Basslines, Breakbeats & Brass- Funk Essentials

Basslines, Breakbeats & Brass- Funk Essentials

Author: Dubmatix September 19, 2025 Duration: 58:56
It’s get down and groove time with a solid hour of pure 70s funk – a mix full of breakbeats, wah-wah guitars, and fat basslines that shaped the sound of hip-hop and soul for decades. From The Honey Drippers’ iconic "Impeach the President" to Curtis Mayfield’s "Superfly," this set takes you on a ride through the grooves of 70s funk. PLAYLIST The Honey Drippers – Impeach the President Harvey & The Phenomenals – Soul and Sunshine Merry Clayton – Gimme Shelter Baby Huey – Mighty Mighty Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) Dr. John – Right Place Wrong Time The Meters – Just Kissed My Baby Dyke & The Blazers – Let A Woman Be A Woman – Let A Man Be A Man Wilson Pickett – Engine Number 9 – Single Version Bill Withers – Kissing My Love Jean Knight – Do Me Maceo and the Macks – Soul Power 74 – Pt. 2 The Bar-Kays – Holy Ghost Black Heat – Zimba Ku The Chi-Lites – Are You My Woman? (Tell Me So) Sly & The Family Stone – Sing a Simple Song – Single Version Curtis Mayfield – Superfly

Each week, the Dubmatix Sticky Icky Reggae Mix arrives as a fresh, sixty-minute journey through sound. Curated by producer and selector Dubmatix, this podcast is built like a classic mixtape, blending tracks into a seamless flow that highlights connections and contrasts across the genre's vast spectrum. You'll hear deep, echoing dub instrumentals, the energetic pulse of dancehall, the smooth sway of classic rocksteady, and the grounded, conscious vibrations of roots reggae. The selection is global, pulling together the finest contemporary and foundational tracks that define the sticky, icky vibe-a term that here refers to that irresistibly good, heavy rhythm that sticks with you. There are no interviews or interruptions, just the music itself, presented with a curator's ear for pacing and narrative. It’s an hour dedicated to immersion, where the bassline is your guide and each transition is thoughtfully crafted. For anyone looking to discover new artists or simply sink into a reliably curated set, this mix delivers a consistent, high-quality escape. Tune in to let Dubmatix handle the selections, connecting dots from Jamaica to London, Berlin to Tokyo, all within the unifying groove of reggae music.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Dubmatix Sticky Icky Reggae Mix
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