Sonoton is a radioshow hosted by yours truly and featuring only the best in funk, jazz, latin and whatever sounds good. To keep quality above quantity, you'll get to hear it on a bi-monthly basis on Radio Campus 92.1FM (Brussels - live streaming every 2 mondays from 10:30pm to midnight). Downloads of the shows will be available through this blog. For the ones interested in names, labels, years etc. let me please you right here :

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SONOTON 28 > direct download
broadcast on December 7th 2009

Deep raw heavy soul with a slight focus on the nice guys from Truth&Soul records. Couldn't leave including some other nuggets from Daptone, Timmion and more classic soul.




00:00 Bronx River Parkway - Song for Ray (Truth&Soul 2008)
02:24 Funky Music Machine - Gotta clean up the world (Black Top Records)
04:18 Michael Leonhart and the Avramina 7 - Scopolamine (Truth&Soul 2009)
07:47 El Michels Affair - Glaciers of ice (Truth&Soul 2006)
10:45 The Whitefield Brothers - Chokin' (Soul Fire 2001)
14:34 Dottie & Millie - Nothing in this world (Kent 2009)
16:56 Tobi Lark - Sweep it out in the shed (Kent 2009)
20:02 El Michels Affair - Ocho rios (Truth&Soul 2008)
22:25 El Michels Affair - Red rooster (Truth&Soul 2009)
24:49 Soul Investigators - Yum yum (Timmion 2009)
27:51 Osibisa - Kotoko (Harvest 1971)
32:40 Naomi Shelton ft. Cliff Driver - Wind your clock (Daptone-Desco 2009)
36:56 El Michels Affair - Incarcerated scarfaces (Truth & Soul 2009)
38:29 JD & The Evil Dynamite Band - Flames of darkness (Soul Fire 2001)
42:11 Scone Cash Players - The slitter (Flamingo Time 2009)
45:45 Joe Quaterman & Free Soul - Trouble with trouble (GSF 1973)
48:23 Donny Hathaway - The ghetto pt.1+2 (Atco 1970) EDIT
53:39 Vera Hamilton - But it ain't no more (BGP 2009)
55:51 Sail-Joia - Go for the others (Biram 1977)
61:17 Yvonne Fair - Let your hair down (Motown 1974)
65:22 The Wallace Collection - Daydream (Odeon 1972) EDIT
68:44 El Michels Affair - Can it all be so simple (Truth & Soul 2009)

Total duration : 72'00"


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SONOTON 26
broadcast on October 26th 2009

I'm keeping focus on latin roots lately. Part one features some favorite tropical vibes. Part 2 is a mix put together by Miles Cleret, the man behind Soundway Records. Check the Soundway podcast for more tasty treats.

PART 1
Johnny Colon - Merecumbe (Cotique)
Johnny Pacheco- Ven y ven (Fania)
Los Corraleros de Majagual - Morena encarnacion (Discos Fuentes)
Joe Cuba Sextet - Clave Mambo (Tico)
Antibalas - Che che cole makossa (Daptone)

PART 2 - guest mix
MILES CLERET Colombian DJ Mix
Miles Cleret selects some of the cumbia and Colombian salsa highlights of last year’s trip to Barranquilla, Cali and Bogota. He will be visiting Colombia again in November to complete the licensing and research for the upcoming sequels to the 2007 Colombia! compilation album for Soundway Records.

Rosendo Martinez – El Alegron

Lucho Bermudez – Fiesta de Negritos

Rosendo Martinez – Me Voy La Costa

Michi Sarminto – Calenita

La Plceros de Alex Acosta – La Nene

La Sonora Cordobesa – El Sabrosito

Pedro Laza y sus Pelayeros – Lindo Magdelena

Michi Sarmiento y sus Bravos – El Sonerito

Fruko y sus Tesos – Bang Bang

Roberto de la Barrera – Sabroson

Homero y su Combo – Oye Negra

Los Alegres Del Valle – La Guagua

Jose Velasquez – El Sombreron

Banda Los Hijos de La Niña Luz – Dejala Corre

Banda Los Hijos de La Niña Luz – Crees que soy Sexy
Michi Sarmiento – Aqui Los Bravos
Lucho Bermudez – Tolu

Brando – Staying Alive
Los Hermanitos Ferrera – Cumbia del Mar

Marfil y Morales – Cumbia De Colombia

Check out the original post here.


CONCERT AGENDA
28/10 DJ Premier @ Nexx (Brussels)
30/10 Breakestra @ Minnemeer (Ghent)
31/10 Jim Murple Memorial @ Atelier 210 (Brussels)
06/11 Mayer Hawthorne @ Depot (Leuven)
13/11 Dam-Funk @ Tavernier (Brussels)
14/11 Strictly Niceness @ Bodega (Brussels)
21/11 Zulu Anniversary w/ Sadat X, Jungle Brothers, Grazz @ Vaudeville (Brussels)

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SONOTON 25  > Direct downoad
broadcast on October 12th 2009

RADIO TRANSMUNDIAL
Latin special show presenting an eclectic selection of oldschool latin styles.



The mix will be available for download soon on on-point.be. It should come with an extended playlist and useful links into the latin roots.

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SONOTON 24  > Direct download
broadcast on September 28th 2009



Special promo mix about GENERAL ELEKTRIKS including tracks from his 2 albums. The man is coming to Brussels (Atelier 210) on 10 October 2009, with yours truly doing the afterparty. Don't say you didn't know !

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SONOTON 23  > Direct download
broadcast on September 14th 2009

After a crazy weekend, let's enjoy some chilled out tunes. More on the rock/psych/soundtrack tip for a live mix from the studio. This time I allowed myself to play some tracks heard earler on this show (Lee Fields, Universal Jones...), and it was so good I thought I would record it properly for your ears too !




00:00 Galt McDermot - Rhinoceros main theme (Kilmarnock 2000)
02:20 Ferrante and Teicher - Lady love (UA 1974)
05:46 Bullet - Gentle in the night (DC Recordings 1998)
10:09 Marc Moulin - Tohubohu pt.1 (CBS 1974)
14:55 Bjorn Json Lindh - 3rd meter stroll (Metronome 1974)
17:58 Nucleus - Rat's bag (Vertigo 1975)
23:42 Merit Hemmingson - Du har latit (Columbia 1971)
26:12 Hugo Montenegro - My way (RCA 1971)
29:38 Universal Jones - Feeling that glow (MGM 1972)
33:07 Kandahar - Down at the Finkle's (Dwarf 1974)
37:15 Julie Driscoll & Brian Auger - Break it up (Marmalade)
40:12 Gabor Szabo - San Francisco nights (Impulse 1967)
43:24 The Kids From Pasla (Quincy Jones) - The lost man (Uni 1969)
46:05 Yamasuki - Yama yama (Biram 1971)
48:04 Enoch Light & the Light Brigade - The french connection (Project)
51:14 Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers - Goldfinger (Prestige)
56:18 Los Galleros - Soledad (Discos Fuentes)
58:58 Leon Thomas - China doll (Flying Dutchman 1972)
63:49 Eric Burdon & War - The bird (MGM/Far Out 1970)
66:34 Jr Walker & The All-Stars - Cleo's mood (Tamla Motown 1965)
69:08 Etta James - Waiting for Charlie to come home (Argo)
71:11 Lee Fields - Honey dove (Truth & Soul 2009)
75:17 Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens - Lift my burdens (Daptone 2009)
78:12 Buddy Miles - The segment (Mercury 1970)
80:48 Neil Young - Southern man (Reprise 1970)

Check back very soon for a proper download.

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SONOTON 22   > direct download part 1 - part 2
broadcast on August 10th 2009


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SONOTON 21   > direct download under tracklists
broadcast on June 8th 2009

This time we have two perfect guest mixes for the summer break.
The first one is by my homie Zajazza. It's called "Musical Puzzle" and includes classic jazzy cuts and breaks, alongside a couple of freestyles and scratches.
The second one is by Frankie Francis. Frankie is active as DJ and collector with the UK-based Sofrito crew. If you're in London be sure to check them out. Frankie's "Sofrito Spice Mix" is much more on the roots tip, with afrobeat, ska, batucada, cumbia, calypso and reggae to swing your tush to.




ZAJAZZA "Musical Puzzle"
Intro by Kid Lucky (Hip Hop Subway series) and Bill Blass on Kenny Burrel - Midnigth blue
Donald Byrd - Wind parade
Jimmy Smith - I’m gonna love you just a little bit more babe
The Wild Magnolias - Corey died on the battle field
Silver Convention - You turned me on, but you can’t turn me off (scratch interlude)
Mark Holder - Music Turns Me On
Richard Groove Holmes/Ernie Watts - Come Together
Barry Ungar - Lightly salted (Hip Hop Subway series freestyle)
Donald Byrd - Cantaloupe Island
(drum interlude)
David Mc Callum - The edge
S.O.U.L. - Soul
The meters - Live wire
George Freeman - The bump
Bill Withers - Still bill (scratch interlude)
Bobby Blue Bland  - Goin down slow
Joe Williams - Get out my life woman
Lou Rawls - Christmas will be (Hired Gun freestyle)
Sly and the family stone - Sing a simele song
Sugar Ray - Knock him out (beat juggling interlude)
Michel Audiard - Tatou strip tease
Guy Pederson - Les copains de la basse
Bernard Wystaete - Day dream (poem by Aeden and freestyle by Bill Blass)
Driver OST - Driving
S.O.B.eat (beat juggling interlude)
Sonny Stitt - Slick Eddie
Lou Donaldson - Blues walk
Brother Jack McDuff - Oblighetto
Ronnie foster - Mystic Brew (outro by Rawaness)

Direct download here
Full story on www.laid-back.be
More info on www.myspace.com/zajazza




FRANKIE FRANCIS "Sofrito Spice mix"
A.B. Crentsil - Sofrito Edit
King N’Gom - Sofrito Edit
Samba Vocalizado
Franco et TP ok Jazz - Kitwita Kunami
Los Corraleros - Pajarillo Montannero
Kako - Chiviriquiton (Sofrito Edit)
Frankie Francis - Funky Calypso
Tala Andre Marie - Hot Kokie
Zap Pow - Funkin Skank
Bruce Ruffin - Geronimo
Unknown - Superman
Skatalites - Chinatown
Monteria Swing - La Samaria
Fruko El Bueno - Lamento del Campesino
Ignace de Souza - Aswa Fofor
Sofrito - Music is the Word
Sebastiao Rochas Perazzo - Agua de Poco
El rego et ses Commandos - Kissiba Monk Zokeke
Ignace de Souza - Ole
The Premiers - Funky Monkey
Noro Morales Sextet - Montuno in A Flat
Tito Puente - Sambaroco
Roberto Roena y su Apollo Sound - Mandingore
Skatalites - Coconut Rock

Direct download here or here
More info on www.sofrito.co.uk

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SONOTON 20   > direct download here (right-click and save)
broadcast on May 11th 2009

Easy laidback vibe this month, with a selection that tends towards that rough 60s sound. Blues, funky rock, british jazz... Perfect tunes for a sunny sunday !




00:00 Buddy Miles - That's the way life is (Mercury 1971)
01:44 Harry Stoneham - Coming home baby EDIT
05:01 Moses Dillard - Tribute to Wes (Ubiquity 2005)
07:20 Climax Blues Band - Cubano chant
12:49 Chick Corea - Vision (CBS)
13:34 Keef Hartley Band - The time is near EDIT
22:11 Buddy Miles - The way I feel (Mercury 1971) EDIT
26:47 Eddie Boyd - Night time is the right time (Decca 1967)
29:50 Eric Burdon & War - Pretty colors (Far Out)
36:26 Eric Burdon & War - Gun (Far Out)
42:27 Baden Powell - Sorongaio (Elenco)
47:18 Brian Auger - Bumpin on sunset (CBS 1974)
58:07 Ian Carr & Nucleus - Lullaby (Vertigo 1971)
62:22 Serge Gainsbourg - Hotel particulier (Philips 1971)
66:09 Elton dean - Last the part (CBS)

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SONOTON 19
broadcast on March 9th 2009

PULP FUSION - CHEEBA CHEEBA O.S.T.
Classic funk from the tough side.
Click HERE for download and info.





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SONOTON 18
broadcast on February 9th 2009

SWEET SOUL FOR THE TENDER
Special treat for the lovers.
Click HERE for download and info.





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SONOTON 17
broadcast on December 8th 2008

For the last show of the year, let's just go back to my favorites (not especially released this year...). 70s disco, soul, funk, cumbia, salsa, blues, jazz... Du bon son brut pour les truands.

TRACKLIST
El Coco  - Cocomotion (AVI 1977)
Chicago - Streetplayer (Columbia 1979)
SAM Brother Five - S.A.M. (Compost 2004)
Vernon Burch - Get up (Harmless 2000)
Dennis Mobley & Fresh Taste - Superstition (Counterpoint 1999)
The Soul Investigators - Mo' hash (Mitwit)
Mandrill - Mango meat (Polydor 1973)
Leon Thomas - L.O.V.E. (Flying Dutchman 1972)
J'Davey - Dirty love (Ubiquity 2006)
Carmen Rivero y su Conjunto - Cumbia del monte (Caytronics)
Willie Colon y Hector Lavoe - Todo tiene su final (Fania 1973)
Ray Barretto - Arrepientete (Fania 1972)
Johnny King & the Fatback Band - Peace, love not war (Kay-Dee 2004)
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - War (HBE 2007)
Young-Holt Unlimited - Soulful strut (Brunswick 1968)
Budos Band - My girl (Daptone 2007)
Jose Feliciano - California dreaming (BBE 1998)
Jorge Ben - A joven samba (Klasick remix) (Dejavu 2006)
Baden Powell - Sorongaio (Elenco)
John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers - The death of J.B. Lenoir (Decca 1967)
Bill Withers - Use me (Sussex 1972)

The mix was done live in studio, so no download is available...

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SONOTON 16  > Direct download
broadcast on November 10th 2008

A lot of ultra-funky 45s came in the last months. Here's a little review of my favorite ones, alongside some other soul, blues and exotica gems. But first a little part of a mix I did in 2005, compiling, editing and mashing up the 70s jazz, funk and rock breaks.

 

EXTRA-POL ACTION (ICE CREAM 70)
The breaks, beats & grooves super edits selection
Seventies selected funk breaks, hard jazz and cinematic sounds edited and mixed into one forty-seven-minutes soundtrack.
Edit & Mix by Funky Bompa (Brussels 2005)
Remarkable ultra-limited artwork by Who?




00:00 Popcorn Wylie - Funky rubber band (vocal) (Soul)
02:36 Tyrone Chestnut - The bump (Intrepid)
05:05 Benny Sharp & the Sharpies - Music pt2 (Midas)
07:56 Isaac Hayes - Hung up on my baby (Stax 1974)
13:58 Dyke and the Blazers - Let a woman be a woman (Original Sound)
16:24 Big Joe Louis & the Soul Investigators - Go-go train (Timmion)
19:08 1984 - Trip (Tramp)
22:12 Arthur Lyman - Ringo oiwake (Tabou) (Barclay)
25:21 Willie Hutch - Slick (Motown 1973)
28:50 The Soul Shakers - You ain't my brother (Amark-Tramp)
33:25 Quincy Jones - Snow creatures (The Heist ost - Reprise 1972)
36:33 The Grips - Tennessee strut (G.E.D. Soul)
39:17 Lucky Brown - Potatocakes (Tramp 2008)
43:14 Don Randy - Theme from The Fox (Capitol 2005)
46:59 Black Cat - Lovin' you (Peripheral Enterprises 2006)
51:11 The Polyversal Souls - Sad Nile (Fryers 2008)
54:53 Mombasa - Massai (Sonorama 2006)
61:09 The Budos Band - Origin of man (Daptone 2008)


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SONOTON 15
broadcast on October 13th 2008

Last month was dedicated to my latin finds from a digging trip to Dominican Republic. Here's another one with non-latin stuff : soul, disco, R&B, hipohp, breaks, jazz... All records are not in perfect shape, but the overall feeling is definitely nice.

00:00 Super Rhyme's Rap (Dazz Records) 1980
00:49 Vaughn Mason - Bounce, rock, skate, roll pt2 (Brunswick 1979)
03:21 Salsoul Orchestra - Journey to Phoebus (Salsoul 1977)
07:53 The Impact Of Brass - So far so good (Motown 1971)
11:20 Spoonie Gee - Spoon rap (excerpt) (Sound of New York 1979)
11:35 Azteca - Can't take the funk out of me (CBS 1972)
15:54 Tower Of Power - Walking up hip street (WB 1974)
21:34 Bunny Mack - Let me love you (Afrodisc)
26:52 Jr Walker & The All-Stars - Shotgun (Soul 1966)
29:47 Dealers choice - Funky freak (Dealers Choice)
33:12 Rick James - Give it to me (instr) (Motown 1981)
35:47 O.V. Wright - Born all over (Backbeat)
38:54 Barrabas - Chico (RCA)
42:34 Leon Thomas - Shape your mind to die (Flying Dutchman)
47:40 The Fritz Kersting Group - Mystic moonbeams (Ancient Root 1979)
51:52 Curtis Mayfield - We the people (Curtom)

No download available for this show.
Instead I did a mix for the Laid Back Show compiling my 15 favorite tracks brought back from Santo Domingo. Check it HERE.

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SONOTON 14
broadcast on September 8th 2008

After a good summer break in the Dominican Republic, let's get down on some of my favorite records brought back from Santo Domingo. High energy salsa, cumbia, guajira, son montuno and latin jazz all over.

01 Eddie Palmieri - Meloa para el sapo (Tico 1967)
02 Saoco - Siempre sere guajiro (Mericana 1976)
03 Willie Rosario & Orchestra - Consorte (Inca 1971)
04 Carmen Rivero - Cartagenera (Caytronics)
05 Linda Vera - La yerba santa (Discos Columbia)
06 Hector Lavoe - Vamos a reir un poco (Fania 1976)
07 Grupo Folklorico y experimental nuevayorquino - Cuba linda (Mericana/Salsoul 1975)
08 Gerardo Sanson y su conjunto - La mucura (Zeida)
09 Eddie Palmieri - Muneca (Alegre)
10 Pete Rodriguez - Organizate (Alegre)
11 Johnny Pacheco - Oyeme mulata (Alegre 1974)
12 Los Virtuosos - Montuno viene (Kubaney 1977)
13 Luis 'Perico' Ortiz - Perico lo tiene (New Generation 1981)
14 Julio Castro & Orquesta - El pregonero (New Generation)
15 Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlan - Manicero (Sonolux 1980)
16 Roberto Roena - Une manana (International 1977)
17 Hector Lavoe - El periodico de ayer (Fania 1976)

No download available for this show.
Instead I did a mix for the Laid Back Show compiling my 15 favorite tracks brought back from Santo Domingo. Check it HERE.

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SONOTON 13 > Download
broadcast on July 14th 2008

Before the summerbreak, let's have a last mix of all those goodies I'll need to have around on the run. Eclectic like always, we'll go through Brasil (Skowa & Mafia) & Puerto Rico (Joey Pastrana), of course the USA  before finally hitting the UK again with a superb solo blues from John Mayall. The second part of the show features my favorite side from the Syth Eleptikal Gems serie, made by homies Ame & DVL, also known as the 'After Hours Kingz of Digging'. They selected for us only the heaviest and rarest breaks from their ultra-deep collection. Be sure to check it out....




00:00 Honey Drippers & the Pegalo Singers - Work song (Manzen re-edit 2007) (Sonorama 2007)
02:55 Jorge Graf - Dis-ka-ndombe (G. Frisina re-work) (Soundway 2005)
06:19 The Fatback Band - Soul march (Perception 1973)
09:28 Eddie Kendricks - Trust your heart (Motown 1974)
13:42 Litte Beaver - Funkadelic sound (Cat)
16:03 Skowa & Mafia - Deus me faca funky (Mr Bongo 1999)
21:30 Joey Pastrana - Asi na ma (Cotique 1968)
25:28 The Salsoul Orchestra - Getaway (Salsoul 1977)
28:09 Con-Funk-Shun - Mr tambourine man (Fretone 1974)
30:56 Chuck Brown & the Soul Searchers - Bustin loose pt.2 (Source 1978)
33:01 The Latin Brothers - El son del caballo (Fuentes)
37:16 April Orchestra - Northern lights (RCA 1977)
42:26 Enoch Light & the Light Brigade - The french connection (Project promo 7inch)
45:36 John Mayall - Marsha's mood (ACL 1967)




AFTER HOURS
THE SITH ELEPTIKAL GEM PT.1 (SIDE B)
Made in Belgium - 2001 - No tracklist available
Download full tape at www.laid-back.be brothers.

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SONOTON 12 > Download
broadcast on June 9th 2008

For part 1, I gathered a bit of that good ol' hiphop, a couple of afro funk & disco tunes and the usual touch of jazz for an eclectic mix. Part 2 of this show features an older mix I did for the summer 2 years ago, called Summertime. Again very eclectic, with the breaks, the jazz, the disco and a happy summer feel!




00:00 PBW - Rock unortodox (Copasetic 1999)
01:55 Ugly Duckling - Fresh mode (Bad Magic 1500)
03:55 Ame - I hope that I (Citywurl 2007)
05:23 Pharoahe Monch - The truth ft. Common & Talib Kweli (Rawkus 1999)
08:32 Cannonball Adderley - Inside straight (Fantasy 1973)
11:23 Dale Dennard - If you can live with yourself (Counterpoint 1999)
13:47 Harlem Underground Band - Smoking cheeba cheeba SKIT
13:56 40Winks - Sleep rock (Project Mooncircle 2008)
16:45 Oscar Sulley & The Uhuru Dance Band - Olufeme (Soundway 2004)
19:18 S-Job Movement - Love affair (Soundway 2008)
25:56 Earth Wind & Fire - Drum song (Columbia 1974)
30:14 Disco Ducks - Live from the duck pound (excerpt) (Process 2001)




SUMMERTIME
Mixed by Funky Bompa on 30.04.2006
01 Geraldo Pino - Born to be free (Soundway)
02 Ray Barretto - Watusi (United Artists)
03 Manteca - Tremendo boogaloo (Freestyle)
04 Smoove - Big balls (Record Kicks 45)
05 Jaguar - Battle of funk (Freestyle)
06 Phil Catherine - Give it up or turn it loose (Cobalt)
07 The Bamboos - Tobago strut (Tru Thoughts
08 Dennis Coffey - Scorpio (Sussex)
09 Karen Young - Hot spot (Flarenasch)
10 Funkapolitan - War (London)
11 The Commodores - A groovy thing (Octopus)
12 Johnny King & the Fatback Band - Peace love not war (Kay-Dee)
13 Sly & the family Stone - Advice (Epic)
14 The Quantic Soul Orchestra - San Sebastian strut (Tru Thoughts)
15 A Kid Named Miles - Ring of fire (Alatac)
16 Fela Ransome Kuti - Chops and quenches (EMI)
17 Didier's Sound Spectrum - Paa break (Timmion)
18 Cos - Mein maschine ist schön (IBC)
19 Visioneers - Paul's guitar story (BBE)
20 Jorge Ben - A joven samba (Klasick remix) (Dejavu)
21 El Michels Affair - Walk on by (Ubiquity)
22 Quantic - Archipelago (Tru Thoughts)

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SONOTON 11 > Download
broadcast on April 14th 2008

Featuring an afro-only mix by vinyl archeologist Frank aka DJ Soulpusher (Germany). Frank is the man behind the famous Vampyros Lesbos (NYC) and Soul Explosion parties (Berlin). He's now established in Guinea to hunt down the precious african vinyl. To see the records of this last mix, to read about Frank's digging adventures and to get more of his mixes, check his own blog : voodoofunk.com. Heavy recommendation ! Part one of this show features some favorite funk, soul & latin nuggets on heavy rotation over here...




00:00 Sharon Jones - Geniune (Daptone 2004)
03:52 Placebo - Only 19 (CBS 1973)
08:03 Malcolm Catto - Dirty Drums (red 10' 2008)
11:18 Airto Fogo - Satine dog (Davout 1976)
14:34 Universal Jones - Feel that glow (MGM 1972)
17:57 Our latin thing - The producer (skit) (Fania 1972)
19:42 Fruko y sus Tesos - Borincana (Discos Fuentes 197x)
24:02 CTI All-Stars - California dreaming (CTI 1977)




FRANK - AFRO FUNK EXPERIENCE
00:00 Pat Thomas & Marijata - I need more
07:40 Black Santiagos - Ole
10:45 Orchestra Poly-Rythmo - Gbeti ma djro
13:41 El Rego et ses Comandos - Hessa
16:36 The Doves - Echoing winds
22:48 Don Bruce & the Angels - Kinuye
27:21 Tokyoto Ashanty - African danse
33:00 Sookie feat. Jeannine Otis - Rhythm on rhythm
36:34 Dougbe Antoine & Poly-Rythmo - Nou akue non hwlin me sin kon sio
41:22 Sir Victor Uwaifo - All correct
44:55 Akeeb Kareem - Esin funfun (white horse)
49:38 Fela Anikulapo Kuti - Sorrow tears and blood

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SONOTON 10 > Download
Broadcast on March 10th 2008

Part 2 of this show is my new TAKE TWELVE mix. Selected from hiphop 12' 1993-2003 and remixed by yours truly. Release on audio cassette tape. Out on March 28. Free download available here on this date also.




01 Phirpo y sus Caribes - Comencemos (Soundway 2007)
02 Wake & Bake - Funky pie (Tramp 2007)
03 The Budos Band - King Cobra (Daptone 2007)
04 The Soultors - Stone cold (Soul Patrol 2005)
05 The Sahara All Stars of Jos - Feso Jaiye (Soundway 2007)
06 Guy Pedersen - Pretexte indicatif (Swerve)
07 Dept. of Edu - Cuban studies A (Dept of edu)
08 Boomerang Band - Ornament (Cosmic Sounds 2000)
09 Heliocentrics - Distant star (Now Again 2007)
10 Projection - Abstractions (Swerve)
11 Ananke - Mystery Jungle (2006) >> live on april 9th 2008 @ Atelier 210 (Brussels)
12 Yesterdays New Quintet - Daylight (Stones Throw 2001)




TAKE TWELVE
Only available on Audio Chrome Cassette
01 Non Phixion - Black helicopters (instr) (Uncle Howie 2000)
02 Charizma - My world premiere (acapella) (Stones Throw 1993-1996)
03 KAZI - A.V.E.R.A.G.E. (instr) (Stonesthrow 2000)
04 Dilated Peoples - Worst come to worst (instr) (ABB 2001)
05 Maspyke - The gong show (Bukarance 2000)
06 DJ Shadow ft. Asia Born - Entropy (Sole Sides 1993)
07 Blahzay Blahzay - Pain I feel (Fader 1996)
08 No I.D. ft. Common - State 2 state (Relativity 1998)
09 Stealth Brothers - Greedy double vibes (Brick9000)
10 Cenobytes - Kick a dope verse (Fondle em)
11 The Arsonists - The session (Fondle em 1996)
12 DJ Premier - Saturday night live (instrumental remix) (Delicious Vinyl 1994)
13 Pete Rock ft. The UN - Nothin' lesser (instr) (BBE 2001)
14 Rayer - Carjack (acapella) (9MM 1998)
15 Jigmastas - Till the day (Beyond Real)
16 Masta Ace - Saturday night live (acapella) (Delicious Vinyl 1994)
17 J88 - The look of love (Groove Attack 1999)
18 Amad Jamal - S2finish (instr) (ABB 2001)
19 DJ Design - No games (instr) (Stones Throw 2001)
20 Talib Kweli - Some kind of wonderful (Rawkus 2000)
21 Artifacts - The ultimate (Showbiz remix) (Big Beat 1996)
22 J Live - Them that's not (white label)
23 Rubix - Revitalizing (Photo Synthetic 2000)
24 Dead Poets Society - Seize the day (E.Y.A.)
25 DJ Serious - Popped (Audio Research 2001)
26 D.I.T.C. - Day one (instr) (D.I.T.C. 1997)
27 Aheru and Blue Black - Elevator music (instr) (Seven Heads 2001)
28 K-Otix - Take a breather (instr) (Bronx Science 2001)
29 Pharcyde - Runnin (Delicious Vinyl 1995)
30 Quasimoto - Broad factor (acapella) (Stones Throw promo)
31 Rise - BKNY (instr) (Results Period)
32 Rise - Memories (instr) (Phono Synthetic 2000)
33 Arcee - Super educated (instr) (Certified)
34 Sadat X - The lump lump (Loud 1996)
35 Lootpack - Weededed (instr) (Stones Throw 2000)
36 Jeru The Damaja - Come clean (instr) (Payday 1993)
37 Peanut Butter Wolf - Definition of ill (Madlib remix) (Stones Throw 1999)
38 People Under The Stairs - Code check (instr) (Om 2000)
39 Mr Complex & L-Fudge - Scrape your back out (72 Records 2003)
40 Kid Sundance & Dudley Perkins - Fault (yes) (Fair Deal 2002)
41 The Boulevard Connection - Sut min pik (Fondle 'em)
42 Nautilus - Twelve (instr) (Innera Music 2001)
43 DJ Vadim - Friction (instr) (Ninja Tune)
44 Dead Prez - Hip Hop (acapella) (Loud 1999)
45 RA The Rugged Man - Til my heart stops (acapella) (Rawkus)
46 Slum Village - Get dis money (acapella) (Interscope 1999)
47 Mos Def - If you can huh you can hear (Rawkus)
48 MF Grimm - Do it for the kids (Fondle 'em)
49 Deltron 3030 - Virus (instr) (75 Ark 2000)
50 Pee Gonzales - Dans l'style (9MM 1997)

To all original Hip-Hop heads
Respect to 'Arigato' Dave

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SONOTON 9 > Download
Broadcast on February 11th 2008




01 David Porter - Hang on sloopy (Stax)
02 The Bar-kays - Soul finger (Stax 1967)
03 Marvin Gaye - I heard it through the grapevine (Motown 1968)
04 Leroy & The Drivers - Sad chicken (Stones Throw 2001)
05 Connie Price & The Keystones - The badger (Now-Again 2002)
06 France Gall - Jazz à gogo (Philips 1964)
07 Manu Dibango - Soul makossa (Fiesta 1971) break
08 Ralph McDonald - Jam on the groove (TK Disco 1976) break
09 Salinas - Straussmania (Harmless 2002)
10 Jimmy McGriff - The worm (Harmless 2001)
11 DJ format - English lesson (remix) (PIAS 2003)
12 Ripple - Get off (GRC 1973)
13 The Soul Brothers - Get on the good foot (Cobalt 1996)
14 Quarteto Em Cy - Tudo que voce podia ser (Blue Note 1997)
15 Francesco De Masi - Diamanti swing (Dagored 1999)




01 Lee Fields - My world (Truth & Soul 2007)
02 The Expressoins - Money is king (Truth & Soul 2005)
03 The Supremes - You keep me hangin on (Motown 1966)
04 Tito Rodriguez - Mi guarija si (Honest Jon's 2006)
05 The Funkees - Akula owu onyeara (Soundway 2007)
06 Geraldo Pino & The Heartbeats - On the spot (Soundway 2005)
07 Ray Stephen Oche - Owoicho oche (Disques Esperance 1970)
08 Fabulous Three - Answer me softly pt1 (Psycho)
09 Timmy McNealy - What's going on (Truth & Soul 2007)
10 The Explosions - Hip drop pt.1 (Luv n' Haight)
11 The Vulcans - Star trek (Cobalt 1996)
12 Bronx River Parkway - Lima blues (Latin Express)
13 Johnny Pate - El jardia (reprise) (Probe 1973)
14 Al Green - I'm still in love with you (London 1972)

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SONOTON 8
Broadcast on January 14th 2008

This month, let's consider some records that suffered since their release 30 years ago. Still, enjoy a selection of the finest salsa, guajira and latin jazz collected partly on a nice trip back in Santo Domingo (DR). Expect intricate arrangements of blazing horns, hard rhythms and singing from the guts. The second part of the show is about chilling out to long jazz cuts from the UK, US, Brazil and Germany.

SANTO DOMINGO STYLE
01 Broadway Orchestra - Black orpheus (Gema 1976)
02 Willie Colon - Calle luna calle sol (Fania)
03 Dimension Latina - Lloraras (TH)
04 Santiago Ceron - Vacio (Salsa 1980)
05 Angel Canales & Sabor - La realidad (Musicalia 1976)
06 The Latin Brothers - Las calenas son como las flores (Soundway 2007)
07 Bobby Valentin - Mas bajo (Bronco 1978)
08 Johnny Ventura - Tu boquita (Combo 1981)
09 Julio Castro y la orquestra La Masacre - Dolor esquina miseria EDIT (New Generation)
10 Oscar D'leon - Para Chango (TH 1977)
11 Ray Barretto - El diablo (Fania)
12 Charlie Palmieri - Riendo con cha cha (Embajadores)
13 Orchestra Harlow & Junior Gonzalez - Rio rita (Fania)
14 Tito Puente & his Orchestra - Black brothers (Tico 1973)
15 Grupo Irakere - Valle Picadura (Egrem)

JAZZED OUT
16 Arthur Verocai - dedicada a ela (Luv n' Haight)
17 Nostalgia 77 Octet - Journey Home (Tru Thoughts 2007)
18 Mal Waldron - Thoughts (Japo 1971)
19 Das Goldenes Zeitalter ft. Bajka - A vision pt2 (Jazzman 2006)

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Broadcast on December 10th 2007




01 Bar-Kays - Spellbound (Funky Bompa edit) (Mercury 1976)
02 Rev Jay - Over night low (Pure003)
03 Chicken Curry & his Pop Percussion Orchestra - Librium (MFP)
04 Clarence Reid - Till I get my share (Kay-Dee 2007)
05 Lyn Christopher - Take me with you (Harmless 2006)
06 Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings - Keep on looking (Daptone 2007)
07 Binky Griptite & The Mellowmatics - Mellomatic mood (Daptone)
08 Gladys Knight and the Pips - The nitty gritty (Soul 1968)
09 Jimmy James Thomas - I can't dance (Sounds Of Champion)
10 Herb Johnson - Make you wanna holler (Timmion 2004)
11 Ricardo Marrero - Babalonia (Don version) (Jazzman 2006)
12 Jay Dee - Crushin' (instrumental) (Stones Throw 2007)
13 Sergio Mendes & Brasil 77 - After midnight (A&M 1971)
14 The Young-Holt Unlimited - Soulful strut (Brunswick 1968)
15 Oh No (promo 7') (Stones Throw 2007)
16 The Noble Knights - Sing a simple song (Cotillion)
17 The Dap-Kings - Nervous like me (Daptone 2004)
18 The Policitians - Free your mind (Invictus 1972)
19 Osaka Monaurail - Alternative reality (Unique 2007)
20 Les Dum's - La danse des grands singes nus (Comet 2000)
21 Pete Terrace - Boogaloo loo (Somerset 196x)
22 Lou Rawls - St. James infirmary (Capital 1976)
23 Sarah Vaughan - Have you met Miss Jones (Roulette)
24 Ray Charles - The danger zone (ABC 1961)
25 James Brown - Make it good to yourself (Polydor 1973)
26 The Stance Brothers - Roll call (Ricky-Tick 2007)
27 Joe Haider - No way (Sonar Kollektiv 2007)
28 Oh No - Cosmos (Stones Throw 2007)
29 Serge Gainsbourg - 69 année érotique (Philips 1969)
30 Me&You - Brown paper bag (Tru Thoughts 2007)
31 Charizma & Peanut Butter Wolf - Devotion 93 (Stonesthrow 1993)
32 Menahan Street Band - Make the road by walking (Dunham 2007)
33 Charles Bradley & Menahan Street Band - The world (is going up in flames) (Dunham 2007)
34 William Bell & Judy Clay - Private number (Stax )
35 Jean Patrice, son Harmonica et ses Rytmes - Le grisbi (La voix de son maître)
36 The Novi Singers - Jeansy (JCR 2000)
37 The Heliocentrics - Winter song (Jazzman 2006)

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SONOTON 6 > Download
Broadcast on November 12th 2007
Special guest-mix by fellow Brussels-based beatheads/cratediggers/funk aficionados THE HERBEEZ
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SONOTON 5 > Download
Broadcast on October 8th 2007




SELECTED SOUNDS Vol.5
Breaks, beats & grooves (Unreleased 2004)
01 Edwin Starr - War (Gordy 1971)
02 Grandmaster Flash - The Adventures Of Grandmaster Flash On The Wheels Of Steel (Sugar Hill 1981)
03 Weather Report - Black Market/Elegant people (CBS 1976)
04 DJ Spinna - Dayz (Female Fun 2004)
05 Jurassic 5 - Freedom (Interscope 2002)
06 Peanut Butter Wolf - Don't Turn Your Back (Stonesthrow 2001)
07 Bill Conti - Reflections (Rocky OST) (UA 1967)
08 Isaac Hayes - Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalmystic (Enterprise 1969) edit
09 Quasimoto - Astronaut (Antidote 2002)
10 Andre Gurov - Organised Babbittry (Jazz Fudge 1997)
11 Rev Mc D - Cherrystones (Atlantic 1970) edit
12 Canned Heat - Boogie music (Liberty) edit
13 Pierre Henri - Teen tonic (Philips 1967)
14 Dr Octagon - Blue flowers (Dan The Automator mix) (Mo Wax 1996)
15 The Blackbyrds - Wilson's gone (Fantasy 1975)
16 Cannonball Adderley - Aries (Capitol 1972)
17 Syreeta - Black maybe (MoWest 1972)




01 Willie Rosario - Calypso blues (Honest Jon 2006)
02 Richi Corbin Trio ft. Barbara Trent - A woman was made for a man (Funk45 2007)
03 interlude Kourtrajme - La barbichette
04 The Quantic Soul Orchestra ft. J Live - She said what? (Tru Thoughts 2007)
05 1984 - Theme (Tramp 2006)
06 The Quantic Soul Orchestra ft. Alice Russel - End of the road (Tru Thoughts 2005)
07 interlude Kourtrajme - Nizar
08 Cookin on 3 burners - Settle the score (Freestyle 2007)
09 El Michels Affair - Detroit twice (Misty 2005)
10 Los Diplomaticos - Esperma y ron (Discos Fuentes 1980)
11 Fruko y sus Tesos - Improvisando (Soundway 2007)
12 Hein Huysmans Septet - Night people (ADS)
13 Chicken Curry - Librium (MFP)
14 Banda Uniao Black - Na palma da mao (Commonfolk 2007)
15 Timo Lassy - The call (Ricky Tick 2007)
16 Soil & Pimps Sessions - Wheel within a wheel (Brownswood 2006)

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SONOTON 4 > Download
Broadcast on September 10th 2007
A Poets Of Rhythm discography special




01 The Whitefield Brothers - In the raw °
02 The Soul-Saints Orchestra - Bag of soul 7' (Jazzman 2005)
03 The New Process - Theme from Bus People Express 7' (Tramp 1993)
04 The Poets Of Rhythm - Smilin' while you're crying 7' (Quannum/Ninja Tune 2002)
05 The Poets Of Rhythm - Strokin' the grits *
06 The Whitefield Brothers - Yakuba 7' (Field 2007)
07 The Poets Of Rhythm - Upper class *
08 The Poets Of Rhythm - I changed my mind (Quannum/Mo Wax 1999 - 2LP comp)
09 The Pan-Atlantics - Rhodesian girl °°
10 Bo Baral Excursionists - Wallow in the myrrh °°
11 Neo-Hip-Hot-Kiddies Community - Hip walk 7' (Rabbi 2006)
12 The Whitefield Brothers - Rampage 10' (Soul Fire 2001)
13 Poets Of Rhythm - Summerdays 7' (Gomma 2003)
14 Das Goldenes Zeitalter - A vision 12' (Jazzman 2006)
15 The Poets Of Rhythm - Discern-Define **
16 Bajka - I can no poet be 12' (Jazzman 2006)
17 The Whitefield Brothers - Prowlin' °

* taken from the LP 'Practice what you preach' by The Poets Of Rhythm (Soulciety 1993)
** taken from the LP 'Discern-Define' by The Poets Of Rhythm (Quannum/Ninja Tune 2002)
° Taken from the LP ' In the raw' by The Whitefield Brothres (Soul Fire 2002)
°° taken from the compilation LP 'Original raw soul vol.2 - Into space and time' (Spinning wheel 1997)

I've been following these guys since a while now. They really are the only funk band with such a distinctive hardhitting sound, mad discography and independent attitude. Much respect to Max aka Muggy.

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SONOTON 3 > Download
Broadcast on June 11th 2007




01 After Hours - Slice em twice (Go Fuck Ya'self 2004)
02 R.L.Burnside - Let my baby ride (Fat Possum 1998)
03 Oghene Kologbo & Afrobeat Academy - We dey suffa (Rabbi 2006)
04 Stezo ft. Dooley O - Piece of the pie (Stonesthrow 2004)
05 The Keystones ft. Malcolm Catto - The shadows of leaves (Bloods Haul OST) (Now-Again 2003)
06 Marlena Shaw - Californa soul (Jazzman 2006)
07 Orchestre du Bawobab - Kelen ati len (Soundway 2004-Disques Buur Senegal 1975)
08 Ernie Hawks & The Soul Investigators - Soulful trip pt.1 (Nite Club 2006)
09 Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - War (HBE 2007)
10 El Michels Affair - Bring the ruckus (Truth & Soul 2006)
11 Grand Byz 76 & Smimooz - Equipe Z (private 2005)
12 Edu Lobo - Vento bravo (Blue Note 1997-1972)
13 Sergio Mendes & Brasil 66 - Crystal illusions (A&M)
14 Baden Powell - Canto de Ossanha (SABA)
15 Astrud Gilberto - Crickets sing for Anamaria (Verve)
16 The Detroit Experiment - Highest (Planet E 2003)
17 FranÁois de Roubaix - Dernier domicile connu (Hortensia 1976)
18 Orgone - The duck gravy (Ubiquity 2007)
19 The Undisputed Truth - Earthquake (Motown 1975) edit
20 Joe Henderson ft. Alice Coltrane - The elements (Milestone 1974)
21 Les McCann - Talk to the people (Atlantic 1973) double+edit
22 Ramsey Lewis - Jungle strut (CBS 1974) double+edit
23 Beat Konducta (Madlib) - Understanding (Stonesthrow 2006)
24 Mulatu Astatke - Kasalefkut-Hutu (Worthy 1972)
25 Das Goldenes Zeitalter - Breakin' through (Jazzman 2006)
26 The Novi Singers - Misfit (JCR 2000)
27 Johnny Guitar Watson - Lovin' you (Zealous 2006-Fantasy 1974)

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SONOTON 2 > Download
Broadcast on May 7th 2007




01 KRS-One - MC's act like they don't know (Jive 1995)
02 Frank'n'Dank - Clap yo hands (white 2007)
03 Black Cat - Kingston Cardova (Peripheral Enterprises 2006)
04 The Shack Band - Geb's auf (Joma 2005)
05 Visioneers - Run for cover (BBE 2006)
06 The Emperors - Bring out yourself (Futura 2005/1969)
07 Joe Cuba Sextet - Do you feel it (Tico 0972)
08 The Sweet Vandals - Beautiful (Funkorama-Unique 2007)
09 Thieves of Time - The time machine (Other Worlds 2005)


Part 2 features a big mix from the Pulp Fusion compilations, edited and served by yours truly. 10 years of classic 70s funk and breaks compiled in 60 minutes. It will be released as soon as some decent artwork can be done. Keep checking back !

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SONOTON 1 > Download
Broadcast on April 2nd 2007




01 The Sweet Vandals - Charlie love (Unique 2007)
02 Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - What if we all stopped paying taxes? (Daptone 2004)
03 Lack of afro - Roderigo (Freestyle 2007)
04 Chico Mann - Say what (Kindred Spirits 2007)
05 Jukka Eskola - Timber up (Free Agent 2006) 12inch edit
06 Madlib - Tribe (Stonesthrow 2005)
07 SNAFU76 - Slick winter (PR 2007)
08 Plate Fork Knife Spoon - The kraken (Wide Hive 2004)
09 Erich Ferstl - To go and to return (Sonar Kollektiv 2007)




01 Nostalgia 77 – Cheney lane (Tru Thoughts 2005)
02 Quincy Jones – Hikky burr (A&M 1972) double
03 Ike & Tina Turner – Game of love (Liberty 1970) double
04 Zoo – If you lose your woman (Riviera 1969) edit
05 Eddy Jacobs Exchange – Pull my coat (Jazzman 2006)
06 Eddie Harris – Funkaroma (Altantic 1974)
07 Esther Phillips – Just say goodbye (Atlantic 1966)
08 Sa-Ra Creative Partners – Just like a baby (Ubiquity 2005)
09 Carla Bley – Song sung long (Watt 1977)
10 The Soul Saints Orchestra – Santa's got a bag of soul (Jazzman 2005)
11 Manzel – Midnight theme (Dopebrother 2004) double
12 El Michels Affair – C.R.E.A.M. (Truth & Soul 2005)
13 Kid Sundance – Contemplating (Fair Deal 2005)

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Here's another special treat, introducing the Cheeba Cheeba party officially as a bi-monthly night at the great Cafe Bota (Brussels). You might have noticed this mix as an early Sonoton show. I finally managed to get some nice artwork, so it's time to release !

Download the mix HERE. Thanx to homies Alex & JC aka the infamous Vic&Lloyd from www.on-point.be for sharing the good vibes.



PULP FUSION
CHEEBA CHEEBA O.S.T.

Bits & Breaks from the vault of the Pulp Fusion series
Ten volumes released on Harmless Records 1997-2006
Selected, edited & mixed by Funky Bompa

TRACKLIST
00:00 Bobby Franklin's Insanity - Bring it on down
00:14 Ray Bryant - Up above the rock *
01:08 Charles Wright & Watts - What can you bring me *
02:04 Johnny Hammond - Star borne *
02:41 Chicago Gangsters - Gangster boogie *
02:59 Candido - Candido's funk *
04:40 Banbarra - Shack up
06:55 United 8 - Getting uptown (to get down) *
07:12 Sonny Stitt - Slick Eddie *
08:50 Milt Jackson - I'm not so sure
11:27 Lonnie Smith - Afrodesia
12:13 Gordon Staples & The Motown Strings - Strung out *
13:20 Ramon Morris - First come first serve *
14:36 Grover Washington Jr - Knucklehead *
15:19 Jack McDuff - Magnetic feel *
17:32 Sarah Vaughan - Inner city blues
21:40 Dizzy Gillespie - Matrix *
23:09 Tyrone Washington - Submission *
24:48 The Blackbyrds - The runaway
28:42 Rufus Thomas - Fried chicken *
29:28 Clifford Coulter - VJC *
31:58 The Propositions - Africana
32:35 Harlem Underground Band - Smokin cheeba cheeba *
33:57 Johnny Hammond - Shifting gears *
34:41 Booker T & The MGs - Melting pot
35:15 Lightnin' Rod - Sport
35:29 Exit 9 - Miss funky fox *
37:40 Pleasure - Joyous
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39:39 Reuben Wilson - Inner city blues
42:05 Michael Longo - Like a thief in the night *
43:57 Gary Bartz NTU Troop - Celestial blues
51:15 Lafayette Afro-Rock Band - Darkest light

* Funky Bompa edits

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Made in Belgium 2009

Generally I'm not too much into those days where you "have to" be nice to your mama or your love. Everyday should be special, right? Anyway, I've meant to do a romantic mix in a long time, but never managed to get in the mood. Today, it's a bit different. Lots of superb soul music came in lately (think Menahan Street Band, Raphael Saadiq), so last sunday I decided to make it into a nice 80min soundtrack. Soul, jazz, latin, funk... Definitely some soulful music to share in tender moments.



Dedicated to all lovers and special someones.

Download it now and here.

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L.O.V.E.
Sweet Soul for the Tender
Selection & mix by Funky Bompa

TRACKLIST
00:00 Leon Thomas - L.O.V.E. (Flying Dutchman 1971)
02:55 Churchill Stage Band - Superstition (Dynamite Soul 2008)
06:15 Banda Los Hijos de la Nina Luz - Dejala correr (Soundway 2008)
08:28 Serge Gainsbourg - Yeye (Gains & Bourg remix) (Tour Eiffel 2008)
13:03 Johnny King & the Fatback Band - Peace, love not war (Kay-Dee 2004)
18:32 Menahan Street Band - The traitor (Dunham 2008)
21:05 Impact of Brass - Still water (love) (Rare Earth-Motown 1971)
24:03 Raphael Saadiq ft. Joss Stone - One kiss from you (Columbia 2009)
26:29 James Brown & the Famous Flames - I loves you Porgy (King 1967)
28:58 Linda Lyndell - What a man (Volt 1968)
31:34 El Michels Affair - C.R.E.A.M. (Truth&Soul 2006)
34:22 Ada Moore - The devil is a woman (Jazzman 2008)
38:18 Gerardo Sanson y su Conjunto - Caracoli (Zeida)
40:37 Jose Feliciano - California dreaming (BBE 1998)
44:39 Menahan Street Band - Going the distance (Dunham 2008)
47:37 Joe Cuba Sextet - Ya viene lo bueno (Tico 1966)
49:36 David McCallum - Michelle (Capitol 1967)
51:56 Nina Simone - My baby just cares for me (Carrere 1987)
57:20 Mr Jim & the Rhythm Machine - Midnight in Madrid (Wizdom 1984)
60:06 Marvin Gaye - Troubleman (Motown 1972)
65:54 Curtis Mayfield - The other side of town (Curtom 1970)
69:50 Darondo - Didn't I (Ubiquity 2006)
73:13 Bill Withers - Lean on me (Sussex 1972)


Sonoton Radio Show #18
Broadcast on 9th February 2009
Radio Campus 92.1FM (Brussels)

About our party next friday at Cafe Bota Stereo, you know we at Cheeba Cheeba are real promo machines. Next to a flyer all about attitude, we even made a ringtone for you to customize your phone, and look good when a homie calls you up. Ok, don't take all this too seriously. It's all about fun here, so do what you gotta do !

Get the ringtone HERE (right-click & save).
It's in mp3 format, so just upload it into your phone, and set it as your default ringtone.

As Vic aka J-to-the-C was doing his hip-to-the-hop-and-you-don't-stop on Lefto's De Hop radio show yesterday, he just did a Cheeba Cheeba radio add for some live promo action. Plain hilarious. Check it HERE (right-click & save) and listen to JC's mad show HERE (available one week).

See you on friday,
The Cheeba Brothers (Funky Bompa, Vic & Lloyd).

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Check down the page for a link to the Santo Domingo Digging mix I did this week, featuring 15 of my favorite records I brought back from the Caraib region. You'll find an extended tracklist down there too. Here are the covers already.



Last summer I had the chance to spend a few weeks in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (DR). To make a long story short, I went for a year to Santo Domingo as an exchange student 10 years ago. Now I have a second family, a Dominican one, which I visit on regular digging trips back there. I quickly learned the language (Spanish), the culture, the dances and of course the music. Let's start with some pics of Santo Domingo, DR's capital. These were taken close to the colonial part of the city, which is being "rehabilitated" for the moment.













Being part of the large Antilles, in the Caraib region, DR has a tropical climate. That is not a good point regarding conservation of the precious vinyl. You might hear that in the mix joining this post, but the music is worth it...





Often, record are sold right on the streets. Not many dealers are to be found,
but among the years I managed to know the ones still carrying the "long plays". Private collectors are always a good treat too.









Heat, sweat, moldy record covers, bugs all over the place... Sometimes a dirty job, that resulted this time in a nice 200+ LPs and a handfull 45s to get home.



DR is especially known for it's superb beaches. Going inside the country is just beautiful too. The cooler temperatures and exuberant tropical vegetation, hosting a typical dominican lifestyle, makes it worth checking out.











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THE LAIDBACK SHOW
FM BRUSSEL 98.8FM
October 15th 2008

FUNKY BOMPA special guest mix
SANTO DOMINGO DIGGING 2008
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EXTENDED TRACKLIST

00:00 Jimmy Spleer - Super Rhyme's Rap (Dazz Records 1980)
I just used the intro of this early hiphop classic sampling Vaughn Mason's dancefloor classic, which I found in the very same cover. DJs were always there.

00:49 Vaughn Mason - Bounce, rock, skate, roll pt2 (Brunswick 1979)
The track I was just talking about. Great break.

03:21 Salsoul Orchestra - Journey to Phoebus (Salsoul 1977)
Big band disco breaks. Made in US. In my opinion most of the Salsoul Orchestra's albums are one-trackers, so be careful...

07:53 The Impact Of Brass - So far so good (Motown 1971)
The cover shows a bunch of white guys, posing with attitude. Happens to be signed to Motown. The prominent horns make it a real heavy soul track.

11:30 Willie Rosario & Orchestra - Consorte (Inca 1977)
Oldschool salsa meets jazz with a powerful dancefloor attraction. Make it hot.

14:22 Saoco - Siempre sere guajiro (Mericana 1976)
I've always the slow melody of the guajira, a typical cuban rhythm. NYC had Saoco back then to remember how good this stuff sounds.

19:48 Los Virtuosos - Montuno viene (Discolor 1977)
Another great salsa track from Cuco Valoy's Virtuosos. Couldn't find a clean copy of this...

23:49 Carmen Rivero - Cumbia, cumbiamba (Caytronics)
Colombia's national dance, the cumbia, is always nice on dancefloors. No info is to be found about composer Carmen Rivero, except he got Linda Vera doing the vocals. Favorite cumbia record for sure.

26:28 Linda Vera - La yerba santa (Discos Columbia)
Same singer, incredible voice. I said the previous track was my favorite. Here's a challenger, even if the rest of the album doesn't well.  Superheavy cumbia though...

29:01 Indio Bravo - Celos (Zuni)
Back to Dominican Republic with this perico ripao, ancester of the merengue. It's uptempo rhythm with accordion and scraping percussion makes it another favorite on the dancefloor.

31:30 O.V. Wright - Born all over (Back Beat 1971)
Lost soul from the States. Who would think such a rarity would end up on the streets of Sto Dgo. Superb album from start to finish.

34:36 Barrabas - Chico (RCA 1972)
I had this record, but didn't notice this incredible track until finding it back. Soul meets rock, slow and powerful.

38:17 Leon Thomas - Shape your mind to die (Flying Dutchman 1972)
My favorite jazz record from the bunch. Again superb album from start to finish. Leon Thomas' voice, also to be found on Pharaoh Sanders' records, is just perfect.

43:24 Curtis Mayfield - We the people (Curtom 1971)
Classic soul from The Man. Another start-to-finish gem. The funky theme in the middle comes just right.

49:21 Grupo Folklorico y Experimental Nuevayorquino - Cuba linda (Mericana/Salsoul 1975)
We end the trip with a great latin-jazz burner. The name of the band says it all.

Check all the covers on the top of this post.

Thanks to Julius for hosting me at his LaidBack Show on FM Brussels.
Check also the online LaidBack Radio on www.laid-back.be for continuous heat.

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Selection, mix and remix by Funky Bompa
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50-minutes mix featuring favorite hiphop from 1993-2003
Picture copyright : Laidback brother Julius

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TRACKLIST

01 Non Phixion - Black helicopters (instr) (Uncle Howie 2000)
02 Charizma - My world premiere (acapella) (Stones Throw 1996)
03 KAZI - A.V.E.R.A.G.E. (instr) (Stonesthrow 2000)
04 Dilated Peoples - Worst come to worst (instr) (ABB 2001)
05 Maspyke - The gong show (Bukarance 2000)
06 DJ Shadow ft. Asia Born - Send them / Entropy (Sole Sides 1993)
07 Blahzay Blahzay - Pain I feel (Fader 1996)
08 No I.D. ft. Common - State 2 state (Relativity 1998)
09 Stealth Brothers - Greedy double vibes (Brick9000)
10 Cenobytes - Kick a dope verse (Fondle em 1996)
11 The Arsonists - The session (Fondle em 1996)
12 D Premier - Saturday night live (instrumental remix) (Delicious Vinyl 1994)
13 Pete Rock ft. The UN - Nothin' lesser (instr) (BBE 2001)
14 Rayer - Carjack (acapella) (9MM 1998)
15 Jigmastas - Till the day (Beyond Real 2001)
16 Masta Ace - Saturday night live (acapella) (Delicious Vinyl 1994)
17 J88 - The look of love (Groove Attack 1999)
18 Amad Jamal - S2finish (instr) (ABB 2001)
19 DJ Design - No games (instr) (Stones Throw 2001)
20 Talib Kweli - Some kind of wonderful (Rawkus 2000)
21 Artifacts - The ultimate (Showbiz remix) (Big Beat 1996)
22 J Live - Them that's not (white label 1999)
23 Rubix - Revitalizing (Photo Synthetic 2000)
24 Dead Poets Society - Seize the day (E.Y.A. Recordings)
25 DJ Serious - Popped (Audio Research 2001)
26 D.I.T.C. - Day one (instr) (D.I.T.C. 1997)
27 Aheru and Blue Black - Elevator music (instr) (Seven Heads 2001)
28 K-Otix - Take a breather (instr) (Bronx Science 2001)
29 Pharcyde - Runnin (Delicious Vinyl 1995)
30 Quasimoto - Broad factor (acapella) (Stones Throw)
31 Rise - BKNY (instr) (Results Period 2003)
32 Rise - Memories (instr) (Phono Synthetic 2000)
33 Arcee - Super educated (instr) (Certified 2001)
34 Sadat X - The lump lump (Loud 1996)
35 Lootpack - Weededed (instr) (Stones Throw 2000)
36 Jeru The Damaja - Come clean (instr) (Payday 1993)
37 Peanut Butter Wolf - Definition of ill (Madlib remix) (Stones Throw 1999)
38 People Under The Stairs - Code check (instr) (Om 2000)
39 Mr Complex & L-Fudge - Scrape your back out (72 Records 2003)
40 Kid Sundance & Dudley Perkins - Fault (yes) (Fair Deal 2002)
41 The Boulevard Connection - Sut min pik (Fondle 'em 1998)
42 Nautilus - Twelve (instr) (Innera Music 2001)
43 DJ Vadim - Friction (instr) (Ninja Tune 1999)
44 Dead Prez - Hip Hop (acapella) (Loud 1999)
45 RA The Rugged Man - Til my heart stops (acapella) (Rawkus 1999)
46 Slum Village - Get dis money (acapella) (Interscope 1999)
47 Mos Def - If you can huh you can hear (Rawkus 2002)
48 MF Grimm - Do it for the kids (Fondle 'em 1998)
49 Deltron 3030 - Virus (instr) (75 Ark 2000)
50 Pee Gonzales - Dans l'style (9MM 1997)

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To all original Hip-Hop heads
Respect to "Arigato" Dave

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Essential recordings (or not) I'm trippin to for the moment :

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NOVEMBER 2007

It's been a while since I've posted a new chart in here. I've been working and travelling so much. So much good stuff to talk about... Check out the SONOTON mixes, as I always try to include the latest stuff I'm digging. Here's a first selection from the top of my head :

> SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS - 100 days 100 nights (Daptone Records 2007) LP
My favorite live act came back to Belgium with a new album and a fantastic show. The Dap-kings backed up for Amy Winehouse, if I understood right, which gave them mainstream exposure. They definitely deserve it. But Sharon Jones is still my favorite.

> CHARLES BRADLEY & THE MENAHAN STREET BAND - This world (Dunham 2007) 7"
Another superb soul tune from the Daptone crew. The Menahan Street Band is led by Sharon Jones & Budos Band guitarist Tommy TNT. Do not miss this if you like soulful horns and some raw singing.

More soon...

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JULY 2007

Here's a little list of records I've bought lately and just keep playing over and over and over and over and over again.

> NOSTALGIA 77 - Everything under the sun (Tru Thoughts 2007) limited LP
Incredible new album from the UK. Jazz at it's best. Records you can listen to from start to finish often are future classics. And this one's perfect all the way !

> TUOMO - My thing (Jupiter 2007) LP
Soul from Finland. Close your eyes, and you wouldn't believe it wasn't recorded by Motown some 30 years ago... Perfect for the summer. Thanx to Lost In Music Pit for the tip !

> HYPNOTIC BRASS ENSEMBLE - War b/w Mercury (HBE 2007) 10"
You might have checked out the video on my frontpage. Great full sound on 10" vinyl.

> SOUL SIDES (Zealous 2006) 2LP compilation
Compiled by Oliver Wang (autor of the excellent Soul Sides blog). Great great tracks. A perfect compilation to introduce you (or your friends) to the power of soul...

> COLOMBIA - The Golden Age Of Discos Fuentes (Soundway 2007) 2LP Compilation
I've talked about the 7", released as a teaser for this comp. So here's the big stuff : Colombia's finest and hardest cumbias, descargas, psych afro-funk and more crazyness from the Discos Fuentes label. Copies just fly out, so be fast and get yours before it's too late ! Soundway also released the Panama! compilation last year.

> ORGONE - The duck gravy (Ubiquity 2007) 7"
Another nice 7" cut for their european tour, even if I haven't seen them around (??). Heavy funk from those Cali guys.

> MICHAEL GARRICK TRIO - Moon (Trunk Records 2007) LP
Limited reissue of this fantastic british jazz. Originally released as a private pressing mini-album in 1964, let's thank Mr Jonny Trunk for doing such a nice job.

> COOKIN ON 3 BURNERS - Cook It / Settle the Score (Freestyle 2007) 7"
"Settle the Score" is my cut right here, featuring Kylie Auldist on vocals. Damn !

Don't forget to check out my radioshow, including lots of these goodies of course. Download them here.
That's it for now !

Off the record(s), buddy Pierre from Paris just started Babelio. It's a new site for booklovers, to share and discuss their reads and tastes. Let a funny video tell you what it's all about.

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MAY 2007

> THE SWEET VANDALS (Funkorama/Unique 2007) LP
The funk scene is growing in Europe, and Spain is definitely in the game with the Sweet Vandals. Great singing, superb oldschool sound. If you like Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, this is something for you ! Check their myspace for a quick listen.

> LACK OF AFRO – Roderigo (Freestyle 2007)
As featured on the first Sonoton show, Lack of Afro hits hard with this first 45 on Freestyle. The B-side contains a remix by Natural Self. The other work by Lack of Afro is heavy too, so don't sleep !

> MR JIM & THE RHYTHM MACHINE – Do the hot pants b/w Midnight in Madrid (Wizdom 1984)
Flea markets are drying up, but once in a while good surprises are to be found. Despite the title, the A-side is not funky at all. On the B-side, Mr Jim (on keysboards, I assume) plays a cool and straight instrumental jazz track with this typical 60s sound. I just love it.

> THE BOOGOOS – Bubbles pt.1-2 (Tramp 2007)
Here's a piece of vinyl brought to you by Tobias Kirmayer (liens myspace/trampsrecords) himself. Tramp Records releases quality funk records, and the latest release confirms the statement. On this 45 the Boogoos play some uptempo happy funk with brass band horns. Hot !

> PHIRPO Y SUS CARIBES – Comencemos b/w LITO BARRIENTOS Y SU ORQUESTA – Cumbia en do menor (Soundway 2007)
Another top 45 from Soundway, taken from a compilation about Colombian treasures. Those are a must-have for any exotic funk lover. On the A-side, hirpo covers Fela Kuti's "Let's start", bustin' loose on fuzzy guitars and mad horns. The B-side features an excellent and heavy cumbia (colombia's folklore music/dance). Perfect pressing. Not to be missed !

> THIEVES OF TIMES - The time machine / The beat suite (phase 1-2-3) (Other Worlds 2005)
Coming from our UK fellas, the A-side of this 12" is a very nice and laidback track. The B-side is more dancefloor-oriented. Good stuff !

> AFTER HOURS – Collected, inspected & injected part 4 (2006) mix-cd
The Antwerp-based kings of digging bless us with another volume of their infamous serie. As usual, the beats are slow and heavy. Library breaks, soundtracks, heavy soul, African sounds… it all sounds great. The artwork by Sozyone makes it just beautiful. Get this.

> JAKE ONE – Inner Soul (2005) mix-cd
Jake One, producer for De La Soul and G-Unit, put together a mix of superb soul tracks taken from rare library records, rare groove, 45s etc. The mix is a little rough, but the quality is definitely in there… Check him out here.

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MARCH 2007

Things are going way too fast. We're almost in april ! Things will be updated soon, promise...

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JANUARY 2007

No recordings for january, but two bands :

> LA RUE DES PECHERIES
Jazz-funk-beatbox band with percussion, rhodes piano, keyboard scratching and a three-piece horn section. They've got this nice laidback vibe, with nice bridges to dub rhythms, Fat Freddy's Drop style. Recommended !

> LA CHIVA
South-american latin-afro-funk combo. Los Jaivas (Chile) meets Nico Gomez (Belgium)... Cool guys and good vibes, so don't miss!

I checked them out live this w-e in Brussels and was really impressed by the overall sound. Heavy rhythms, funky horns... that's what it's all about. A Funky Bompa recommendation !

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DECEMBER 2006

> WILLIE ROSARIO - Calypso blues (Honest Jons 2006) 7"
Compiled on the excellent compilation "Boogaloo Pow Wow - Dancefloor Rendez-Vous In Young Nuyorica", this track makes it worth on its own. Willie Rosario sings on a stripped down bongo track, slowly building up to a superb boogaloo final.

> CASBAH 73 - JAZZ TRAVELS (Hitop 2006) compilation LP
Another superb compilation by collector-DJ Casbah 73 (Madrid). Some very sought-after tracks are selected for our greatest pleasure.

> ERNIE HAWKS & THE SOUL INVESTIGATORS - Soulful trip pt. 1&2 (Nite Club 2005) 7"
Heavy funk from Finland with this track released on Timmion's sub-label and produced by the enygmatic Didier (Didier's Sound Spectrum).

> SALAH RAGEB - EGYPT STRUT (Jazzman 2006) 7"
The title itself says it all. Funky jazz with an oriental touch, on an quality reissue label.

> PAVLOV & MISHKIN - Re-De-Troit (GAMM 2006) 12"
Cool rework of an ultra-classic sample. Everybody loves it !

> NOSTALGIA 77 w/ ALICE RUSSEL - 7 NATION ARMY (Ubiquity 2005) Compilation LP
Compiled some time ago on the Rewind! Vol. 4, this slowed down White Stripes cover really really does it...

> BAJKA - I CAN NO POET BE (Jazzman 2005) EP
This one isn't very new either, but who cares... Jazzman Gerald knows what he's doing by producing Bajka on his label. I discovered 6 months ago, singing live and backed by the Poets Of Rhythm (now doing jazz under the pseudo "Das Goldenes Zeitalter"). What a blast...

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NOVEMBER 2006

> 1984 - THERE'S A WRINKLE IN OUR TOWN (Tramp 2006) 7"
This slice of high energy heavy funk just get me pumped up. Perfect for the wake-up.

> EL MICHELS AFFAIR - C.R.E.A.M. (Truth & Soul 2006) 7"
Dopest instrumental cover from the Wu-tang classic. Thank you L. Michel.

> THE BROKEN KEYS - Slingshot pt. 1&2 (Tru Thoughts 2006) 7"
Tru Thoughts labelmates Nostalgia77 and Natural Self team up for a new project. This teaser here is just so heavy.

> PANAMA! compilation (Soundway 2006) LP
Essential stuff from Panama's 1965-1975 period, from equally essential label.

> NOSTALGIA 77 OCTET - The Impossible Equation (Tru Thoughts 2006) Limited LP
Makes me think of the UK jazz-rock scene back in the 70s, Ian Carr & Nucleus style... Get this while you can.
Nostalgia 77 will have a DJ-set in Brussels on december 9th at the Atelier 210, alongside Brussels finest funk DJs (Kwak, Brekbit and... myself ;). Don't miss...

> YATHA SIDHRA - A Meditation Mass (Gorilla Musik - 197?) Limited reissue LP
Another rare recording beautifully reissued. A german production combining progressive arrangements, phazing drums, electronics and indian influences. The album title says it all...

> EUGENE MC DANIELS - Outlaw (Atlantic 1970) LP
If you still don't know the man, here's a nice piece to start with...

> AME's "Donuts Sample Montage"
Afterhours homie mixes the originals from Dilla's latest opus. Absolutely necessary.

> CHARLIE MARIANO & THE CHRIS HINZE COMBINATION (Black Lion 1973) LP
Slow and heavy jazz to trip to after a looong day of work. That's something I like to do.

> SOIL & PIMPS SESSIONS (Brownswood 2006) 12"
Superb jazz from those japanese cats on Gilles Peterson's label. Some tracks to dance to, other to trip to. Recommended...

> FUJIYA & MIYAGI - Ankle Injuries (Tirk) 10"
UK krautrock-influenced leftfield disco (ahem...). Not the kind of music I usually listen to, but worth checking it out for sure.


That's it for the moment. Keep checking, as records come and go at a fast pace...


Feedback and suggestions are welcome !