http://funkdeli.com/blog Because you need more funk in your life... Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:13:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Now is the time America. A forward-thinking presidential candidate is ready to steer this country into a brighter, more focused future. From pledges to end our reliance on Middle East oil in the next 10 years to guarantees of investments in education and promises of healthcare reform, Barack Obama stated ... http://funkdeli.com/blog/funky-events/brand-new-funky-president-barack-obama-dnc-acceptance-speech/ Cameo - Word Up! The other weekend I was at the Brass Monkey in LA and I heard someone jam out to Word Up by Cameo. I hadn't heard the song in awhile, and I forgot how sick it was. It certainly isn't my favorite Cameo jam, but this poppy tune ... http://funkdeli.com/blog/funky-music/cameo-word-up-music-video/ I'm going to keep the funky music videos coming with this cosmic vid from funky soul man Marvin Gaye. In this clip from 1978, Marvin Gaye takes us on "A Funky Space Reincarnation." Marvin gets his freak on with glittery dancers as a billowing smoke machine and cheesy camera action ... http://funkdeli.com/blog/funky-music/funky-music-video-marvin-gaye-a-funky-space-reincarnation-1978/ I recently re-discovered this track and I forgot how much I liked it. Father MC's delivery is catchy and on point. I could do without the whiny RnB boy band bits, but a thumping dose of Chic's oft-sampled "Good Times" baseline and Father MC will set me right any day. ... http://funkdeli.com/blog/funky-music/father-mc-everythings-gonna-be-alright-music-video/ Yarbrough & Peoples (Calvin Yarbrough and Alisa Peoples) were a synthed-out funky duo from Dallas,Texas. They were initially discovered by Charlie Wilson of The Gap Band. In 1980, Yarbrough & Peoples released the classic floor-filler "Don't Stop The Music." This track never gets old. Below are the lyrics, so you ... http://funkdeli.com/blog/funky-music/yarbrough-peoples-dont-stop-the-music-music-video/ Doug Turner was in desperate need of a tribute track, so I had to cook one up for him. I took samples from MTV's The State (Michael Showalter's timeless Doug sketch), classic breaks ("Ashley's Roachclip," "Fools Gold" and "Breakthrough") and added 'em all the together with a little bit of ... http://funkdeli.com/blog/music-downloads/im-doug/ This next music download isn't outright funky, but it is hard to find mix that features some sweet, get-down snynth-pop. Yes (the progressive rock band that initially formed way back in 1968) has produced some eclectic sounding tunes over the years. Yes put out 10 diverse-sounding albums from 1969 to ... http://funkdeli.com/blog/music-downloads/yes-leave-it-hello-goodbye-mix/ I've been on a serious Fatback binge for like 3 weeks. These guys are great. They always bring it. Just quality, happy, uplifting funky music. Makes you wanna party. Always good stuff. My First Taste of the Fatback Band -- The Tasty Jam Album Tasty Jam off Spring Records was the first ... http://funkdeli.com/blog/funky-music/fatback-high-steppin-lady/ Attention all download-lovin' funkateers. If you love collecting free funky MP3s, then you need to check out the Monsieurwilly World blog. Put together by a French DJ named Willy, this site features over 12 GBs of amazing vinyl rips. Taken from Willy's personal vinyl collection (a collection that's over 10,000 ... http://funkdeli.com/blog/funky-music/download-12-gigs-of-funky-goodness-at-monsieurwilly-world/ Lakers Make It To The Finals Last night the LA Lakers put the Spurs out of their misery and advanced to the NBA Finals. To celebrate the occasion, Funk Deli's breakin' out an old school electro jam that celebrates the exploits of the 1982 Showtime LA Lakers. The 1981-82 Showtime Lakers The ... http://funkdeli.com/blog/funky-music/mighty-fire-take-it-to-the-hoop-la-lakers/