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This week, Badd Kitti reveals the TOP 10 most important P-FUNK Albums of ALL TIME as voted by The Funk Excursion listeners and social media followers. Ok, ok-EVERYONE has their personal list of PFUNK favorites! But it was an absolute FUNKY time debating and reviewing some of the albums I haven't head in a while.... Continue Reading →
Part 2 Badd Kitti's long awaited interview with The keeper of the West Coast Funk, Jara Harris. Harris just released his new EP "That Duty to Funk Pt1", the first album in ten years with his band Slapbak. His breakout 1992 album with Water Bros., his decision to walk away from the label, and his 3o... Continue Reading →
Part 2 Badd Kitti's long awaited interview with The keeper of the West Coast Funk, Jara Harris. Harris just released his new EP "That Duty to Funk Pt1", the first album in ten years with his band Slapbak. His breakout 1992 album with Water Bros., his decision to walk away from the label, and his 3o... Continue Reading →
Badd Kitti's monthly set of new Funk releases: Part 1 (featured album cover - Linkwood - Firecracker EP4 New music from Maya Kiltron, 53 thieves, Jose James, and Linkwood. Check out the latest from Sheila E. in Pt 2! Part 2 (featured album cover Sheila E. - Lemon Cake) Features a block of funky cuts from Sheila E.,... Continue Reading →
Badd Kitti's monthly set of new Funk releases: Part 2 (featured album cover Sheila E. - Lemon Cake) Features a block of funky cuts from Sheila E., along with her latest, 'Lemon Cake', her tribute to Prince. PLUS, new music from artists SURE to be nominated for Funk album of the year, including Emcee Originate & Mofak,... Continue Reading →
Episode #127pt1 - The Rainbow Children, Tribute to Prince Click Here to Play This Episode Badd Kitti's Prince tribute features one of his lesser known, and sadly lesser acclaimed albums, The Rainbow Children. His 24th studio album, The Rainbow Children was released in 2001, after Prince's conversion to the Jehova's Witness faith. It is a concept... Continue Reading →
The Living Room Jam - BaddKitti's monthly Old School House Party! Herman Keyy & Life, Lakeside, Cameo, Instant Funk, Experience Unlimited and More... Artist Song Album Year Herman Kelly & Life Dance to the Drummer Beat Percussion Explosion 1978 KC & The Sunshine Band Do You Wanna Go Party Do You Wanna Go Party 1979... Continue Reading →
At 86 years young, Manu Dibango's sixty year career was sadly cut short when he succumbed to COVID-19. But his Legend Lives On! Badd Kitti's two part tribute pays homage to the music, and lasting impact of this Forefather, and Legend of Afro-jazz and Afro-beat. Play Part 1 - The Hits Play Part 2 - The Legacy... Continue Reading →
At 86 years young, Manu Dibango's sixty year career was sadly cut short when he succumbed to COVID-19. Badd Kitti's two part tribute pays homage to the music, and lasting impact of this Forefather, and Legend of Afro-jazz and Afro-beat. Play Part 2 - The Legacy Play Part 1 - The Hits Episode Details Part 1 -... Continue Reading →
Badd Kitti's tribute to the great American Composer/Volcalist, Bill Withers, focuses on the diverse artists who covered his music, as well as CLASSICS from the man himself. Featured: Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Gil Scot Heron, Roy Ayers and more... Artist Song Album Year S.O.U.L. S.Y.S.T.E.M. It's Gonna Be A Lovely Day The Body Guard Soundtrack... Continue Reading →
This month, Badd Kitti's tasty mix includes her favorite cut from Pleasure's hot new album, a set of classic, rare and new grooves from the P-Funk Family, the latest from Jose James and Childish Gambino, Prince and more.... Artist Song Album Year Pleasure Now Is the Time Now is the Time 2019 Parliament Ride On... Continue Reading →
Badd Kitti plays more of the Social Distance set curated by You - Funk Excursion listeners! The Bar-Kays, Con Funk Shun, The Sylvers, The Isley Brothers and Gino Vannelli and More... Song Artist Album Year Bar-Kays Shine Light of Life 1978 The Sylvers Hot Line Something Special 1976 The Jacksons Show You The Way To... Continue Reading →
Badd Kitti's monthly set of new and recent Funk releases, including Smoove & Turrel, Maya Kiltron, Jara Harris, Garrett Shider, the LATEST from Childish Gambino, and a new take on a classic from Dianne Ross! Diana Ross [2020 Eric Kupper Radio Edit] Love Hangover 2000 Smoove & Turrell Do It single 2020 Maya Killtron Fired... Continue Reading →
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,... Continue Reading →
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,... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
