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Funk Blasters has been blasting out the funkiest breakbeat and bass since 2011. The label, headed up by French DJ and producer, Morlack, has been pulsing out party-starting power with releases from the likes of: Itchy Bastards, Discobeta, Mako, Mondo Exotica, Mr Bristow, and a mountain of madness from Morlack himself.
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Cheeky Edits Vol V
Don't Letting Go - (5:32) 130 BPM
Review: Parisian Morlack is back with the fifth edition in his Cheeky Edits series on Funk Blasters. A classic funk anthem gets a resplice on the charmingly titled "Take Ur Dead Ass Home", getting balearic on the low-slung "Bamboo Vendor", then going down a neon-lit '80s sounding route on "Turn Up L." while doing what it says on the tin on "Getting Deeeep" which gets down Cameo style (and super sleazy) then going for a funky disco house groove on "Don't Letting Go".
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FB 040
10 Dec 21
Breakbeat
My Spin Is Ur Drama
Agharta Beet - (4:49) 124 BPM
Review: A legend of the breakbeat, sample disco, balearic and disco scene is one Morlack who turns in a huge EP of rock, R&B and pop sounds to touches of ragga, big band and San Francisco inspirations! Full of whooshing whites noise and sweet filter modulation, "GetOff" explodes with a hype NYC vibe next to the Faith No More antics of "Epic Enough". "My Spin Is Ur Drama" takes the EP down a more chilled, balearic and R&B inspired path - with a rap-laced vocal section - alongside "Spirit Of The Skurred" which is the clearcut breakbeat diamond of this latest Funk Blaster.
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FB 039
17 Sep 21
Breakbeat
Cheeky Edits Vol IV
Da Bomb - (5:03) 120 BPM
Funky Stuff - (5:24) 120 BPM
Review: Within the world of breakbeat, there are few names held in such high regard as Morlack, who continues his incredibly consistent run this time around with a five track package on Funk Blasters, that being the fourth edition of his 'Cheeky Edits' series. We begin with the 80's inspired drum smashes and stripped back vocal sampling on 'Breakin', followed by groovy bass guitar licks of 'Telepathy' and pulsating retro synth work of 'Ur Life'. The quality levels remain incredibly high throughout as we then take in 'Da Bomb', a disco-ready roller decorated with glistening guitar riffs and a well sampled chorus block, before the brick wall drum smashes of 'Funky Stuff' see us out in style. Excellent work.
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FB 038
28 Aug 20
Breakbeat
Good To Go-Go Vol VII
Robin Practice - (4:44) 132 BPM
Review: With the breakbeat movement growing stronger and stronger each week, it's quite incredible to see just how consistent Morlack's release schedule has been over the last few years, with a new project dropping seemingly at least once a month, this time on Funk Blasters. We are treated to four powerful originals, kicking off with sizzling horn lines and crunchy drum smacks of 'Robin Practise', alongside the chiming melodic lines and percussive rhythms of 'Jamaica Girls'. Next, the project takes a more violent turn with the powerful electric lines of 'Sardines' and the funk-infused approach of 'Kinda Hectic', signing this one out with a bang!
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FB 037
26 Jun 20
Breakbeat
Skanky Bank Vol II
Same Feeling - (4:48) 150 BPM
Review: It's a great time for breakbeat in general, with new heavyweight releases dropping every week, thanks primarily to the consistency of top labels such as Funk Blasters. They here welcome sounds of fan favourite Morlack across four wicked originals, beginning with the spooky themes and grizzly synth rolls of 'Candy Skank'. Next, 'Lorins Dance', in which we hear choppy vocal slaps forged together with smooth jazzy saxophone lines before 'Rhythm 20' lets a funkadelic bassline run riot. Finally, the euphoric harmonic structures of 'Same Feeling' work as an excellent sign out for a top quality body of work.
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FB 036
05 Mar 20
Breakbeat
Cheeky Edits Vol III
Rumba - (4:57) 150 BPM
Da Bird - (6:38) 124 BPM
Review: It's been a very exciting 2019 for Morlack, who continues his run of top quality releases by teaming up here with the ever-ready Funk Blasters team for the third edition of 'Cheeky Edits'. We kick off with the classy sample work and pulsating drum pressure of 'Rumba', before moving into the spaced out percussive structures of 'Momie' and latin-inspired arrangements of 'El Ray'. Next, 'Masta Rocka' arrives with a real punchy drumline, before the the almost 80's sounding compositional layout of 'Da Bird' rounds us off with a bang.
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FB 034
15 Nov 19
Breakbeat
Bluff
BluffEXCLUSIVE
Sex Me - (4:03) 120 BPM
City Cane - (5:04) 130 BPM
Unicorn - (5:33) 155 BPM
No,Not A Racist - (4:31) 123 BPM
Review: Breakbeat is most definitely back on the up this year, and it is primarily down to the sheer consistency of artists such as Morlack who tireless push forward with new projects on such a regular basis. This latest album episode goes by the name of 'Bluff' and encapsulates everything we love about Morlack's sound, from the stunning instrumental sampling and punchy drum work of 'Colibri Shine' to the dipping grooves of 'Sex Me'. For us, the highlights here have to include both the excellent vocal slicing of '2Be In Family', and of course the horn-heavy riffs of the title track 'Bluff'. Excellent stuff from the breakbeat mastermind!
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FB 033
30 Aug 19
Breakbeat
Good To Go-Go Vol VI
Family Anime - (4:28) 150 BPM
Review: Well, it's most certainly hit the time to get funky as we take a stroll through this high energy collection of breakbeat chops from Morlack, who lands on the Funk Blasters imprint with fantastic results. We are treated to some absolute sauce buckets on this one, from the irresistible melodic grooves of 'U R The Rap Machine' to the old school vocal sampling of 'Family Anime' and gritty bass work on 'Movin' Alright'.Following this, the high energy bassline movements and hard hitting drums of 'Get Down' certainly strike a chord, with the EP rounding off well on the smooth vocal lines of 'Crazy Wig'.
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FB 032
15 Mar 19
Breakbeat
Good To Go Go Vol 5
Go Go Bart - (5:00) 155 BPM
Got My Eyes On You - (5:15) 153 BPM Hot
Hey Buddy - (4:59) 132 BPM
Let Me See You Go Go - (4:36) 150 BPM
Woodys Groove - (4:37) 150 BPM
Review: As one of the leading Parisian future breakbeat masters, Morlack makes a return to Funk Blasters for a super groovy four track project by the name of 'Good To Go Go Vol. 5'. Right from the off we are greeted with super crunchy drum patterns on 'Woody's Groove' and 'Go Go Bart', both of which combine these arrangements with very catchy funk riffs. On 'Got My Eyes On You' the funk levels increase as smooth vocal samples roll into play alongside vibrant bass melodies. With 'Hey Buddy' we are thrown a super curveball as we delve into more latin rhythms and carnival themes before we finish the EP nicely with the crafty yet soulful design on 'Let Me See You Go Go'.
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FB 030
01 Mar 18
Breakbeat
Cheeky Edits
Cheeky EditsEXCLUSIVE
2Far - (4:36) 120 BPM
Let Ya Body - (5:00) 122 BPM
Played by: Morlack
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FB 029
07 Dec 17
Breakbeat
Beautiful Mistakes
Belly Pyramid - (4:52) 124 BPM
Beautiful Mistakes - (4:23) 124 BPM
Fire In The Rain - (4:09) 153 BPM
Splash Up - (5:02) 120 BPM
Lovely Boo - (3:32) 124 BPM
Played by: Trotter, Morlack
Review: Re-edit maestro Morlack went AWOL for a while, with reported sightings of him partying with Trotter in as far away locations as Brazilian jungles coming in thick and fast. Well wherever he disappeared to this producer is back and he's brandishing a new album to boot! Beautiful Mistakes features 13 new jams, all of which are guaranteed to get you moving in one direction or other. Highlights include the lively jump up Egyptian DnB of "Belly Pyramid", the smooth 80s soul grind of the title track and the glistening electro-funk grooves of "Nightlife". Back in business!
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FB 027
30 Jun 17
Breakbeat
Remixed
Make Them Dance (Kalletti Klub remix) - (6:14) 123 BPM
Played by: Morlack
Review: Last year's Nasty Boogie LP by Mondo Exotica introduced us to this new kid on the electro-swing block. Now Funk Blasters have commissioned remixes of a selection of album tracks. This EP features four reworks, kicking off with Morlack's rejig of "Pussy Caravan", in which he turns in a solid, beefed-up party breaks jam. Elsewhere Kalletti Klub adds a pulsating tech-house edge to the big band joint "Make Them Dance" and Johnny Lectro turns "Stereophonic Swing" into a bizarre hybrid of clownish melodies and minimal house. Lastly Morlack returns for the moody electro-soul of his "Yellow Ribbon" remix.
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FB 028
24 Feb 17
Breakbeat
Essential Blasters
Various
Mako & The Hawk - "Lighters On The Corner" - (3:52) 123 BPM
Morlack - "Put Your Hands Together V2" - (4:16) 155 BPM
Itchy Bastards - "Hang On" - (4:43) 123 BPM
Morlack - "Ghetto Train" - (4:36) 122 BPM
Morlack - "For The Brothers In The Ghetto" - (5:42) 155 BPM
Morlack - "Shirlee" - (5:16) 150 BPM
Morlack - "Dogzone" - (4:42) 123 BPM
Morlack - "Give It Here" - (4:49) 150 BPM
Morlack - "This & That" - (3:38) 121 BPM
Review: What do we have here then? Well Morlack's decided to compile the perfect (digital) stocking filler here, with the 33 tracks bumper compilation Essential Blasters on his mighty Funk Blasters label. Essentially we get many tracks from a small pool of artists, but that's cool because it's literally chocker with party anthems, all perfect for the festive season. Highlights include the brassy, go-go stomp of Morlack's "Put It Out", the raw breaky funk of "Lemme Talk" by Itchy Bastards and the 4/4 rockabilly swagger of "Elephant Boogie" by Mondo Exotica.
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FB 026
09 Dec 16
Breakbeat
Nasty Boogie
Nasty BoogieEXCLUSIVE
Make Them Dance - (5:02) 123 BPM
Ringo - (4:31) 159 BPM
Stereophonic Swing - (3:42) 124 BPM
Yellow Ribbon - (3:22) 120 BPM
Paso Delicado - (4:40) 120 BPM
Bumble Boogie - (3:57) 120 BPM
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FB 025
03 Aug 16
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
Good To Go Go Vol IV
Wheels Of Fortune - (4:36) 152 BPM
Review: Go-Go was a strain of US hip-hop that hit peak popularity in the mid to late 80s...unless you are re-edit hero Morlack who has never let go (go). Good To Go-Go Vol IV features seven of the kind of tunes that saw the style quickly evolve into themes for TV shows like Fresh Prince Of Bel Air and The Cosby Show (season eight FYI). Highlights include the quirky funk of the cruel-to-be-kind "Wind It On Ugly", the raw throated Busta Rhymes bounce of "Love 2 Fire" and the DX synth bass twangs of smooth soul jam, "She's A Bad Girl".
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FB 023
02 Jun 16
Breakbeat
Good To Go-Go Vol III
Family Affair - (5:43) 152 BPM
Take It To The Top - (3:28) 154 BPM
Mary - (5:43) 155 BPM
Review: Every now and then the outre space-glam '80s outfits in Morlack's wardrobe start to beckon and before you know it he's rustled up another fine collection dedicated to his love of Go-Go, the cult proto hip-hop sound that emanated from Washington DC. If you're unfamiliar with this style, you can look to the Fresh Prince theme to get an idea (albeit a watered down version). For the real deal though check out the 13 raw cuts here that boast those signature rolling electro drums, funk samples and carefully layered acapelllas from the likes of King Tee and Chuck Brown.
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FB 021
02 Jul 15
Breakbeat
You Know My Name
May Be The Grotto Be With You - (5:12) 152 BPM
This & That - (3:38) 120 BPM
Back It On Up - (5:46) 123 BPM
Review: We all know his name. And by now we should all know what he sounds like, too... Morlack has been blazing the nu funk, bass and bootleg scene with creativity and stacks of long players for a good half decade now. This latest set comprises 14 of his genre-melting dancefloor devices; from the Kravitz dancehall facelift "Boss Like Me" to the slap-bass strutting, percussion heavy 80s rap homages "For The Brothers In The Ghetto" and "Problems Generator" each cut is primed for unashamed party fun. Elsewhere there's a 90s ghetto twist on the Tower Of Power-twisting "Movin' On The Dumb Stuff" while another highlight "Back It On" sees Beenie Man getting the funkiest version of his illustrious life. Not a dull moment throughout, Morlack keeps killing it. Get to know.
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FB 020
26 Mar 15
Breakbeat
14/3
Put Your Hands Together V2 - (4:16) 155 BPM
Refugee Camp Remix - (3:40) 121 BPM
Dogvogue - (4:48) 121 BPM
Eternity Remix - (4:16) 122 BPM
Save The Funk Remix - (4:49) 122 BPM
Tical Remix - (4:09) 122 BPM
Review: Morlack comes correct once again with a 27-track collection of total funk blasts. Naughty booties, reversions and mash-ups galore, the eclectic vibe ranges from skippy hair-swishing party rock ("Funky Woman") to cheeky Ting Tings reversions ("Hang It Up") via crazy blends of Zeppelin, Black Box and Outkast ("Ride On A Whole Lotta Love"). Elsewhere we hit gems like the big disco string B.M.W sucker punch "Get A Lil Stupid" and Bowie-busting block party slammer "Triple Fame". Morlack's repertoire was already bulging before this - now it's just ridiculous. Easily one of the best masters of the illicit art of mashery.
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FB 017
08 Oct 14
Breakbeat
Worthwhile
WorthwhileEXCLUSIVE
Worthwhile - (5:43) 150 BPM
Review: Scotty Marz and Erin Paul's Discobeta project hits party pay-dirt with this spotless four-track sample session. There's a slick rock vibe running through "Up & Coming" as we experience swashbuckling organic breakbeats and even bolder guitar riffs before we head deep into a groaning bass session on "NasT Anthem". Further on "Worthwhile" flips the flavour with a glitchy-disco lick complete with a mild peppering from Jay-Z while "Yo Hit It" gets busy on the classic funk tip, all horns, salubrious slap bass and sopping wet wah-wah guitars, it's the perfect way to end an accomplished EP.
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FB 016
22 May 14
Breakbeat
For The Brothers In The Ghetto
Bigger Than A Monster - (4:36) 131 BPM Hot
Bizz - (4:34) 152 BPM
For The Brothers In The Ghetto - (5:42) 155 BPM
Everybody Get Up - (4:38) 153 BPM
I'm Too Sexy - (4:57) 123 BPM
Review: Morlack's a dark horse! Having emerged in the last 18 months with a selection of ace floor-shattering singles on Breakbeat Paradise, Big M and Funk Blasters, he's not so once as hinted at a full-length album. Yet here it is; and it sounds as if it's been in our collections forever. Operating with a slithering, low-swung vibe there's heavy emphasis on bold hip-hop breaks, sopping wet basslines and well crafted hip-hop vocals from the likes of ODB, Bootsy Collins, Public Enemy and many many more. As the album progresses we shimmy from cheeky b-boy to raw funk ("Bizz") to 80s electro boogie pop ("Yabba Bridge") to decadent synth-driven proto-house ("I'm Too Sexy"). From mischievous funk flinger to full album artist, Morlack's taking names right now.
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FB 011
07 Feb 13
Breakbeat
Ghetto Assassins
Mako & The Hawk - "Lighters On The Corner" - (3:52) 123 BPM
Review: Here we have a shared EP showdown between 'seasoned ghetto-funk priest', Morlack, and the self-proclaimed 'deadly mash-up monks' Mako & The Hawk. Mash-ups are indeed the dish of the day, with the former delivering some cleverly tweaked 80s boogie "Big Flow" and slick vintage funk "Heaven's Posse". The latter act are on a different tip though, with Radio Clash given a hip-hop makeover in "Doug Clash" and a lazy rap meets reggae uptown in "Lighters On The Corner".
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FB 009
15 Nov 12
Breakbeat
Good To Go-Go
Good To Go-GoEXCLUSIVE
Itchy Bastards - "Livin' Futuristic" - (4:42) 152 BPM
Review: It's 80s time! Eat your Filofaxes. Buy low. Sell high. Have rubbish hair! Or... Just get your funky selves down on this retro-funky four piece. Spanish soundclowns Itchy Bastards give EU's "Doing Da Butt" a raw rub, ensuring not to take any of its authentic timely class. Morlack, meanwhile, takes what sounds like a Paula Abdul snippet and blends it with every shade of block party on "Give It Here" and gets cosmic with on well known vocal from "Let No Man Put Asunder" on "Monie 2009". Finally Itchy Bastards finish the show with some lovely glockenspiel action. Naturally.
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FB 008
05 Oct 12
Breakbeat
Ghetto Messiah
Dogzone V3 - (4:42) 123 BPM Hot
Review: Just like his previous EP a few months back on Breakbeat Paradise, Morlack ticks every single party box possible across five tracks here. Kicking off with his darkest moment to date, "Ghetto Messiah" is a vicious Bassnectar flavoured rub of Fugee's "Rumble In The Jungle. Meanwhile "Get Twisted" flips the switch completely with a fair tale nu-funk jam that utilises DMX's "X Gonna Give It To Ya" to a booty-shaking excess. Elsewhere we find Big Daddy Kane going disco ("Dogzone V3") and Nas, Kanye and KRS-One getting lively on a the fattest p-funk groove this side of the Weight Watchers clinic ("Get A Lil' Stupid").
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FB 007
23 Aug 12
Breakbeat
Keep Movin' On
Hang On - (4:43) 123 BPM
Review: Nu-funk breaks label Funk Blasters drop four new gems from the Itchy Bastards on this new EP - led by the chunky P-funk of "Funk Iz Us" and backed nicely by the old-school rap of "Movin' Machine" and the more disco-paced, brass-flecked "Hang On".
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FB 006
21 Jun 12
Breakbeat
Hype Free EP
Put Your Hands Together - (4:14) 155 BPM
Ghetto Train - (4:36) 122 BPM
Played by: Chudy, Morlack, Ez Icarus, Warson
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FB 005
29 Feb 12
Breakbeat
Where Do U Get Ur Funk From
Save The Funk - (4:54) 122 BPM
Eternity - (4:28) 123 BPM
Review: French breaks-bass producer and remixer Morlack has made a name for himself with some cheeky edits and sub-punishing originals over the last few years, but "Where Do U Get Ur Funk From" is his first full-length foray for the Funk Blasters label and it's a gem from start to finish. A mix of straight up raw JB funk (as on "Put It Out") to heavyweight nu-funk breaks ("Soul Train Line"), Morlack lends his hand to all manner of styles and keeps things buzzing and distinctly party-flavoured over the LP's thirteen tracks.
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FB 004
22 Dec 11
Funk
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