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Hour 1 - Hour 2 - On this Episode, Badd Kitti features cuts from Carlos Santana's latest release, 'Africa Speaks', and highlights the Afro-Latin roots of Funk. Playlist includes classics from Sade, War, Mandrill, and Manu Django, PLUS the latest from Lakecia Benjamin, Garret Shider, Lex One & Lucien, and Bonarama, and more from new... Continue Reading →
The New Groove Review is BACK! Badd Kitti plays a funky bunch of new and recent releases including the latest from The APX, Potatohead People, and new artist Lynda Dawn, AND featuring tracks from Raphael Sadiq's HOT new release 'Jimmy Lee'. Check out the Playlist below for links to new artists and music. Hour 1 Artist Song Album... Continue Reading →
The Funk Excursion w/ Badd Kitti celebrated its 100th Broadcast with packed house at Dahlak Restaurant in South West Philly, all on hand to support Badd Kitti's first LIVE, on-location recording of the show. The Funk Lovers were in Da House, and the first hour was all about the fans, as Badd Kitti opened up... Continue Reading →
Badd Kitti examines the early career of James Brown and traces his musical journey from soul singer to the innovator of Funk. Play Hour1>> Hour 1 - James Brown & the Birth of Funk Play Hour2>> Hour 2 - James Brown & the Birth of Funk PLAYLIST Song Artist Album Year Hour 1 Please, Please,... 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 →
Badd Kitti traces the birth and development of Earth, Wind & Fire from their humble beginnings as 'The Salty Peppers", through their most groundbreaking period, which would cause them to become one of the most heralded and influential bands of ALL TIME. Play Hour1>> Hour 1 - Earth, Wind & Fire - The Classic Years... Continue Reading →
The Funk Excursion w/ Badd Kitti is now in its 2nd Year! If that's not exciting enough, I'll be celebrating my 100th Episode of the show on September 28th (which also happens to be my birthday), with a special Jam Session and Dance Party at Dahlak Restaurant in West Philadelphia. The party starts at 10PM... Continue Reading →
The Funk Excursion w/ Badd Kitti celebrates its 2nd Anniversary this month with some of my favorite Jams, Series and Re-Broadcasts. This Week - The Re-Broadcast of FUNKtoberfest/Tribute to 'Boogie' and 'Razor Sharp', featuring LIVE performances and interviews with Kount Funkula & Tony Strat of the P-Funk Outlawz, AND a brief retrospective of the musical... Continue Reading →
The Funk Excursion w/ Badd Kitti celebrates our 2nd Anniversary this month with some of my favorite Jams, Series and Re-Broadcasts. This Week -The Funkateer's Ball feat. Boots & Tribute to Betty Davis (originally aired on 9/21/18) Grab your Platform Shoes, Gold Medallions and blow out your Afros - The Funk Excursion gets down in D.C.... Continue Reading →
Do You Know Your ABCs? Badd Kitti continues the 2nd Anniversary Celebration with a Funk Excursion tradition - The Funky ABCs Challenge! Can you name a different Funk band for every letter of the alphabet? Give it a try! And then, Check out Badd Kitti's list. (we'll give you a break on Q and Z!... Continue Reading →
The Funk Excursion w/ Badd Kitti celebrates our 2nd Anniversary this month with some of my favorite Jams, Series and Re-Broadcasts. This Week - The Best of Funk Instrumentals, including The Original JBs, Cymande, Donald Byrd, Chic, BT Express and Many More. Keep it locked this month for the 2nd Anniversary Specials. and Don't Miss... Continue Reading →
Episode #90 - Independence Day Special- The Sounds of Philly, Pt2 What better way to celebrate the July 4th Weekend than with the music of Philly Funk?! Spanning over 40 years, from Disco-Funk to Hip Hop and Neo-Soul, Philadelphia's artists, composers and producers have had a hand in some of the most influential and chart-topping music... Continue Reading →
