Episode #123 – The Social Distance Funk Party, Pt1 & 2

Badd Kitti asked Facebook Fans and fellow Funkateers to name their favorite uplifting and inspirational songs. The result: The Social Distance Funk Party - 2 hours of Positive, Funky music to keep you feeling good while we wait out the Rona! Enjoy, Stay In, Stay Safe, Stay Healthy! Part 1 Part 2  Part 1 Song...

Episode #122 Pt1 – Funk & Soul Divas

Badd Kitti recognizes Women's History Month with a sumptuous selection of Funk & Soul composed and performed by women. Featuring Teena Marie, Patrice Rushen, Erykah Badu, Ari Lennox, Laura Mvula, Me'Shell Ndegeocello, Lianne La Havas,  and More... PART 1 - Sistahs in Control - featuring Female Musicians and Composers PART 2 - The Living Room Jam,...

Episode #122 Pt2 – LR Jam/Funky Diva Style

Badd Kitti recognizes Women's History Month with a sumptuous selection of Funk & Soul composed and performed by women. Featuring Teena Marie, Patrice Rushen, Erykah Badu, Ari Lennox, Laura Mvula, Me'Shell Ndegeocello, Lianne La Havas,  and More... PART 1 - Sistahs in Control - featuring Female Musicians and Composers PART 2 - The Living Room Jam,...

Episode #121 Pt1 – NuGruvs feat. Latest Funk Releases

PART 1 - NuGruvs feat. The New Master Sounds, Thundercat, Steve Lacy, Jara Harris PART 2 - Featuring Mass Production's Definitive Collection Part 1 Song Artist Album Year The New Mastersounds Permission to Land (feat. Jeff Franca & Jason Mingledorff) Shake It 2019 Rudey Barnes Don't Stop The Groove Don't Stop The Groove 2019 Raphael Saadiq...

Episode #121 Pt2 – NuGruvs feat. Mass Production

PART 2 - Featuring Mass Production's Definitive Collection PART 1 - NuGruvs feat. The New Master Sounds, Thundercat, Steve Lacy, Jara Harris Part 1 Song Artist Album Year The New Mastersounds Permission to Land (feat. Jeff Franca & Jason Mingledorff) Shake It 2019 Rudey Barnes Don't Stop The Groove Don't Stop The Groove 2019 Raphael Saadiq...

Episode #120 Pt1 – Neftali Santiago / Santiago

For my final show in Black History Month, I'm highlighting this treasure trove of Rare Grooves  from one of the Fathers of Funk History. In 2016, Mandrill drummer Neftali Santiago, released tracks from previously recorded sessions. Like most old school Funk artists, his attempt to capitalize on the success of Uptown Funk, and the resurgence...

Episode #120 Pt2 – Neftali Santiago / Funkadrill

For my final show in Black History Month, I'm highlighting this treasure trove of Rare Grooves  from one of the Fathers of Funk History. In 2016, Mandrill drummer Neftali Santiago, released tracks from previously recorded sessions. Like most old school Funk artists, his attempt to capitalize on the success of Uptown Funk, and the resurgence...

Episode #119 – The Living Room Jam – Boogie Nights

Badd Kitti's Living Room Jam Electro Grooves & Boogie Nights Part 1 - The Jam simmers with smooth mix of laid-back electro funk from classic to contemporary. Featuring Change, Tyrone Brunson and Janet Jackson, and New Grooves from Tuxedo, Toro y Moi, Berhana, and More... Part 2 - Badd Kitti heats up the Jam with...

Episode #117 – Badd Kitti’s Blackity Black History Month Episode

It's Badd Kitti's Annual Black History Month Episode, and it is Blackity Black! Featuring Soul Brothas Curtis Mayfield, Syl Johnson, Gil Scot Heron, and a lil' sumthin' from the young Soul Sistahs, Solange, Lalah Hathaway, Lauren Hill and MORE! Stay Woke! Hour 1 Song Artist Album Year Who's Gonna Take The Weight (Pts. 1 & 2) Kool...

Featured Artist – Tygah617, Born to Funk

I met Tygah for the first time at FunktoberFest 2018, and his Funky Spirit blew me away! This incredibly talented multi-instrumentalist, composer and vocalist has an amazing story of triumph over tragedy, and the power of The Funk. Tygah617's latest album, Alien Lover,  is a fresh take on P-Funk, including the humor, social satire, and raw, unadulterated...

Episode #113 – Badd Kitti’s Top 20 New Funk Albums You Should Know

Listen To Show Here: Everybody’s Funkin’ and it’s Right On Time!  Funk has been making a comeback over the past few years and 2019 was its Best Year Yet. Funk legends Chaka Khan, Brand New Heavies, Cameo, Morris Day and Pleasure all released new music last year. And there were several Smokin’ compilation albums, including...

Featured Artist – Badd Kitti

Funk Excursion Host Badd Kitti Releases Debut Single! >>Sample Badd Kitti's New Single BUY NOW: iTunes /  Amazon LISTEN: Spotify / Google Play Badd Kitti, aka Brieze Thompson, the creator and host of The Funk Excursion radio show, has released her debut single, W.T.F. (What the Funk). Badd Kitti, a keyboardist, vocalist and composer, has...

Episode #118 – The Love Funky Edition

Play this Episode: Romance can be Funky, and Funk can be romantic! Badd Kitti gives us a little of both on this Love Funky Valentine's Weekend edition of The Funk Excursion. Featuring classics from The Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, The Gap Band, Ohio Players, Teena Marie, Anita Baker, Jill Scott, India Arie, and MORE. Plus...