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Every now and then I like to open up the archives and reminisce about a couple tracks you may or may not have heard.  It’s a little break from the usual flow of newer stuff one might find on here.  So for the first installment I wanted to highlight the best funk and soul tracks to flow my way this past year.  I know that’s a pretty bold statement considering the amount of tracks tossed up.  This list is pretty subjective anyway. Each bring their own unique style to the genre. Real classy, I hope you enjoy em all.

Gwen McCrae was first introduced to me by my friend and local DJ, MEGAPHONETEETH.  I think it came to him through the gems located on beat electric. This track is produced by Steve Alaimo for T. K. Prod., released in 1974 and is damn tasty.

♫ MP3: Gwen McCrae – 90% of Me Is You

Electric Wire Hustle was a relatively new stumble for me that happened a couple months ago.  I think I was just doing some random internet surfin and stumbled into a gem.  I should have bought a lottery ticket that day.  Oh well, at least I have this for the rest of my life.

♫ MP3: Electric Wire Hustle – They Don’t Want

Raphael Saadiq is another piece introduced to me by MEGAPHONETEETH.  What can I say, the guy has an ear for finding funk, soul, and jazz delights.  When he showed it to me he described it as ‘a young michael.’  Do you agree?

♫ MP3: Raphael Saadiq – 100 Yard Dash

Demis Roussos is another amazing soulful funk track I found last year while working on my last project.  I simply love the vocals in this track.  The horns, funky bassline all add different dynamics that made it easily one of my favorites and easiest to post.

♫ MP3: Demis Roussos – I Dig You

BONUS!

Alright, while this is a little electrified rework it still has those delicious soulful elements.  DCUP always know how to hit the spot.  Another one from the archives but it’s just so damn good!

♫ MP3: Jazzanova feat. Ben Westbeech – I Can See (DCUP Remix)

If you have any tracks like these that you think others will enjoy, e-mail us or toss up a comment with the track info!