Studio Funk

Exclusive interview with the man from Chicago, Head & Founder of Star Creature Universal Vibrations — Tim Zawada. Aswad and Tim discuss the beginnings of Star Creature, the memories and releases over the years. Including recent projects such as the 2020 compilation; Attack Of The Chicago Boogie — how the project came together, the passion and drive to work with Chicago legendary artists. They also talk about recent releases including the new album by M Hook - New River, and share some insight of releases that’s yet to come! Alongside the interview, Aswad serves a tribute mix for Tim & Star Creature — 45 min set of 45s of the Star Creature imprint, featuring personal favourites & classics from the forever growing discography of 7” records. Also included in the show, new releases from Maya Killtron, Format-440, Fantasy 15, Lucky Mereki and many more!

For the very first time to appear on a podcast are the 80s Brit Funk legends, McKenzie & Gardiner. Together they discuss to great lengths about their background, friendship and the insight around their cult record 'From Time'. Working with Streetwave Records, and the creation of the sub label ‘The Sound Of London’ and the recordings of the wonderful lost demos which surfaced many years later! Plus an exclusive preview of their up and coming music coming out on CQQL Records & Avant Garde Records. Also on the show, a catch up with Montreal’s favourite Walla P, to discuss the latest with Prime Source. Aswad also plays some new releases which is currently in heavy rotation, and a tribute mix for our guests to wrap up the show in Studio Funk tradition.

Latest show of Studio Funk features Mofunk Records first lady, Moniquea. Aswad and Moniquea get together and discuss her recent releases and album, Los Robles & Washington. They also talk about her recently launched show on Dublab - Jammin’ Croquettes and the fantastic tribute mix, Speaking From Experience. The show also features new music from Soul Supreme, XL Middleton, Amalia, Frankfurt Funk, ALINA to name a few!

Late last year Toby Glider a.k.a Liquid Pegasus released his phenomenal album; Novelty on CityBaby Records . This was listed as one of Aswad's favourites of 2020 and was one of the most notable releases across the board. On the show Aswad and Toby Glider get together and discuss about the makings of the album, influences, Japanese 80's culture and even the notorious artwork created by Chris Hopkins + more! The show also features new music from a talented roster including Frankfurt Funk, Madd3e, Big Jacks, Kutcorners, Angela Apigo and Soul Supreme.

Aswad and Soul Supreme get together to talk about his debut album and the great releases coming from his record label including the notorious 7” vinyl record release - Huit Octobre 1971/Raid. They also talk about the beginnings of his musical journey; the b-boy and hip-hop upbringings. Alongside that Aswad catches up with Walla P about Prime Source. Together they reflect on the past month releases (March was probably the busiest so far this year!). Overall the show is full and packed with great conversations and music - expect to hear from many talented artists including Soul Supreme, STR4TA, K-Maxx, Ivan Makvel and few surprises along the way!

Another instalment of Studio Funk features the dynamic duo Saucy Lady and U-Key from Star Creature records. They sit down and discuss their new EP Delirious and cover some of the great releases in the past, including Honey Sauce Band and the Supanova album. A show full of great conversations, music and even some beatboxing. Aswad, also catches up with Walla P about Prime Source, they reflect on the past month and give a sneak peek at some of the exciting things to come!

Featuring special guest Ivan Makvel from Italian Modern Funk label, The Sleepers Recordz . Ivan and Aswad sit down and discuss his forthcoming album, A Family Affair (out 15th Jan 2021) and drop an exclusive play of the new tracks from the album. They also talk about the many great releases from his label which occurred within the past year. Alongside that Aswad chats to Walla P about his ode and passion for his collaborative new project with Albin (Boogie80) - Prime Source. As you can expect the show is filled with great music and includes an all star cast featuring Ivan Makvel, Garrett, K-Maxx, I,Ced, Temu, Mofak, XL Middleton, Maya Killtron, Moniquea and the list goes on!

In this special episode, Aswad sits down with the multi talented Sally Green. They talk to great lengths about Sally's background within music and the artists that were an influence throughout her life. They also discuss the recent and future collaborations with modern funk producers including Buscrates, Kazzey and Mofak. The show also features an exclusive look of her brand new single ‘Deja Vu’ produced by B. Bravo (an absolute monster of a track!). The show is filled with a ton of great music featuring a talented roster of artists including Sally Green, Stevie Wonder, The Brand New Heavies, Buscrates, Mofak, Rojai, Kool Customer and the list goes on!

In this episode Aswad hosts the show with Star Creature's front man...the magician on the keys - E. LIve. Together they talk at great lengths about what inspires E. Live as a musician, his first releases on Star Creature and the recent well established and celebrated Boogie for Life EP. The show is filled with great music curated by the hosts and includes music by Bayonics, The Pendletons, Sally Green, Donnell Pitman and of course the man himself - E. Live.

Aswad is joined with Montreal’s number one; Walla P from Voyage Funktastique! Aswad and Walla P talk at great lengths about the beginnings of Voyage Funktastique, the releases on the label, the shows and tours, his number one fan (momma P