Tracks

“VELA”

Drega feat. Maline Aura Sondela An intoxicating Afro-influenced house track from South Africa’s Drega. With Aura’s sweet vocals out front, the percussive groove matches perfectly with the soulful melody to create an irresistibly hypnotic result. For maximum dancefloor effect, check the “Extended Mix.”

– Tommy D Funk

HoneyLuv

“YOUR TONGUE”

HoneyLuv Insomniac This hooky tech-house track delivers a sassy vocal with a “Bust a Move” vibe. Pumpin’, primed for the dancefloor and stone-cold catchy.

– Jim Tremayne

“5 DOLLARS”

LA$$A feat. Isabel Usher Universal Music Flexing the omnipresent Robin S hook, this snappy track fires off in a poppy house direction and pushes a uniquely husky female vocal from Usher. Hook-filled and fat drops aplenty, of course.

– Jim Tremayne

ILLexxandra + DJ Shakey

LA$$A “BASS ARITHMETIC” EP

ILLexxandra + DJ Shakey Producer Dojo A truly fun and funky bit of business from this Brooklyn duo. With deliberate, headbobbing breaks and a warped synth bassline – imagine Bernie Worrell downing some very spiked punch – “Nutty Queen,” “Bubble Rap” and especially the groove-laden title track kick up a big froth. Psychedelic calliope track “Mushrooms on Parade” and its instrumental mix dump you in the middle of a faux Willy Wonka soundtrack. Tasty. – Jim Tremayne

Miguel Migs

“PROMISES” (REMIXES)

Miguel Migs feat. Lisa Shaw Soulfuric Deep The “Antenna! Remix” sports an ’80s synth-pop groove with Shaw’s rich vocals up front – tasty. “Girls of the Internet Remix” dives deeper with its undulating groove, but also drops a snaky guitar line and some warm keys for extra effect. The smooth “Migs Piano Love Vocal” gets bumpin’ for some sleek lounge-house flavor. – Tommy D Funk

“SAUCE” (REMIXES)

Dave & Sam Classic Music Company Two dope Manoo remixes spice up this hot cut from the duo’s 2021 album, No Shade. His “Buzzin Vocal Mix” plays up Dave’s topical on-mic musings; meanwhile, the “Buzzin Dub” keeps the rugged groove burning. And there are great elements throughout – live keys, wafty synths and insistent beats. – Tommy D Funk

DESTRUCTO

“F WITH ME”

DESTRUCTO feat. Chromeo & Tima Dee All My Friends A naughty, percolating, deep, electronic-funk track from the West Coast vet Gary Richards. Hard not to get your groove on to this collab – it throbs with a thick rhythm that recalls the Zapp Band.

– Jim Tremayne

“IT’S A GROOVE THANG”

Mike Dunn Big Love Longstanding Chicago talent Dunn once again delivers with his signature flair – spoken-word toasts over a strippeddown groove that will work a dancefloor. With a hint of hip-hop texture, this bouncy house track will definitely make you move.

Ultra Naté

Mike Dunn “SUPERNATURAL” (REMIXES)

Funk Cartel & Ultra Naté Skint Tight remix package. Highlights include the smooth, extended mix, which never stops bumpin’. But also check out the storming “GotSome Extended Mix,” which delivered plenty of sass. And if you’re looking for maximum funk, go with the “John J-C Carr Extended Remix.” Solid. Also, from the DJ-only promos, the disco-infused “Freemasons Remix” and the Moroder-ish “Black Stereo Faith Mix” (from Quentin Harris) keep the party going. – Jim Tremayne

Ferreck Dawn

“BACK TOMORROW” (REMIX)

Ferreck Dawn & Jen Cooke Defected Check this one out – LP Giobbi’s remix takes an already uplifting house record to a new level. Filtered vocals and classic piano sounds mix wonderfully with a raw percussive track – truly scintillating.

– Tommy D Funk