A brand new label dedicated to the nu-funk crusade, Funk Fusion are launching with a serious statement of booty-shaking intent. With concentrated mid tempo party vibes littered throughout the set, there are some genuinely unique examples of creativity here… Including the harmonica and slap-bass mischief of “Seems Like A Dream”, the rich crooning dancehall vocal of Waykin Bakaman on “The Scury”, the haunted house-level scratchy bass on “Monster”. With other highlights coming from X-Ray Ted (a discofied version of Junior Senior) Phunk Sinatra (Busta Rhymes goes Bollywood) and Rory Hoy (gritty horn heaven that nods to Exit Planet Dust), this really is a fantastic way to launch a label.
Artist: VA
Title: Fused Funk Vol 01
Label: Funk Fusion
Catalog: FF01
Music Genre: Breakbeat / Nu Funk
Quality: 320 kbps avg / 44.1KHz / Full Stereo
Release Year: 2014
Zip Size: 112.75Mb
Total MP3 Playtime: 46:30 min
TRACKLIST:
1. Shaka Loves You – Where’s The Party At 4:13
2. Superfort – Higher V8 4:14
3. Father Funk – Funkalicious 3:53
4. Crashcourse – Monster 3:48
5. Shimi Sonic – Dope Deal 4:22
6. X-Ray Ted – Move Your Feet 3:09
7. Phunk Sinatra – Bollyhood 3:55
8. Rory Hoy – Build It Up 3:34
9. Riley J – I Wanna Rock Right Now 3:07
10. Buck Rogers – The Scury (feat Waykin Bakaman) 3:42
11. El Bomba – Run It 4:50
12. Warp9 – Seems Like A Dream 3:43
Fledgling label Funk Fusion have quickly hit the ground running – pushing their nu-funk agenda with joyous abandon. From the Sesame Street vibes of their promo pic, it’s clear from the start that this label is all about having fun and their latest mash-up compilation “Fused Funk Vol 02” delivers it big time. There’s 12 tough party tracks packed on here including the electro-hip-house of “Get Your Boogie On”, the bleepy jump-up funk of “Hold On, I’m Comin” and the smooth retro closer “Danceflaw”.
Artist: VA
Title: Fused Funk Vol 02
Label: Funk Fusion
Catalog: FF02
Music Genre: Breakbeat / Nu Funk
Quality: 320 kbps avg / 44.1KHz / Full Stereo
Release Year: 2014
Zip Size: 122.05Mb
Total MP3 Playtime: 49:25 min
TRACKLIST:
1. JaPetto – Deee-liteful Groove 5:09
2. Shaka Loves You – Shaka’s Tamburine (Mr G Remastered & Blended) 4:32
3. Schwarr – Gossip 4:54
4. Dephicit – The Groove (Feat Summer Bright) 4:15
5. Blowshitup – Party Time 4:46
6. Chamber – Back to Funk 4:21
7. Funky Joe – Party With Me 4:05
8. Kenny Beeper – Get Your Boogie On 4:39
9. Riley J – Hold On I’m Comin’ 2:53
10. E1000 – Stubborn Kind of Marvin 3:15
11. Tosses & Varvez – Inna Ghetto 3:52
12. Deeploy – Danceflaw (Feat D-Red) 2:44
If you like your funk and breakbeats a little dirtier, than Funk Fusion have the grease to grind those gears. Terry Wagun drops a wobbly, saw-wave bassline over a choral of Lily Allen vocals in the opening track, while Mr Bristow slugs out some dirty low-end similar to Mr Oizo’s “Analog Worms Attack” in his addition. For a crunchy, slowed down, stoners version of Pharrell’s “Happy” there’s 2RUD’s “Happy Ska” – and don’t forget Dave Gerrad’s mashup of Queen and Kurtis Blow’s “The Breaks” in his Funkadelic “Kurtis Breaks”. Some bass-heavy 808 beats like Felix Da Housecat’s “Kickdrum” rumble under a pair of titan hip hop vocals in “Turn Down For Hip Hop” thanks to Lil Jon and Fatman Scoop samples which spit over the top of Major Lazer synths. Get fused.
Artist: VA
Title: Fused Funk Vol 03
Label: Funk Fusion
Catalog: FF03
Music Genre: Breakbeat / Nu Funk
Quality: 320 kbps avg / 44.1KHz / Joint Stereo
Release Year: 2014
Zip Size: 100.04Mb
Total MP3 Playtime: 41:15 min
TRACKLIST:
1. Terry Wagwan – Uptown Bootleggin’ 5:48
2. Mr. Bristow – Ghetto Funk People 3:14
3. Oli Garch – Get Your Enjoys 3:34
4. 2Rud – Happy Ska 4:04
5. Snatch – I Got You 3:50
6. Dave Gerrard – Kurtis Breaks 5:16
7. Shokkout – Turn Down 4:05
8. Agent 86 – I Get It Poppin’ 4:25
9. Funk Monks – Losers 3:49
10. Whiteboy Funk – New York 3:10
For a label that only launched this spring, four volumes of creatively executed party jams is beyond impressive. We reckon this could be Funk Fusion’s best yet, too. From Rhythm Scholar’s respectfully tripped out twist on “Lucy In The Sky” to Fabioulous Barker’s slap-bass blazed take on Skeelow via the funkiest ever version of 2Pac’s “California Love”, it’s an impressive collection that leans towards the more subtle art of editing rather than crass bootleg cut-and-shuts and will have a lot more timeless appeal as a result.
Artist: VA
Title: Fused Funk Vol 04
Label: Fusion Funk
Catalog: FF04
Music Genre: Breakbeat / Nu Funk
Quality: 320 kbps avg / 44.1KHz / Joint Stereo
Release Year: 2014
Zip Size: 146.83Mb
Total MP3 Playtime: 60:33 min
TRACKLIST:
1. Rhythm Scholar – Lucy 4:30
2. Cutcode – Truth 3:23
3. Fabiolous Barker – I Wish 7:31
4. Snatch – Soulful Dress 3:29
5. Dave Gerrard – Heart of Glass 4:34
6. Bruno Borlone & Boogie Mike – California Love 3:24
7. 2Rud – Dunno Much About Dub 2:57
8. Oli Garch – Never Get a Girl 4:58
9. Dr Packer – Coolin’ Out 5:44
10. Mash Masters – Mad Them in the Brain 3:21
11. The Swing Bot – Black Betty 3:54
12. Terry Wagwan – Skankin Not Stirred 4:41
13. Mr. Bristow – Say What U Like 3:36
14. Funky Joe – No Panties 4:31
Artist: VA
Title: Fused Funk Vol.05
Label: Fusion Funk
Catalog: FF05
Music Genre: Breakbeat / Nu Funk
Quality: 320 kbps avg / 44.1KHz / Full Stereo
Release Year: 2014
Zip Size: 217.92Mb
Total MP3 Playtime: 89:21 min
TRACKLIST:
1. Mr. Bristow – Just Walk 3:37
2. DJ Snatch – Secret Agent Man 3:25
3. Berry Juice – On & On 5:44
4. FabioLous Barker – Wot [FabioLous 70’s Edit] 5:07
5. Mash Masters – Hip Hop Tomatoes 2:36
6. Dr. Packer & Mr. Rhodes – Sick Love 6:09
7. Bruno Borlone – Dance With Me 4:49
8. Tweek Unique – Disco Poppa 5:00
9. 80’s Child – Crush 7:01
10. DiscObeta – Honey Bee 4:20
11. Funk Hunk – For Those Who Like to Groove 5:06
12. Shit Hot Soundsystem – Hide You Can’t Hide 7:04
13. Tonbe – Beat Me Like a Funk 6:31
14. Disc Co. – Need U 2nite 5:31
15. James Lotto – Street Player 2:58
16. ElectroGorilla – Baby Boogaloo 3:33
17. Bad Barbie vs. Evil Smarty – You Can’t Turn Me 6:17
18. Nerdy Bastard – Wall Street Life 4:33
