Hey folks! Thanks Chuck for keeping the Fuzz rolling.
I’ve been at a loss as to what to post exactly these days. I was contemplating doing an homage to Junior and posting some forgotten Soul or Funk gem, but I’m still trying to figure out if I have anything fitting in my collection. Junior is a [...]

Chuck created a Soundcloud account for us so I decided to try and take advantage of its capabilities and create/post a mix-tape for you all. I chopped a few things up; hopefully no source material was harmed in the making of this mix.
I have drank of the Cumbia Nueva Kool-aid… This is all thanks to [...]

Cesar Ascarrunz: Descarga, See Saw Affair, Azucar
From: Cesar 830 [Flying Dutchmen, 1975]
Back from the abyss with some Latin heat. Man oh man. My Cesar 830 post is long overdue and the summer weather happening here in Brooklyn requires that I get my ass in gear.
An excellent lost Latin Funk album from the early 70s west [...]

Get ‘Em Mamis: Alpines Kickin’, Cold Summer, Soul Talk
From: Terawesome [Darkroom Productions, 2009]
Ok. Finally got a break and some time to get into what I started in January – ladies throwing down on the mic… thanks 2Shaney and E.Powers for the excellent suggestions; I’ve been digging on all the artists you mentioned. Let’s kick it [...]

Anyone else psyched about the return of the lovely Sade? [new album drops: 2.8.2010]
Sade: Soldier of Love
From: Soldier of Love [Epic, 2010]
I’m a long-time fan, and, the new single doesn’t disappoint. It retains her patented smooth and adds some nice trip hop elements. Pure class. Aging gracefully. Hard to believe she’s 50!
On a semi-related note: [...]

Talen (featuring Sizzla): The Vibes-A Sizzla Tale
From: Kingston Book [Mouthwatering Records, 2009]
After the positive Fela! experience, I’m trying to not ignore promo emails so much. I’m glad; otherwise I would have missed out on this fine jam – a wonderfully successful collaboration between Winterthur, Switzerland based production/DJ crew Talen Bass System and Dancehall legends Sizzla [...]

For those interested, my good friend Deji Olukotun made his way to Eugene O’Neill Theater last week to experience Fela! On Broadway. Here is a brief sampling of his account:
… The story begins with the impending closure of The Shrine by the government. It’s as good of a starting point as any other. Fela, played [...]

Fela Kuti & Afrika 70 – Zombie
From: Zombie [Celluloid, 1977]
Fela Kuti & Afrika 70 – Sorrow, Tears, & Blood
From: Sorrow, Tears & Blood [Kalakuta, 1977]
Fela on Broadway Official Site
A few months ago, I received a PR email asking if I wanted to receive some “cool stuff” that might, perhaps, inspire Earfuzz to help spread the [...]

Cores: BabylonFrom: Babylon EP [Noom Records, 1997]
A few months ago, we had a nice Earfuzz email powwow to get our summer posting outlook sorted. Each of the writers chimed in with enthusiasm in favor of delivering a steady flow of posts throughout the coming lazy days. I know summer isn’t quite over yet, but, thanks [...]

Break ‘N Spin: Break ‘N Spin [Singh Records, 1984]
This track is definitely hitting the spot in the midst of busy muggy summer; enough bounce to get you up, and, enough chill to keep you steady. 1984… who knew it could be this good?… apparently RealFreshBlog (thanks for posting!).
[[Does anyone else find the intro similar to [...]