N-Funk or Nu-Funk...that is the question

NAPT brings it huge as usual with their latest funk and grime infused track "Bass" off of their upcoming EP.  This grinder of a tune has shimmering high end and bassbin destroying lows.  I really dig the fact that no matter NAPT is capable of infusing a multitude of emotions into one track.  Whether it's the call of the organ grinder of a lead synth or the response of the arpeggiated keys they've got it sounding crisp every time.  The breakdown is another point I really enjoy since it's got a bit of an oldschool rave feel with the keys they chose as long as a proper build.  I can't wait to hear the rest of the EP on July 24th!  Always a good time in store when NAPT is in the building.

NAPT "Bass" by NAPT

Tim McVicar and Busta let loose with some serious tuneage in the newest release on Bombastic Jam "For the Money".  It's a new school fusion of elvis, strings, funky synths, and powerful drums to bring you sonic enjoyment on many levels.  The original mix is more of a chillspot tune while the Busta remix is an all out dancefloor swizzle stick...that's right ma'am, I'll have that shaken and stirred.  With quirky 8-bit sounds, grimey synths, and an all out funky rhythm it's got to get you right.  Keep on the lookout for new sounds from Bombastic Jam and enjoy the tunes.

Tim Mcvicar - For The Money by Bombastic Jam

Tim Mcvicar - For The Money (Busta Remix) by Bombastic Jam

Break Fiends and Electro Kings

Staying true to their roots, iBreaks is dropping a new release from Columbo that hits the spot with a great sound set to keep the groove right.  The first track 'Everybody' has a synth-string intro into a bangin' drop with a great lead.  Love the vocal samples and the driving beat.  The second track Manga has a killer intro and a grgeat build to a super funky classic break and coming into some new school flavor with the choice of synth.  Really funky b-boy samples tie it all together to complete the package.

Colombo :: Exposed EP [Part 2] :: iBreaks Records by iBreaks


Joman is at it this time with a super funky remix of Plaza De Funk flipped electro style.  With the funky breaks elements, slap bass guitar, gritty electro synths and dubstep breakdown...what more can I say.  It's hitting all over the map in just the right places.  Got a great funky feel but retains the grit in the best manner.

Plaza De Funk - Superfunk (Joman Remix) by Joman


Talk about a song with a mash of styles, here it goes.  You'll love the funky breaks transition into a four four bassline with a techy growling lead and just the right vocal flavor from Yo! Majesty.  With a great oldschool feel in the beginning to the dubstep breakdown at the end of the track I'm sold.  Programming is great and I love the change up in the lead towards the end of this preview.  Totally get the floor goin'.

Malente & Jay Robinson - Cherry Pop (Blaze Tripp Remix) ft Yo! Majesty by Blaze Tripp

Let Me House You

Up today are three house mixes by a variety of DJs, some local, some formerly local, and one big name banger. First off we have Vinny Bricks, former Cincinnati house head and all around great guy. I've known Vinny for some years and really dig his style and love watching him mix. Check his newest mix '16th Ave. & Fulton' out available for download below!

Vincent Brick - 16th Ave. & Fulton by VinnyBricks

Next up is Louisville house fiend Unkle Funk with the live mix from the show I played with him over the weekend.  Bangin' set all around, I didn't get to catch the whole thing live, now I get to listen as much as I want!  MCing is Will Ellis aka Firecat 451, the supreme MC to rock your body to house, dubstep, drum and bass and anywhere in between.  A true microphone magician both of these fine upstanding citizens will take you on a journey through sound.

G.F.G @ Wisemen Promotions Launch Party (feat. MC Firecat) by G.F.G

Finally a man that needs no introduction, a true long time player in the game DJ Dan.  Here's a set of some truly funky house to get your body jacked.  Don't fake the funk, don't fight the funk, just feel it.  This is the one common aspect to all three of these mixes that you should take out of today's house lesson.  Without further delay, DJ Dan ladies and gentlemen...

DJ Dan Presents Stereo Damage - Episode 12 Hr 1 by djdanmusic

Funk In Your Face

I've been a huge fan of the old school funk vibe in EDM for a long time now and here are a couple of tracks to illustrate just what you can do with it.  Fort Knox Five out of Washington DC have been putting down the funk since 2003 in live performances and DJ sets that definitely get your feet movin'.  Right off the bat you get that vibe you expect from FK5, here you go:

Fort Knox Five - The Sax Pusher vs. Bambaataa (DC's Finest Remint) by fortknoxfive

Next up are a few upcoming releases on the iBreaks label.  The first track "Rock the Disco" fuses electronic elements and old school funk all in one.  The massive builds of traditional EDM are very evident in both the intro and the first big breakdown.  The second track on the EP, Funkology is exactly what you would expect from the name.  A true example of funk from the expert in the field.  It hits all the organic elements from keys to sax, flutes, horns, and everywhere in between.  Definitely keeping this one in the crates for just the right time.

Dirty & Acid :: Rock The Disco - Funkology :: iBreaks Spain by iBreaks

Last off my man A-Skillz brings it with a new mini-mix of tracks he's been playing out for the last bit.  His skills on the decks are rivaled by few and this is just another example of that.  This one is definitely going on your mp3 player no matter how much you wanna fight it.  Funk to soul to straight up dance and turntablism, this is the mix to get your week poppin' off right...
A.SKILLZ BEATS WORKING VOL 1 (Dj Mix 2011) by A.Skillz