As my initial “Too Funk Tuesday†for Blisspop, I’d like to describe to readers what this post is all about. Throughout the week, a person needs pick-me-ups, whether that’s eating pizza, extra sleep or getting laid — we all need them. For many like myself, a great track can totally brighten my day and because of that I want to share those moments with all those who care to listen. These songs may not be the same genre, some could be dark, some upbeat, some minimal or some futuristic, but it will be funky — I promise you that.
Take a load off and listen to my top 5 selections this week!
Tobtok — Savanna (Keljet Remix)
Nu Disco genius Tobtok gets a fantastic remix by counterpart Keljet for some serious groovy goodness. Off a new EP from the Kitsune Maison label, this track is made to be the background for an awesome party. Upbeat and energetic, Keljet brings out all the stops with a funk bassline and other-wordly synths. Hearing this brings me back to the French House that made me the man I am today, please enjoy!
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Pretty Ricky ft. 50 Cent — Grind With Me (SNBRN Remix)
Take deep bass boosters, a early-2000 R&B pop track and a verse from 50 cent,  combine them and you get this masterpiece. SNBRN somehow takes this amalgamation of pieces and makes one soothing, romance track that can only be described as “#Sunset Houseâ€. This may reflect on my age, but I remember “Grind With Me†with fond memories of middle school dances and hot, sweaty puberty.
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Janet Jackson — Someone to Call My Lover (Justin Faust Remix)
This takes an awesome OG track and totally makes it modern day dance floor ready. Justin Faust has been killing the game for some time now and its good to see him producing new mixes! Soulful and funky, the rhythm on this is one to keep your 80’s dance vibe going.
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Bondax — Something Good ft. Speelburg
Really chill and drips with sunshine, this track is like an acorn for a squirrel: Grab it before you begin your winter hibernation. The refrain is catchy, the bassline is pure funk and the jazz makes this song pop. Bondax is a beast.
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Kartell — Utopia Mixtape
Last but not least, my mixtape of the week is Kartell’s Utopia: An imaginary and indefinitely remote place. This is seriously 1:20:39 of funkability, with some laborious love making symptoms. Serious great November mixtape, fits your nu disco mood almost any time of the day. Here’s the track list as well:
Dave Aju – Clean St.
Rihanna – Pour it Up (Wantigga Flip)
Klaves – People
D’Angelo – Untitled (How Does It Feel) (L-Vis 1990’s Own Way Edit)
SHIFT K3Y x Linden Jay – Crazy
Lion Babe – Jump Hi (Billon Remix)
Lido – Money (Para One Remix)
Squarehead – Elegante
Motez – Own Up (POOLCLVB Remix)
Boris Dlugosch – 2 Stronger (Monte Remix)
Wayne Snow – Red Runner
Daniel Leiseman – Drums
Grades – Freedom
Luvlux – Waterpark Funk (Kink Remix)
Toyboy – Jaded (Amtrac Remix)
Mayer Hawthorne – Reach Out Richard (Mitzi Remix)
Crayon – Unreleased
James Creed – Undone
Erdbeerschnitzel – Through The Night
Iron Galaxy – Attention Seeker
Tinashe – Vulnerable (Gold Fields Remix)
Logic – The Final Frontier
Lucky Charmz – Corneria
Kele – First Impressions
Dos Palos – I’ve Been Around
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