French Kiss / Flying Start presents:

Flying Start February 17, 2025

A nod to The Blackbyrds’ 1974 album of the same name, Flying Start is a celebration of funk’s enduring influence. Rooted in the genre’s deep grooves, Flying Start explores how funk’s rhythms flow through soul, jazz, and boogie, classic and party breaks, as well as a variety of house, Afrobeat, hip-hop, reggae, Latin, and Brazilian music. Each episode highlights the funkier side of these styles, blending classic tracks with fresh discoveries to showcase funk’s transformative reach. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a new listener, Flying Start offers an energetic dive into the beats and spirit that have kept funk alive across decades and genres.

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Time: February 17 - 1:02:45 pm
• 

  Kamasi Washington, “Street Fighter Mas”

  from Heaven and Earth

  Young - 2018

Time: February 17 - 1:08:54 pm
• 

  Stereolab, “Miss Modular”

  from Dots and Loops

  Duophonic - 1997

Time: February 17 - 1:12:52 pm

• The Wild Magnolias, “Soul, Soul, Soul”

  from Ultimate Breaks & Beats

  Street Beat Records - 1986

Time: February 17 - 1:19:25 pm

• The Cecil Holmes Soulful Sounds, “2001”

  from Ultimate Breaks & Beats

  Street Beat Records - 1986

Time: February 17 - 1:21:22 pm

• John Davis & The Monster Orchestra, “I Can't Stop”

  from Ultimate Breaks & Beats

  Street Beat Records - 1986

Time: February 17 - 1:30:16 pm
• 

  The Jones Girls, “Who Can I Run To”

  from The Jones Girls

  Legacy Recordings - 1979

Time: February 17 - 1:32:12 pm
• 

  Nana Love, “Talking About Music”

  from Disco Documentary - Full of Funk

  BBE Music - 2014

Time: February 17 - 1:37:16 pm
• 

  Johnny O Bazz, “Xmas Eve”

  from Duomo Sounds LTD (Nigerian 80s Disco Music to Move Your Soul)

  Livingstone Studio - 2017

Time: February 17 - 1:40:33 pm
• 

  Gnonnas Pedro and His Dadjes Band, “Tu Es Tout Seul”

  from Roi De L'Agbadja Moderne (1974-1983) [Analog Africa No.40]

  Analog Africa - 2025

Time: February 17 - 1:45:08 pm
• 

  Manu Dibango, “Kumbele Style”

  from A La Jamaique

  Soul Makossa - 1985

Time: February 17 - 1:51:46 pm

• Black Uhuru, “Solidarity”

  from Anthem

  Island Records - 1984

Time: February 17 - 1:55:54 pm
• 

  Sister Nancy, “Only Woman D.J. With Degree”

  from One Two

  Techniques - 2002

Time: February 17 - 1:59:11 pm
• 

  Marcia Griffiths, “Here I Am (Come and Take Me)”

  from Sweet Bitter Love (Expanded Version)

  Trojan Records - 2024

Time: February 17 - 2:05:13 pm
• 

  Dana and Alden, “Umi Goes to the Garden”

  from Quiet Music for Young People

  Dana and Alden - 2023

Time: February 17 - 2:05:21 pm

• Ovid, “Operator”

  from CBS EP

  Afro 7 Records - 2018

Time: February 17 - 2:10:50 pm
• 

  The Expanders, “Hustling Culture”

  from Hustling Culture

  Easy Star - 2015

Time: February 17 - 2:14:41 pm
• 

  Hugh Mundell, “24 Hours a Day”

  from Mundell

  Greensleeves Records - 1982

Time: February 17 - 2:18:54 pm
• 

  Magnum Force, “Girl You're Too Cool”

  from Share My Love

  Crimson - 1982

Time: February 17 - 2:22:30 pm
• 

  Sylvester, “I Need Somebody to Love Tonight”

  from Stars

  Fantasy Records - 2009

Time: February 17 - 2:29:19 pm

• Afro Cuban Band, “Something's Got to Give”

  from Have A Real Good Time - Single

  Arista - 1979

Time: February 17 - 2:33:06 pm

• Babe Ruth, “The Mexican”

  from Ultimate Breaks & Beats

  Street Beat Records - 1986

Time: February 17 - 2:43:38 pm
• 

  Freedom, “Get Up and Dance”

  from Farther Than Imagination

  Malaco Records - 1978

Time: February 17 - 2:47:57 pm

• Coke Escovedo, “(Runaway) I Wouldn't Change a Thing”

  from Ultimate Breaks & Beats

  Street Beat Records - 1976

Shea Butter    French Kiss / Flying Start    February 17th, 2025

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