It was a funkier time, back in ’05. The Plump DJs, Stanton Warriors and Krafty Kuts (all represented in this mix) had yet to transition from their funky breaks roots into the nu-skool and booty breaks repertoire for which they are known today. And while I do dig the harder, dirtier styles those artists are rockin these days, and while there’s no doubt the funk is still  alive and well in their more recent works, there’s something about this older stuff… it’s a purer form of funk. Closer to Parliament, George Clinton and the Gap Band than the funky breaks you hear today.

Jay and I each recorded a forty minute mini-set as a handout for what was probably the biggest party/fundraiser we’ve ever thrown: Fatbeats Diner. Check out that line-up in the picture above. That was an San Francisco DJ dream team for Jay and me. I suppose this party was also the origin of the extended food/music metaphor you see resurrected in this blog. I’m sure Jay will have more to say about the party itself when he posts his half of the set, but for now, enjoy this starter: a well-balanced serving of funky house and breaks… the kind they used to make.

DJ Cor - Fatbeats (Right click to download)

Tracklist:

1. Avalanche – Acid Attack *
2. Bob Sinclar – Ultimate Funk
3. A Skillz and Krafty Kuts – Ill Type Sound
4. Slyde - Slippedy Slide
5. Ghettofunk (aka The Freestylers) – Push Up
6. Plump DJs – The Funk Hits The Fan
7. Beginnerz – Reckless Girl (Stanton Warriors Remix)
8. Club Riders – Set Free
9. INXS – New Breaks Nation (Bootleg)

* UPDATE: I’ve digitized and uploaded this track for anyone who wants it. Grab it HERE.