Fugi

It's a cryin' shame Fugi didn't get his proper respect. His insanely dope album was finally released in 1997 after being recorded by Chess Records in the late 60's. Here are a couple tracks including the title track. By the way, Black Merda was his backing band for this recording...

Tony Jackson

Great groover here, Tony Jackson with "Cause My Baby." The Searchers

Neşe Karaböcek

Turkey Funk. Wait for the beat to drop. Thanks Bubble Loo for this one, out of sight...

Preston Love

Feelin' some home cookin' tonight so here's some funk straight from my home state. Preston Love's Omaha BAR-B-Q is 9 tracks of pure instrumental funk to satisfy any furl's taste buds. Love was raised in North Omaha before moving to LA and recording this rare album on Kent with Shuggie Otis in '69. He went on to be the west coast bandleader and saxophone session musician for Motown Records recording with everyone from the Temptations to the Four Tops. You can't talk about Nebraska music unless you're speaking of Mr. Love. This is by far one of my favorite album covers and tracklists of all time. Here's the tracklist, album and the groove "Cool Ade" for a feeler.

1. Chicken Gumbo
2. Chili Mac
3. Cream Dream
4. Neck Bones
5. Cool Ade
6. Omaha Bar-B-Que
7. Hoe Cakes And Sorghum
8. Shuggie's Chittlin' Blues (Shuggie's Boogie)
9. Pot Likker


Omaha B-B-Q

Rodger Collins

"Foxy Girls In Oakland" from '70.

Sir Guy and the Rocking Cavaliers

Ewwww- Weee. Here be a hot funk burner. Sir guy from '69 with "Funky Virginia," a track that shows love for his home state. Just from the drum intro you know this one is out of sight...

Tighten Up

Ramsey Lewis

Posting an old classic since I haven't in a long time. This one never strays to far from me, a perfect sunny day listen you can let ride all the way through. For anyone who hasn't heard Ramsey, check out his vast catalog- he's a pioneer and has made a long career in stretching the possibilities within jazz piano. This record is one of my favorites along with Sun Goddess, Mother Nature's Son from '68 is an all instrumental reworking of select tracks off the Beatles' White Album. He collaborated with famous Cadet/Chess producer/composer Charles Stepney to create a truly amazing record full of both acoustic and electric piano, great funky drum beats and original arrangements. You will recognize every track whether you're a Beatles fan or not, then let these two take you on a ride that keeps steam the whole way through the album. Here's the feeler "Rocky Raccoon" below followed by the rest of the album...

Mother Nature's Son

Willie Mitchell

Here's some happiness for your old man winter blues wherever you are. Cheer up, you're almost through it. Mr. Mitchell is here to save you. Willie unfortunately passed away recently, I've been listening to him- digging through the vast amount of grooves he blessed us with. I'm going to give you three of my favorites, and two are covers of unlikely tracks that he distinctly made his own. First is his cover of the Young Rascal's "Groovin'" from the album above. Most of you will recognize it immediately due to the fact it is one of the most seminal samples of all time used by the Wu. Next is the track "20-75" which is rich with style and Willie's signature touch. Lastly is a cover of Cream's "Sunshine of Your Love" that is infectious to say the least...

Gloria Walker & The Chevelles

"You Hit the Spot Baby"- 1968

Willie Bobo

"Fried Neckbones & Some Home Fries" -1966

AKA

Essential listen here furls. Indonesia's AKA wraps psychedelic, funk, prog and fuzz into their unique sound, here's their whole anthology Hard Beat released last year. Listen to "Do What You Like" below and check out the riff followed by funky ass break-beats. Some of the best shit I've heard in a long time. Thanks Mr. Wyld Chyld for this...
Hard Beat

The 8th Day

Stone cold killer groove here. The 8th Day with "Cheba" from '73.

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Black Merda

"Prophet" -1970

Purple Image

Whelp, prepare to get your mind blown. Purple Image's S/T release from '70 is a heavy psych/funk/soul crasher that defies all convention during the early 70's. Purple Image somehow combines the raw funk of Parliament, the distorted guitar of Jimi and the smooth harmony of the Stylistics into their one and only album. Here's the whole album below, but check out "Living In The Ghetto" if you're skeptical...

Why

Labi Siffre

"Doctor Doctor"- 1975 off Happy...

Grand Funk Railroad

These dudes need no introduction, just a great jam by a great band. This is one of their overlooked favorites, "Nothing Is The Same" off Closer To Home from '70...

The World Ends

More African Psych Funk coming your way again from the country of Nigeria, The World Ends: Afro Rock & Psychedelia In 1970s Nigeria developed by Soundway Records once again proves the vast amount of amazing music to come out of this west African country. The comp is 32 tracks of funky, fuzzy psych and afro-rock that gives the middle finger to convention. It's split into two parts which can be picked up below, here's a small taste by The Strangers titled "Onye Ije." This is a must have my furls...

Vol. 1
Vol. 2

Dramatics

"The Devil Is Dope"- 1973

Image via Drinking The Swill Of Your Life

4th Coming

4th Coming, "The Dead Don't Die Alive"- 1970

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Psych Funk-Sa-Re-Ga!

Another installment of international psych funk from the Stones Throw label, the same people that brought you Psych Funk 101 and Brazilian Guitar Fuzz Bananas. But this time the compilation hails from the country of India, as my furl Wyld Chyld explains it: Think Bollywood hippie exploitation soundtracks mixed with freaky Ennio Morriccone style trippyness and balls out crazy dance music! With Fuzz guitar! Couldn't of said it better myself, thanks for having me check this out Wyld Chyld! These comps still remain to blow my mind, Psych Funk Sa-Re-Ga! is a collection from '70 to '83 that includes many tracks from Kalyanji Anandji and R.D. Burman, the two apparent top funky Indian cats of their time. Check out "Dharmatma Theme Music" and "Dance Music From Hare Rama Hare Krishna." Here's the full album, enjoy...
Mary Long