Mix #12 - Diskohengst - Krauts Can Boogie Too

For all you Boogie and beyond Lovers out there, Krauts used to bugie too (and still doo!):

Plattenschau #34 - Command Performance

7" (1985) World Class Records

This bumpin organic electro 7" is an edited short instrumental/vocoder version from the really rare 12" without vocals and with a top notch synth performance! Sounds like 81' or 82' but age don't matter when the record is timeless. Enjoy!

Command Performance - Breakdance

Plattenschau #32 - AGO "For You" (Live On Stage - 1. Oct. @ Humboldthain Club, Berlin)

 

Full Time Records (1982)

DAS ZÜNDET CALLS, AGO RESPONDS...

Years AGO we had the idea to start a 80s funk party in our "barrio" to share our dedication of Boogie Funk with our friends and the whole city. After a three-year run of incredible party moments we've reached a point at which a dream of ours come true. One of our essential prime time LPs will be played live on stage: "AGO - FOR YOU"!!!!!

Therefore, a big thanks Ago, Ivan Marquez and the whole Funk Freaks fam for the connection & the same passion and love for the FUNK. 

About this LP is not much to be said...every song is a winner and has this classic Das Zündet Bounce to get freaky on the floor. Here is a little selection so you can enjoy the next party even more:

For You

Trying Over

Stop Your Life

You Make Me Do (It)

The last time the man was in Germany was in the late 80s. So fly by for a cultural experience to see the living legend of italo-funk & 80s dance music live in full effect.

Power!

Ready FOR YOU

Ago @ Funk Freaks Party in California

Plattenschau #31 -Tryin' To Survive

LP (1983) Galaxy Inc.

If you are wondering, which extremely good looking funkster is on our latest Das Zündet flyer, its the legendary goodthingman SUMY. Hailing from Surinam, the funky 'G' produced his nowadays sought after killer album 'Tryin To Survive' 1983 in Amsterdam. Funky, funny and obscure - this discoboogie masterpiece is hard to beat, so check some killer tunes here: 

Where Were You Last Night

Goodthingman

Milk-Mix

Escape From Earth

The Goodthingman gettin' down:

All beings are in me, but i am not in them!

Plattenschau #30 - Terry Gengis

7" (Gengis Kahn Records)

Chicago's own Terry Gengis brought us two really fresh singles during the early eighties which are both tuff to get nowadays. And thats for a good reason. Listen to 'Shape That Body' and you'll hear a dope boogie-roller with a slappy bassline, instrumental parts etc...lowrider stuff. But what makes this record a real jewl is the flipside with the incredible 'Gonna Be There', (co-)written by Jesus Wayne, who also produced Terry's other single 'Ooh Sha Sha' and more great songs like the 'Chicago Party Theme'. Perfect-Boogie right here imo, but convince yourself:

Gonna Be There

Shape That Body

Das Zündet 2 Years Anniversary Party - 02.04.2016

Plattenschau #29 - Dollar Records

7" (1985) DOLLAR Records

Wonderful mid-80s modern-soul/boogie double-sider from brazil. Have fun!

Black Soul

Sentindo-se Bem

Plattenschau #28 - Bici-Boogie

7" (Som Livre) 1984

We had the chance to see the legendary Marcos Valle live in concert and we really enjoyed it. Apart from his big legacy of Jazz, Bossa and Fusion records he also released some essential brazilian 80's funk stuff. 

A) Bicicleta

B) Beta Menina

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Plattenschau #25 - Born To Boogie

7" Killroy (1981)

Like Steve we were born to boogie - so watch out for this classic boogie anthem on the next Das Zündet Party!!

Enjoy yourself.

A) Born To Boogie

Plattenschau #24 - Wise Up!

(Breakout Records Ltd, 1984)

This 'damned infectious' synth-bomb out of Liverpool used to be one of my rarest records until I sold it last week...I already regret it. Unfortunately you can't find much information about the group and it seems that this was their only release.
'Wise Up!' is a seriously banging track, especially the 7 minutes lasting mix on side B, including  fat synth-performances and a sick-ass bassline. Maybe you could argue about the vocals on both songs but I absolutely dig this. Check out some exclusive stuff right here.

Peace Hengst

Wise Up

Love Is

Wise Up (Damned Infectious Mix)

Plattenschau #23 - Mutherfunken

PPS Records (1986)

Ok, this one's a real pearl! Mac Machine was an 80's band out of Kassel, Germany consisting apparently of germans and americans. Their first album 'Mutherfunken' was released in 1986 as a private pressing on PPS records and got some surprisingly dope boogie, rap and modern soul tunes on it. The record is a little hard to get but i recently saw on popsikes that in 2006 it went for 900 USD on ebay - things were crazy on the bay at that time. Check some digitalized songs here:

 China doll

 

Hoop

 Don't tell nobody

Plattenschau #22 - The dancin' Lamb

Here we go with another boogie bomb from 1983, the year that brought us tons, tons and more tons of great 80's funk music. Leon Jackson's dancin lamb is givin a party with all his well known friends so you better join the ball! A fresh song with two dope versions and some fantastic artwork.

'Go lamb go, move lamb move!

Still Rising Records (1983)

Leon Jackson - Dancin Lamb (Part1)

Leon Jackson - Dancin Lamb (Part2)

Plattenschau #18 - Be your own funky self!

7" (198?) Gloma Records

Looking at the cover artwork you probably wouldn't expect a Killer-Boogie-Double-Sider but this superscarce 7" comes around with such heavy basslines, mean synth'n'guitar action and fresh vocals that you just have to pump it as loud as possible! Enjoy the vinyl-rip!

Be Somebody

He's Gonna Get It

Plattenschau #14 - Thrill On The Hill

LP (1982) Devaki Records
 

In 1982 Dunn & Bruce Street appeared with their only album called Official Business to 'give the gift of music' which brought us some big tunes like Shout for Joy, Yearnin' & Burnin' or Mt. You (Up On The Hill). 

Mt. You (Up On The Hill)

 12" (1983) Venture Records

The latter was covered in '83 by the legendary vocal group The Trammps on Venture Recoerds. Both versions are simply amazing so make your own decision which one's your favorite.
 
Up On The Hill (Mt. U)

Plattenschau #13 - Dutch Boogie

12" (1986) Stamina Records

Mahogany was a dutch one-hit female group that managed to release this big boogie bomb in 1986 on Stamina Records. The relatively tough to find 12" includes everything that makes a Boogie-addict's heart go boom. Fat bassline, long upbuilding intro, fresh vocoders, nice vocals and the instrumental on the flip-side. Check the vinyl-rip.

My Heart Goes Boom

My Heart Goes Boom (Instrumental Version)

Plattenschau #10 - The Baaad Bunch

LP (1983) Salsoul Records

 Heavyweight-Boogie-Synth-Funk out of Cincinnati, Ohio.


I Need Your Love

Angel Baby

Plattenschau #9 - Lock Up The Wife And Daughter!

LP (1982) Virgin Records

First we just wanted to share a rare video from Gangster-Funker No.1 Prince Charles - this is what came out:

"Prince Charles is a third generation funkster from Boston...young (22), black (very), and right off the streets (Roxbury), his aggressive stance and dark shades make them (the rulers of America) want to lock up the wife and daughter. If the image wasn't enough there is the music: contemporary funk that draws upon the greasy grit of George Clinton and 1980's synthesizer sleaze."

"Side one, cut in Boston, is slowed down, sultry, mean music dealing with the true life stereotypes of so many streetcorners. You 'Don't fake the funk' if you want 'Cash Money' and 'Big Chested Girls' go for men who are 'Cold as Ice'. This fixation with image, flesh and dollars is documented by Prince Charles using fatback drums and scratchy guitars. It is pure, hard, late-1970's funk in the tradition of P-Funk, the Bar-Kays, and Cameo."  

   

Don't Fake The Funk

Big Chested Girls

"Side two reflects the shift by Prince Charles and producer Tony Rose to New York, where the synthesizer reigns supreme. 'Fool for Love', the instrumental 'Jungle Stomp', 'Bush Beat', and 'Video Freak' all have the surrealism of computer music, yet still maintain street heat through the use of Latin percussion. In fact even the synthesizer, once regarded as aural toys, breaths with polyrhythmic fire under the guidance of Charles and Rose. Spacey, yet fiery. Rhythmic, yet luminous like a video game." 

I'm a Fool For Love

Bush Beat

"Together, side one and two are a little history of Black dance in the post-disco era. But historical stuff aside, this is good dance music. Perfect for your local club, livingroom, or (yes) your favorite walkman."      

...and also in heavy rotation at every Das Zündet Party! The text is taken from the original liner notes by Nelson George.  

Mix #4 - Time To Throwdown

Diskohengst the Goodthingman beams you up to a galactic funk throw down, so put on your dancin' shoes and do the hand dance. Strictly vinyl, lots of rare records, serious funk action -

cause this is Das Zündet Central, where anything can happen and will still be kool.

Don't forget to join our Das Zündet Party on 10.4. at Humboldthain Club in Berlin.

Plattenschau #6 - Sound Of New York

12" (1981) - Sound Of New York

Let the weekend fade away with Flaash. Cheers!

A) Jammin

B) All Nightlong