Following up on his first DJ Friction Presents Ground Control album „Boogie Some More“ via Sedsoul Records , Soulsonic Recordings, the just founded label of DJ Friction is working on the second album. The exciting tune features again vocals from David Whitley, now on one track on the A-side and a dub version on the flipside as the first single of the upcoming album and is an exclusive first release on 7“ vinyl. This marks the beginning of a new era for DJ Friction who launches Soulsonic Recordings in collaboration with Soulkitchen.
This original songwriting, ‘Step Into The Light‘ is again a tribute to the golden era of funk and disco, this release perfectly captures the electrifying energy of the early 80s while keeping things fresh for modern dancefloors. It is a fully positive feel good song with a meant to be enlightened touch of a gospel ceremonie, asking to join in with clapping, dancing and singing.
The writing and production make this another certified dancefloor bomb, embracing the spirit of 80s funk with authentic precision.
LABEL: SOULSONIC RECORDINGS
ARTIST: DJ FRICTION PRESENTS GROUND CONTROL FEAT. DAVID WHITLEY
TITLE: STEP INTO THE LIGHT
GENRE: NEO-BOOGIE/FUNK
FORMAT: 7"/45RPM
RELEASE DATE: 01.08.2025
CAT NUMBER: SSR7002
Not many labels proved sustainability over decades and can underline that they have been doing the do since the early ‘90s, always keeping it fresh to this very day. Boogie Back Records is one such shining example, releasing tracks and records from the likes of Mica Paris, Omar, Vivienne McKone back in the nineties taking the Streetsoul movement to the top until today and beyond.They are boogie back once again with this double header of finest Neo-Boogie sounds, a neo-soul flavoured pearl, doing business as unusual, most serious and extra ordinary by the grey eminenz of London Streetsoul himself Ernie McKone aka „The Great Ernesto“ and his family affair:
Ernie & the Family McKone Feat. Laura Jackson. Both sides an uptempo Soul explosion, funky outfits, superb production, great instrumentalists such like Toby Baker known for endless contributions to the global Soul and music scene.
This is another special and exclusive 45/7“ release via Soulkitchen Distribution…
LABEL: BOOGIE BACK RECORDS
ARTIST: ERNIE & THE FAMILY MCKONE FEAT. LAURA JACKSON
TITLE: THAT GIRL/WISH YOU WERE HERE
GENRE: STREET SOUL/NEO SOUL/NEO BOOGIE
FORMAT: 7"/45RPM
RELEASE DATE: 04.04.2025
CAT NUMBER: BBR030
Ground Control, the Boogie / Modern Funk project by DJ Friction with it's first album "Boogie Some More“ was released through Sedsoul Records in 2017. Including the vocal talents of David Whitley, Tansy Davis, Adriano Prestel, Ciaan and Talkboxers Sin2 and CJ.
Now in 2025 we proudly present two of the tracks as an exclusive 7“.
This vinyl release is just the beginning of a new chapter for DJ Friction as well as for Soulkitchen Distribution.
Exclusively signed on a global basis with joint forces and countless products and tracks to come, we herewith launch SOULSONIC RECORDINGS, which is DJ Frictions very own label he runs, A&Rs and produces Neo-Boogie bangers for.
Rich licks, banging base lines and a super funky feel will dominate the dancefloors worldwide soon. With these Neo-Boogie bangers you can not fail…
LABEL: SOULSONIC RECORDINGS
ARTIST: DJ FRICTION PRESENTS GROUND CONTROL
TITLE: ALL NIGHT LONG/FUNKIN‘ ON THE ONE
GENRE: NEO-BOOGIE/FUNK
FORMAT: 7"/45RPM
RELEASE DATE: 04.04.2025
CAT NUMBER: SSR7001
Jay Murphy teamed up with the wonderful Natalie Nova to produce a cover of the classic track "Boogie Oogie" by Taste Of Honey, and give this track a new life by adding some post modern elements and keeping the original vibe of this club classic .
Jay Murphy is a Franco-American musician living in Paris, France. As a producer, singer, composer and keyboard player, he's been performing in various Funk bands since the early nineties. Most noticeably with Malka Family, Juan Rozoff and Greements Of Fortune to mention a few.
Young Pulse and Rob Hardt each did a remix of this track with their signature touch.
The outcome is a Boogie remix and and Nu-Disco remix, both powerful, driving and uplifting. Another must have in every DJ set primetime placement.
It is another exclusive 45/7“ pressing on SedSoulciety Recordings as a collabo with Funky French League.
LABEL: SEDSOULCIETY RECORDINGS/FUNKY FRENCH LEAGUE (PARIS)
ARTIST: JAY MURPHY FEAT. NATALIE NOVA
TITLE: A-SIDE: BOOGIE OOGIE (ROB HARDT BOOGIE REMIX)
AA-SIDE: BOOGIE OOGIE (YOUNG PULSE REMIX)
GENRE: NU DISCO/NEO-BOOGIE
FORMAT: 7"/45RPM
RELEASE DATE: 07.03.2025
CAT NUMBER: SSCRFFL7001
The Funky French League is a collective of intergenerational DJs / producers /
musicians, composed of Young Pulse, Arthur Chaps, Woody Braun, Monsieur
Willy, DJ Asko and Uncle T.
Coming from diverse backgrounds, from hip hop to electronic music, the love of
groove brought them together. Their goal is to promote funk and its derivatives
through parties, mixes, remixes, radio broadcasts...
Much more than a musical style above all, they defend a state of mind:
celebration, diversity, inclusivity, good vibrations and the spirit of the party.
„Shake Your Body Down“ is the perfect follow up single to „Free“. This smasher
is a Young Pulse next level production - pounding, shaking, uplifting and 150%
danceable…
LABEL: FUNKY FRENCH LEAGUE (PARIS)
ARTIST: YOUNG PULSE
TITLE: SHAKE YOUR BODY DOWN (DISCO MIX / BEAT STREET MIX)
GENRE: NU DISCO/SOULFUL HOUSE/ELECTRO BOOGIE
FORMAT: 7"/45RPM
RELEASE DATE: 06.09.2024
CAT NUMBER: FFL2024004
Lalomie Washburn is a US soul vocalist (*1941 – † 2004) from the Soul/Funk 70's band
„High Voltage“ who released her solo album, „My Music Is Hot“, in 1977. Over decades
she collaborated with many artists including Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Chaka
Khan and Ray Charles.
In 1992, she released several 12" singles including the independant hit „Try My Love“.
This was the lead single to her second solo album (self-titled) in 1997.
It became a huge Acid Jazz classic to be found on various compilations in the mid to the
late 90s.
In 2005 she was inducted into the Omaha Black Music Hall of Fame.
Now, 20 years later this song still got it all!
The energy and musicality, the club appeal, especially with the addition of the 2024
„Boogie Back Remix“ on the flipside.
DJs will have even more reason to spin this Boogie Bomb and prove their love for it…
LABEL: BOOGIE BACK RECORDS (LONDON)
ARTIST: LALOMIE WASHBURN
TITLE: TRY MY LOVE (ORIGINAL/2024 BOOGIE BACK REMIX)
GENRE: STREET SOUL/NEO BOOGIE
FORMAT: 7"/45RPM
RELEASE DATE: 06.09.2024
CAT NUMBER: BBR29
PUSH is back with this 7” release of their highly acclaimed classic ‘CUT ME LOOSE’.
Originally released in 1994, this JBs inspired groove monster is still a rare groove
defining piece of funk art.
The flipside SUPERSTAR is their first new recording in 10 years!
It is an upbeat Roy Ayers-Pleasure-esque anthem that will become a staple in
DJ’s selections worldwide.
Boogie Back is back for good!!!
LABEL: BOOGIE BACK RECORDS (LONDON)
ARTIST: PUSH
TITLE: CUT ME LOOSE/SUPERSTAR
GENRE: RARE GROOVE/SOUL/FUNK
FORMAT: 7"/45RPM
RELEASE DATE: 07.06.2024
CAT NUMBER: BBR28
The Funky French League is a collective of intergenerational DJ’s / producers /
musicians, composed of Young Pulse, Arthur Chaps, Woody Braun, Monsieur
Willy, DJ Asko and Uncle T.
Coming from diverse backgrounds, from hip hop to electronic music, the love of
groove brought them together. Their goal is to promote funk and its derivatives
through parties, mixes, remixes, radio broadcasts...
This 7” release is a remake of the African Blood classic A.I.E from 1975. It goes
without saying that Monsieur Willy touched this one with respect, dignity and
style but yet still pumped it up to the max.
The afro beat driven Bonus Beat on the flip, again caters for the DJ to give them
maximum freedom to express their skills and mixing creativity.
LABEL: FUNKY FRENCH LEAGUE (PARIS)
ARTIST: MONSIEUR WILLY
TITLE: A.I.E. (A MWANA) (VOCAL AFRO/ BONUS BEAT)
GENRE: NU DISCO/AFRO BEAT
FORMAT: 7"/45RPM
RELEASE DATE: 07.06.2024
CAT NUMBER: FFL2024002
The Funky French League is a collective of intergenerational DJ’s / producers /
musicians, composed of Young Pulse, Arthur Chaps, Woody Braun, Monsieur
Willy, DJ Asko and Uncle T.
Coming from diverse backgrounds, from hip hop to electronic music, the love of
groove brought them together. Their goal is to promote funk and its derivatives
through parties, mixes, remixes, radio broadcasts...
Much more than a musical style above all, they defend a state of mind:
celebration, diversity, inclusivity, good vibrations and the spirit of the party.
They have released compilations through Universal and Warner Music and have
their own label Funky French League records.
LABEL: FUNKY FRENCH LEAGUE (PARIS)
ARTIST: YOUNG PULSE FEAT. NATHALIE NOVA
TITLE: FREE (DISCO TRIBUTE MIX/ DISCO DUB)
GENRE: NU DISCO/SOULFUL HOUSE
FORMAT: 7"/45RPM
RELEASE DATE: 07.06.2024
CAT NUMBER: FFL2024001
