The Funk Assassin

Welcome to the Word Is Love show where there are choice selections of Classic Disco, Funk, Rare Groove, House, Balearic and Soul; this is an easy listening, up beat vibe. Expect tracks by Sister Sledge, Herbie Hancock, Duran Duran, Ashley Beedle, MFSB and The Eagles plus a whole bunch of tunes that may be new to you. This is an easy going party mix with a wide variety of musical delights. Enjoy th...

We are back at New York's Studio 54 where we go on a further journey through 70's New York Disco. Covering Disco, Funk, Rare Groove and Soul, there's a number of tracks that you may recognise, this is one Guilty Pleasure of a Studio 54 classics party mix. Expect classic tracks by The Bee Gee's, Donna Summer, Stevie Wonder, George McCrae, The Pointer Sister's, Kool & The Gang, Hot Chocolate and The...

In this show we celebrate the Genius of Disco & Funk remixing legend Joey Negro and his collective The Sunburst Band. Containing Reworked tracks by Hot Toddy, Diane Charlemagne, Angela Johnson and Matt Bianco plus several classic remixed tracks that you may recognise. There's also further reworks by Dr Packer and Horsemeat Disco too, it's a jam packed show. Here's a description by Z Records that d...

Welcome to this Sampled By Justice special and what a special show we have in store. This mix explores the influences of Justice using funky tracks from the 70's, 80's, 90's and 00's that influenced their biggest hit's. Plus the show features their best remixes and hit's that have been sprinkled in for good measure, giving you a unique Justice experience. Expect warm Disco grooves, Funk and French...

In this very special Masters At Work show we cover a number of their classic remixed tracks from their back catalogue. Containing an All Star cast of artists, we are going on a Soul Sister kinda vibe. Including Masters At Work Remixed tracks by CeCe Peniston, Björk, Lisa Stansfield, Alison Limerick and Carolyn Harding plus a selection of tracks you may not have heard. There is also even an appeara...

In this show we go to France with the Disco wonder that is Dimitri From Paris. Containing Dimitri's Reworked tracks by Sister Sledge, Chic, Loleatta Holloway and Inner Life to name but a few plus a bunch of his choice edits you may have not heard before. Here is an article by Resident Advisor that describes the man perfectly: "Because of what he describes as a lack of dance remixers in France, his...

Welcome to the Word Is Love show where in this mix we return we cover Classic Disco, Funk, Rare Groove, House, Balearic and Soul plus Worldwide delights, this is an easy listening, up beat vibe. Expect tracks by William Orbit, Kraftwerk, Roy Ayers, The Beach Boys and a classic by Dennis Edwards & Siedah Garrett. The mix is for those who love a relaxed Balearic beach/poolside vibe and is easy liste...

Welcome to this Paradise Garage special celebrating the genius of Larry Levan on what would have been Larry Levan’s 66th birthday and also a celebration of the talent and elegance of Grace Jones. Covering Disco, Funk, Rare Groove, House, Latin and Soul plus special Worldwide delights, this is an up beat vibe that will sure to get your head bobbing and your toes tapping. Expect Classic and Larry Le...

In this show we celebrate the Genius of Manchester Disco & Funk legend Greg Wilson, perhaps a man just as important than fellow Manchester legends The Bee Gee’s. Containing Reworked tracks by Grace Jones, Groove Armada, Psychemagik and Confidence Man to name but a few. Greg is not shy when it comes to slapping nostalgia in the face and will quite happily rip the guts out of a classic Disco or Funk...

Welcome to the Word Is Love Show and in this show we explore the boogie of New York's Studio 54 going on a journey through 70's and 80's New York Disco. Covering Disco, Funk, Rare Groove, House, Latin and Soul, there's a toe tapping and booty shaking range of tracks to listen to. Expect classic tracks by The Bee Gee's, Chic, Chaka Khan and Diana Ross plus a bunch of tracks you may have never heard...

In this mix we get down to the happy sounds of Norman Jay. Covering Disco, Funk, Rare Groove, House, Afrobeat and Soul. Expect tracks by Womack & Womack, Barry White, Shuggie Otis and Booker T. The music of Norman Jay is Iconic and we will be coming back here regularly for your listening pleasure. All tracks are selected and mixed by @thefunkassassin with bells on. Follow the call of the Disco Bal...

In this mix we explore Classic Disco, Funk, Rare Groove, House, Balearic and Soul plus Worldwide delights, this is an easy listening, up beat vibe. Expect tracks by Grace Jones, Hercules & Love Affair, Brand New Heavies, KC & The Sunshine Band, Tiger & Woods and the legendary John Carpenter. Now kick back and let the Funky rhythms take you. All tracks are selected and mixed by @thefunkassassin wit...

Welcome to this very special Paradise Garage mix where in the mix we will be celebrating the musical genius of Larry Levan and the artistic genius of Keith Haring. The mix is influenced by the music that Keith Haring often indulged in at the Paradise Garage and features tracks from some of the very last parties at the Paradise Garage. The tracks selected cover Disco, Groove, Funk, Acid House and E...

Welcome to the Sampled By The Chemical Brothers Funky mix. This is a mix with a variety of Funks Sampled by The Chemical Brothers, Funks of all shapes and sizes from 70's funk to 90's House, from 70's Disco to 80's Electro Funk; anything funky goes. Expect tracks by Larry Levan, Tony Humphries and Masters at Work. Enjoy the Block Rockin' beats! All tracks are selected and mixed by @thefunkassassin...

Welcome to the highly popular spiritual pilot for The Word Is Love show celebrating Larry Levan’s birthday whom was born on 24th July 1954. In this show we cover some of the finest signature tracks that were played by Larry Levan at The Paradise Garage. Covering Disco, Funk, Rare Groove, House, Synth-pop, Latin and Soul; you know the drill, non stop easy listening funky disco grooves from start to...

Welcome to this Funky Bass Riffs mix. The mix contains a fun, warm and uplifting selection of Funk, Disco, House and Soul; the emphasis being on tracks with Deep Down & Funky Bass Guitar. The mix is easy listening and is great for fun in the sun, BBQ's, for warm up or for an ace party. Fans of DJ Harvey, Larry Levan, Francois K, and Greg Wilson will especially love this mix. The Bass Guitar pictur...

Welcome to the Insolent School Disco Party mix tape where you will be going on a very fun journey through uplifting remixed Disco, R&B, Soul, Funk and Rare Groove from the 70's, 80's, 90's and 00's. This is a warm and charming mix ideal for parties and easy listening, great for anytime if you need a warm and charming vibe. Contains tracks from Joey Negro, Groove Armada, Greg Wilson, Todd Terje and...

Welcome to this Funky Vocal Soul Sister's special where you will be going on a soulful and funky journey through classic Disco, R&B, Soul, Funk and Rare Groove from the 70's, 80's, 90's and 00's. Containing reworked tracks from Chaka Khan, Grace Jones, Chic, Sade, Gwen McCrae, Crazy P and Roisin Murphy, expect a fun and uplifting ride through some sweet Rhythms. Growing up with two sisters I was b...

Welcome to the first 90's classic House and Garage mixtape taking you on a journey through some of the warmest grooves from the 90's. These mixtapes were circulated between friends back in the day and The Funk Assassin wanted to bring the vibe and excitement back. Fans of Todd Terry, David Morales, Roger Sanchez, Alistair Whitehead, Graeme Park, Boys Own, and Danny Rampling will love this mix. Enj...

Welcome to the 'Sampled By' Daft Punk mix. This mix explores the influences of Daft Punk using funky music from the 70's, 80's, 90's and 00's that influenced their biggest hit's. For those who don't already know, Daft Punk are a French electronic music duo formed in Paris in 1993 by Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter. Their popularity grew in the late 1990's as part of the French hou...

Welcome to the Word Is Love Soul & Funk Show where this time we will be looking at the music of Soul Train. In the mix we will explore tracks by Chic, James Brown and Larry Levan plus a number of artists who appeared on the Soul Train. Expect funky beats and bass lines with a myriad of soulful vocals, sultry saxaphones, sexy flutes, sleazy synths and tight percussion. Soul Train was an American mu...

Welcome to this Funky Bass Riffs special with an easy listening, warm, groovy and upbeat vibe from start to finish. The mix contains a combination of Funk, Disco, House and Latin, the emphasis being on tracks with Bass Guitar hooks and stabs. Fans of DJ Harvey, Horsemeat Disco and Greg Wilson will Love this mix. For all past shows click here ==> https://soundcloud.com/thefunkassassin/sets/the-word...

A warm and lovely mix with classic soul, funk and r&b tracks that sound like melting chocolate put together to play all day or night. The mix is ideal for back ground music for a party or gathering with a more mellow and soulful vibe. The music will have you feeling dreamy and relaxed and in the mood for L'Amour. All tracks are selected and mixed by @thefunkassassin with Love. Follow the call of t...

This mix has original warm and inviting tracks to get you in the Christmas spirit. This is an upbeat, happy and easy listening mix containing some of the finest Christmas soul and funk to get your groove on to and is designed for long play to keep the music going all day or all night. If you are looking for a Christmas mix and you are fed up of the usual Christmas compilations then this mix is ide...

A warm and lovely mix with classic soul, funk and r&b tracks that sound like melting chocolate put together to play all day or night. The mix is ideal for back ground music for a party or gathering with a more mellow and soulful vibe and is for long play. The music will have you feeling dreamy and relaxed and in the mood for L'Amour. All tracks are selected and mixed by @thefunkassassin with Love....