Brit Funk - A Very British Genre

[IanPethick1]

Been digging out Brit funk records after hearing Bluey from Incognito interviewed recently .
After lovers rock, one of the first genres of black dance music that is recognisably British. Was also very influential on British charts acts , you could hear it in the music of Spandau Ballet and Wham.

Couple of my favourites but, as ever, looking for more contributions.

FUNKAPOLITAN - As The Time Goes By (Vocal)

Light Of The World - London Town [Full Length Version]

[Moodynann]

Some obvious ones, but faves nonetheless:

Atmosfear - Dancing In Outer Space

Southern Freeez

Sea Level - Sneakers (Fifty-Four) (Disco Version) (Slayd5000)

Hi Tension - There's A Reason

Walking Into Sunshine (Original Larry Levan 12" Mix)

[reubenturner]

Hi-Tension-British Hustle #156.*T*O*T*Ps*70s*

obvs (but I love it)

[Darold]

Another favourite from Hi-Tension

Hi-Tension - Hi-Tension (1978)

[Moodynann]

Slight deviation, but I’ve always loved this riff on London Town from Japan….

YASUKO AGAWA L A NIGHTS

[IanPethick1]

Freeez - Southern Freeez

Will forever associate this song with the slot that Froggy used to have on Peter Powell’s Radio 1 show where he would play tracks that were “happening” in night clubs. 13 year old me’s first encounter with dance music.

[elzorro]

Elixia/ Soho Phaze always stands out to me.

ELIXIA. "Soho Phaze". 1983. 12" original mix.

Also worth checking the Dave Lee / ZRecords Brit Funk comps (which this was actually included on). I’m not an expert on the genre but I’d say the 2 vols are pretty comprehensive and a great way to get started.

[brunoots]

lovely thread!
can’t pick one so here’s the full album:

Morrissey Mullen - Life On The Wire (1982) Album

[dustyfingers]

Index - Starlight

2 Step - Warner - After the Love Has Gone

[IanPethick1]

Also worth checking this as an entry point.

[MGG]

Some obvious, some less so.

Cloud ~ All Night Long (Rare Jazz-Funk Promo Vinyl 1981)

Congress - Something That You Got (Real Hot)

Feel The Real

( I saw a great comment on a video of this track once that said “Jamiroquai owe this guy a drink”)

Congress - Neptune

The Real Thing - Can You Feel The Force [original UK 12'' Version]

Hipnosis - Shaping Up (1981)

[howler]

Still play this LOADS

400 Blows - Movin' (Special Extended Club Mix)

[Hierbas]

I love ‘london town’… such a summer in the park tune.

#homesick

[faust_apes]

Gonzalez - (I Want To Get) Closer To You

Gonzalez - (I Want To Get) Closer To You

[faust_apes]

more congress - i actually found the white label of this last month for two quid!!

Congress - You Gotta Get It

Congress - You Gotta Get It

[faust_apes]

this might be a bit cheesey for some but i bloody love it:

First Light - Horse with no name. 1982 (12" Soul/funk)

First Light - Horse With No Name

[chiz]

Atmosfear - Xtra Special

Atmosfear - Xtra Special (12" Dry Mix 1982)

[chiz]

T.W. Funk Masters - Love Money

TW Funk Masters-Love Money

[faust_apes]

KADENZA - Livin' In A Backstreet [HQ]

Kadenza - Livin’ In A Backstreet

[chiz]

Hudson People - Trip To Your Mind

Hudson People "Trip To Your Mind"