All Good Funk Alliance are stepping up to help break up the monotony of the lockdown with an ongoing series of 30-minute (give or take) mixes. So far, 5 mixes that explore AGFA’s differing tastes in music have been released over an 8 day period, so there are no tellings when the next one will be along, but it certainly seems like it’ll be very soon. For now, though, let’s get stuck into what’s on offer from the first 5 volumes.
Volume 1
The first of the volumes delivers a selection of summery and uplifting House and Breakbeat tunes with a distinct funky feel. The music onboard straddles the line of being the type you could easily kick back and chill to, or the type where some early evening moves are made before the party really gets underway. The choice of how you enjoy them is all yours. (Stream Only)
Tracklist
1. LayFar – Naive
2. Fouk – Aldo Raine
3. 6th Borough Project – Back Where it All Began (LayFar Remix)
4. Lovebirds – Da Sixty
5. Dephcut – Phunk for People
6. Average White Band – Love Your Life (Franka Edit)
7. LayFar – Heartfelt
Volume 2
If you’re at home with your partner during the lockdown, things could well be going one of two ways. You’re either at each other’s throats, or you’re at it like rabbits and that’s where volume 2 comes into play. Because of the sensual and feel-good nature of the music found in this mix, it’s going to act in such a way that it will either ease the tension or create more friction. However you choose to take this one in, good times are guaranteed.
Tracklist Vol 2
1. Bobby Caldwell – What you won’t do for love (Dave Allison Love Edit)
2. Ambrosia – You’re the only woman (Digital Vision Edit)
3. Little River Band – Reminiscing (Digital Visions Edit)
4. Ambrosia – Biggest Part of Me (Soul Hooligans Mix)
5. Fantasy Love Affair – Music Saved my Life
6. Bill Withers – Lovely Day (Copycat Re-Edit)
7. Jay-Z with Pharrell – I just wanna love you (Luca J Remix)
8. Jared Jackson – A Lovers Bounce
9. Old Chap – Flight with Love
10. Mary Jane Girls – All Night Long (AGFA & Casual Connection Remix)
Volume 3
Moving on to volume 3 and we have another mix that’s best suited for the sunshine times. Classic Hip Hop is what this one’s all about with head-nodding beats and ill-basslines being the order of the day. A quick scan over the tracklist will leave you in no doubt that quality music is all that’s on the menu!
Tracklist Vol 3
1. Ben La Desh – In the Back
2. tOtALcULt – Wooden Horse Boot
3. Pete Rock & CL Smooth – T.R.O.Y. (Altered Tapes Drumapella)
4. Pete Rock & CL Smooth – T.R.O.Y. (Altered Tapes Remix)
5. Pete Rock & CL Smooth – T.R.O.Y. (DJ Mello Remix)
6. Kool Hertz – Summervibe
7. C&C Music Factory – Get Funky (Bladerunners Remix)
8. Eric B. & Rakim – Don’t Sweat (Jim Sharp Remix)
9. Eric B. & Rakim – Don’t Sweat (Uki Rakim Tribute)
10. Queen Latifiah – U.N.IT.Y. (Kill the Bass Remix)
11. Queen Latifah and Monie Love – Ladies First
12. Groove Motion – It’s a Shame
13. Monie Love – It’s A Shame (My Sister)
14. Slom – On & On
15. Eric B. & Rakim – I Know You Got Soul (Petko Turner Remix)
16. Hamo – S.O.U.L.
Volume 4
Volume 4 is an All Good Funk Alliance fest as we’re served up some stone-cold classic from the vaults. The upbeat Funky Breaks tracks that can be found in this mix gives us just a small glimpse as to why they’ve always been considered front-runners of such a brilliant and vibrant scene (Stream Only)
Tracklist Vol 4
1. Joseph Henry – Who’s the King (AGFA Remix)
2. Ursula 1000 – Rump (AGFA Remix)
3. Rephrase – Chase Your Tail (AGFA Remix)
4. Mustafa Akbar – Art of Pete Funk (AGFA Remix)
5. Manmade – All the People (AGFA Edit)
6. Neighbour with Soup & Hoola – Everybody (AGFA Remix)
7. All Good Funk Alliance – Jam Plan (RJ Remix)
8. All Good Funk Alliance – Move Yo Body
9. All Good Funk Alliance – Time to Get Loose featuring Big Stuff and Think Tank (Skeewiff Remix)
Volume 5
It’s a return to a more 4/4 led sound on volume 5 as Funky House music takes to the stage once again, except this time there’s more energy involved to invite you off the sofa and onto your living room floor to burn off any negative energy. As mentioned above, this is just the start of the music journey AGFA are going to take us on, so keep em peeled for your next 30-minute hit of happiness!
Tracklist for Vol 5 coming soon…
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