‘82 / ‘83
Ever since Greg Wilson made me realise the years ’82 / ’83 have produced an almost endless number of quality joints, in what he calls the Electro-Funk genre, I’ve been obsessed by finding more music with that particular sound. Last year I noticed it is something I share with others and you can almost say it has become a movement, scene or even hype. Best example is the buzz Dâm-funk created with one single 12” release and an appearance on Benji B’s Deviation. His set at the party is a proper education in this style of music, making him almost single-handedly responsible for the success of Midnight Express’ “Dangerzone” worldwide. Been hearing that track from Brussels to Manchester and back. This Californian synth king has a second piece of vinyl out on Stones Throw that’s just as essential as that Burgundy track.
But he’s not the only one bringing that sound back. Rhythm Based Lovers is another outfit going wild on the early 80’s groove. I’ve played their ace 7” in our show this week. Stellar track. Cop it while you still can. Don’t know much about this group but I’ve found a site where you can download more of their music for free. Check it out.
Another great source for similar music is the People’s Potential label. Made with the original artists they are releasing some certified goodies. Like the aforementioned Midnight Express track. But all others are golden too. If my sources are right this label is somehow linked to Disco connoisseurs from Ebony Cuts.
If you have plenty of money you can always go for the original stuff. On this site for example. For 200£ the original “Dangerzone” 7” is yours.
don’t tell it but we go to L.A. next april to meet Dâm Funk and to realize a short documentary on the modern soul/boogie scene over there. Stay tuned!
Comment by laszlo — January 7, 2009 @ 12:49 pm
Great Post. Thanks a lot for the research.
Big up.
eff
Comment by eff — January 7, 2009 @ 3:06 pm
thanks for the link. the reissues on my are label are produced with the original artists (licensed)..
more funk for 2009.. look out for the DMV (district maryland virginia) 80s gogo funk compilation and chicago’s ballyplayers EP. PPU /// peoplespotential.com
Comment by ppu — January 7, 2009 @ 3:35 pm
corrected that … makes it even nicer … looking forward to the new releases
Comment by BLA — January 7, 2009 @ 3:48 pm
rhythm based lovers is the alias of jason letkiewicz
his other aliases include steve summers & death commando
Comment by ivy — January 9, 2009 @ 3:14 am