December's 'Old To The Nu' Show up for streaming / downloading.

December's 'Old To The Nu' show is guest-hosted by Stephen Funkin', the disco droid, and features a tribute to Heavy D, some wicked disco edits, cracking library music and of course all the best new releases from the NuFunk & funky breaks scene.

Listen on the player below or download via this direct link: CLICK CLICK!



Tracklist:

Heavy D - Yes Y'All
Heavy D - Blue Funk
Heavy D - Don't Curse
Heavy D - Who's The Man?
Heavy D - Nuttin But Love (Cookin' Soul Remix)

Tuff Crew - Robbin Hoods (Copycat Edit)
James Brown - Can't Get Any Harder (Copycat Edit)
Cash Money & Marvellous Cain - Where's The Party At? (Copycat Edit)
Caveman - Victory (Copycat Edit)

Vida G - CLub Havana (DJ Kid Stretch Remix)
Niles Philips - Rascals of Funk (Timewarp & Trotter Remix)
Neon Steve - Flipped The Script
Dogo Artgentino - Dirty (Zamali Remix)
Slynk - Chilling Out
Jayl Funk - Last Summer
Panama Cardooon - Oye!

Duff Disco - Crazy For Duff
Joy - I Need Your Love (Brando Edit)
Beatconductor - Let The Music Play
Chicken Lips - SHe Fish (Extended 12" mix)
Jane Fondas - Forbidden Love
Ed Wizard & Disco Double Dee - Flip Da Beat

C Hicks - Work Study
D Lamont - One Man And His Job
D Richmond - Work On
Alan Tew - The Rub
Alan Tew - Money Runner
Alan Tew - Night Watch
Alan Tew - Master Plan
Alan Tew - Surveillance

Mega Freebie Madness

It's that time of year again. Almost my birthday, which means it must be time for me to offer you a bunch of free tunage.

So yeah, here it is, some new, some old, all free, all funky. Ten tracks of fibrous goodness to keep you dancing on the regular.

Freebies by tOtALcULt

In the meantime, hope you're having a good year.

As a PS, if anyone has a chance to road-test my new mobile app on their device of choice, that would be awesome. Feedback to totalcutl[AT]gmail[DOT]com or @totalcult on Twitface.

Scan:

Or click:
http://bit.ly/CultApp

It doesn't do anything too fancy, just brings this blog, my Soundcloud, podcast and Twitter together for Smartypants phones and tablings. All feedback welcome. Thanks in advance.

#1!

'Funk Against Fascism' has hit #1 in Juno's Funk Chart, #3 in the Breakbeat chart and #6 in all releases. This is an amazing result, but with your help we can do even better. Spread the word, tell a friend, buy another copy, it all adds up.

If you haven't heard about this charity album, go HERE to read more about 'Love Music, Hate Racism' and how this project will support their important work.

To boost the amount raised, we're going to donate all revenue raised by ANY Cult Music release in November to 'Love Music, Hate Racism'.

Funk Against Fascism - Out Now!

It's finally here! 'Funk Against Fascism', a compilation raising funds for 'Love Music, Hate Racism' is released today over at Junodownload.

Artists including Fort Knox Five, Timothy Wisdom, DJ Soo, BadboE and many more, have agreed to donate all takings from this album to the charity.

Last weekend saw racists from the English Defence League demonstrating in my home town of Birmingham. It was a stark reminder of why the work of 'Love Music, Hate Racism' is so important.

Please do your bit to help. Head over HERE to preview the album or find out more. Then go HERE to buy your copy.

November's 'Old To The Nu' show up for streaming/downloading

November's 'Old To The Nu' show features an artist focus on king of the disco 78 Edits as well as a special mix featuring all 12 tracks from the new charity compilation 'Funk Against Fascism'. For more information about the album, which is released on Friday, November 4th and supports 'Love Music, Hate Racism', head over HERE.

Listen on the player below or download via this direct link: CLICK CLICK!



Tracklist:


78 Edits - Wanting You (78's Faraway Dub)
78 Edits - Slick
78 Edits - Take My Hand
78 Edits - Makes The World

Late Nite Tuff Guy - Pull Us Apart
Prosper - Fat Mama ft. Smokey Bastards (Zamali Remix)
DJ Kid Stretch - Take Me
Jayl Funk - I Got Ya

Mix:
Super Combo Funk - I Don't Need No Dope (Keep It Rational Mix)
BadboE - Stop, What's That Sound
Geriba - Dancin' Feet ft. Quincy Jointz
Timothy Wisdom - Check The Living Dub
Johnny Pluse - A Breakdown Anthem ft. MC Kwasi & Dan Man
Ewan Hoozami - Boob Job
DJ Soo - Feelin' Sanctified
tOtALcULt - One World
PulpFusion - Rocking Kids
Zamali - Funky Kasbah (No Flip Flop Mix)
Fort Knox Five - Funk 4 Peace (Deekline & Ed Solo Remix)
Hero No. 7 - Never Ever Had A Hero

Family Tree - Family Tree
Love Unlimited Orchestra - Satin Soul
Banbarra - Shack Up
Salsoul Orchestra - Chicago Bus Stop
Mary Jane Girls - All Night Long
Locksmith - Far Beyond

Funk Against Fascism!

Tomorrow night will see the grand unveiling of 'Funk Against Fascism' - with a full album preview mix on the Mother Chip show on Space Invader Radio. Featuring music from Fort Knox Five, Quincy Jointz, BadboE, Johnny Pluse and many more, this charity compilation will donate every penny of sales revenue to 'Love Music, Hate Racism'.

Just as LMHR celebrates the strength we find in cultural variety, this eclectic album revels in sonic diversity - representing a broad spectrum of breakbeat sounds, from chilled funky hip-hop to fierce bassline-driven acid.

Tracklist:

Fort Knox Five - Funk 4 Peace ft. Mustafa Akbar & Shunda K (Deekline & Ed Solo Remix)
tOtALcULt - One World
Super Combo Funk - I Don't Need No Dope
BadboE - Stop, What's That Sound?
DJ Soo - Feelin' Sanctified
Ewan Hoozami - Boob Job
Geriba - Dancin´ Feet ft. Quincy Jointz
Timothy Wisdom - Check The Living Dub
Johnny Pluse - A Breakdown Anthem ft. MC Kawasi & Dan Man
PulpFusion - Rocking Kids
Zamali - Funky Kasbah (No Flip Flop Mix)
Hero No. 7 - Never Ever Had A Hero

This album is released on 4th November, but don't forget, you can preview every track in a special mix on the Mother Chip show on Space Invader radio tomorrow night (Tuesday, 25th November) the show starts at 8pm GMT and will feature a competition to win a whole heap of funky breakbeat music. Tune in live HERE.

For the latest updates on the album, keep an eye on this page or visit http://bit.ly/mVHYfi

Ragga Party Jams!

Blasting onto the scene like an airhorn in the ear, Dirty Dubster Digital is coming through with the third instalment of the 'Ragga Party Jams' series.

As you can see from the image above, it's tearing up Juno's ragga/dancehall charts, and it features a track by yours truly - giving me two spots in the top 5!

Head over here to grab your copy and preview the track below.

tOtALcULt - Cyaan Rock Steady by tOtALcULt

October's Old To The Nu Show out now!

This month's show features a whole heap of Public Enemy rarities, some funked-out KPM library sounds, an artist focus on Lyn Collins and of course the latest funky breakbeat promos.

Listen/download below and check the full tracklist by clicking 'Read More' below. Be the first to hear the show by subscribing in RSS / iTunes or visiting the Ramp Shows blog.

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September's 'Old To The Nu' show up for streaming / downloading

Featuring a label focus on Tru Funk and a special rub-a-dub, hip-hop/reggae mashup mix as well as all the latest NuFunk and funky breaks releases!

Download

Click 'Read More' below for the full tracklist.

Fort Knox Five - Endless Summer Mix

The one and only Fort Knox Five - pioneers of funky breaks, eclectic selectors known for party-friendly DJ sets and glossy, soulful productions - have included a tOtALcULt jam in their latest promo mix!

I'm obviously deeply honoured! 'Cyaan Rock Steady' was release free through Soundcloud and hit its maximum 1,000 downloads in just under two weeks, which was an incredible response.

For those who missed it, I will re-open the download if my new EP, 'Bomber Inna Dance' (to be released on Friday, 26th August), hits #1 in Juno's reggae/dancehall downloads chart.

You can listen to, and download, FK5's killer mix below, and below that, you can preview my new EP.

Endless Summer Mix by fortknoxfive
Tracklisting:
Pretty Lights vs Summertime - Pretty Lights
This City Means no love - JViews
The Dude (feat. Lady Faye)- Palov
You Do it to Yourself - Mark Ronson
Sister Nancy vs. Lauryn Hill - Never Lost One (Wick-it Remix) - Wick-it the Instigator
Knockdown - Timothy Wisdom
Ready Steady - Bobby C Sound TV
Under The Sun - Kidda
Skankin' Riddim - Omegaman
Cyaan Rock Steady - tOtALcULt
Pa'lante (Empresarios Remix) - Los Chicos Altos
Stop, Look, Listen (Whiskey Barons Edit) - Ricardo Ray & Whiskey Barons


CM003: tOtALcULt - Bomber Inna Dance (Release date 26.08.11) by tOtALcULt

CM003: tOtALcULt - Bomber Inna Dance (Release date 26.08.11)

Just in time for Notting Hill Carnival weekend, Cult Music is coming through with some nice-up reggae dub-hop breaks!

The 'Bomber Inna Dance' EP features four tracks from tOtALcULt, packed with skankin' riddims, wicked vocals and tough hip-hop breaks.

It includes a free track, 'Kwali-Tea' available on the Soundcloud player below.

Released Friday 26th August, exclusively on Junodownload, this EP is already getting support from DJs and producers including Qdup Foundation, Timothy Wisdom, Tom Drummond, Nick Middleton and The Dirty Dubsters.

Preview below and buy over at Juno.

CM003: tOtALcULt - Bomber Inna Dance (Release date 26.08.11) by tOtALcULt

New release on Royal Soul Records, out today

Out today on Royal Soul Records, this is a funky four-tracker featuring everything from bass-heavy hip-hop to uptempo Indian funk.

Preview below and buy your copy over at Junodownload.

For Funk's Sake EP (Royal Soul Records) by tOtALcULt

New summery skankin' freebie track!

To celebrate the fact we actually got some sunshine this weekend, here's a ska-hop freebie for you in all its HQ glory! Grab your download and get some sun for your lugholes!

EDIT: If you missed this one while it was free, you can still grab a copy on the excellent 'Ragga Party Jams 3 EP'.

tOtALcULt - Cyaan Rock Steady by tOtALcULt

Hip-Hop Mix for download

Last night's HubieSounds show was wicked. If you missed it, grab the DL here.

You can also stream/download my guestmix below. Rick Ross likes it, so you probably will too.
tOtALcULt - Guestmix for HubieSounds June 2011 by DJ tOtALcULt

Tracklist: 

tOtALcULt - Cult Intro 

tOtALcULt - Nice Disco 

Mase - 24 Hours To Live (Inst) 

Unknown - KPM 708 Breaks 

Fdel - The Crew 

Jungle Brothers - VIP (Wiseguys Remix) 

Flip Squad Allstars - How You Like Us Now? 

tOtALcULt - On Like Donkey Kong 

Pimpsoul - Right Now ft. MC Shureshock (Acapella) 

Blvd. Mosse - Move To Something Funky 

Basement Freaks - Street Assassin (Rephrase Remix) 

Digitek - Cyaan Do That (Acapella) 

Ali B & Nick Thayer - Music 

Ewan Hoozami - The Big Beat Of Ewan Hoozami (tOtALcULt Remix) 

tOtALcULt - Cool It 

Pimpsoul - Right Now ft. MC Shureshock (Acapella) 

Tombee - Godfathers (Black Grass Remix) 

Crown City Rockers - Sumersault (Acapella) 

Sublime - KRS-One

May's 'Old To The Nu' show now up in the archive.

May's 'Old To The Nu' show is now up for streaming/downloading

Go here and get some.

'Old To The Nu' Show On RAMP FM Tonight

May's 'Old To The Nu' show airs tonight on RAMP FM. Listen in at 8pm (GMT) to catch some classic soul and funk, a label focus on the funkalicious Hero Records imprint and of course the hottest releases from the NuFunk scene.

More details after the jump.

Bootie Top 20!

 
Those bootleg bloggers over at BootieMashup have included my 'Fire-Breathing Fists' track in their Top 20 for March! The power of tigerblood has made this track a phenomenon!

Listen/download the track here.

Nice Disco at #1!

Just a quick note to say thanks to everyone who has supported this release and taken it to number one in Juno's Broken Beat chart.

Amazing response, thanks so much!

If you haven't got your copy yet, head over to Juno and grab one.

(Preview this release after the jump.)

Johnny Pluse - Skanky Bitch (Out Match 31st)

Forthcoming on the mighty Bulabeats label, six tracks of filthy breakbeat funk from Johnny Pluse, featuring remixes from Rory Hoy, Funkanomics, Dusty Tonez, Generic People and yours truly.

Check out the preview after the jump and keep and eye on Bulabeats at Juno for the release.

Royal Soul EP - out tomorrow! (Plus a new freebie)

I've got two EPs coming on Royal Soul Records, which you can preview below and buy over at Juno. The first, 'Disco Call', is out tomorrow, while the second, 'For Funk's Sake' is due to follow over next couple of months.

Previews, reviews, more info and a free track after the jump....