Welcome to the precipitous slide into fall! Even though it’s still hot enough outside to cook an egg on the sidewalk, the world doesn’t care! Everywhere you look it’s all about pumpkin spice and stores full of Halloween decorations. We in the disco world don’t care about all that though, we have some dancing to do!
August’s disco and funk tracks do not disappoint. Satin Jackets is back with his third album Reunion, The Relex has given us an amazing remix for Parcels, legend Fred Falke is here remixing Roosevelt and Nile Rodgers, and that’s just to name a few!
So, as we sail out of sailing season, say goodbye to the pools and beaches, and put away our flip-flops, let’s never forget that as disco and funk lovers the music we love stays just as hot, no matter the season.
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Sun Rhythms “Stay Night” beckons the listener to join them on the dancefloor with its seductive, repetitive, driving rhythm. The vocals are sweet and sultry and will make you want to beg the sun to stay down a little longer so the night can keep going.
Hot Gorilla Records’ 2nd Birthday Compilation is a killer with no filler! Belabouche‘s “Feedback Brother” is an excellent disco track that exemplifies everything this label is known for, quality disco and funk tracks by some of the hottest artists in the game. This track is loaded with sexy brass in the forefront and is loaded with funky bass, congas, and plenty of good vibes to keep the party going!
You might recognize AXNÉR‘s “Got The Look” from the July chart, but this month we enjoy the third and final remix of this excellent track, this time by the mysterious DK. This remix has a more stripped-down approach, with the vocals finding themselves front and center, then a super funky synth breakdown to finish out the last minute of the track. All of this goodness is packed into under four minutes, so play it on repeat!
You never have to look very far for a good time when the tracks are produced by Disco Lust or Just Martina, and in surprisingly good news, these two have given the world their first collaboration “Shake Your Body”. The track has all of the classic disco feel that we have come to expect from both artists, full of funky bass, bouncy horns, and fun sampled vocals that keep the track playful. Everybody, go shake your body!
Sauco‘s remix of Alex Fernet and Leslie Lello‘s “Dump Funk” will immediately seduce you into a dancing sort of mood, or just plain seduce you. This track has a breezy poolside/yacht vibe that might just translate into a bedroom kind of vibe. Check out the original and the remix on Spa In Disco now!
Pimpin Willie has taken a long forgotten 1977 funk classic by Funky Bureau and given it a ‘Soupagroove’ update for today’s listeners. This track still sounds like the original but on steroids. It sounds clean and crisp thanks to today’s modern production techniques. This jam is a real treat to hear sounding fresh and modern and once again ready for the dancefloor!
If “First Thing” doesn’t say “Welcome to my beautiful yacht”, I don’t know what does! Tim Bernhardt (Satin Jackets) has once again teamed up with vocalist Tailor to not just create a disco song, but a vibe. The lyrics have a melancholy about them that blends perfectly with Bernhardt’s spot-on yacht disco production, making the listener fall in love with the track without having to even try.
Magnolia‘s “Fantasies” simply sounds like summer thanks to the completely uplifting vocals of Louisett. If you are ever feeling just a little bit down, make sure to crank up this jam and let your worries float away. You can find this one on The Disco Express records now.
The duo of Antonine Goudon and Arnault Esteve, otherwise known as 3615 Nuits Blanches are back with their second teaser track called “Fin Août Début Septembre” from their upcoming album Eté Meurtrier, which will be released on September 30th. The track is breezy and gentle, French Boogie is what they are calling it, and feels like the perfect song to listen to as summer wanes.
The Rodney Hunter remix of Chew Fu and Bootsy Collins‘ “Nothing But U On My Mind” leans into the nu-disco 80s vibe in all the right ways. This is a fun party track that uses just enough of the original Funkateer Bootsy Collins vocal and adds some nice synth layers to punch up the dance factor of the track. Grab it on Peppermint Jam.
If you ever want to give your song a second life, leave it in the talented hands of disco master The Reflex and wait to be amazed. Parcels “Famous” is already a classic and given The Relex touch become an instant disco classic as well. The genius of the track is that the original is quite intact, but is wrapped in the strings and funk bass blanket that is all glorious disco. You can find this and some other excellent remixes on Day/Night Remixed.
The Fred Falke remix of Roosevelt‘s “Passion” is the perfect way to say farewell to the summer season. This is nu-disco in a bottle, a perfect blend of the original track with a slightly lighter feel, and dare I say more Nile Rodgers, which is always a good thing!
If you love the sound of 70s soundtrack music, then Bachebo‘s “Uncos” will make you very happy. This track is incredibly enjoyable because it satisfies the listener with danceable grooves that can be played anytime. This track is like your most comfortable sweatshirt, it’s familiar and something that you can’t live without.
Cory Kilduff and Luis Dubuc are Fischer & Forde, a duo who have known each other for decades but have just released their excellent debut LP, It’s Just Business, a modern disco/funk extravaganza. “Won’t Be Easy” leans funky and fun, and packs plenty of punch on the dancefloor. Do yourself a favor and grab this album on Calico of North America.
Da Lukas is finding his bossa nova groove on “Bossafunk Two”. This track is a fun take on the traditional bossa nova sound, just cut up a bit, making the track thoroughly modern. Spa in Disco is responsible for this great release!
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Now that you’ve heard 15 of some of the best Disco and Funk records of August 2022, I hope you are ready for another 15 boogielicious tracks in September!
As always, remember that this is a sampling of the incredible amount of disco and funk music that is in the world right now, so do yourself a favor and explore your favorite streaming services to hear more of this brilliant music! You will be so glad you did!
Dance music lover, Mid-Century Vintage Shop Owner, Magnetic Magazine Disco & Funk Chart Editor.
