Let's dive into Volume 2 of one of Japan's greatest inventions...City Pop!  A fusion of Western styled pop, rock, disco, funk, R&B, Adult Contemporary and yacht rock, this Japanese concoction had its heyday during the late 70s and early 80s, a time when Japan was riding high in its bubble economy.

Today's tunes include;

Tong Poo - Yellow Magic Orchestra (1978) (intro)

Daydream - Tatsuro Yamashita (1980)

Every Night - Mariya Takeuchi (1980)

Tadaima - Akiko Yano (1981)

Up and Down - Tohoku Shinkansen (1983)

Midnight Pretenders - Tomoko Aran (1983)

Weekend Love - Yurie Kokubu (1983)

Check out Episode 210 for Volume 1!

Five Flavors of Funk 17 : "Brit Funk #4"

This time on The Five Flavors of Funk, we will jump across the pond to the U.K. once again and have a taste of their funk once more!

Today's tunes include;

Potion - Rick Clarke (1981)

Anti-Freeez - Freeez (1981)

Never Let You Go - Savanna (1982)

Midnight Groovin' - Light of the World (1979)

Stop and Think - Paradise (1982)

Five Flavors of Funk 16 : "SOLAR Records - Volume 3"

In this episode of "Five Flavors of Funk", we head back to Los Angeles, California and listen to more tracks and artists of SOLAR records!

Today's tunes include;

It's A Love Thing - The Whispers (1980)

Satisfied - Dynasty (1979)

A Night to Remember - Shalamar (1982)

The Men All Pause - Klymaxx (1984)

Operator - Midnight Star (1984)

I Wanna Be Rich - Calloway (1989-1990)

Have you ever remembered music, catchphrases or jingles from commercials of your childhood? For the fourth time, Kwesi goes down memory lane to recall some of his favorite commercials from the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s.

We are back with another edition of "Who Did it Better?"! In this video segment, Kwesi discusses which version of the song "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On" is the best.

I Didn't Mean to Turn You On - Cherrelle (1984)

I Didn't Mean to Turn You On - Robert Palmer (1986)

Turn You On - Queen Latifah (1998)

I Didn't Mean to Turn You On - Mariah Carey (2001)

Thank you for listening and watching!  We hope that you've enjoyed our video!

Back by popular demand, we have another episode of "The Quiet Storm"!

Today's tunes include;

The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite) - Quincy Jones featuring Barry White, El DeBarge, James Ingram and Al B Sure! (1990)

After The Dance - Marvin Gaye (1976)

Suddenly - Billy Ocean (1985)

Come Back To Me - Janet Jackson (1989)

I Try - Angela Bofill (1979)

Say Yes - Floetry (2002)

We are back with another edition of "Who Did it Better?"! In this video segment, Kwesi discusses which version of the song "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" is the best.

(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones (1965)

(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - Otis Redding (1965)

(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - Devo (1977)

(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - Frankie Ruiz (1999)

(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - Britney Spears (2000)

Thank you for listening and watching!  We hope that you've enjoyed our video!

Have you ever remembered music, catchphrases or jingles from commercials of your childhood? For the third time, Kwesi goes down memory lane to recall some of his favorite commercials from the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s.

Five Flavors of Funk 15 : "SOLAR Records - Volume 2"

In this episode of "Five Flavors of Funk", we head back to Los Angeles, California and listen to more tracks and artists of SOLAR records!

Today's tunes include;

Make That Move - Shalamar (1981)

Show Me Where You're Coming From - Carrie Lucas (1982)

Midas Touch - Midnight Star (1986)

Shoot 'Em Up Movies - The Deele (1987)

I Can Make It Better - The Whispers (1980)

Five Flavors of Funk 14 : "Sounds of Dayton - Volume 4 - The Ohio Players #2"

In this video episode, Kwesi continues with his journey of the "Five Flavors of Funk" by making yet ANOTHER stop in Dayton, Ohio, known as "The World Capital of Funk".  And AGAIN, he focuses on the sounds of the amazing Dayton band, the Ohio Players!

Today's tunes include;

Walt's First Trip - Ohio Players (1972)

Funky Worm - Ohio Players (1972)

Love Rollercoaster - Ohio Players (1975)

Only A Child Can Love - Ohio Players (1976)

Don't You Know I Care - Ohio Players (1982)

O-H-I-O - Ohio Players (1977)

We really hope that you enjoy this episode!