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.
Some obvious ones, but faves nonetheless:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIjBxYtABa0&ab_channel=Bluevelvetglove
obvs (but I love it)
Another favourite from Hi-Tension
Slight deviation, but Iāve always loved this riff on London Town from Japanā¦.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Dla9xLIkfQ
Will forever associate this song with the slot that Froggy used to have on Peter Powellās Radio 1 show where he would play tracks that were āhappeningā in night clubs. 13 year old meās first encounter with dance music.
Elixia/ Soho Phaze always stands out to me.
Also worth checking the Dave Lee / ZRecords Brit Funk comps (which this was actually included on). Iām not an expert on the genre but Iād say the 2 vols are pretty comprehensive and a great way to get started.
lovely thread!
canāt pick one so hereās the full album:
https://youtu.be/XiD2I2WPzbA
Some obvious, some less so.
( I saw a great comment on a video of this track once that said āJamiroquai owe this guy a drinkā)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8XBzhQXZoE
Still play this LOADS
I love ālondon townāā¦ such a summer in the park tune.
#homesick
Gonzalez - (I Want To Get) Closer To You
more congress - i actually found the white label of this last month for two quid!!
Congress - You Gotta Get It
this might be a bit cheesey for some but i bloody love it:
First Light - Horse With No Name
Atmosfear - Xtra Special
https://youtu.be/ayoXuOsSM84
T.W. Funk Masters - Love Money
Kadenza - Livinā In A Backstreet
Hudson People - Trip To Your Mind
