Recycled Funk

It’s always a good time to show your love for the ladies. This new Recycled Funk mix is doing exactly that, and is dedicated to the ladies. Funky, Soul sisters, R&B queens and divas, new & old classics. There are plenty of amazingly talented female artist that aren’t featured on this mix, so there will mos definitely be a part 2 for this ladies special mix.

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Tracklist

This latest R.F. mix is dedicated to a summertime feel good funky vibe. “Sunset Beach” is a beach front resort in Long Island, NY that I’ve DJ’d at a couple of times. As the name implies, the summer sunsets here are pretty spectacular. Musically speaking, the vibe is upbeat, funky, groovy, not necessarily a party, but can easily transition into one. The vibe tends to mellow out as the night progresses. It’s not a club, so that type of energy isn’t desired or needed. I hope you enjoy it! – OBaH

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Tracklist:
1. Towa Tei – Technova
2. A Tribe Called Quest – Find a Way
3. Marc Mac – Dirty Old Bossa Nova
4. New Cool Collective – Trippin’ feat. Tony Allen (mixed w/Drake “one dance”)
5. Skales – Temper
6. Akoya Afrobeat – Wahala
7. B.T. Express – Do it (Til you’re satisfied)
8. Michael Wycoff – Looking up to you (instrumental)
9. Jamiroquai – Alright 6 High Times
10. Goldlink – Fall in Love (feat. Ciscero)
11. 20th Century Steel Band – Heaven and Hell
12. Trus’me – W.A.R.
13. War – Galaxy
14. Jimmy Castor Bunch – It’s Just Begun (Larry Levan-Disco tech mix)
15. Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force – Planet Rock (Kaytranada remix)
16. Harvey Sutherland – Priestess (mixed with Dee Lite “groove is in the heart”)
17. Calvin Harris feat. Future & Khalid – Rollin
18. Eric Lau – Harmonics
19. AfroQBen – Hypnotize me
20. Marvin Gaye – T plays it Cool
21. Kool & The Gang – Soul Vibration

This latest episode of Recycled Funk is a tribute to Latin Funk, to commemorate Cinco De Mayo. Growing up in NYC, the son of a musician/DJ who also happens to have Puerto Rican roots in the family tree, my exposure to Latin funk came early in life, and often. NYC definitely has “a sound” when it comes to Latin funk, soul & jazz. This mix features a collection of some of my favorite Latin tunes, embodying the NY vibe & esthetic! I do acknowledge the significance of Cinco De Mayo to the Mexican people, and mean no Disrespect, as this collection of music does not embody traditional elements of Cinco De Mayo. It does not feature any prominent artist of Mexican/Mestizos descent. It is my personal showcase of Latin music that I am most fond of, in honor of a historical and special day for my Mexican people. I hope you it!

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Tracklist
1. Joe Bataan – Gypsy Woman (Suonho remix)
2. La Lupe – Busamba
3. The Soul Fantastics – Ain’t no sunshine
4. Orquesta Riverside – En Casa Del Trompo No Bailes
5. Quantic – Muvelo Negro feat. Nidia Gongora (Werkha Remix)
6. Ocote Soul Sounds – La Magdalena
7. Papa Brandao Y Su Ejecutivos
8. Pepe Delgado – Come Home Baby
9. Flamingosis – Brunch at The Bodega
10. Los Hermanos Latinos – Las Calenas
11. Bronx River Parkway – La Valla feat. Jose Parla
12. Bobby Matos – Mambo Maxims
13. Ray Fernandez & his Musical Court – Lo Sabia
14. Los Reyes ’73 – Adeoey
15. Solo Moderna – Sonido Poudle (Dixone Remix)
16. Rabbits & Carrots – Give it up turn it loose
17. Los Hermanos Latinos – Bomba
18. Bobby Matos – Raices
19. Manteca – Gozando el Timbal
20. NU – Palomita
21. Nico Gomez – La Lupita (Bosq’s Whiskey Barons rework)
22. Djinji Brown – Abuelita’s Dance
23. Greenwood Rhythm Coalition – Salsa Verde
24. Juan Pablo Torres Y Algo Nuevo – Y Viva La Felicidad
25. Yerba Buena – Wassamatter Baby?
26. Mongo Santamaria – Cloud Nine
27. Dave Cortez feat. The Moon People – Happy Soul with a hook (DJ Format remix)

OBaH is back with another dose of recycled funk!

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Tracklist:
1 – Mos Def – Fear not of man
2 – Talib Kweli & DJ Hi Tek – African dream
3 – Fela Kuti – Water (Miles Bonny remix)
4 – Common – Time travelin’ (A tribute to Fela)
5 – M.anifest – Motherland
6 – Blitz The Ambassador – Heaven (feat. Tumi)
7 – Segun Okeji – I like woman
8 – Timaya – Sanko
9 – The Don Isaac Ezekiel Combination – Amalinja
10 – K. Frimpong & His Cuban Fiestas – Kyen Kyen (re-edit)
11 – Orlando Julius – Love thy neighbor
12 – Pedders – Hankuri
13 – Fela Kuti – Upside down
14 – Nightmares on Wax – African pirates (remix)
15 – Manu Dibango – New bell (MAW remix)
16 – Optopo – Belema
17 – Segun Bukner – La La La (DJ VAS remix)
18 – Wizkid – Show you the money
19 – Tom Noble – Africa bump
20 – St. Augustine & his Rovers Dance Band – Onwu ama dike
21 – Ikebe Shakdown – The Viking

For this episode I did something different than with any of the previous ones. After recording the set, I got in my car and took a drive while giving it a listen. I just wanted to see what it felt like to hear this collection of songs while on the go. I have it say it felt good! Especially early in morning. So I’m going to give this a “start your day” stamp of approval. Sure it’s enjoyable at any other time, but the vibe that inspired it, rise & shine and get going. A few instrumentals to warm things up (including one of my own:) and things progress from there. I recently got a nice message thru social media along with a link for some music, and it made me realize that I should include my contact info more prominently for those who want to reach out and share their music with me. So, you can reach me at [email protected] or facebook.com/obahnyc instagram.com/obahnyc Fyi, that instrumental of mine is available at obahny.bandcamp.com

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Tracklist:
OBaH – sand in my shoe
Boogaloo Assassins – evil ways
Rebel Crew – boogaloo bizness
Del Felice Trio – nightingale
Masters at Work – hot music
LTS – drifting (Nathan G re-feel)
Nina Simone vs Mojo Filter – funkier than…(Loose Cannons re-tweet)
First Choice – let no man put asunder (Music Box edit)
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings – keep on looking (Kenny Dope remix)
Boogie Down Edits – boogie connection
Dr. Dre – let’s ride
Dr. Dre – next episode
David Axelrod – the edge (Mophono mix)
Guggenz – break even (mixed with Chuckii Booker “games” acapella)
Buddy Sativa – una peripecia
Parliament – 7 chopped flashlights by Kenny Dope ​(mixed with Zhane “groove thang” acapella)
James K-Nine – live it up
A Tribe Called Quest – we the people
Led Zeppelin – whole lotta love
DJ Shadow – nobody speak feat. Run The Jewels
Childish Gambino – redbone
Frank Ocean – pink + white
Bill Withers – no hands, gramma! (re-soled remix)
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings – give it back
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings – this land is your land

Transitions, that’s the mood of this latest installment of Recycled Funk. Here in NY we are transitioning into fall season. Musically, my taste is pretty eclectic and so I’m constantly transitioning from one style of music to another, but there’s always a cohesiveness to the overall mix, and an underlying theme/vibe. That’s what “Recycled Funk” is all about. Some music lovers only associate funk music with the likes of James Brown, The Meters, Funkadelic. They are the epitome of funk, but not the end all. I believe all popular forms of music have a funk element, whether through sampled material or influence of sound. This latest Recycled Funk mix features elements of Jazz, R&B, Hip-Hop, Funk, Disco, Afrobeat, and Latin vibes, all with a funky undercurrent, and transitions that make a mix of this variety easy on the ears. I hope you enjoy it!

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Tracklist:
1. Jazzanova – Love, and you and I
2. Bob James – Nautilus (re-soled edit)
3. Breakdown Brass – Nautilus
4. UMC’s – one to grow on
5. Kurtis Blow – Kurtis breaks
6. Nucleus – Jam on it
7. Cheryl Lynn – Got to be real (break)
8. Heatwave – Boogie Nights (Slynk re-edit)
9. Michael Jackson – Thriller (The Reflex Halloween Disco edit)
10. Michael Jackson – Rock with you (The Reflex revision)
11. Yam Who – Star of the story
12. Phonte & Eric Roberson – My kinda lady
13. J Dilla – The new
14. Electric Wire Hustle – Troublemakers
15. The Ins & Miles Bonny – Lumberjack soul
16. Miles Bonny – Fela
17. Fela Kuti – Sorrow tears and blood
18. Wizkid – Ojuelegba
19. The Loi Toki Tok – Ware Wa
20. The JB’s – Can’t take it with you (Whiskey Barons remix)
21. Eddie Palmieri – Ay Que Rico
22. Tito Puente – Take Five