Funk yeah!

In 1975, this is what was happening on "The other side of the moon".

Funky bass, groovy beats, playful guitar, all pointing the rhythm to an atmospheric, jazzy piano tune that could make you press "repeat" an infinite amount of times, enough to make you start wondering about your sanity.

This very tune was a hit sample for rap and hip hop later on, givin' Chubb Rock something to work upon in the '90s (maybe this will help), as well as the Boogie Down Productions (this will certainly help) and Jermaine Dupri (there's no way this won't help).

The original version, however, comes from the Miracles back in 1974 with Billy Griffin in the leading vocals (listen here). Also amazing, but it's missing one important thing: the piano.

All these raise once again one very crucial question: how bad do the '70s rule, man?

track's info:
Redd Holt Unlimited - Do it baby
The Other Side of the Moon
Paula Records 1975

Just one step

Ain't it an inderscribable feeling when you're just one step away from something you really want? It's of no importance what that is, it may be from a slice of pizza to your favorite person in the whole world. Being just one step away from it and knowing you're gonna get it in a while, can sometimes be even more breathtaking than actually getting it.



This awe-inspiring tune catches exactly the feeling -and it's just one step away from its release!
Check out the whole E.P. here. And you'll feel one step away from heaven.

track's info:
Martin Hayes - One Step Away
Modern Love EP
Rose Records 2014

Unforgettable revival

There's an amazing thing goin' on with today's track. It combines a doo-wop feeling of the '50s, with contemporary hip-hop beats and some french touch with high-pitched vocals. And the best part? It doesn't sound weird. At all.



Racyne here, sampled Nat King Cole's Unforgettable and seems that can make today's youngsters move with a little bit of undercover '50s feeling.

Check out Racyne's page with sounds from nu-disco to deep house and hip-hop and see for yourself.

Merci beaucoup, Racyne!

tracks' info:
-Racyne - Unforgettable
2014

-Nat King Cole - Unforgettable
Unforgettable
Capitol 1952

*version with Natalie Cole 
Unforgettable with love
Elektra 1991