So our good buddy Jon H. from Fort Knox Five is always sending us great mixes and bootlegs. Today we received "Who's Gonna Funk 4 Peace" in email box, and it couldn't have come at a better time. This is a great tune that pulls elements of rare groove, soul and those famous FK5 break beats. This is not your typical EDM Culture banger, but something you can appreciate on the dancefloor at smaller club. So if you like the funk, then sprinkle this into your set or playlist, it will surely make you smile. [...]
FORT KNOX FIVE just (as in a couple hours ago as of the time of this post) dropped a brand new heater using Mustafa Akbar's vocals from their own tune, "Funk 4 Peace." They jammed it out with "Who's Gonna Take The Weight?" from Gang Starr and the result is outstanding. I'm sure it's responsible for the amount of movement happening in my chair right now (and not the recent intake of coffee). This remix is brand new, and has never been released. Fort Knox Five are dropping it to promote their upcoming show [...]
Our Washington DC based pals Fort Knox Five have been pretty busy as of late. The stellar compilation 10 Years of Fort Knox Five was released at the end of April (for fans of reggae, dub, hip-hop, techno, rock, R&B, swing, punk, bhang and disco— pick it up here ) and today we've got the premiere of number 14 in their Funk The World series of mixes…file under a perfect primer to get you in a summer time mood. Tracklisting: 01) Busaman (Original Mix) - Irie Maffia [...]
Some Manalogue funk favourites hit a milestone this year. To commemorate their tenth year of sewing the seeds of Funk, the FORT KNOX FIVE reached into their vaults and selected 15 of their favorite originals for a massive compilation. Don’t call this a greatest hits collection – though every track is indeed a great hit – this is a selection straight from the heart of the four men who created it. Seasoned, eclectic, traveled and varied, here are songs that span the musical globe. Elements of reggae, dub, hip hop, techno, rock, R&B, swing, [...]
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Here's a brand new edit from FORT KNOX FIVE . Mashing and tweaking BreakBeatBuddha's "Sleezy Geeza" and vocals from Johnny Osbourne's "Buddy Bye" DC's finest craft a tune to please reggae and bass heads alike. The tune is to help promote Today's show with FK5 and DJ Vadim. It's also Jon H's (from Fort Knox Five) birthday, so if you're in the area grab a ticket and buy Jon a drink. Here's the Facebook event and you can grab tickets here. [...]
Here is a nice facelift to a classic that you all will recognize. Stop. Hey what's that sound? Everybody look, here's what's going down, it's DC's Finest's Remix of the Fort Knox Five Vs. Buffalo Springfield's "For What It's Worth" . In reference to Goldie locks and the three bears "This chair, this porridge, and this bed.... this song" fit and tastes "just right". It's simple and not overdone. It'd be so easy to mess up a classic such as this one, but DC's Finest does a superb job at remixing this already combined number. [...]
Change is in the air! This weekend President Obama was inaugurated for a second term and for the special occasion FORT KNOX FIVE chose one of their favorite anthems from the Summer of Love and remixed it into a funky party jam. Free download ++++++++++ Links: fortknoxfive.com Fort Knox Five on SoundCloud Fort Knox Five on Facebook Fort Knox Five on Twitter
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New Fort Knox Five remix of Raashan Ahmad/Afrodesiac Sound Systems' "It's So On."
I'm excited to introduce a new Downbeatscape Feature: Sound Spectrum Saturdays - where I share mixes of different styles of music so you can hear what I've been digging lately. I comb the world of music and share the best. You don't have to waste your time, I do the hunting for you! I started Downbeatscape to curate the best downtempo and chillout music on the planet and as I do so I find it important to balance downtempo with various musical styles. To fully appreciate downtempo, I believe you must also have an appreciation of other [...]
The FORT KNOX FIVE are a leading force in the international funk and breaks scene. Since 2003, they've been releasing an arsenal of floor-rocking original music and remixes via their Washington DC based label, Fort Knox Recordings. Their sound is now known internationally for its distinct interweaving of live instrumentation with funky electronic breakbeats. Tapped by URB Magazine for its annual “Next 100” list, the FORT KNOX FIVE’s music has been featured on major compilations, films, television shows, commercials and video games. Most recently their music has been featured [...]
Here's the playlist from today's My Old Kentucky Blog Radio on SIRIUS XMU , Channel 35! Tune in to channel 35 on either SIRIUS or XM at 12am ET/9pm PST tonight to listen to the show again! Listen online with a free trial here . Fort Knox Five vs. Young MC vs Dynamo Production - Dynamo Bust a Move (DC's Finest Remix) Alt-J - Fitzpleasure Charli XCX - Nuclear [...]
The lads behind FORT KNOX FIVE sent us this little re-mint. It dresses-up the classic Young MC vocals with some shiny shoes and a new belt for your new tuxedo. To celebrate the return of Boca 45, FK5 are giving away this special remix made using some beats from Dynamo Productions. Free download Dynamo Productions is Boca 45 and DJ Andy Smith from Portishead, a production duo out of Bristol, UK. Boca 45 will be djing this Thursday, October 18th at U Street Music [...]
Here's a feelgood bootleg from the deep vaults of FORT KNOX FIVE . This one smashes The Cars and Lyrics Born with some chilled-out funk from the Washington DC crew. Free download ++++++++++ Links: fortknoxfive.com Fort Knox Five on SoundCloud Fort Knox Five on twitter Fort Knox Five on facebook
Posted in Music Box J'aime beaucoup cette chanson / Fine Music Selection & Homemade Mixes. Premièrement : choisir une illustration du Chat du Cheshire et en faire une pochette de disque, c'est brillant. Meow. Deuxièmement : remixer « Mama Told Me » des Three Dog Night, groupe US méconnu sur la majeure partie de notre territhouââard, c'est original. Et brillant. Mais qui peut bien être assez malin pour associer le Chat [...]
This Sunday May 27th, Afrika Bambaataa returns to DC to once again funk for peace. Catch the details and RSVP, maybe even invite your friends on Facebook . In honor of this special event the fine folks at FORT KNOX are giving “Zulu Trident (DC’s Finest Remint)”, which combines FORT KNOX FIVE ’s exclusive remake of Afrika Bambaataa’s Time Zone song Zulu War Chant with future go-go beats and music by Arcadion. Featuring vocals by Afrika Bambaataa, WhyG, and Mickey Factz. [...]
Posted in Music Box J'aime beaucoup cette chanson / Fine Music Selection & Homemade Mixes. Depuis quelques temps, de nombreuses personnes se donnent la main pour me conseiller fortement de ne pas visiter Washington D.C., « Arrête de nous faire chier avec ta Maison Blanche » et « On s'en fout de cette ville de technocrates » étant les deux arguments revenant avec insistance. J'aurais pu répliquer avec toute la vigueur d'un Jean-François Copé, mais j'ai choisi le camp [...]
Posted in Music Box J'aime beaucoup cette chanson / Fine Music Selection & Homemade Mixes. Depuis quelques temps, de nombreuses personnes se donnent la main pour me conseiller fortement de ne pas visiter Washington D.C., « Arrête de nous faire chier avec ta Maison Blanche » et « On s'en fout de cette ville de technocrates » étant les deux arguments revenant avec insistance. J'aurais pu répliquer avec toute la vigueur d'un Jean-François Copé, mais j'ai choisi le camp [...]
On Friday March 9th FORT KNOX FIVE , Thunderball, and All Good Funk Alliance embark on a 3 week tour. To celebrate the tour, Fort Knox Five is offering a free download of an exclusive DC’s Finest bootleg from back in the day. “Monday’s Feelgood” is a Fort Knox Five Remint with elements of the Happy Mondays and Gorillaz. Check it below. Free download Fort Knox Recordings presents “RHYTHM & [...]
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