Sharing hidden or forgotten funk, house or soul gems to bring a groove-induced smile to your face. Shine on!Tumblr (3.0; @funkgem)http://funkgem.tumblr.com/<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vo3BUZx5ZWQ?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Wild card. </strong></p> <p><strong>Song:</strong> Breakbot - “One out of Two”</p> <p><strong>Lyrical Bliss:</strong> “You keep on giving me a reason to see life through your eyes.” </p> <p><strong>If you’ve only got 30 sec., start at:</strong> 1 min, 10 sec. </p>http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/31954733288http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/31954733288Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:40:27 -0700breakbotelectronicfrenchnew frenchpretty girlmusic videoone out of twolyricssongwild card<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/TyyiBuxlb2M?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Wild card. </p> <p><strong>Song:</strong> Cornelius feat. Towa Tei - “Butterfly”</p> <p><strong>Lyrical Bliss:</strong> You can be a little butterfly. Take me to the motherland. </p> <p><strong>If you’ve only got 30 sec., start at:</strong> 00:00. Seriously. The first 30 secs are magical. </p>http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/29106622739http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/29106622739Thu, 09 Aug 2012 22:12:39 -0700corneliusjapanjapanesemusiclyricsbutterflysongtowa teiwild cardfunkyfunkelectronicdowntempogroovegroovygrooveygroovescoolrelax<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7PC0TeeGFXk?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Soul shimmy. </strong></p> <p><strong>Song: </strong>Jeanne & The Darlings - “Soul Girl”</p> <p><strong>Lyrical bliss:</strong> “I was brought up by hard knocks. That’s why I’m so proud of everything I’ve got.” </p> <p>If you’ve only got 30 sec., start at: 0 min, 35 sec. </p> <p>For a truly hilarious review of this song, check out this <a href="http://funky16corners.wordpress.com/2006/07/26/jeanne-the-darlings-soul-girl/" target="_blank">link</a>. </p>http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/28096810836http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/28096810836Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:05:41 -0700soul girlsoul mansouljeanneold school60sfunky<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/XpqS13no88c?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Compilation: </strong>Nightmares on Wax presents: WAX ON records</p> <p><strong>Compilation release:</strong> 2008</p> <p><strong>Track number:</strong> Track 2</p> <p><span class="Apple-style-span"></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><strong>If you’ve only got 30 seconds, start at: </strong>2 min, 30 sec</span></p> <p><strong>Song:</strong> Gelka - “So Many Ways”</p> <p><strong>Lyrical bliss:</strong> ”Times are changing, and the change, my dear, is sitting right on top of your shoulder.”</p> <p><strong>Feels just like:</strong> Waking up groggy and looking into sunshine the next morning with a smile and a bit of confusion on your face. </p>http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/28034515921http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/28034515921Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:45:00 -0700compilation sensationfunkjazzdowntempochillibizahousevibesfunky<iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F45888068&liking=false&sharing=false&origin=tumblr" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" class="soundcloud_audio_player" width="500" height="116"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Wild card. </strong></p> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://certifiedfresh.tumblr.com/post/22921468348" target="_blank">certifiedfresh</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><em>Never In Your Sun </em><span>• </span><span>Khari Cabral Ft. India.Arie</span></p> <p>A little bossa nova refix on a Stevie Wonder classic, featuring India.Arie!</p> </blockquote>http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/28031866758http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/28031866758Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:04:00 -0700india.ariekhari cabralstevie wonderremixchillchilloutgroovesgroovyfunksoul<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7mw14UylD1qaxyxko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Internet diamond. </strong></p> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://daughtersofdilla.com/post/27861770287/skratch-bastid-the-gaff-soul-sisters-stand" target="_blank">daughtersofdilla</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong><a href="http://www.skratchbastid.com/downloadlisten-new-mix-soul-sisters-stand-up/" target="_blank">Skratch Bastid & The Gaff – “Soul Sisters, Stand Up!” Mix</a> (Free Download)</strong></p> <blockquote> <p>Well, here it is. Soul Sisters, Stand Up! is our long awaited, brand new 80-minute mix filled with 100% Female Funk/Soul/R&B/Breaks. 2 DJs. 2 years in the making. Featuring the sounds of soulful ladies from the mid-60s & mid-70s – a snapshot of love, pain, happiness, oppression, strength, struggle and more from an era where records were the primary outlet for these voices. These messages are driven home by the beats and grooves from what is undeniably the funkiest decade in music history. From Freda, Aretha, Nina & Diana to Betty Everett, Lavette & Davis, we take you on a journey to a mindset, using tunes both classic and criminally overlooked to tell the story. Mixed together in classic mixtape fashion… you know, with mixing.</p> </blockquote> <p>Nothing short of amazing!  Listen and download immediately!</p> </blockquote>http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/28022783931http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/28022783931Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:51:22 -0700<iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F12307913&liking=false&sharing=false&origin=tumblr" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" class="soundcloud_audio_player" width="500" height="116"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Wild card. </strong></p> <p><strong>Song:</strong> Erykah Badu - Out My Mind (Cecil Beatdown) </p> <p><strong>Lyrical Bliss:</strong> “I’m a recovering undercover over-lover, recovering from a love I can’t get over.” </p> <p><strong>If you’ve only got 30 sec., start at:</strong> 1 min, 30 sec. </p>http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/27960832788http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/27960832788Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:25:41 -0700erykah baducecildj cecilremixsoundcloudhouseundercover housesan franciscowild cardbeatselectronic<iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F10815985&liking=false&sharing=false&origin=tumblr" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" class="soundcloud_audio_player" width="500" height="116"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Wild card. </strong></p> <p><strong>Song:</strong> Miguel - Girl With the Tattoo (Cecil’s Beatdown)</p> <p><strong>Lyrical Bliss: </strong>“Just don’t lose yourself along the way, ‘cause you’re doing what you’re doing, just to get to where you’re going.” </p> <p><strong>If you’ve only got 30 sec., start at: </strong>4 min, 23 sec. </p> <p>Another example of a gem that is on never-ending rotation in my life. </p>http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/27960334153http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/27960334153Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:18:10 -0700housedj cecilceciltattoogirlgirl with tattoomiguelremixsonglyricssmoothUnderground House<iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F21069046&liking=false&sharing=false&origin=tumblr" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" class="soundcloud_audio_player" width="500" height="116"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Classic groove. </strong></p> <p><strong>Song:</strong> DJ T-Rock - “Pretty Girl with a Crooked Smile”</p> <p><strong>Lyrical Bliss:</strong> “I love you, for real, for real, and I’ll hurt for a life time, but, my love, that’s just another way to be.”</p> <p><strong>If you’ve only got 30 sec., start at: </strong>0 min, 41 sec.</p> <p>I could listen to this for hours at a time (and - no shame - I have). If you can’t get enough of it, either, check out an interesting dubstep version of this: http://soundcloud.com/markatan/pretty-girl-with-a-crooked</p>http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/27959831584http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/27959831584Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:10:37 -0700dupstepprettypretty girlremixsoundclouddjt-rocklyricslovemarkatanhousechilldowntempoohrwormsmileclassic<iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F53413809&liking=false&sharing=false&origin=tumblr" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" class="soundcloud_audio_player" width="500" height="116"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Internet Diamond</strong></p> <p><strong>Who?</strong> DJ Ala</p> <p><strong>Where?</strong> Over at <a href="http://soundcloud.com/djala/slow-jam-re-mixtape" target="_blank">SoundCloud</a></p> <p><strong>What?</strong> A smooth remix take on old school slow jams. </p> <p><strong>Why?</strong> Because some days, you just need the musical equivalent of your favorite old, grey, super soft hoodie. Nothing that will wipe people off their feet, but oh-so-comfortable.</p>http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/27958861942http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/27958861942Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:56:15 -0700soundcloudmixdjalajamslow jamhousemusicremixcomfortable<iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F24707720&liking=false&sharing=false&origin=tumblr" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" class="soundcloud_audio_player" width="500" height="116"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>WIld card.</strong> </p> <p><strong>Song:</strong> Koni Mazwai feat. Candice Thornton - Sweetest Love </p> <p><strong>Lyrical Bliss: </strong>This voice along with the beat is so sensual, it almost does not matter what is being said. Actually, it really doesn’t. I remember being totally dumbfounded and exclaiming “wow!” the first time I heard this. </p> <p><strong>If you’ve only got 30 sec., start at:</strong> 0 min, 56 sec. </p>http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/27037115227http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/27037115227Wed, 11 Jul 2012 23:35:09 -0700funksoulhousedeep houseunderground houselove<iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F50699717&liking=false&sharing=false&origin=tumblr" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" class="soundcloud_audio_player" width="500" height="116"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Internet Diamond</strong></p> <p><strong>Who?</strong> Dimitri from Paris</p> <p><strong>Where?</strong> http://soundcloud.com/dfp/dimitri-from-paris-live-slide</p> <p><strong>What?</strong> A retro-based live set that will have you wishing for bell bottoms and grooving like it’s 1970. </p> <p><strong>Why?</strong> Seriously, don’t make me twist your arm. Give it a try, and thank me later. Still not convinced? I’ll give you a reason: Second only to actually being in a crowd of highly excited people singing along to old school jams at the top of their lungs, listening to this set from your couch is magical. </p> <p><strong>If you’ve only got 30 sec., start at:</strong> Exception. There is no way you can stop after 30 seconds. If you’re pressed for time, start at 1:38:21 and listen to the end of the mix for instant happiness. Just add headphones or quality speakers, and the smile will come by itself. </p>http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/27036368741http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/27036368741Wed, 11 Jul 2012 23:18:10 -0700dimitri from parishouseretrosoullive setmix70sinternetdiamondlyricscrowdsingingjambest musicmusic<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZxQVzELGfH0?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Wild card.</strong></p> <p><strong>Song:</strong> Metronomy - A Thing for You (Breakbot Remix) </p> <p><strong>Lyrical Bliss:</strong> “I told you how long we’ve got - all the time in the world.” </p> <p><strong>If you’ve only got 30 sec., start at: </strong>1 min, 45 sec. </p>http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/27036025145http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/27036025145Wed, 11 Jul 2012 23:10:50 -0700metronomybreakbotremixa thing for youwild cardsonglyricssummer jamhitfunkydowntempomidtempo<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/RWh9JMrRRAc?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Wild card.</strong></p> <p><strong>Song:</strong> Kartell - Pantera</p> <p><strong>Lyrical Bliss: </strong>“As I stand here contemplating, on the right thing to decide, will I take the wrong direction all my life?” —- vocal sample from the Jones Girls “Who Can I Run To?”</p> <p><strong>If you only have 30 sec., start at:</strong> 2 min, 27 sec</p>http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/27035769785http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/27035769785Wed, 11 Jul 2012 23:05:22 -0700funkjones girlskartellremixsamplelyricsfunkysoul70swild cardpanterabliss<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Ye9zM5_Do9Q?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Wild Card.</strong></p> <p><strong>Song:</strong> Bonnie Pointer - “Free me from my freedom”</p> <p><strong>Lyrical bliss:</strong> ”When I asked you for my freedom, little did I know that I’d long for chains to bind me.” </p> <p><strong>If you only have 30 sec., start at:</strong> 2 min, 25 sec. </p>http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/26703266957http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/26703266957Sat, 07 Jul 2012 09:38:00 -0700funksoulthe pointer sistersbonnie pointerepicepic records<iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F46438775&liking=false&sharing=false&origin=tumblr" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" class="soundcloud_audio_player" width="500" height="116"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Wild card. </strong></p> <p>via <a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://thinkspankbank.tumblr.com/post/26633314971/np-giovanni-james-shining-a-must-add-to" target="_blank">thinkspankbank</a>:</p> <p>Song: Giovanni James - “Shining” </p>http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/26702556269http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/26702556269Sat, 07 Jul 2012 09:24:28 -0700funksoulsummermodern<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ukOs3am7CtE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Wild card.</strong></p> <p><strong>Song:</strong> King Curtis - “Memphis Soul Stew”</p> <p><strong>Lyrical bliss:</strong> ”Now I need a pound of fat back drums.” </p> <p><strong>If you’ve only got 30 seconds, start at: </strong>1 min, 20 sec</p> <p><strong>Feels just like:</strong> You should be grabbing a glass of whiskey and jamming on a down-home porch. </p>http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/26567684368http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/26567684368Thu, 05 Jul 2012 10:47:00 -0700soulfunkfunk gemhornsmemphisold schoolold school soulking curtiskindrecipefunkyraregem<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/39785586" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Wild card. </p> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://oldsoulmusic.tumblr.com/post/21032354474/lee-fields-youre-the-kind-of-girl-official" target="_blank">oldsoulmusic</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Lee Fields - You’re The Kind Of Girl (OFFICIAL VIDEO) (by <a href="http://vimeo.com/39785586" target="_blank">Truth & Soul Records</a>)</p> </blockquote>http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/24731199389http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/24731199389Fri, 08 Jun 2012 22:48:31 -0700funkmotownfunkylee fieldsvimeotruthsoul60s70sstax<iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F47313206&liking=false&sharing=false&origin=tumblr" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" class="soundcloud_audio_player" width="500" height="116"></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Internet Diamond</strong></p> <p><strong>Who? </strong>Psychemagik</p> <p><strong>Where? </strong><a href="http://soundcloud.com/psychemagik/tracks" target="_blank"><a href="http://soundcloud.com/psychemagik/tracks" target="_blank">http://soundcloud.com/psychemagik/tracks</a></a></p> <p><strong>What? </strong>If modern day Ibiza went to a far-away tropical jungle and had a child with 60s and 70s rock and country, this would be it. Mindblowingly relaxed amidst blaring electric guitars = incredible mixing talent. </p> <p><strong>Why? </strong>Keep these guys bookmarked for an instant soundtrack to your next summer grill or cocktail session. </p>http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/24278899001http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/24278899001Sat, 02 Jun 2012 12:39:00 -0700interwebs inspirationfunksoundcloudpsychemagikibizachillmixloungemusictropicaljungle<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gGnMU8JJQBk?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Compilation:</strong> Exclusive JetSet Vol 3.</p> <p><strong>Compilation release:</strong> 2007</p> <p><strong>Track number:</strong> Track 18</p> <p><strong>Song:</strong> Coffee Shop - “If You Got Soul”</p> <p><strong>Lyrical bliss:</strong> There’s not much here by way of lyrics, but the whole thing flows really nicely. </p> <p><strong>If you’ve only got 30 seconds, start at: </strong>0 min, 30 sec</p> <p><strong>Feels just like:</strong> Visions of Little Havana. </p>http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/24278059885http://funkgem.tumblr.com/post/24278059885Sat, 02 Jun 2012 12:25:16 -0700funkcompilation sensationcompilationgrooveibizasoulmusicstudiocoffee shop