” Hawaiian Funk Mode “

I’m quite sure most of the HIP HOP BATTLFIELD readers are familiar with DJ Muro, but are you cats out there well-versed in Hawaiian funk?

I’m definitely not…..When I travelled to the lovely island of Kauai, Hawaii a few years back, for some reason I was unable to locate a store that was holding vinyl…I looked everywhere, I asked random people on the street, looked in the Yellow Pages and still no luck…

All I heard was traditional island music with a splash of reggae (not a bad thing)…

DJ Muro on the other hand must have crates full of Hawaiian funk tunes, because on this mix he comes fully equipped…

TRACKLIST-

(00:01) “Nothin’ Like That Funky Music” by Mike Lundy [ The Rhythm of Life :: ]
(04:16) “The Rhythm of Life” by Mike Lundy [ The Rhythm of Life :: ]
(07:58) “Let Me Say Dis About Dat” by Aura [S/T :: Fusion Music, Inc. FMI :: ]
(10:14) “Magic Lover” by Aura [S/T :: Fusion Music, Inc. FMI :: ]
(14:01) “Your Love” by Mel Cabang [ For You Lady :: Double Banger Records]
(16:42) “A Million Stars” by Macky Feary Band [ S/T :: ]
(19:48) “My Last Disco Song” by Al Nobriga with Island Company [ :: ]
(24:21) “My Magical Paradise” by Audrey Meyers [ Fusion Music Inc FMI-1005 :: 1979 ]
(27:49) “Dreams” by Lemuria [S/T :: Heaven Records AL00001):: 1978]
(30:36) “Sweet Bye n’ Bye” by Loyal Garner [ :: ]
(31:33) “Honolulu City Lights” by Haleakala [S/T ::: Rainbow Records ::: ]
(32:25) “My Girl Friday” by Lil’ Albert [ Movin’ In :: Silvercloud :: ]
(34:50) “Kona Winds” by Marvin Franklin with Kimo & the Guys [Homegrown III :: KKUA :: ]
(38:37) “Reggae Music” by Mix Plate [S/T :: Hanaiia :: 1981]
(43:00) “Sparkle” by Greenwood [7″ single :: Forest in Leaf Records :: 1985]
(47:05) “Sun Goddess” by Legacy [ Sun Goddess (CD) :: Quiet Storm Records QSCD 944 :: 1994]
(51:33) “Hunk of Heaven” by Lemuria [S/T :: Heaven Records AL00001 :: 1978]
(54:23) “Ode to Waiaihole & Waikane Valley” by Vic Malo [ S/T :: Mataele Records ::]
(57:50) “You Win, I Lose” by Hal Bradbury [This is Love :: ]
(1:00:48) “Waiting For Your Love” by Henry Kapono [Piece a Cake :: ]
(1:03:05) “Blue Moon” by DJ & The Spice of Life [ :: ]
(1:06:40) “Finale” by the Aliis [Live! :: ]