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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 VI
R U Coming Over - (6:24) 142 BPM
U've Got A Power - (4:11) 54 BPM
Just A Thrill - (5:06) 57 BPM
I've Got What U Need - (3:53) 125 BPM Hot
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FB 043
10 Feb 23
Breakbeat
VIP's
VIP'sEXCLUSIVE
Boogaloo 22 - (4:32) 53 BPM
Poopoo Lala - (4:28) 109 BPM
Tight & Loose 22 - (5:04) 119 BPM
Need A Help 22 - (4:13) 125 BPM Hot
Review: If you're looking for some proper dirty, lowdown funk vibes, you won't do much better this week than this four-tracker from French producer Morlack, which indeed makes its intentions clear from the outset thanks to the rather rude spoken female vocal that kicks off 'Boogaloo 22'. Once that's out of the way, you're in for 20 minutes of sleazy, grinding beats, low-slung basslines and James Brown-esque vocal shouts that should satisfy even the most pernickety of funkateers, helped along in the case of 'Need A Help 22' by some cheeky AWB nods. The exception to the rule is 'Poopoo Lala', which has an 80s electrofunk/boogie feel and comes topped with the vocal from Jocelyn Brown's 'Ego Maniac'. Good stuff!
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FB 042
11 Nov 22
Breakbeat
Good To Go-Go Vol VIII
Poplife - (3:49) 94 BPM
Do Ur Body Snatchers - (7:21) 97 BPM
Beyond The Flipside - (6:11) 112 BPM Hot
123 - (4:39) 102 BPM
Review: Morlack on Funk Blasters? What more could we ask for as these two goliath figures join forces for a super rhythmic outing, kicking off with groovy rhythmic clinks and sweeping vocal overlays of 'Poplife'. Next up, the bulbous drum bubbles and unorthodox percussive inputs of 'Do Ur Body Snatchers', putting a smile on our faces that goes absolutely nowhere as 'Beyond The Flipside' continues to upgrade the intensity of the project with another thumping piece of bassline action. Finally, we take things down a fidget-inspired avenue as '123' gives us one last grinding punch of low-ended energy, rounding things off with a tasty meal of organic drum energy. Fiery business!
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FB 041
04 Jul 22
Breakbeat
Cheeky Edits Vol V
Take Ur Dead Ass Home - (4:38) 135 BPM Hot
Bamboo Vendor - (4:08) 135 BPM
Turn Up L. - (4:43) 56 BPM
Getting Deeeep - (5:47) 127 BPM
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
My Spin Is Ur Drama - (4:58) 57 BPM
Spirit Of The Skurred - (3:36) 125 BPM Hot
Agharta Beet - (4:49) 124 BPM
Epic Enough - (4:29) 105 BPM
GetOff - (4:27) 58 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
Breakin' - (5:05) 117 BPM Hot
Telepathy - (5:34) 59 BPM
Ur Life - (5:07) 59 BPM
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
Jamaica Girls - (7:36) 140 BPM Hot
Sardines - (4:51) 147 BPM
Kinda Hectic - (4:36) 53 BPM
Hitting'n'Holding - (6:03) 107 BPM
Move Like That - (6:03) 111 BPM
That Thing - (4:00) 135 BPM
Sho Nuff - (6:02) 53 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
Candy Skank - (4:36) 149 BPM Hot
Lorins Dance - (5:24) 135 BPM
Rhythm 20 - (4:23) 57 BPM
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
Stupid EP
Stupid EPEXCLUSIVE
Should Have Said - (4:24) 112 BPM
Good Morning - (3:25) 92 BPM Hot
Prove Richard Wrong - (3:22) 112 BPM
Stupid - (3:22) 115 BPM
Review: It's time to drive ourselves into a new wave of breakbeat and funk-inspired goodness, as we here welcome Mr Bristow and Benny Silver across four potent originals, courtesy of the Funk Blasters imprint. We kick off with the inspired lyricism and booming drum slaps of 'Should Have Said', followed by the warbling bass tonality of 'Good Morning' and more melodic vocal expressions of 'Prove Richard Wrong'. Finally, 'Stupid' rounds the project off in style with a more laid back compositional approach.
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FB 035
31 Jan 20
Breakbeat
Cheeky Edits Vol III
Rumba - (4:57) 150 BPM
Momie - (3:39) 104 BPM
El Ray - (5:28) 110 BPM
Masta Rocka - (4:01) 113 BPM Hot
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
The More You Blow - (3:53) 135 BPM
Unicorn - (5:33) 155 BPM
Bluff - (3:37) 105 BPM
Hairdooz - (4:41) 107 BPM
Cold Blooded - (5:00) 112 BPM
Why Don't You Think About Me - (5:10) 57 BPM
Colibri Shine - (4:50) 113 BPM
Number 10 - (4:54) 115 BPM
2Be In Family - (5:17) 59 BPM Hot
No,Not A Racist - (4:31) 123 BPM
Who's The Hoe P.2 - (4:31) 125 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
Movin' Alright - (4:53) 105 BPM
Crazy Wig - (4:44) 108 BPM
U R The Rap Machine - (5:13) 53 BPM
Get Down (with Some Cash) - (5:07) 106 BPM Hot
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
Cheeky Edits Vol 2
Smthing Special - (4:55) 142 BPM
Knee Dip - (4:08) 145 BPM Hot
Cruncked House - (4:22) 59 BPM
Feel It - (4:40) 125 BPM
A Toke - (5:42) 80 BPM
Played by: Morlack
Review: Funk Blasters are back and this time alongside the king of cuts himself; Morlack, who arrives on the scene with a fresh bag of magic as he unveils the second volume of his 'Cheeky Edits' series. We begin with the shuffling disco beats of 'Cruncked House', before moving into the soul grooves and expressive riffs of 'Feel It'. To follow; 'Smthing Special', another futuristic soul slice, leading into the darkened hip hop drumwork of 'A Toke'. The project then rounds off nicely with 'Knee Dip', a funkadelic blend of crunchy rhythms, precise vocal slices and moogy bass leads, packed with flavour and energy.
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FB 031
27 Sep 18
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
Supastar - (4:49) 57 BPM Hot
U Bet - (6:16) 117 BPM
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
Represent - (4:41) 104 BPM
Nightlife - (3:39) 105 BPM
High Hopes - (4:00) 107 BPM Hot
Elephant Walk - (4:17) 110 BPM
Rhythm G - (4:32) 57 BPM
Tight & Loose - (4:58) 119 BPM
Freakout - (4:54) 60 BPM
Splash Up - (5:02) 120 BPM
Lovely Boo - (3:32) 124 BPM
Please - (3:40) 80 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
Pussy Caravan (Morlack remix) - (4:11) 110 BPM Hot
Make Them Dance (Kalletti Klub remix) - (6:14) 123 BPM
Stereophonic Swing (Johnny Lectro remix) - (7:16) 125 BPM
Yellow Ribbon (Morlack remix) - (4:21) 117 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 - "It's Hot" - (4:51) 104 BPM
Itchy Bastards - "Money" - (5:12) 108 BPM
DiscObeta - "NasT Anthem" - (5:44) 117 BPM
Itchy Bastards - "Bananas" - (4:40) 111 BPM
Morlack - "Put Your Hands Together V2" - (4:16) 155 BPM
Itchy Bastards - "Roundacorna" - (4:48) 115 BPM
Morlack - "Put It Out" - (4:46) 107 BPM
DiscObeta - "Yo Hit It" - (4:14) 147 BPM
Morlack - "Insane" - (4:54) 112 BPM Hot
Itchy Bastards - "Ground Control" - (4:18) 80 BPM
DiscObeta - "Good Foot" - (4:18) 117 BPM
Itchy Bastards - "Hang On" - (4:43) 123 BPM
Morlack - "Ghetto Train" - (4:36) 122 BPM
Itchy Bastards - "Lemme Talk" - (4:13) 110 BPM
DiscObeta - "Up&Comin" - (6:13) 117 BPM
Morlack - "For The Brothers In The Ghetto" - (5:42) 155 BPM
Itchy Bastards - "Sax-Go" - (4:33) 110 BPM
DiscObeta - "Who Da Phunk" - (4:41) 55 BPM
Morlack - "Shirlee" - (5:16) 150 BPM
Mako&The Hawk - "Dougclash" - (3:33) 59 BPM
Itchy Bastards - "Lovers Rock" - (4:38) 59 BPM
Morlack - "All I Wanna Do Is Funk With You Babe" - (4:35) 116 BPM
Mondo Exotica - "Elephant Boogie" - (3:21) 128 BPM
Morlack - "Dogzone" - (4:42) 123 BPM
Itchy Bastards - "Keep That Funk Alive" - (4:11) 125 BPM
Morlack - "Ride On Whole Lotta Of Your Love" - (4:35) 109 BPM
DiiscObeta - "Come Correct" - (4:45) 115 BPM
Morlack - "Give It Here" - (4:49) 150 BPM
Itchy Bastards - "Movin' Machine" - (4:54) 107 BPM
Morlack - "Don't Stop That Go-Go Beat" - (4:37) 111 BPM
Mondo Exotica - "Pussy Caravan" - (3:43) 125 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
Electric Bongo Disco
Sugarhill Bongos - (4:50) 116 BPM Hot
Hype Fresh Mine - (3:48) 60 BPM
Refried Beans - (3:52) 55 BPM
Electric Ruffneck - (3:36) 125 BPM
Review: Famed for their Stank Soul Edits vinyl series, Mako & Mr Bristo return on Funk Blasters with the mightily titled, Electric Bongo Disco. The name captures the vibes on here pretty well - four vintage cuts loved for their breaks gently souped up for modern dance floors. Opener is "Sugar Hill Bongos", which lovingly updates a Sugarhill Gang classic. Elsewhere "Hype Fresh Mine" is poppy disco meets hip house, "Refried Beans" is a sweet vintage B-boy gem and "Electric Ruffneck" really goes there, sampling Edie Grant and somehow making it actually sound cool! Now that's talent.
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FB 024
25 Aug 16
Breakbeat
Nasty Boogie
Nasty BoogieEXCLUSIVE
Nasty Intro - (0:14) 53 BPM
Make Them Dance - (5:02) 123 BPM
Exotic Bossa - (5:05) 99 BPM Hot
Pussy Caravan - (3:43) 125 BPM
Ringo - (4:31) 159 BPM
Stereophonic Swing - (3:42) 124 BPM
Boogie Reggae - (4:39) 111 BPM
Yellow Ribbon - (3:22) 120 BPM
Nut Rocker - (4:19) 87 BPM
Elephant Boogie - (3:21) 128 BPM
Groovin Crowd - (4:33) 64 BPM
Paso Delicado - (4:40) 120 BPM
Root Beer Rag - (4:02) 89 BPM
Scatwhistle Rag - (3:48) 128 BPM
Gonzo Strut - (4:12) 61 BPM
Bumble Boogie - (3:57) 120 BPM
Bababoogierock - (4:27) 90 BPM
Talkin About Jazz - (4:53) 126 BPM
Chattanooga - (4:01) 105 BPM
A Woman And A Man - (3:07) 84 BPM
Outro - (0:20) 116 BPM
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FB 025
03 Aug 16
Broken Beat/Nu Jazz
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