Funk Music

From CJ Stone's Mixmag column, 1996-1998. Starsky and Hutch night at the Bunker bar in Bagleys near Kings Cross. keep reading →

As a child, Stevie Wonder studied classical piano and learned to play the synthesizer, organ, melodica, harmonica, clarinet, bongas, congas and drums. He signed on with... keep reading →

This article summarizes the musical background of R&B group Tower of Power. The author emphasizes the contributions of numerous musicians and singers since the band's... keep reading →

photo courtesy of YG Entertainment It may be read as “to anyone” or “twenty-one,” but right now, I’m referring to a famous band in South Korea, 2ne1, which stands... keep reading →

For those of you who have been reading this blog, you may have notices I have been very very distracted and deep in thought over the past few days. The thing is....I have... keep reading →

Prince ~ 19791) I Wanna Be Your Lover2) Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad Dirty Mind ~ 19803) When You Were Mine Controversy ~ 19814) Controversy 1999 ~ 19825) 19996) How Come... keep reading →

This article provides in-depth background information for the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. The story is heavily based on Brown's autobiography "I Feel Good: A Memoir of a... keep reading →

Funk Legend Isaac Hayes 8/20/42 - 8/10/08 This stalwart of the Stax label which specialized in "Southern Soul" was a Memphis icon. His albums Hot Buttered Soul, Black Moses... keep reading →

2012 and Gorillaz has just unleashed a fresh track from Converse, by the name of "DOYATHING," featuring James Murphy, Andre 3000, and themselves as the quasi motto... keep reading →

Don't you love it when you're digging through your collection and you find a gem that you'd forgotten you owned? It's terrible, but that's what happens when you collect more... keep reading →