo fire from Crown Heights Affair and Leon Mitchison.

480

July 27, 2007

Scott C shines light on Montreal's new hip-hop generation: Think Twice, Karma & Lotus, Rugged Intellect, Amerhythmes, Blu Rum 13 and more. Professor Groove dives deep into the P-Funk vaults for certified jams from Funkadelic, Junie, The P-Funk Horns, Xavier and Parlet, plus a bonus set on a summertime chillout vibe.

479

July 20, 2007

Perfect combinations: Madlib cooks up "real music" for soulstress Erykah Badu with a little help from Blowfly alter-ego Clarence Reid, Chali 2na rides the raw funk laid down by The Second Amendment Band (via Z-Trip), Ray Charles & Aretha Franklin get movin' with the spirit, Speedometer teams up with Miami funk vet Robert Moore, and KRS-One drops heavy jewels with Shabba Ranks (including a special Static blend).

478

July 13, 2007

DJ Skeptik serves up indie gold from the likes of Rasco, Artifacts, Afu-Ra, Styles Infinite & Lone Catalysts. On the funk side, some uncut dope from The Wild Magnolias, Cross Bronx Expressway, Cane & Able, and brand new tracks from LA's Orgone and Montreal's Michelle Sweeney (featuring Bernard Purdie).

477

July 6, 2007

Gettin' down to the raw disco breaks of "Shack Up" and "Brother Green", bold new funk from Speedometer, more new generation funk from Alice Russel with Natural Self, Q-Tip's new track "Work It Out", and another high powered Jazzmatazz collabo between Guru, Common & Bob James.

476

June 29, 2007

Sputnik Brown gives us an exclusive jump on their unreleased album, Rob-O shines on a long lost track with Pete Rock, The Nite-Liters provide Brand Nubian's "Wake Up remix" original sample, and Yusef Lateef and O'Donel Levy weld breakbeats to jazz. Plus turntablist D-Styles (Invisbl Skratch Piklz/World Famous Beat Junkies) drops by to flex on the decks.

475

June 22, 2007

Scribble Jam champ Skratch Bastid blesses WEFUNK with a mega-set, mashing up everything from classic hiphop to electro to original funk samples: D-Train, Strafe, Show & AG, Public Enemy, Rufus Thomas, Eazy-E, Junkyard Band and much more....

474

June 15, 2007

Old to the new: Curtis' raw soul shines behind Kanye's "Touch the Sky" (plus check out Kanye's new single "Can't Tell Me Nothing"). WEFUNK connects the dots from Busta's "New York Shit" to Diamond D's "I Went for Mine" all the way back to the original "Faded Lady" by S.S.O. Plus Jamaican funk from The Equals and (the other) James Brown, and more funk jewels from Charles Whitehead, Rufus, Labi Siffre and Funkadelic.

473

June 8, 2007

Grady Tate salutes black pride, Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince usher in summertime, Gil Scott-Heron and Prophet & His Disciples paint scenes of vice, and Meth & Red go "psycho killer Norman Bates" over the George & Gwen McCrae original.

472

June 1, 2007

Digable Planets' Butterfly is back on a new track with Lifesavas, plus fresh new joints from DJ Babu, Polyrhythm Addicts & Common, disco breaks from Pleasure and Crown Heights Affair, and some of that Louisiana swamp funk from Dr. John, Alvin Robinson & Count Rockin' Sidney.

471

May 25, 2007

Frank BLVD dives deep into hip-hop's '84-'92 golden era with choice cuts and remixes from UTFO, Lord Finesse, EPMD, Kool G Rap and more. Plus US Warren's proto-D&B, Leon's Creation's Sly prequel, and dancefloor fire from Zebra.

470

May 18, 2007

Frank N Dank forge transatlantic links with a Dutch double-up, Ed OG does some soul "Searchin'", Morris Day flaunts "Cool", and the funk gets poppin' (and lockin') with bonafide jams from Vaughan Mason, The Isley Brothers & Cameo.

469

May 11, 2007

East Coast Connection, Ice and Sir Joe Quarterman deliver the raw funk, Common gives us a taste of his upcoming album, and Brassmunk, Point Blank and Marco Polo rep Canada lovely.

468

May 4, 2007

Nothing but the best for the CKUT Funding Drive, part 2 — featuring special guests Preach and Fredy V live and direct from the Kalmunity Vibe Collective.

467

April 27, 2007

WEFUNK kicks off the 2007 CKUT Funding Drive with party funk, hip-hop classics and live freestyle/beatbox/trumpet sessions.

466

April 20, 2007

Erule and Hell Razah bring wild jazz flows, Psycho Les & Co. get live on "Stick Em Up", and Talib (feat. Jean Grae) and Consequence debut new tracks. Professor Groove breaks down a Positive K/Pointer Sisters sample moment and serves up soul sides that'll stick to your ribs — Sweet Potatoe Collard Greens, Corn Bread & Beans.

465

April 13, 2007

Pure funk bombs by Jaco Pastorius & Lyn Collins, underground disco gems from Brooklyn People, Donald Byrd and Family of Eve, plus old skool classics "The Message" and "Heartbeat" get reworked by Musiq, De La and Ice Cube.

464

March 23, 2007

Separated at birth: Large Pro's "Mad Scientist" and Pete Rock's new "The P.J.'s" featuring Raekwon and Masta Killa. The funk track from hell ("The X-Sorcist") meets Trevor Dandy's divine soul. Plus ruff beats from Kool G Rap, D.O.C. and Schoolly D, and 'nuff dancefloor funk in the mix.

463

March 16, 2007

The sisters got the soul: pure gold from The Voices of East Harlem, Sisters Love, Erma Franklin and Little Sister. Plus uptempo funk breaks and a full half-hour of new hip-hop from Evidence, O.C., Dilla and more.

462

March 9, 2007

WEFUNK takes a retrospective of Biggie's legacy 10 years after his passing. Plus: New heat from Philly's First Lady, Bahamadia, and steaming funk & soul selections from Martha Reeves, Eddie Kendricks and The Winstons (yes, that classic break!).

461

March 2, 2007

The Professor keeps the party grooves movin' with four to the floor funk from Roy Ayers, Unlimited Touch and N.C.C.U ("baaaa!"). DJ Static brings you the original flava from all twelve MCs featured on Nas's "Where Are They Now 90's Remix".

460

February 23, 2007

Rounding out Black History Month, WEFUNK talks to documentary filmmaker Ryan Rowe and Justus League emcee L.E.G.A.C.Y. about a new film on Princeville, North Carolina — first incorporated Black town in the US — and hip-hop's power to confront history and politics. Professor Groove selects soul gems from Johnny Thunder and Weldon Irvine, weird soul from Pattie Labelle, and an Eric B & Rakim sample moment c/o Young-Holt Unlimited.

459

February 16, 2007

Solid funk gems from High Voltage, Gene Harris, Jesse Anderson and Myra Barnes, plus an original Talib sample from Charlie Whitehead. Lauren Hill shines over a classic Mos Def instrumental, and Static lays down a half hour of straight goods from the golden age, with LONS, YZ and more.

458

February 9, 2007

DJ Static pays tribute to 80's hip-hop and electro, inspired by Nas' "Where Are They Now" 80's remix. Professor Groove fires off fierce funk from Magnificent Freedom and standout tracks by The Sisters Love, The Flames and Jimmy Smith. Fresh collabos from Amanda Diva featuring Q-Tip, Red 1 with Barrington Levy, and RZA with Big Daddy Kane from the Afro Samurai soundtrack.

457

February 2, 2007

X Clan is back on the scene with "Return From Mecca", their first release in over a decade. WEFUNK takes a ride on the Cosmic Ark in an interview with X Clan's own Brother J. Plus lots of raw funk from Lyn Collins, Perfect Circle, Black Heat, and The Unemployed.

456

January 26, 2007

Bridging the gap from Nas and Marley Marl to Lightnin' Rod, breaking down the sample behind Kool G Rap's "Letters", bringing breakbeats with a jazz touch from J.J. Johnson and Weldon Irvine, plus soulful funk from Moody Scott & Willie West and brand new heat from the master of the throwback, Percee P.

455

January 19, 2007

The Professor dives deep into the rough funky soul of early Bootsy, Funkadelic, Cyril Neville, Chuck Edwards and Sly & The Family Stone. Ghostface and Amy Winehouse bring back that Shaolin soul, and Montreal's prodigal son A-Trak teams up with Little Brother. Plus we check out brand new Brother Ali, and the All Natural camp strikes again with Iomos Marad's latest EP "Go Ahead".

454

January 12, 2007

Part 2 of WEFUNK's tribute to James Brown: celebrating Soul Brother #1's legacy of heavyweight tracks, his funk protégés and the foundation he laid that lives on in hip-hop.

453

January 5, 2007

Part 1 of WEFUNK's tribute to James Brown: two full hours of Funk's founding father at his best.

452

December 22, 2006

DJ Static and Son Of Soul close out 2006 with some rollerboogie glide in their stride, underground disco breaks on the side, and some choice Dilla cuts to round out the show.

451

December 15, 2006

DJ Static hooks up a Nas tribute marking the release of "Hip-Hop Is Dead", then smooths it out with a cool-out set featuring Aloe Blacc, Myka Nine (Freestyle Fellowship) and newcomer-to-watch Georgia Anne Muldrow. Professor Groove keeps the funk ruff enuff (but not too tough for Mr. Big Stuff). Listen close for some foundation loops 'n breaks including a "Kool-meets-Kool" sample moment.

450

December 8, 2006

Celebrating 10 years and 450 shows of WEFUNK... lots of party funk, underground hip-hop classics and live rhymes. DJ Static traces a classic break back from Jay-Z to P.E. all the way back to Johnny Pate, and Montreal MVP's Preach, Butta Beats and Blackbird get the live flavor flowing with freestyles, trumpet and beatbox.

449

December 1, 2006

Busta and Mykestro revisit some classic ATCQ beats, George Duke and Ramsey Lewis pour out some molasses jazz-funk, El-P and Jay-Z bring brand new heaters, and Rufus Thomas shows why he's the Crown Prince of Dance.

448

November 17, 2006

No Luck Club blesses WEFUNK with a half-hour live set packed with body-moving breaks and Latin vibes. Plus a James Brown/Diamond D sample moment sparks off a classic late 80s hip-hop set, with a lil' something from the 1st No Luck Club album thrown in the mix.

447

November 10, 2006

WEFUNK gets the lowdown from James Brown's Soul Sister #1, Marva Whitney, during a special half-hour feature. Plus Rawkus is back with their 2nd project Kidz in the Hall, and Static digs up a couple dusty non-LP gems from KMD and Group Home.

446

November 3, 2006

Professor Groove gets the soul stew bubbling to a steaming simmer, a journey through jazz and soul steeped funk & hip-hop including gems from Alan Hawkshaw, George Benson, Blaque Spurm and The Kay-Gees.

445

October 27, 2006

Groove kicks off with kinetic party beats, then on to lots of fresh new hip-hop from DJ Static. Some dope collabos in the mix (Lupe Fiasco feat. Jill Scott, Diddy feat. Nas & Cee-lo) plus the first cut off the much anticipated "Hi-Teknology 2". On the chillout tip, some funky reggae and a couple delicious instrumentals from the Liparis Nervosa Sextet and the Soul Investigators.

444

October 20, 2006

WEFUNK talks to AG, the "giant in the mental" about his new album, the DITC crew and the art of sampling. Funk & soul moments: Lee Michaels gives the Hammond a wailing workout, the Ambassadors provide Pete Rock's soul source, and Roy Ayers & Fela Kuti forge an epic afrofunk take on "2000 Black".

443

October 13, 2006

Doujah Raze sets off a triple-dose sample moment with Hairy Diamond and the Ad Libs. Plus more of the rough, rugged & raw funk, and brand new hip-hop from AG (featuring J Dilla), Consequence, and Dan The Automator w/ Hiero.

442

October 6, 2006

Static dusts off some Wu joints you forgot (or didn't!), the Prof lays down funk favorites from Roy Ayers, Les McCann and Eddie Henderson, and guest More Or Les gets busy on the decks.

441

September 29, 2006

Choice funk from Mandingo, Burton Inc., George Duke and Mr. K (Danny Krivit's cut & paste classic "Rock The House"). Static serves up frenetic beats for the b-boys including DOC's "Lend Me An Ear" (how many classic breaks can you name?), plus brand new Slum Village, Frank N Dank and Jedi Mind Tricks.

440

September 22, 2006

East coast hip-hop heavy hitters Pete Rock/CL, Nice & Smooth etc. go head to head with the West coast's illest from Del to da Liks to Saafir. On the funk side we check out beat-heavy disco, Les McCann/Tribe synchronicity and dope tracks from Jack McDuff, Third Rock and the Whitfield-era Temptations.

439

September 15, 2006

Shing-a-ling soul and breakneck breakbeats lay ground for 'nuff rough funk. The legendary Pharoahe Monch gets nice on "Push", featuring Tower of Power horns. Plus "woman to woman": Jean Grae rides an original Lyn Collins groove.

438

September 8, 2006

DJ Ilya returns with tasty jazz & latin flavored funk and more Afro-Kats advance tracks. Dead Prez, Madvillain, Planet Asia & J Dilla open the show blazin', vintage Method Man meets brand new (from "4:21"), and Static puts a twist on bicoastal with a Pharcyde-Outkast blend.

437

September 1, 2006

DJ Static starts slow with sum hednod jams, then Cheeba Cheeba Kid gets the heat risin' with a set of boogie beats and disco edits. Static hooks up some classic Canadian cuts to round out the show.

436

August 25, 2006

Party funk and a James Brown/EPMD sample moment spark off a classic early 90s set including BDK, PE, and Heavy D. Later on, fuzz guitars and psych breaks bring on the heavy funk (Boz Skaggs like you've never heard!) and the Roots rock out on their new track "Here I Come".

435

August 18, 2006

A load of new hip-hop including Lupe's "I Gotcha", a taste of the upcoming Talib album ("Listen!!!") and Outkast strut their southern soulful thang with "Mighty 'O'". Plus a double double dose of funk funk from Osaka Monaurail, Banda Unaio Black, Undisputed Truth & James Brown.

434

August 12, 2006

Willie Henderson, James Brown & Dynamic Concepts bust out raw dancefloor funk, then Groove cools it out with chill funk & soul from War, Steve Davis, and William Bell's Dilated Peoples original. KRS-1 and Ghostface ride beats separated at birth ("Jack of Spades" and "Cherchez la Ghost") and MCs get loose on the classic Canadian posse cut "Northern Touch".

433

August 5, 2006

Rhymefest flips the classic Mardi Gras break, Osaka Monaurail reinvents JB's Mind Power, Defari & Kenn Starr premiere brand new tracks, and beats get served up extra raw by the likes of Raekwon, Kenny Dope, the Whatnauts and Marva Whitney.

432

July 28, 2006

Scott C dives deep into the soulful sounds -- boogie beats, jazzy hip-hop, steel drums & more.

431

July 21, 2006

DJ Skeptik & Professor Groove get the groove kicking with a summertime funk / ill boom bap mix.

430

July 14, 2006

Keepin' it fresh with new tracks from J Dilla (off The Shining), Toronto's IRS f/ Nish Raawks, and international flavor from Sweden's Chords. Classic Tribe & Beatnuts get broken down to the beat c/o a Harlem Underground break, along with plenty of early 70s funk rawness to round out the show.

429

July 7, 2006

Static kicks it off with classic 80s joints from Stetsa, Crash Crew & Whodini, then guest DJ Ilya gets into the afro/latin funk and treats us to some exclusives from Mtl's Afrokats Records.

428

June 30, 2006

Real MCs get live on two classic 90's remixes ("Flava In Ya Ear" + "I Shot Ya"), Primo sets it off once again with Cormega's "Dirty Game", the soul runs thick with slept-on Sly, Soul Saints & Stevie tracks, and Screamin' Jay Hawkins gets crazy with the "Kick In The Door" original.

427

June 23, 2006

Classics transformed: Original Concept's trunk-rattling "Knowledge Me" gets touched by Masta Ace & Gang Starr, Carol Cool mutates Diana Ross into reggae-funk, and Biz Markie gets busy with Freddie Scott's soul classic "(You) Got What I Need". Plus new heat from DL Incognito "Live in My Element".

426

June 16, 2006

You want it we got it: from that raw shit by Stones Throw's Roc 'C', to mellow groove from Noel Zancanella & Baatin (Slum Village), to pop/lock jams by Fatback and New York Express. Need more? Isaac Hayes provides the sample to Scarface's classic "Mind Playin' Tricks", and Mark Ronson teams with the Dap-Kings on... a Radiohead cover?

425

June 9, 2006

Static sets the show off with some classic Salt-N-Pepa & MC Lyte and premieres a brand-new Lord Jamal/RZA collabo. The Prof pays tribute to Billy Preston then gets into some frenetic funk, organs wailing & horns blazing.

424

June 2, 2006

New hip-hop tracks featuring underground kings Talib Kweli, Sean Price and AG, plus soon-to-be-large Lupe Fiaco and Basic Vocab. More of that early 70s rawness, funky basslines & slow-burn grooves, including a Pete Rock/INI sample moment.

423

May 28, 2006

The Roots drop the first single "Don't Feel Right" from their latest album, Busta shouts out the whole NYC on a new tribute track, and Groove takes two hits and passes the sticky funk, movin' on to a chicken trio when the munchies strike.

422

May 19, 2006

Strictly underground buttas while Skeptik's on the set, starting with some choice Canadian hip-hop. Groove throws some popping favorites in the mix, plus the classic early turntable workout of Flash's "Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel".

421

May 12, 2006

Skeptik's back with a full crate of 90s bangers. Professor Groove gets into the grimy discofied funk, spacey chill grooves, and some brand new Mtl afrofunk from Afrodizz.

420

April 28, 2006

The funk gets mixed up in rough driving beats, jazz moments and some down low grindin'. On the hip-hop side DJ Static drops a bboy set and some bona fide party joints, plus something by Calgary's own Dragon Fli Empire.

419

April 21, 2006

Groove turns up the heat with stompin' Memphis soul-funk and plenty of raw treats. DJ Static gets into a NY state of mind with 90s Grand Puba, Jungle Bros, Diamond D and more. Plus Vinnie Paz and Co. bring fire with a new Army of the Pharaohs joint.

418

April 14, 2006

Gritty down-home funk on the rough & tough tip, new Sergio Mendes and Fonzworth Bentley bringing you hip-hop with that latin flav, plus new joints from Soulposition (Rjd2 & Blueprint), Bekay feat. ODB, Kero One and more.

417

March 31, 2006

Groove & Static bring 'nuff heat for another CKUT funding drive show, featuring a brand new Wu joint from Ghostface's Fishscale LP, a new Doom collabo with Dabrye, lots of party funk, and freestyle cyphas with Mount Real representatives Buttabeats, Narcicyst and Loes.

416

March 24, 2006

Dusting off some old ish: the Rascalz' 1st single, the slept on classic posse cut "Don't Curse" (plus the original sample), and live James Brown from the "Rumble in the Jungle" in Zaire. New heat from Eulorhythmics, Toronto's Rhythmicru, and Montreal's Chango Family.

415

March 17, 2006

Don't call it a comeback: hip-hop legends El Da Sensei, O.C. and Keith Murray still comin' hard for the '06. Plus Montreal's own turntable orchestra Microtone Kitchen, and scorching raw funk including latin grooves from pioneers Ray Barretto, Joe Bataan, Louie Ramirez and more.

414

March 10, 2006

Give it up for the ladies: A tribute to the new generation of funk-soul sisters and classic cuts from the queendom of hip-hop. Plus: Professor Groove casts the spotlight on the "new-old" funk resurgence and Static debuts new bangers by Blue Scholars, Exile & Kardinal, and more.

413

March 3, 2006

Lots of rough, coarse-grit funk, hot new M-1 (Dead Prez) collabo w/ K'naan (Somalia/T-dot), new Deux Process, some afrofunk, a Brand Nubian original sample and choice 90s cuts.

412

February 24, 2006

Nomadic Massive drops by the studio to premiere tracks off their new EP Nomad's Land and showcase influences behind the group's music. Groove slides from rough to smoothed-out with uptempo soul/funk selections.

411

February 17, 2006

Featuring a J Dilla tribute spanning from 90s work with ATCQ & Pharcyde to offerings off his new EP Donuts, a hip-hop/reggae set including new Damian Marley w/ Nas, and lots of roller boogie, electro funk, & rough disco.

410

February 10, 2006

On the funk side: A groove mishmash winding from poppin' beats to untethered jazz street sounds, hard falsetto strut to boogaloo-meets-the-Tighten Up. Hip-hop highlights: Hot new joints by LA's Addict Merchants, Slow Suicide Stimulus with the one and only Grandmaster Caz(!) and an Aceyalone/RJD2 collabo, plus hardcore 90s gangsta ish.

409

February 3, 2006

Brand new tracks from Public Enemy, Sergio Mendez featuring Q-Tip, Modill featuring Dave from De La, and T.Dot activist/MC Wasun, plus heavyweight funk selections, frenetic New Orleans second line brass and a classic Pete Rock sample moment.

408

January 27, 2006

Groove & Skeptik keep the walls shakin' with midtempo funk joints, head-nod soul and 90s underground bangers.

407

January 20, 2006

The Prof's on the set with hammond organs, soul vocals, jazzy hip-hop, drum breaks and bangin' boom bap, featuring a classic Donald Byrd sample and choice tracks from Little Beaver, Larry Sanders and Wilson Pickett.

406

January 13, 2006

DJ Skeptik gets busy on the mix with lots of golden era heat. Groove whips up a jazz/breaks/soul-funk gumbo.

405

January 6, 2006

Guest Andy Williams treats us to his "must hear" funk & soul gems. Professor Groove sets it off with hype break-driven hip-hop joints.

404

December 30, 2005

It's Professor Groove in a solo session on the wheels of steel — dippin' into breakneck soul, latin flavor, jazzy hip-hop, sample moments from MF Doom, Stetsasonic and Poor Righteous Teachers, plus JB's full length "Papa Don't Take No Mess".

403

December 23, 2005

DJ Static takes you from '87 with classic Club Nouveau and Schoolly D to the latest joints by Zion I, Pumpkinhead & Rev. Run, mixed in with classic 90s joints including a Crooklyn/Lil Kim blend (BK represent!)

402

December 16, 2005

New and old blended just right: Wu-Tang's C.R.E.A.M. like you never heard before, Stevie remixed to perfection, a hot new tribute track to the great Diamond D, the original Raekwon "Criminology" and BDP "I'm Still #1" samples, plus lots of gold from the raw funk, boom-bap and sweet soul eras

401

December 9, 2005

Static lays down an hour of late 70s/early 80s funk, disco & boogie then gets into an hour of hip-hop starting off with new joints by the Fugees, the Alkaholiks, Talib & DOOM, and a new track featuring Nomadic Massive's own Wyzah.

400

December 2, 2005

400th WeFunk show featuring lots of party jams for the poppers & lockers, a blazing DJ Static ol skool set, plus live rhymes, beatbox and trumpet.

399

November 18, 2005

Choice new tracks from Kardinal and Jin, another sick Shook Ones blend, the fire burns hot with uptempo funk and funky hip-hop, then a "jazz is mightier than the bling" set featuring the chill vibes of new Dave Ghetto, Maspyke, Supastition and some Ramsey Lewis deepness.

398

November 4, 2005

Old Wu meets new Pharrell in a "Mystery of Chessboxin'" blend, a hot new RZA/Doom collabo, a Roots/Gangstarr/Blackbyrds double sample moment, plus lots of brash female funk and moog basslines.

397

October 28, 2005

Lots of funk from the soul side, and a full set of brand new indie hip-hop joints including a hot new track from Montreal's FP crew featuring Manchilde.

396

October 21, 2005

Professor Groove hits the raw jazzy funk sounds, Static gets busy with a mid-90s megaset.

395

October 14, 2005

Brand new heaters from Doujah Raze, Basic Vocab and more. A double shot of classic Big Daddy Kane (+ sample moment), plus 'nuff favorite jams and gems from the cobwebs.

394

October 7, 2005

A special edition with guest DJ Andy Williams exploring where jazz and funk meet.

393

September 30, 2005

Featuring a live set from Vancouver beat-collage chemists No Luck Club, plus uptempo b-boy percussion and new joints from Slum Village and King Reign feat. Saukrates.

392

September 16, 2005

Uptempo hip-hop for the b-boys, afro/brazil/N.O. funk treats, 80s boogie vibes, a dope Common blend, and new Mtl flavor from Mikey Dangerous and Tony Ezzy.

391

September 9, 2005

Rough & tough on the beats & breaks, dusting off some forgotten hip-hop gems plus a touch of reggae funk. Check out Showbiz & A.G. and rare Nas sample moments mined from the extended "More Peas".

390

September 2, 2005

Soul, sweet chill-out funk vibes, deep disco, hip-hop from smoothed-out to gritty early 90s joints. Brand new tracks from Euphrates and Planet Asia.

389

August 26, 2005

Keeping it 110% grimy from 2k5 back to 1968. Two sample moments and something brand new from J-Live, Kanye and Mos Def.

388

August 19, 2005

Rare funk nuggets, golden age hip-hop classics, tripped out tape echo funk and a taste of latin boogaloo.

387

August 12, 2005

Going deep into the gritty early 70s funk, early 90s joints, and new hip-hop including Kanye w/ Jamie Foxx, ODB, Sporadic, Tru-Paz and Butterfly Toungz.

386

August 5, 2005

WeFunk interviews the father and founder of hip-hop: DJ Kool Herc. Lots of golden era goodness, eclectic funk and a couple sample moments.

385

July 29, 2005

An all-hip hop session: Static hooks up an hour of his favorite new joints, and another hour of heat from the old school crates... plus Jeru doubles and a Kanye sample moment.

384

July 22, 2005

Hip-hop party classics, raw & groovin' funk, a JB double sample moment and a guest set by DJ Metrix.

383

July 15, 2005

Classic party breaks, hip-hop bangers, two Big Daddy Kane sample moments, and lots of new joints including Zion I, Immortal Technique, Willmatic, and Salaam's Jackson 5 remix.

382

July 8, 2005

Pushing hard & funky from Big Daddy Kane to classic DC Go Go to Brand Nubian to Lyn Collins to Eddie Bo...

381

July 1, 2005

Blistering raw funk, 1990 house party flavors, a touch of Brazilian, latin and jazz flavors, plus new Kanye and a classic Roots freestyle.

380

June 24, 2005

Grimy hip-hop, dancehall remixes, raw early 70s grit to struttin' mid-70s funk, plus new tracks from Camp Lo, Saigon & Kool G Rap, and R.A. the Rugged Man.

379

June 17, 2005

Kicking off with fast paced funk & hip-hop, easing into classics and underground joints including new Guru, Nappy Roots & Jorun.

378

June 10, 2005

Keeping the funk factor high with bumpin' 90s joints, beats for the poppers & a sample moment triple-shot.

377

June 3, 2005

Professor Groove & Rawsoul lay down soulful sounds to bring in that summertime vibe.

376

May 27, 2005

New tracks from Little Brother & The Chapter, a hot blend with the new Q-Tip, plus b-boy beats, raw soul & some jazzy eclectifunk.

375

May 20, 2005

Lots of uptempo funk, 90s west coast hip-hop and a Premier beat buffet.

374

May 13, 2005

Featuring an interview with O.C., new Pacifics and Radix tracks, rough soul and disco breaks, and a hot Masta Ace blend.

373

May 6, 2005

A solo session with Professor Groove hittin' the slow soulful funk, uptempo grooves and golden age hip-hop.

372

April 29, 2005

Checking out some newly compiled funk on "Impeach The Precedent" and from Soul Fire, some afrobeat flavors, a Roy Ayers sample moment and hip-hop on the chill side.

371

April 22, 2005

A sample moment double-shot, new underground exclusives & the classic mix.

370

April 15, 2005

Featuring a Furious 5 tribute, exclusive Kardinal Offishal, funk from the new Cold Heat comp, live rhymes & beatbox.

369

April 1, 2005

Funding drive 2005: Raising cash for CKUT, featuring special guests Obsesion from Cuba and freestyle sessions with Lou Piensa, Butta Beats and Loes.

368

March 25, 2005

Our boy Simahlak is on the scene with loads of early 90s treats, plus a double dose of Static blends.

367

March 18, 2005

A tribute to Lyn Collins, big band jazz-funk, b-boy breaks, underground and classic joints.

366

March 11, 2005

New funk from The New Mastersounds, Fatlip/Lee Dorsey and Tribe/Billy Brooks sample moments, soul influenced funk & hip-hop.

365

March 4, 2005

Live BDP, Just-Ice sample moment, Dizzy Gillespie on the jaw harp, and new AZ & Nas.

364

February 18, 2005

Long-playing funk tracks, new Jedi Mind Tricks feat. Killah Priest and a Public Enemy tribute set.

363

February 11, 2005

A tribute to Jimmy Smith, new Emanon, and an extended uptempo funk set.

362

February 4, 2005

Dancefloor funk, new Z-Ro & Coley Cole tracks, plus a triple dose of the liveness: 1969 Marva Whitney + classic Mad Skillz Stretch Armstrong freestyle + in-studio freestyles & beatbox.

361

January 28, 2005

Leanin' to the grimy side - new Sir Menelik plus Jean Grae, Soul Destroyers, LA Carnival...

360

January 21, 2005

Professor Groove & DJ Huggs bring it back to early 90s hip-hop, underground disco, jazz fusion & the raw funk.

359

January 14, 2005

New underground joints and 89/90-era cuts, rough & raw soul and a touch of jazz.

358

January 7, 2005

Rawsoul throws down a guest set with his unique rough & smooth touch.

357

December 3, 2004

A taste of new & old joints, with DJ Huggs joining us in the mix.

356

November 26, 2004

DJ Static brings the heat — a rollercoaster ride through hip-hop across the eras.

355

November 19, 2004

An EPMD sample moment, butta 90s hip-hop, some prime live James Brown, and (I think) the first funk song to use a drum machine — "Stanga" (1970).

354

November 6, 2004

Uptempo hip-hop classics plus a KRS-One sample moment, percolating soul-funk & some live rhymes.

353

October 29, 2004

Static brings the blends and a Diamond D sample moment, Professor Groove busts out booty movin' funk.

352

October 22, 2004

Mixin' up the 90s hip-hop joints, midtempo funk, plus Tony Ezzy plays live funk and Think Twice drops some new hip-hop.

351

October 15, 2004

New Talib & Comp tracks, and smokin' funk & soul.

350

October 8, 2004

WeFunk celebrates 350 shows (and counting!) with gems from the crates plus live rhymes & beatbox by Butta Beats, Lou Piensa, Loes & Porn Star.

349

October 1, 2004

DJ Vadim treats us to some brand new tracks from his One Self project. (Exclusive!)

348

September 24, 2004

Mostly rough & tough - raw funk, fusion, and grimy hip-hop.

347

September 10, 2004

Featuring an interview with Cameo's Larry Blackmon and a special Cameo set by DJ Devious.

346

September 3, 2004

A bonus double-length show, including 80s hip-hop joints, driving funk grooves and some deep, soulful selections.

345

August 27, 2004

That boom-bap, slow funky soul & poppin' funk.

344

August 20, 2004

Guest DJ Goser lays down ample hip-hop, Prof Groove comes with the raw breaks & beats.

343

August 13, 2004

The Professor lays down butta golden-age hip-hop, frenetic funk, rockin' breaks, deep funky jazz & a Jeru sample moment.

342

August 6, 2004

Heavy on the WeFunk basics: raw early 70s funk & early 90s hip-hop, plus a brand new Specifics joint.

341

July 30, 2004

From the underground to the dancefloor.

340

July 23, 2004

Takin' it a little deeper, rugged roughness plus a touch of jazz.

339

July 16, 2004

Just the raw joints.

338

July 9, 2004

Freestyles by Golden Boy of the Specifics plus Nas joints old to new.

337

July 2, 2004

A Nice & Smooth - Run-DMC double sample moment plus NYC artist/activist Hanifah Walidah (aka Sha-key), producer Earl Blaize, and Frank Rodriguez from bgirlstyle.com.

336

June 25, 2004

Scott C unleashes the 'strange' dope tracks.

335

June 18, 2004

DJ Static drops hip-hop from old to new, Professor Groove selects hype funk for the b-boys & b-girls.

334

June 11, 2004

Featuring an interview with Wordsworth.

333

June 4, 2004

Moderate tempo funk simmered up into hip-hop favorites.

332

May 28, 2004

A bit of everything from the WeFunk crates.

331

May 21, 2004

Grimy underground and golden age tracks, old school classics, hard 70s R&B, funky soul & straight up funk.

330

May 14, 2004

Hard funk & soul, rough hip-hop selections.

329

May 7, 2004

Gritty funk & hip-hop with the Professor on the 1s & 2s.

328

April 30, 2004

Professor Groove digs out raw, rare & soulful funk, DJ Static delivers golden age & pre-90s classics.

327

April 23, 2004

A rough & tough groove mishmash.

326

April 9, 2004

A thick stew of bubbling funk, gritty hip-hop, and an interview with funkstress Sharon Jones. Thanks to Jon Whitney & brainwashed.com for the interview.

325

April 2, 2004

Funding drive show 2, featuring Olaf & Omeara, some randomness and lots of begging for cash for CKUT radio.

324

March 27, 2004

Funding Drive week 1, featuring Butta Beats & Olaf on the mic.

323

March 20, 2004

Leanin' heavy on the raw and rugged sounds.

322

March 13, 2004

Alex Robbins and J King join Professor Groove on the wheels, mixing up some funk, soul, jazzy & hype hip-hop, and even a taste of the jiggy.

321

March 5, 2004

Uncooked funk nuggets & solid hip-hop selections.

320

February 27, 2004

Tracing the funk vibe into the realm of the blues with guest DJ Andy Williams.

319

February 20, 2004

Disco breaks, heavy funk drums, assorted hip-hop & the Biz singing off-key.

318

February 13, 2004

Uptempo breaks for the b-boys & b-girls, golden age hip-hop selections, and raw funk rhythms erupting for another week.

317

February 7, 2004

Scott C joins the Prof, and we get into some drum-driven funk, soulful beats, and home-grown Montreal flavors.

316

January 30, 2004

DJ Static returns to the airwaves with some underground beats, Professor Groove drops jazz-funk and latin flavored grooves.

315

January 24, 2004

A solo edition with the Professor - uptempo funk and some hip-hop classics.

314

January 17, 2004

Andy Williams takes us into the realm of raw funk, boogaloo, and harmonica breaks.

313

January 10, 2004

Smoked Meat joins the Prof, bringing in 2004 with loads of classics

312

December 20, 2003

Brash funk hypeness, hip-hop deep in the pocket

311

December 13, 2003

Medium-rare rawness courtesy of the Professor

310

December 6, 2003

Uptempo party beats mixed up with some chill moments

309

November 29, 2003

DJ Static fills in the gap with 80s & late-70s funk flavor

308

November 22, 2003

Starts off with full-on hypeness, finishes off with some doubles and chill vibes

307

November 15, 2003

Mostly rough funk & hip-hop, plus an interview with Mr. Roam

306

November 1, 2003

Nuttin' but flavor

305

October 24, 2003

Uptempo funk, rugged hip-hop, soulful grooves

304

October 17, 2003

Solid heavy-hitters

303

October 11, 2003

The Professor joins forces with the Cheeba Cheeba Kid for a funk-heavy show

302

October 4, 2003

Professor Groove and Rawsoul mix up some funk & hip-hop drawn from jazz roots

301

September 27, 2003

Celebrating 300 shows of WeFunk with J King, Butta Beats, Olaf, Loes & Mottolo on the mic

300

September 19, 2003

Rawsoul's back for a second week with soulful hip-hop in the crates

299

September 12, 2003

Rawsoul returns for his first guest set in a year, cooking up some jazzy hip-hop, funk, and soul with the Professor

298

September 5, 2003

Funkier than last week's fish fillet

297

August 29, 2003

Raw, soulful beats and an extended freestyle session

295

August 15, 2003

DJ Kobal brings the steel drum breaks, polish craziness, moog grooves, and solid funk

294

August 8, 2003

Jazz excursions, some raw funk and hip-hop with the Professor runnin' things

293

August 1, 2003

A mix of all the usual good stuff

292

July 25, 2003

90% rough, rugged, and raw to the bone.

291

July 18, 2003

Butta and Chi on the mic, solid funk and hip-hop

290

July 4, 2003

Mostly laid back

289

June 27, 2003

Crunchy coating, sweet center, and a classic finish

288

June 20, 2003

Steady pushin' with momentum, start to finish

286

June 6, 2003

Raw funk, underground hip-hop, dancefloor grooves

285

May 30, 2003

A stew of beats - a little of this, a little of that

284

May 23, 2003

Narcicyst, Loes, Mottolo and Rawgged drop in for copious freestyles

283

May 16, 2003

Hype show - Static and DJ Who-Z (Japan) pour it heavy on the hip-hop

281

May 2, 2003

Just that raw funk & hip-hop... plus freestyles from Narcy, Loes, Mottolo and Rugged Intellect

280

April 25, 2003

Solid selections from the Professor.

279

April 17, 2003

Steady simmer to boiling beats (and occasional static)

278

April 11, 2003

Funding Drive show 2 - beats, chatter, lots of freestyles

277

April 4, 2003

Funding Drive freestyles + beats

276

March 28, 2003

A bit of this, a bit of that -- and heavy on the funk.

275

March 21, 2003

Jazz flavors, uptempo funk, underground hip-hop

274

March 14, 2003

Heavy on the hard-hitters

273

March 7, 2003

Low-key beats sparked off by a Hank Ballard tribute

272

February 28, 2003

Funky like old socks y'all

271

February 21, 2003

Uptempo funk hypeness for the first half, followed by steady rollin' hip-hop

270

February 14, 2003

Raw like sushi

269

February 7, 2003

Keepin' it rough and raw

268

January 31, 2003

Abs and Swamp Donkey deliver on the mic.

267

January 24, 2003

Smoked Meat flavas

266

January 17, 2003

Alex Robbins joins us on the mix, soulful sounds ensue

265

January 10, 2003

Professor Groove's solo sound selections dip into the soulful and grimy goodness

263

December 13, 2002

Butta's back

262

December 7, 2002

WeFunk takes a retrospective of some of our highlights while we celebrate CKUT's 15th birthday -- live freestyles, beatboxing, and scratch sessions from some of WeFunk's best shows.

261

November 29, 2002

Solid funk kinetics courtesy of the Professor, while DJ Static brings fire from the hip-hop crate.

260

November 22, 2002

Soulful sounds on the 1 & 2s

259

November 15, 2002

Vibin' with the ever-pungent Mr. Smoked Meat

258

November 8, 2002

Jazz (We Got)

257

November 1, 2002

Party flavors

256

October 25, 2002

Uptempo funk, bouncy grooves, & abstract hip-hop.

255

October 18, 2002

The deep-diggin' DJ Kobal gives us a taste of his rare funk 45s.

254

October 11, 2002

Professor Groove throws down the funky beats

253

October 4, 2002

Freestyles + Appleton = ??

252

September 27, 2002

The original flavor, plus some fusion & rock tinged funk

251

September 20, 2002

Soulful funk, rough breaks, unrelenting boom bap

250

September 13, 2002

250th show celebration - loads of freestyles, beats & craziness

249

September 6, 2002

70% rough and rugged

248

August 30, 2002

DJ Static reaches deep in the crates.

247

August 23, 2002

Takin' it back, then takin' it even further

246

August 16, 2002

Boom-bap beats, rugged funk, and an interview with Gabriel Roth from the funk record label Dap-Tone

245

August 9, 2002

Lots of funk and jazz drenched beats as Professor Groove runs things

244

August 2, 2002

Deep funk, chill hip-hop, and blistering breaks served up by the Professor, plus a bonus platter of freestyles

243

July 26, 2002

Chill hip-hop, raw funk

242

July 19, 2002

Raw & soulful — just as it should be when Rawsoul joins us on the 1 & 2s

241

July 12, 2002

Crunchy peanut butta beats

240

July 5, 2002

A heavy dose of the summatime late-night vibes

239

June 28, 2002

Smoldering beats for a warm summer night

238

June 21, 2002

All about the breaks -- bringin' it rough and tough

236

June 7, 2002

Nothin' but funky dope maneuvers

235

May 31, 2002

A funk drenched show with Smoked Meat Fax Machine joining Professor Groove on the decks

234

May 17, 2002

TO's Golden Disciples get wild on the mic, plus some uptempo funk and hip-hop doubles (abbreviated show)

233

May 10, 2002

Hip-hop a bit heavier than usual, funk all over the spectrum, and a little live flavor

232

May 3, 2002

This one pushes hard from beginning to end.

231

April 26, 2002

Rawsoul drops some soulful hip-hop, Professor Groove keeps the funk flavorful

230

April 19, 2002

A little of everything around the WeFunk style spectrum

229

April 12, 2002

Funding drive 2002 show 2, with more chaotic live flavor

228

April 5, 2002

Funding drive 2002 show 1, with lots of in-studio madness, freestyles, and hype beats and grooves.

227

March 29, 2002

A nice jazz funk-raw funk evolution in the first half, followed by a solid 90s hip-hop mix courtesy of the Cheeba Cheeba Kid.

226

March 22, 2002

Featuring a frenetic guest funk set by Son of Soul loaded with 70s/80s breaks.

225

March 15, 2002

J Sands and J Rawls (Lone Catalysts) drop by and J Sands blesses us with a 10 minute freestyle marathon.

224

March 8, 2002

The funk gets soulful, a JBs/PE sample moment, and some butta early 90s/late 80s hip-hop

223

March 1, 2002

Mmmm... funky hip-hop, heavy funk, freestyles... very tasty indeed.

222

February 22, 2002

Funk from rough to soulful, butta classic hip-hop, a brief discussion of hip-hop issues, and some new Mtl flavor.

221

February 15, 2002

Smoked Meat Fax Machine drops by with some funk and hip-hop. Professor Groove adds a little hip-hop and keeps his funk on the soulful tip.

220

February 8, 2002

Bumpin' and bangin'. Featuring an interview with DJ Egon.

219

February 1, 2002

That usual WeFunk musical mix, plus an interview with Phillip Lehman of Soul Fire Records.

218

January 25, 2002

Raw, Rugged, and Funky -- just how we like it. (Check show 220 for the DJ Egon interview that was supposed to be during this show)

217

January 18, 2002

2 hours of hip-hop skits, interludes, intros, and bonus beats.

216

January 11, 2002

DJ Static runs things solo with loads of hip-hop, classic and heavy breaks, and of course some nice WeFunk sample moments.

215

January 4, 2002

A double Gangstarr sample moment, and the usual mix of flava

214

December 14, 2001

Professor Groove plots a journey through breaks and jazzy, tripped out beats. DJ Static tosses in some hip-hop from wayyy back. Sound quality noticeably crunchy at times, unfortunately.

213

December 7, 2001

Professor Groove brings laid-back, uptempo, and electronic funk, DJ Static drops jazzy hip-hop and old-school beats.

212

November 30, 2001

Funk generally on the raw side. DJ Static shuffles acapellas and attacks with the funky scratch

210

November 16, 2001

Including a very inebriated freestyle by Bless. Sound quality is poor at times.

209

November 11, 2001

From smooth to rough, featuring freestyles and radio static.

208

November 2, 2001

Featuring an interview with DJ/producer Greyboy (Ubiquity). DJ Static lays down a couple WeFunk sample moments. The overall sound quality of this show is a little gritty at times.

207

October 26, 2001

Professor Groove digs out some breaks, DJ Static takes it from chill to experimental to classic

206

October 19, 2001

The usual WeFunk mix.

205

October 12, 2001

Funk mostly on the uptempo side, with raw, jazz-infused, and mellow flavors. DJ Static freakin' the usual funky hip-hop.

204

October 5, 2001

Some electronic funk, some harder funk, some older hip-hop, some newer hip-hop.

203

September 28, 2001

The usual mix, including some soulful and electronic funk along with hip-hop doubles and a WeFunk sample moment(tm)

201

September 14, 2001

Butta Beats blesses us with beats and rhymes in english and espanol

200

September 7, 2001

A 200th show celebration - a studio packed with MCs, beatboxers, and party people

199

August 31, 2001

DJ Static returns to the airwaves after a long hiatus

198

August 24, 2001

Rawsoul drops in again with fresh funk and hip-hop

197

August 17, 2001

Professor Groove flying solo, with beatbox flavors from the Porn Star

196

August 10, 2001

The funk gets deep and the hip-hop gets soulful with Rawsoul joining the Professor on the wheels

195

August 3, 2001

A radio edition from the Rockdeep funk crew, featuring DJs Rawsoul and Cheeba Cheeba Kid

194

July 27, 2001

Featuring guest Dobie Gillis on the 1 and 2s

193

July 20, 2001

Featuring hip-hop sets courtesy of Rawsoul

191

July 6, 2001

Featuring guest sets by DJs Johnny Jungle and Dobie Gillis

190

June 29, 2001

DJ Static's last show before his 6-week hiatus

189

June 22, 2001

Typical WeFunk: classic, rare, old and new -- you know how we do

188

June 15, 2001

Featuring a guest funk and hip-hop set by DJ Hassle (aka Rawsoul)

187

June 8, 2001

Featuring two beatbox sessions, hip-hop doubles late in the show, and some extra-raw funk

185

May 25, 2001

A smoldering doubles set by DJ Static, and perhaps the hypest uptempo funk set Professor Groove has ever dropped

184

May 18, 2001

Grooves from all over the WeFunk spectrum this week

183

May 11, 2001

Butta Beats dials in a couple rhymes by phone, and the funk takes an excursion into slow BPMs, mixed up with the usual beats

182

May 4, 2001

The regular WeFunk grooves plus a double shot of WeFunk Sample Moments(tm) - Brand Nubian/AWB and De La/Blackbyrds

181

April 27, 2001

Funk and hip-hop both high on the energy scale this week, with some especially raw funky 45s toward the end of the show

180

April 20, 2001

Butta Beats and Rawgged provide live beatbox sounds while Professor Groove holds things down on the 1 and 2s

179

April 13, 2001

DJ Static drops some heavy funk breaks along with the usual hip-hop flavors, with Professor Groove absent for the week

178

April 6, 2001

An extended 3 1/2 hour show touching a range of grooves and digging into the long playing breaks

177

March 30, 2001

The second of the year's two funding drive shows - a packed studio with MCs and beatboxers performing live while we solicited funds for the station, featuring Butta Beats, Abdominal, Narcicyst, Bless, Olaf, Eric (Omera), Jube, and Porn Star.

176

March 23, 2001

The first of the year's two funding drive shows - lots of uptempo party funk and heavy hip-hop, and the WeFunk crew begging for pledges to fund the station.

174

March 9, 2001

Featuring all female funk and hip-hop cuts, and an interview with Miles Tackett of Breakestra

173

March 2, 2001

171

February 16, 2001

DJ Static returns after a long hiatus, and Butta Beats provides live rhymes and beatbox beats

170

February 9, 2001

Professor Groove selects a mixed bag of funk, guest DJ Spazmodik deftly cuts up recent hip-hop releases

169

February 2, 2001

Heavy funk, jazzy funk, new underground hip-hop joints

168

January 26, 2001

Featuring freestyles by U-Rock and Mucho, recent underground cuts by DJ Spazmodik, and the usual funk rawness by Professor Groove

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