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Celebrating 10 Years the Bassment Sessions (heard on 40+ stations worldwide) radio show features reggae, dub, jungle, hip-hop and more.
Each week you'll hear segments:
Choice Cuts
Featured Artist of The Week
Hip-Hop Throwback
Freshly Baked
IRIE Track of The Week
Treasure Chest
The Rinse Out
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Episodes

Friday Oct 03, 2025
1975: Funk in a World on Fire
Friday Oct 03, 2025
Friday Oct 03, 2025
A dive into the sound that moved bodies and minds in the pivotal mid-’70s.
From Parliament’s interstellar soul to The O’Jays’ righteous calls and fat basslines from Ohio Players and B.T. Express — every track here carries weight.
Ride with us through “Mothership Connection (Star Child)” down to “Do It (‘Til You’re Satisfied)” — it’s a cosmic trip back to funk’s golden moment.
1975 was a year of global transformation — wars ended, new nations emerged, and culture was shifting rapidly. The funk tracks on this mix don’t just sound good — they sit in the middle of this decisive moment.
PLAYLIST
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Parliament – Mothership Connection (Star Child)
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Average White Band – School Boy Crush
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Roy Porter Sound Machine – Party Time
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Ohio Players – Fire
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Earth, Wind & Fire – Shining Star
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David Bowie – Fame - 2016 Remaster
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James Brown – I Got You
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Gene Harris – Funky Business
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War – Low Rider
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Harvey & The Phenomenals – Soul and Sunshine
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The O’Jays – Give the People What They Want
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B.T. Express – Do It (’Til You’re Satisfied)
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Fatback Band – Yum Yum (Gimme Some)
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Bazuka – Dynomite
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The Pointer Sisters – Chainey Do

Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Bass & Breaks – Reggae Meets the Breakbeat
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
There’s something magical about the intersection of reggae and breakbeat — the way the low-end weight of sound system culture locks with the snap of classic drum breaks. This mix is built for movement: rolling basslines, chopped breaks, and a fusion of hip-hop swagger and reggae vibes. Whether you’re nodding along at home or turning it up on a big rig, this one’s designed to rattle the floor and keep the energy high.
PLAYLIST
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Nightmares On Wax;Roots Manuva;LSK;Rodney P;Tozz 180 – 70s 80s
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Jinx In Dub; Bluntskull; Natty Campbell – None Ah Dem
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Roots Manuva – Witness (1 Hope)
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See-I – How Could You - Rodney Hunter Remix
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Guru: Damian Marley – Stand Up
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King Yoof ; DJ Gold – Tik a Tok - King Yoof vs. DJ Gold
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Dubmatix ;Tenor Fly – Show Down - Bassbin Mix
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Cutty Ranks; The Stopper – Cutty Ranks X Casquiat - The Stopper Remix
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L’Entourloop;Jamalski;Bang On!;N’Zeng – Back in Town
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DJ Vadim ; Governor Tiggy – Sweet Like a Lolly (feat. Governor Tiggy)
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G. Corp; Groove Corporation – Waterhouse Rock - G. Corp & Groove Corporation Remix
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Timewarp Inc.; Ragga Twins – Ghetto Drunk - Soopasoul Remix
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Asian Dub Foundation – Jericho
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Noiseshaper; Ari Up – Me Done - Noiseshaper Remix
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Dub Pistols – Cyclone

Sunday Sep 28, 2025
The Maytals: Choirboy Soul, Kingston Grit, and the Birth of Reggae
Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Frederick “Toots” Hibbert grew up singing gospel in rural Jamaica before moving to Kingston. Alongside Henry “Raleigh” Gordon and Nathaniel “Jerry” Matthias, he formed The Maytals in 1962. Their stacked harmonies and call-and-response vocals carried a gospel intensity that set them apart.
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Church-honed harmonies: Toots grew up singing gospel; the trio formed in Kingston (1962). Their stacked, call-and-response vocals came straight from church to the dancehall.
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Name & lineup: The “Maytals” began as a vocal trio; by the 1970s, the touring/recording band—Beverley’s All-Stars (Jackie Jackson, Paul Douglas, Hux Brown, Rad Bryan, Winston Wright, etc.)—became the powerhouse behind Toots & The Maytals.
Why it mattered: That gospel and soul energy over Jamaican rhythms made their sound instantly human and uplifting—like Otis Redding fronting a ska/rocksteady band. It helped reggae feel familiar to global ears.
PLAYLIST
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Prince Buster; The Maytals - Dog War
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The Maytals - Sun Moon and Star
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The Maytals - Walk with Love
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The Maytals - 54-46 That’s My Number
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The Maytals - Six & Seven Books
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The Maytals - One Eye Enos
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The Maytals - Sweet and Dandy
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The Maytals - It Must Be True Love
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The Maytals - Peeping Tom
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The Maytals - School Days
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The Maytals - Pressure Drop
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The Maytals - Pee Pee Cluck Cluck
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The Maytals - Monkey Girl
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The Maytals - Funky Kingston
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The Maytals - Struggle
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The Maytals - Monkey Man
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The Maytals - Bla, Bla, Bla
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The Maytals - We Shall Overcome
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Toots & The Maytals - Night and Day
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Toots & The Maytals - Just Tell Me
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Toots & The Maytals - Everybody Needs Lovin
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The Maytals - I’m A Big Man

Friday Sep 26, 2025
The Shared History of Disco & Reggae: Dancefloor Connections
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
When we think of disco and reggae, they seem like two very different worlds — mirror balls and four‑on‑the‑floor beats versus one‑drop grooves and heavy bass. But look closer, and you’ll find that disco and reggae have been dancing together since the 1970s. For our mix today, the focus is on the groove of disco from the crates, with the inclusion of the classic Third World version of' Now That We Found Love.
PLAYLIST
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Third World - Now That We’ve Found Love
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Cheryl Lynn - If You’ll Be True To Me
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Peter Brown - Dance with Me
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KC & The Sunshine Band - Wrap Your Arms Around Me
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The Salsoul Orchestra - You’re Just The Right Size
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Patrice Rushen - Music Of The Earth
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Bobby Thurston - Check Out the Groove - Radio Edit
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Kool & The Gang - Stand Up And Sing
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The Jacksons - Different Kind of Lady
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Cheryl Lynn - Say You’ll Be Mine
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Little Beaver - Concrete Jungle
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Patrice Rushen - Look Up! - Remastered
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Andrae Crouch - Handwriting on the Wall - 2006 Remaster
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Grace Jones - Pull Up To The Bumper
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CHIC; Nile Rodgers - I’ll Be There (feat. Nile Rodgers)
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Teena Marie - I’m A Sucker For Your Love

Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Pull Up Selector – Roots & Culture Mix
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Pull Up Selector – Roots & Culture Mix combines a blend of reggae classics, fresh new tracks, and heavyweight remixes. From foundation roots anthems to modern conscious selections, this mix bridges eras and styles, skanking basslines, soulful vocals, and version excursions to keep the vibes rolling all midweek long.
PLAYLIST
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Protoje – BIG 45
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Liam Bailey – Cold & Clear
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Kabaka Pyramid – Nice Up The Dance
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Jah Lil – Step by Step
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Mr. Williamz; Topcat – Rocking Style
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Willi Williams; Lone Ark – Don't Show Off
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Bunny Wailer – Mellow Mood
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Pablo Moses – Dubbing Is a Must, Pt. 1 - 2010 Remastered Version
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Peter Tosh – Bush Doctor - 2002 Remaster
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Yaadcore – Ghetto Youths
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Beres Hammond; Zap Pow – Last War
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Aswad – I A Rebel Soul
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Ray Darwin – People's Choice
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Pablo Moses – A Song - 2010 Remastered Version
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John Holt – Fat She Fat
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Capital Letters – Smoking My Ganja

Sunday Sep 21, 2025
Bass Culture - Sunday Soul Session
Sunday Sep 21, 2025
Sunday Sep 21, 2025
Sunday Soul Session is a smooth journey through timeless soul classics. Ease into the day with a blend of deep grooves, heartfelt lyrics, and lush arrangements. This mix transitions smoothly from sweet love ballads to uplifting anthems, infusing warmth and emotion for a relaxing Sunday or an evening unwind.
PLAYLIST
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Dee Edwards - (I Can) Deal with That
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Master Plan Inc - Try It (You'll Like It)
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The Ovations;Louis Williams - Your Love is Like a Song to Me
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Windy City - Win or Lose
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Timmy Thomas - I've Got to See You Tonight
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J.R. Bailey - Love, Love, Love
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J.J. Barnes - Got to Get Rid of You
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Greg Perry - Come On Down (Get Your Head Out of the Clouds) - Remastered
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Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
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The Chi-Lites - Go Away Dream
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Tom Brock - I Love You More And More
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Curtis Mayfield - Tripping Out
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Al Green - Tired of Being Alone
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Freda Payne - Unhooked Generation
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The Emotions - Blind Alley
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The Natural Four - Try Love Again
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Jon Lucien - Would You Believe In Me
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Eddie Kendricks - If You Let Me

Friday Sep 19, 2025
Basslines, Breakbeats & Brass- Funk Essentials
Friday Sep 19, 2025
Friday Sep 19, 2025
It’s get down and groove time with a solid hour of pure 70s funk – a mix full of breakbeats, wah-wah guitars, and fat basslines that shaped the sound of hip-hop and soul for decades. From The Honey Drippers’ iconic "Impeach the President" to Curtis Mayfield’s "Superfly," this set takes you on a ride through the grooves of 70s funk.
PLAYLIST
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The Honey Drippers – Impeach the President
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Harvey & The Phenomenals – Soul and Sunshine
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Merry Clayton – Gimme Shelter
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Baby Huey – Mighty Mighty
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Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)
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Dr. John – Right Place Wrong Time
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The Meters – Just Kissed My Baby
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Dyke & The Blazers – Let A Woman Be A Woman – Let A Man Be A Man
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Wilson Pickett – Engine Number 9 – Single Version
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Bill Withers – Kissing My Love
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Jean Knight – Do Me
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Maceo and the Macks – Soul Power 74 – Pt. 2
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The Bar-Kays – Holy Ghost
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Black Heat – Zimba Ku
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The Chi-Lites – Are You My Woman? (Tell Me So)
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Sly & The Family Stone – Sing a Simple Song – Single Version
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Curtis Mayfield – Superfly

Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Bass Culture - Augustus Pablo
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Dive deep into the world of Augustus Pablo with this one-hour mix, celebrating the master of the melodica and pioneer of the “Rockers” sound. Featuring classics like Java, King Tubby’s Meets Rockers Uptown, and deep cuts from Pablo All Stars, this set takes you through roots, dubs, and the unmistakable meditative vibe Pablo brought to reggae. Perfect for late-night listening or setting a rootsy, spiritual mood.
PLAYLIST
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Augustus Pablo - King Tubby's Meets Rockers Uptown
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Augustus Pablo - Java
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Augustus Pablo - Thunder Clap
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Augustus Pablo - Peace and Love Dub
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Augustus Pablo - East over the River Nile
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Augustus Pablo - Dub Organizer
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Augustus Pablo - Please Sunrise
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Augustus Pablo - Pretty Baby
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Augustus Pablo - Shake Up
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Augustus Pablo - House Raid
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Augustus Pablo; Hugh Mundell - Africa Must Be Free By 1983
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Augustus Pablo ;Spliffy Dan - No Justice Place
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Augustus Pablo - Up Wareika Hill
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Rockers All Stars - Jah Dread
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Pablo All Stars - Park Lane Special
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Augustus Pablo - Mountain View Dub
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Augustus Pablo - Guiding Red
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Pablo All Stars - Lightning Flash
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Bongo Pat - Young Generation
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Augustus Pablo - Pablo Meets Mr Bassie
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Augustus Pablo - Corner Stone Dub
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Pablo All Stars - Solomon Dub

Sunday Sep 14, 2025
Sunday Funk Groove
Sunday Sep 14, 2025
Sunday Sep 14, 2025
Step into a deep, dusty crate-digger’s dream with this week’s Sunday Funk Groove. This mix blends raw, underground funk and soulful jazz with cinematic energy and dance-floor bounce.
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Rare Grooves: Deep cuts from Roy Porter Sound Machine, 24 Carat Black, and Newban.
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Funk & Soul Power: Horn-driven bangers like Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers’ “Got Myself A Good Man.”
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Jazz Funk Fusion: Psychedelic, cosmic vibes from Cortex and The Awakening.
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Global Flavors: Latin, Brazilian, and street-funk influences that keep the set fresh and surprising.
Perfect for Sunday morning coffee, an afternoon cruise, or getting the living room moving. This mix is a celebration of rhythm, groove, and that undeniable funk attitude.
PLAYLIST
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Roy Porter Sound Machine; George Holmes – Panama - Instrumental
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24 Carat Black – 24 Carat Black (Theme)
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Paz – Laying Eggs
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Greyboy; Harold Todd – Ruffneck Jazz
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The Awakening – Slinky
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Roy Porter Sound Machine – Party Time
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Soul Expedition – Get Down On It
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The 3 Pieces – Shortnin'‘ Bread
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Hysear Don Walker – Satisfaction
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Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers – Got Myself A Good Man
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Newban – Father Time
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Sherlock Holmes Investigation – Investigation
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Daniel Salinas – Straussmania
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Cortex – Huit octobre 1971

Friday Sep 12, 2025
Bass Culture: Ska Revival Sound
Friday Sep 12, 2025
Friday Sep 12, 2025
Step into the vibrant world of today’s ska revival with Ska Revival Sound — a curated mix of bands from around the globe who channel the golden era of ska and rocksteady and the sound of that era. From soulful vocals to punchy horns and tight rhythms, these tracks capture the warmth and spirit of the original sound while adding fresh energy for modern ears. Perfect for dancing, driving, or rediscovering the joy of ska music.
PLAYLIST
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Jr Thomas & The Volcanos – Color Me Blue
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Roger Rivas – Rocksteady for Two
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The Frightnrs; Victor Axelrod – What Have I Done Version
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Hypocondriacs – You and I
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The Delegators – Undercover Lover
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The Delegators – All Aboard
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The Impalers – Metro Azul
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Los Granadians del Espacio Exterior – Qué Voy a Hacer
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The Lions – Hot No Ho
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Alpheus – Kitty Kitty
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The Steady 45's – Trouble in Paradise
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Los Aggrotones – Mas Alla Del Tiempo
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The Upsessions – Shake It!
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Western Standard Time Ska Orchestra – Monolith Ska
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The Soul Chance; Wesley Bright – Goodbye
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The Capsouls – Took My Love
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Binky Griptite; Victor Axelrod – Lover Like Me
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The Slackers – I Almost Lost You
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The Delirians – Smoke and Fire
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The Aggrolites – Work To Do
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The Kinky Coo Coo's – Turn Me On
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Moon Invaders – Baby, I Know

