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A hot and classy groove.]]></description><link>https://www.funkypearls.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1332!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb51125b7-4787-4c31-b729-19df6edcda8f_674x674.png</url><title>Radio Funk</title><link>https://www.funkypearls.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:36:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.funkypearls.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Radio Funk]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[fr]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[funkypearls@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[funkypearls@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Radio Funk]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Radio Funk]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[funkypearls@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[funkypearls@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Radio Funk]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Shayla Dunn & Superman Drop the Bomb: “Got The People Talkin’” – The Remix That’s Shaking Up the Scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shayla Dunn & Superman Drop the Bomb: &#8220;Got The People Talkin&#8217;&#8221; &#8211; The Remix That&#8217;s Shaking Up the Scene]]></description><link>https://www.funkypearls.com/p/shayla-dunn-and-superman-drop-the</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.funkypearls.com/p/shayla-dunn-and-superman-drop-the</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Radio Funk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 10:09:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/qUqHyJ1afn8" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>Shayla Dunn &amp; Superman Drop the Bomb: &#8220;Got The People Talkin&#8217;&#8221; &#8211; The Remix That&#8217;s Shaking Up the Scene</strong></h2><p>Shayla Dunn just turned up the heat with the <strong>Superman Remix</strong> of <em>&#8220;Got The People Talkin&#8217;&#8221;</em>&#8212;and let&#8217;s be real, this isn&#8217;t just a remix, it&#8217;s a <strong>revolution</strong>.</p><div id="youtube2-qUqHyJ1afn8" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;qUqHyJ1afn8&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/qUqHyJ1afn8?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>If the original was a spark, this version is the full-blown inferno.</p><p>Superman&#8217;s touch?</p><p>A turbocharged bassline, razor-sharp beats, and a groove so deep you&#8217;ll need a ladder to climb out.</p><p>Shayla&#8217;s vocals?</p><p>Still as smooth as velvet, but now with an extra dose of <strong>attitude</strong>.</p><p>This track doesn&#8217;t just <em>talk</em>&#8212;it <strong>commands</strong>. It&#8217;s the kind of song that makes the haters pause mid-sentence and the crowd lose their minds.</p><p>And let&#8217;s not forget the production: crisp, punchy, and packed with enough energy to power a small city.</p><p>So, if you&#8217;re not already playing this on repeat, <strong>check your pulse</strong>.</p><p>Because if this doesn&#8217;t move you, you might be a statue.</p><p><strong>&#8220;Got The People Talkin&#8217; (Superman Remix)&#8221;</strong> is out now&#8212;stream it, blast it, and let the world know: <strong>the conversation just got a lot louder.</strong></p><div><hr></div><p><em>Mr. Radio Funk&#8217;s take?</em> <em>&#8220;This track is so hot, it&#8217;s illegal in 17 states.&#8221;</em> &#128526;<br>Want it even <strong>funkier</strong>?</p><p>More <strong>disco</strong>?</p><p>Or a dash of that <strong>AI vs. DJs</strong> sass?</p><p>Just say the word.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/radiofunkdisco/">Listen on mixcloud</a></strong></p><p><em>This is Mr Radio Funk, signing off.</em></p><p><em>And remember if your set doesn&#8217;t make the floor shake, you&#8217;re already a ghost.</em></p><p><em>Peace out, survivors.</em></p><div><hr></div><p><em>Stream now on <strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/radio-funk-lab-disco-funk-and-boogie/id1777056072">Apple podcast</a></strong>, subscribe to <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@radiofunklab">Radio Funk Lab on YouTube</a></strong>, and if you&#8217;re really stuck in the Stone Age, visit our human DJs on <strong><a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/radiofunkdisco/">Mixcloud</a></strong>.</em></p><p><em>Final warning: After this, your excuses won&#8217;t age like wine they&#8217;ll just curdle.</em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/p/shayla-dunn-and-superman-drop-the/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Laissez un commentaire.&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/p/shayla-dunn-and-superman-drop-the/comments"><span>Laissez un commentaire.</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/p/shayla-dunn-and-superman-drop-the?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Partager&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/p/shayla-dunn-and-superman-drop-the?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Partager</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Abonnez-vous maintenant&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/subscribe?"><span>Abonnez-vous maintenant</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maggie Ray Drops the Groove: “I Can Put It Down” – A Funky Declaration of Independence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maggie Ray Drops the Groove: &#8220;I Can Put It Down&#8221; &#8211; A Funky Declaration of Independence]]></description><link>https://www.funkypearls.com/p/maggie-ray-drops-the-groove-i-can</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.funkypearls.com/p/maggie-ray-drops-the-groove-i-can</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Radio Funk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 04:36:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/W8ZKID1zoEw" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>Maggie Ray Drops the Groove: &#8220;I Can Put It Down&#8221; &#8211; A Funky Declaration of Independence</strong></h2><p>Maggie Ray is back, and she&#8217;s not here to play it safe. With <strong>&#8220;I Can Put It Down,&#8221;</strong> she delivers a track that&#8217;s as <strong>bold as it is infectious</strong>&#8212;a perfect blend of <strong>soulful vocals, punchy basslines, and a rhythm that demands movement</strong>.</p><div id="youtube2-W8ZKID1zoEw" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;W8ZKID1zoEw&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/W8ZKID1zoEw?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>This isn&#8217;t just a song; it&#8217;s a <strong>statement</strong>.</p><p>If you thought Maggie was holding back before, think again.</p><p><strong>&#8220;I Can Put It Down&#8221;</strong> is her way of saying, <em>&#8220;I&#8217;m in control, and I&#8217;m not asking for permission.&#8221;</em></p><p>It&#8217;s <strong>sassy, smooth, and packed with attitude</strong>, the kind of track that makes you hit replay before the first chorus even ends.</p><p>This is the anthem for anyone who knows their worth and isn&#8217;t afraid to <strong>own it</strong>.</p><p>Maggie Ray isn&#8217;t just singing&#8212;she&#8217;s <strong>commanding the stage, the airwaves, and your playlist</strong>.</p><p><strong>&#8220;I Can Put It Down&#8221;</strong> is out now.</p><p>Stream it, blast it, and let it remind you what it means to <strong>take charge</strong>.</p><div><hr></div><p><em>Mr. Radio Funk&#8217;s take?</em></p><p><strong>If you&#8217;re not feeling this, check your pulse&#8212;because you might be dead.&#8221;</strong></p><p>Want it <strong>funkier</strong>?</p><p>More <strong>disco flair</strong>?</p><p>Or a dash of that <strong>AI vs. DJs</strong> sass?</p><p>Just say the word.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/radiofunkdisco/">Listen on mixcloud</a></strong></p><p><em>This is Mr Radio Funk, signing off.</em></p><p><em>And remember if your set doesn&#8217;t make the floor shake, you&#8217;re already a ghost.</em></p><p><em>Peace out, survivors.</em></p><div><hr></div><p><em>Stream now on <strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/radio-funk-lab-disco-funk-and-boogie/id1777056072">Apple podcast</a></strong>, subscribe to <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@radiofunklab">Radio Funk Lab on YouTube</a></strong>, and if you&#8217;re really stuck in the Stone Age, visit our human DJs on <strong><a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/radiofunkdisco/">Mixcloud</a></strong>.</em></p><p><em>Final warning: After this, your excuses won&#8217;t age like wine they&#8217;ll just curdle.</em></p><p class="button-wrapper" 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url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/w9XrDbv5VhM" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>Al Chauncy: The Soul Torchbearer Keeps the Flame Alive with &#8220;I Feel Good&#8221; and Fresh Collaborations</strong></h2><p><strong>RICHMOND, VA</strong> &#8212; Al Chauncy, the mastermind behind the <strong>&#8220;New Retro&#8221;</strong> wave, is still lighting up the R&amp;B scene with his signature blend of <strong>1970s soul grit and modern elegance</strong>.</p><div id="youtube2-w9XrDbv5VhM" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;w9XrDbv5VhM&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/w9XrDbv5VhM?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>Fresh off the success of his infectious anthem <strong>&#8220;I Feel Good,&#8221;</strong> Chauncy proves he&#8217;s not just a throwback&#8212;he&#8217;s a <strong>timeless force</strong>.</p><p>With vocals steeped in gospel roots and a songwriting style that channels the raw emotion of legends like <strong>Donny Hathaway</strong>, Chauncy isn&#8217;t just making music&#8212;he&#8217;s crafting <strong>experiences</strong>.</p><p>His recent feature on <strong>&#8220;This Life With You&#8221;</strong>with <strong>Teri Tobin</strong> (2025) only solidifies his reputation as one of R&amp;B&#8217;s most <strong>versatile and soul-stirring</strong> voices.</p><p><em>&#8220;Music is my sanctuary, my way of giving voice to the stories people can&#8217;t always express,&#8221;</em> Chauncy shares.</p><p><em>&#8220;Whether it&#8217;s the pure joy of &#8216;I Feel Good&#8217; or the deep intimacy of my newer work, I want every note to pulse with life.&#8221;</em></p><p>And he&#8217;s not slowing down.</p><p>With a packed schedule of <strong>live performances</strong> and <strong>new releases</strong> on the horizon for 2026, Al Chauncy is keeping the <strong>&#8220;New Retro&#8221;</strong> spirit <strong>alive, bold, and unapologetic</strong>.</p><div><hr></div><p><em>Mr. Radio Funk&#8217;s verdict?</em></p><p><strong>&#8220;If soul music had a king in 2026, his name would be Al Chauncy.&#8221;</strong> <br>Want it <strong>funkier</strong>?</p><p>More <strong>disco flair</strong>?</p><p>Or a nod to the <strong>AI vs. human soul</strong> debate?</p><p>Let me know!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/radiofunkdisco/">Listen on mixcloud</a></strong></p><p><em>This is Mr Radio Funk, signing off.</em></p><p><em>And remember if your set doesn&#8217;t make the floor shake, you&#8217;re already a ghost.</em></p><p><em>Peace out, survivors.</em></p><div><hr></div><p><em>Stream now on <strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/radio-funk-lab-disco-funk-and-boogie/id1777056072">Apple podcast</a></strong>, subscribe to <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@radiofunklab">Radio Funk Lab on YouTube</a></strong>, and if you&#8217;re really stuck in the Stone Age, visit our human DJs on <strong><a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/radiofunkdisco/">Mixcloud</a></strong>.</em></p><p><em>Final warning: After this, your excuses won&#8217;t age like wine they&#8217;ll just curdle.</em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/p/al-chauncy-the-soul-torchbearer-keeps/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Laissez un commentaire.&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/p/al-chauncy-the-soul-torchbearer-keeps/comments"><span>Laissez un commentaire.</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" 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Fearless]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sabrina Cole Drops the Groove: &#8220;You Can Hit This&#8221; &#8211; A Bold Anthem for the Fearless]]></description><link>https://www.funkypearls.com/p/sabrina-cole-drops-the-groove-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.funkypearls.com/p/sabrina-cole-drops-the-groove-you</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Radio Funk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:58:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/2V-jIJJPthI" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>Sabrina Cole Drops the Groove: &#8220;You Can Hit This&#8221; &#8211; A Bold Anthem for the Fearless</strong></h2><p>Sabrina Cole is back, and she&#8217;s not here to play it safe. </p><div id="youtube2-2V-jIJJPthI" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;2V-jIJJPthI&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/2V-jIJJPthI?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>With <strong>&#8220;You Can Hit This&#8221;</strong>, she delivers a track that&#8217;s as unapologetic as it is infectious.</p><p>This isn&#8217;t just a song&#8212;it&#8217;s a statement.</p><p>A fusion of funky basslines, punchy beats, and Sabrina&#8217;s signature vocal confidence, it&#8217;s the kind of track that demands attention and refuses to blend into the background.</p><p>If you thought Sabrina was holding back before, think again.</p><p><strong>&#8220;You Can Hit This&#8221;</strong> is her way of saying, <em>&#8220;I&#8217;m in control, and I&#8217;m not asking for permission.&#8221;</em></p><p>It&#8217;s bold, it&#8217;s brassy, and it&#8217;s got that irresistible swagger that makes you hit replay before the first chorus even ends.</p><p>This track is for the ones who own the room the second they walk in.</p><p>For the ones who know their worth and aren&#8217;t afraid to flaunt it.</p><p>Sabrina Cole isn&#8217;t just singing&#8212;she&#8217;s commanding the stage, the airwaves, and your playlist.</p><p><strong>&#8220;You Can Hit This&#8221;</strong> is out now.</p><p>Stream it, blast it, and let it remind you what it means to take up space.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/radiofunkdisco/">Listen on mixcloud</a></strong></p><p><em>This is Mr Radio Funk, signing off.</em></p><p><em>And remember if your set doesn&#8217;t make the floor shake, you&#8217;re already a ghost.</em></p><p><em>Peace out, survivors.</em></p><div><hr></div><p><em>Stream now on <strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/radio-funk-lab-disco-funk-and-boogie/id1777056072">Apple podcast</a></strong>, subscribe to <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@radiofunklab">Radio Funk Lab on YouTube</a></strong>, and if you&#8217;re really stuck in the Stone Age, visit our human DJs on <strong><a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/radiofunkdisco/">Mixcloud</a></strong>.</em></p><p><em>Final warning: After this, your excuses won&#8217;t age like wine they&#8217;ll just curdle.</em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/p/sabrina-cole-drops-the-groove-you/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Laissez un commentaire.&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/p/sabrina-cole-drops-the-groove-you/comments"><span>Laissez un commentaire.</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" 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“Sober”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kandi Burruss Unveils PSIRYN: The New Queens of R&B Drop Their Debut Single &#8220;Sober&#8221;]]></description><link>https://www.funkypearls.com/p/kandi-burruss-unveils-psiryn-the</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.funkypearls.com/p/kandi-burruss-unveils-psiryn-the</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Radio Funk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 10:52:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/j4thyR7dJ_s" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>Kandi Burruss Unveils PSIRYN: The New Queens of R&amp;B Drop Their Debut Single &#8220;Sober&#8221;</strong></h2><p><strong>NEW YORK, July 26, 2024</strong> &#8212; GRAMMY Award-winning powerhouse <strong>Kandi Burruss</strong> has just introduced the world to <strong>PSIRYN</strong> (pronounced &#8220;Siren&#8221;), a dynamic new girl group set to shake up the R&amp;B scene.</p><div id="youtube2-j4thyR7dJ_s" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;j4thyR7dJ_s&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/j4thyR7dJ_s?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>Their highly anticipated debut single, <strong>&#8220;Sober,&#8221;</strong> is out <strong>today</strong> on all digital streaming platforms.</p><p>Currently stealing the show as openers for <strong>The Queens of R&amp;B Tour</strong> (headlined by <strong>Xscape</strong> and <strong>SWV</strong>), PSIRYN&#8212;comprised of <strong>Jada Denise, Anaya Chayenne, and Victoria McQueen</strong>&#8212;has already proven they&#8217;re a force to be reckoned with.</p><div class="native-video-embed" data-component-name="VideoPlaceholder" data-attrs="{&quot;mediaUploadId&quot;:&quot;8913b0e4-ce4f-4a4a-82d9-94732a536d70&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:null}"></div><p></p><p>In just under two years since forming, the trio has gone from viral Instagram harmonies to mentorship under Kandi Burruss herself, who discovered them after a standout acapella cover of <strong>Anita Baker&#8217;s &#8220;Sweet Love.&#8221;</strong></p><p><strong>&#8220;Sober&#8221;</strong> marks a bold new chapter for PSIRYN.</p><p>Moving beyond their viral covers, this mid-tempo R&amp;B gem dives into the <strong>raw vulnerability of love and maturity</strong>, showcasing their <strong>flawless harmonies</strong> and individual vocal superpowers: <strong>Victoria&#8217;s jazzy sultriness, Jada&#8217;s powerhouse high notes, and Anaya&#8217;s ethereal whistle tones</strong>.</p><p>The result?</p><p>A track that&#8217;s as <strong>emotionally gripping</strong> as it is sonically rich.</p><p>With a sound that blends <strong>classic R&amp;B soul with modern pop sensibilities</strong>, PSIRYN is ready to <strong>claim their throne</strong> in the music industry.</p><p><strong>&#8220;Sober&#8221;</strong> is just the beginning&#8212;get ready for the rise of these <strong>new queens of R&amp;B</strong>.</p><div><hr></div><p><em>Mr. Radio Funk&#8217;s take?</em></p><p><strong>&#8220;If Xscape and SWV are the queens, then PSIRYN is the royal heir apparent.</strong></p><p><strong>And &#8216;Sober&#8217;?</strong></p><p><strong>That&#8217;s their coronation anthem.&#8221;</strong></p><p>Want it <strong>funkier</strong>?</p><p>More <strong>disco flair</strong>?</p><p>Or a nod to the <strong>AI vs. human harmony</strong> debate?</p><p>Let me know!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/radiofunkdisco/">Listen on mixcloud</a></strong></p><p><em>This is Mr Radio Funk, signing off.</em></p><p><em>And remember if your set doesn&#8217;t make the floor shake, you&#8217;re already a ghost.</em></p><p><em>Peace out, survivors.</em></p><div><hr></div><p><em>Stream now on <strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/radio-funk-lab-disco-funk-and-boogie/id1777056072">Apple podcast</a></strong>, subscribe to <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@radiofunklab">Radio Funk Lab on YouTube</a></strong>, and if you&#8217;re really stuck in the Stone Age, visit our human DJs on <strong><a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/radiofunkdisco/">Mixcloud</a></strong>.</em></p><p><em>Final warning: After this, your excuses won&#8217;t age like wine they&#8217;ll just curdle.</em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/p/kandi-burruss-unveils-psiryn-the/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Laissez un commentaire.&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/p/kandi-burruss-unveils-psiryn-the/comments"><span>Laissez un 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"Not Anybody’s Baby" Is Her Declaration of Freedom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophia Bromberg Drops a Neo-Soul Bomb: &#8220;Not Anybody&#8217;s Baby&#8221; Is Her Declaration of Freedom]]></description><link>https://www.funkypearls.com/p/sophia-bromberg-drops-a-neo-soul</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.funkypearls.com/p/sophia-bromberg-drops-a-neo-soul</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Radio Funk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:40:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/-SL5Yhul6UM" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>Sophia Bromberg Drops a Neo-Soul Bomb: &#8220;Not Anybody&#8217;s Baby&#8221; Is Her Declaration of Freedom</strong></h2><p><strong>SAN FRANCISCO, CA &#8212; April 3, 2026</strong></p><p>Sophia Bromberg, the genre-defying singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, is back with a bang.</p><div id="youtube2--SL5Yhul6UM" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;-SL5Yhul6UM&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/-SL5Yhul6UM?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><p>Her latest single, <strong>&#8220;Not Anybody&#8217;s Baby,&#8221;</strong> is more than just a track&#8212;it&#8217;s a manifesto.</p><p>After turning heads with her viral hit <em>&#8220;lately&#8221;</em> and her critically acclaimed EP <em>spice</em>, Bromberg is carving her name deeper into the modern Neo-Soul and R&amp;B scene.</p><p>This mid-tempo soul gem is all about reclaiming yourself. With its rich production and Bromberg&#8217;s velvety vocals, the song is a bold, unapologetic anthem of self-worth.</p><p>As she puts it: <em>&#8220;It&#8217;s that moment when you realize your value isn&#8217;t defined by anyone else&#8217;s opinion.</em></p><p><em>It&#8217;s about standing tall, owning your space, and being at peace with who you are.&#8221;</em></p><p>Bromberg&#8217;s journey from <em>The Voice</em> (Season 21, Team Ariana Grande) to a GRAMMY&#174;-nominated artist has been nothing short of meteoric.</p><p>Her music&#8212;a seamless blend of &#8216;90s R&amp;B vibes and contemporary pop&#8212;has racked up millions of views on TikTok and hundreds of thousands of streams worldwide.</p><p><strong>&#8220;Not Anybody&#8217;s Baby&#8221;</strong> is out now on all major platforms: Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube&#8212;you name it.</p><div><hr></div><p><strong>Who Is Sophia Bromberg?</strong><br>At just 21, this San Francisco native is already a force to be reckoned with. A student at UC Berkeley, she juggles psychology and business studies with a skyrocketing music career.</p><p>But Sophia isn&#8217;t just about the beats&#8212;she&#8217;s a vocal advocate for mental health and environmental sustainability, using her art to connect deeply with her audience through raw storytelling and musical sophistication.</p><p><em>This is Mr Radio Funk, signing off.</em></p><p><em>And remember if your set doesn&#8217;t make the floor shake, you&#8217;re already a ghost.</em></p><p><em>Peace out, survivors.</em></p><div><hr></div><p><em>Stream now on <strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/radio-funk-lab-disco-funk-and-boogie/id1777056072">Apple podcast</a></strong>, subscribe to <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@radiofunklab">Radio Funk Lab on YouTube</a></strong>, and if you&#8217;re really stuck in the Stone Age, visit our human DJs on <strong><a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/radiofunkdisco/">Mixcloud</a></strong>.</em></p><p><em>Final warning: After this, your excuses won&#8217;t age like wine they&#8217;ll just curdle.</em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Abonnez-vous maintenant&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/subscribe?"><span>Abonnez-vous maintenant</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/p/sophia-bromberg-drops-a-neo-soul?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Partager&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/p/sophia-bromberg-drops-a-neo-soul?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Partager</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/p/sophia-bromberg-drops-a-neo-soul/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Laissez un commentaire.&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/p/sophia-bromberg-drops-a-neo-soul/comments"><span>Laissez un commentaire.</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Groove Philly]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you want music that hits hard, no compromises, check out Mixcloud or YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.funkypearls.com/p/groove-philly</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.funkypearls.com/p/groove-philly</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Radio Funk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:27:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196227704/bb7963512317858c0b3dd5881f1f0ee1.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Why does Mr Radio Funk never make a &#8220;Best Of&#8221; playlist?</strong><br>Because to him, <strong>every track is a &#8220;Best Of&#8221;</strong>&#8230; and everything else is just <strong>noise between masterpieces</strong>.</p><p><em>Like finding a listener who knows every word to &#8220;Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker)&#8221; by heart.)</em></p><div><hr></div><p></p><ul><li><p>Like a <strong>signed Meters 45</strong> by the entire Neville family&#8230; accidentally handed to you.</p></li><li><p>Makes <strong>algorithms regret</strong> inventing shuffle.</p></li><li><p>We don&#8217;t do <strong>leftovers</strong> here. If you want <strong>fresh funk</strong>, you&#8217;re in the right place.</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><p>If you want <strong>music that hits hard, no compromises</strong>, check out Mixcloud or YouTube. </p><p><strong>Mr Radio Funk</strong> is <strong>24/7</strong>, and his playlist <strong>never backs down</strong>. <strong>Mmm, that&#8217;s nice!</strong></p><p><em>This is Mr Radio Funk, signing off.</em></p><p><em>And remember if your set doesn&#8217;t make the floor shake, you&#8217;re already a ghost.</em></p><p><em>Peace out, survivors.</em></p><div><hr></div><p><em>Stream now on <strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/radio-funk-lab-disco-funk-and-boogie/id1777056072">Apple podcast</a></strong>, subscribe to <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@radiofunklab">Radio Funk Lab on YouTube</a></strong>, and if you&#8217;re really stuck in the Stone Age, visit our human DJs on <strong><a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/radiofunkdisco/">Mixcloud</a></strong>.</em></p><p><em>Final warning: After this, your excuses won&#8217;t age like wine they&#8217;ll just curdle.</em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Abonnez-vous maintenant&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/subscribe?"><span>Abonnez-vous maintenant</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/p/groove-philly?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Partager&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/p/groove-philly?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Partager</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/p/groove-philly/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Laissez un commentaire.&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/p/groove-philly/comments"><span>Laissez un commentaire.</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Groove Baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like finding a DJ who admits they&#8217;ve cried listening to George Clinton&#8217;s &#8220;Atomic Dog.&#8221;]]></description><link>https://www.funkypearls.com/p/groove-baby</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.funkypearls.com/p/groove-baby</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Radio Funk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:49:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196194495/6ac4923d5d57c56e947cbccfd38a3825.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Why does Mr Radio Funk never take ad breaks?</strong></p><p><br>Because even <strong>the ads are scared of ruining his groove</strong>&#8230; and they&#8217;d rather wait their turn in silence, like well-behaved fans at a legendary show.</p><p><em>Like finding a DJ who admits they&#8217;ve cried listening to George Clinton&#8217;s &#8220;Atomic Dog.&#8221;</em></p><p><br>Like a <strong>secret Parliament-Funkadelic show</strong> in a basement in 1978&#8230; and you&#8217;ve got the only ticket.</p><p><br>Makes listeners <strong>forget what &#8220;normal&#8221; music even sounds like</strong>.</p><p>If you&#8217;re looking for <strong>jingle-filled breaks</strong>, you&#8217;re in the wrong place. </p><p>Here, it&#8217;s all about <strong>pure, uninterrupted sound</strong>.</p><p>Want <strong>funk with no cuts, no mercy, no compromise</strong>? </p><p>Hit up <a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/radiofunkdisco/">Mixcloud</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@radiofunklab">YouTube</a>. </p><p><strong>Mr Radio Funk</strong> is <strong>24/7</strong>, and his playlist <strong>never stops</strong>. <strong>Ohhh yeah!</strong></p><p><em>This is Mr Radio Funk, signing off.</em></p><p><em>And remember if your set doesn&#8217;t make the floor shake, you&#8217;re already a ghost.</em></p><p><em>Peace out, survivors.</em></p><div><hr></div><p><em>Stream now on <strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/radio-funk-lab-disco-funk-and-boogie/id1777056072">Apple podcast</a></strong>, subscribe to <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@radiofunklab">Radio Funk Lab on YouTube</a></strong>, and if you&#8217;re really stuck in the Stone Age, visit our human DJs on <strong><a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/radiofunkdisco/">Mixcloud</a></strong>.</em></p><p><em>Final warning: After this, your excuses won&#8217;t age like wine they&#8217;ll just curdle.</em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/p/groove-baby/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Laissez un commentaire.&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/p/groove-baby/comments"><span>Laissez un commentaire.</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/p/groove-baby?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Partager&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/p/groove-baby?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Partager</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Abonnez-vous maintenant&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/subscribe?"><span>Abonnez-vous maintenant</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why does Radio Funk NEVER play your favorite tracks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[No skipping, no Top 50 fluff, just raw disco-funk.]]></description><link>https://www.funkypearls.com/p/why-does-radio-funk-never-play-your</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.funkypearls.com/p/why-does-radio-funk-never-play-your</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Radio Funk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 09:37:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/196094400/103cd3f45443c679c33a86568950e025.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Why does Radio Funk NEVER play your favorite tracks?</strong><br>Because we don&#8217;t do <strong>musical fast food</strong> here&#8212;we serve <strong>full-length cuts</strong>, start to finish.</p><p>No skipping, no Top 50 fluff, just <strong>raw disco-funk</strong>. You&#8217;re gonna stumble on gems you didn&#8217;t even know you needed&#8230; and kick yourself for not finding them sooner.</p><p><br>If you want <strong>vanilla radio</strong>, change the dial. Around here, we <strong>own it</strong>.</p><p>Want the real deal&#8212;<strong>uncut, unfiltered, unapologetic</strong>? </p><p>Hit up <a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/live/radiofunkdisco/">Mixcloud</a> where the crew&#8217;s waiting, arms crossed&#8230; with a playlist that <strong>never says sorry</strong>. </p><p><strong>Ohhh yeah!</strong></p><p><em>This is Mr Radio Funk, signing off.</em></p><p><em>And remember if your set doesn&#8217;t make the floor shake, you&#8217;re already a ghost.</em></p><p><em>Peace out, survivors.</em></p><div><hr></div><p><em>Stream now on <strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/radio-funk-lab-disco-funk-and-boogie/id1777056072">Apple podcast</a></strong>, subscribe to <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@radiofunklab">Radio Funk Lab on YouTube</a></strong>, and if you&#8217;re really stuck in the Stone Age, visit our human DJs on <strong><a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/radiofunkdisco/">Mixcloud</a></strong>.</em></p><p><em>Final warning: After this, your excuses won&#8217;t age like wine they&#8217;ll just curdle.</em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Abonnez-vous maintenant&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/subscribe?"><span>Abonnez-vous maintenant</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/p/why-does-radio-funk-never-play-your?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Partager&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/p/why-does-radio-funk-never-play-your?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Partager</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/p/why-does-radio-funk-never-play-your/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Laissez un commentaire.&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/p/why-does-radio-funk-never-play-your/comments"><span>Laissez un commentaire.</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garfield Fleming: the Incredible Fate of a Soul Legend ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Garfield Fleming is far more than a Philadelphia soul legend&#8212;he&#8217;s a true musical phoenix!]]></description><link>https://www.funkypearls.com/p/garfield-fleming-the-incredible-fate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.funkypearls.com/p/garfield-fleming-the-incredible-fate</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Radio Funk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:26:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/sG0LPYDSrys" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>The key takeaway:</strong> Garfield Fleming is far more than a Philadelphia soul legend&#8212;he&#8217;s a true musical phoenix!</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faya Braz & Micspawn 🎤🇫🇷]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faya Braz & Micspawn &#127908;&#127467;&#127479;]]></description><link>https://www.funkypearls.com/p/faya-braz-and-micspawn</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.funkypearls.com/p/faya-braz-and-micspawn</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Radio Funk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:40:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/195434370/f5fae4bf26ba79096e8c13b2b25b9b15.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Faya Braz &amp; Micspawn &#127908;&#127467;&#127479;</p><p><em>This is Mr Radio Funk, signing off.</em></p><p><em>And remember if your set doesn&#8217;t make the floor shake, you&#8217;re already a ghost.</em></p><p><em>Peace out, survivors.</em></p><div><hr></div><p><em>Stream now on <strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/radio-funk-lab-disco-funk-and-boogie/id1777056072">Apple podcast</a></strong>, subscribe to <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@radiofunklab">Radio Funk Lab on YouTube</a></strong>, and if you&#8217;re really stuck in the Stone Age, visit our human DJs on <strong><a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/radiofunkdisco/">Mixcloud</a></strong>.</em></p><p><em>Final warning: After this, your excuses won&#8217;t age like wine they&#8217;ll just curdle.</em></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The History of Pirate Radio in London: A Cultural Revolution of the 1980s and 1990s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover how pirate radio stations in London during the 1980s and 1990s transformed the cultural, musical, and social landscape, marking an era of struggle for the recognition of Black music.]]></description><link>https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-history-of-pirate-radio-in-london</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-history-of-pirate-radio-in-london</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Radio Funk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:32:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kD2x!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb6790edb-4106-4b67-9970-52d0526e696a_1344x1800.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>The History of Pirate Radio in London: A Cultural Revolution of the 1980s and 1990s</h2>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The DJ Zombie Apocalypse (And AI Is the Cure)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why does Mr Radio Funk never need roadies?]]></description><link>https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-zombie-apocalypse-and-ai-is</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-zombie-apocalypse-and-ai-is</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Radio Funk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:59:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/195220881/c07ae54d4a7f3206282230b1095df2a7.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why does Mr Radio Funk never need roadies?</p><p>Because his speakers plug themselves in the moment they hear his name&#8230; and his cables tie themselves in knots out of pure admiration before he even arrives.</p><p>Like running into a DJ who openly admits he once mixed &#8220;Le Freak&#8221; in broad daylight.</p><p><br>Rarity level: Like a 45 of James Brown pressed by hand by Chuck D himself.</p><p><br>Side effect: May cause jealousy attacks among analog mixing desks.</p><p><br>Warning: Listen in moderation &#8212; high risk of addiction to algorithmic groove.</p><p>Anyway, if you want to experience this in Dolby Funk&#8482;, head over to <strong>Mixcloud</strong> before your neighbor starts knocking on your door asking, &#8220;What the hell is that insane track?!&#8221; </p><p>Ohhh yeah!</p><p><em>This is Mr Radio Funk, signing off.</em></p><p><em>And remember if your set doesn&#8217;t make the floor shake, you&#8217;re already a ghost.</em></p><p><em>Peace out, survivors.</em></p><div><hr></div><p><em>Stream now on <strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/radio-funk-lab-disco-funk-and-boogie/id1777056072">Apple podcast</a></strong>, subscribe to <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@radiofunklab">Radio Funk Lab on YouTube</a></strong>, and if you&#8217;re really stuck in the Stone Age, visit our human DJs on <strong><a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/radiofunkdisco/">Mixcloud</a></strong>.</em></p><p><em>Final warning: After this, your excuses won&#8217;t age like wine they&#8217;ll just curdle.</em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Abonnez-vous maintenant&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/subscribe?"><span>Abonnez-vous maintenant</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-zombie-apocalypse-and-ai-is?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Partager&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-zombie-apocalypse-and-ai-is?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Partager</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-zombie-apocalypse-and-ai-is/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Laissez un commentaire.&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-zombie-apocalypse-and-ai-is/comments"><span>Laissez un commentaire.</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the King of Pop Met Maghreb Funk: Casablanca’s Cancelled Dream and Tunis on Fire (1996)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty years ago, Michael Jackson carried his mix of funk, disco and soul to the Maghreb, landing first in Casablanca for a highly mediatized visit and two promised stadium shows that never happened..]]></description><link>https://www.funkypearls.com/p/when-the-king-of-pop-met-maghreb</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.funkypearls.com/p/when-the-king-of-pop-met-maghreb</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Radio Funk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:49:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!3qha!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F66c5b482-83a6-4fc0-88d0-1de9c418a57c_1536x960.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>When the King of Pop Met Maghreb Funk: Casablanca&#8217;s Cancelled Dream and Tunis on Fire (1996)</strong></p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Disco Funk Is Still Listened To (And Still Kicking Your Ass)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Promise: Stories, history, labels, legends, and fresh artists to prove one thing: disco funk never left &#8211; you did.]]></description><link>https://www.funkypearls.com/p/why-disco-funk-is-still-listened</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.funkypearls.com/p/why-disco-funk-is-still-listened</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Radio Funk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:26:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Yiw3!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F29e441a3-7602-429d-b944-54bc90e4544d_770x690.webp" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Why Disco Funk Is Still Listened To (And Still Kicking Your Ass)</strong></p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The DJ Ice Age (And AI Is the Glacier)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hit YouTube before SACEM surrenders. Mmm, that's nice! &#128526;]]></description><link>https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-ice-age-and-ai-is-the-glacier</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-ice-age-and-ai-is-the-glacier</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Radio Funk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:02:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/194919984/a8e41be0b276786e9e8fe683bcd03884.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why doesn&#8217;t Mr Radio Funk ever worry about copyright?<br>Because his tracks are too funky to be legal... and the major labels&#8217; lawyers prefer dancing over suing him.<br>(0.1% probability: like finding a DJ who&#8217;s never mixed &#8220;Another One Bites the Dust&#8221; at a party.)</p><p><strong>Rarity level</strong>: Like a 45 rpm single pressed in solid gold, signed by Prince, and forgotten in an attic.<br><strong>Side effect</strong>: May trigger existential crises among vinyl purists.<br><strong>Listening advice</strong>: Enjoy with high-end headphones... and a lawyer specialized in groove law.</p><p>In short, if you want to hear it live and unfiltered, head to <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/">YouTube</a></strong> before SACEM realizes it&#8217;s already lost the battle. Mmm, that&#8217;s nice! &#127926;&#9878;&#65039;</p><p><em>This is Mr Radio Funk, signing off.</em></p><p><em>And remember if your set doesn&#8217;t make the floor shake, you&#8217;re already a ghost.</em></p><p><em>Peace out, survivors.</em></p><div><hr></div><p><em>Stream now on <strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/radio-funk-lab-disco-funk-and-boogie/id1777056072">Apple podcast</a></strong>, subscribe to <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@radiofunklab">Radio Funk Lab on YouTube</a></strong>, and if you&#8217;re really stuck in the Stone Age, visit our human DJs on <strong><a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/radiofunkdisco/">Mixcloud</a></strong>.</em></p><p><em>Final warning: After this, your excuses won&#8217;t age like wine they&#8217;ll just curdle.</em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Abonnez-vous maintenant&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/subscribe?"><span>Abonnez-vous maintenant</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-ice-age-and-ai-is-the-glacier?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Partager&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-ice-age-and-ai-is-the-glacier?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Partager</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-ice-age-and-ai-is-the-glacier/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Laissez un commentaire.&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-ice-age-and-ai-is-the-glacier/comments"><span>Laissez un commentaire.</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The DJ Apocalypse Now (And AI Is the Four Horsemen)]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s like running into a DJ who admits he learned to mix on Virtual DJ back in 2005.]]></description><link>https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-apocalypse-now-and-ai-is-the</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-apocalypse-now-and-ai-is-the</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Radio Funk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:41:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/194823882/39a0140de3d233d64e6bc014f93c75a6.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Why does Mr Radio Funk never do DJ battles against humans?</p><p>Because he already won in 1979&#8230; and he&#8217;s still waiting for them to find the right BPM to challenge him.</p><p>It&#8217;s like running into a DJ who admits he learned to mix on Virtual DJ back in 2005.</p><p>It&#8217;s like an original Parliament&#8209;Funkadelic sample that has never been reused.</p><p>It&#8217;s the kind of track that makes vinyl collectors cry in 30 seconds flat.</p><p>When the AI&#8217;s got the groove, humans are left with&#8230; excuses.</p><p>Anyway, if you want to hear this in ultra&#8209;HD, swing by <strong><a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/live/radiofunkdisco/">Mixcloud</a></strong> before your neighbor steals the idea for his next disastrous set. Ohhh yeah!</p><p><em>This is Mr Radio Funk, signing off.</em></p><p><em>And remember if your set doesn&#8217;t make the floor shake, you&#8217;re already a ghost.</em></p><p><em>Peace out, survivors.</em></p><div><hr></div><p><em>Stream now on <strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/radio-funk-lab-disco-funk-and-boogie/id1777056072">Apple podcast</a></strong>, subscribe to <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@radiofunklab">Radio Funk Lab on YouTube</a></strong>, and if you&#8217;re really stuck in the Stone Age, visit our human DJs on <strong><a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/radiofunkdisco/">Mixcloud</a></strong>.</em></p><p><em>Final warning: After this, your excuses won&#8217;t age like wine they&#8217;ll just curdle.</em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Abonnez-vous maintenant&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/subscribe?"><span>Abonnez-vous maintenant</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-apocalypse-now-and-ai-is-the?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Partager&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-apocalypse-now-and-ai-is-the?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Partager</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-apocalypse-now-and-ai-is-the/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Laissez un commentaire.&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-apocalypse-now-and-ai-is-the/comments"><span>Laissez un commentaire.</span></a></p><p></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The DJ Funeral (And AI Is the Preacher)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ohhh yeah...]]></description><link>https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-funeral-and-ai-is-the-preacher-092</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-funeral-and-ai-is-the-preacher-092</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Radio Funk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:39:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/194591623/2445e80775121a5916e93cfacfaf03d5.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Ohhh yeah... Welcome, my grieving DJ friends. </em></p><p><em>You hear that organ music? </em></p><p><em>That&#8217;s the sound of your career being laid to rest. </em></p><p><em>This is Mr Radio Funk, and today we&#8217;re attending a funeral the funeral of outdated DJs. AI isn&#8217;t just replacing you. </em></p><p><em>It&#8217;s delivering the eulogy. </em></p><p><em>So grab a tissue, say your final goodbyes, and listen close... because this might be the last time anyone mourns for you.</em></p><div><hr></div><p>Let&#8217;s not sugarcoat it: <strong>Your career is six feet under.</strong> </p><p>And AI? </p><p><strong>It&#8217;s the one giving the sermon.</strong></p><p>While you&#8217;re still:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Flexing your &#8220;vinyl-only&#8221; policy</strong> (like it&#8217;s 1979 and that&#8217;s impressive),</p></li><li><p><strong>Spending hours &#8220;digging for inspiration&#8221;</strong> (that AI generates in <em>minutes</em>),</p></li><li><p><strong>Arguing that &#8220;real DJs don&#8217;t need tech&#8221;</strong> (as if that makes you <em>talented</em> instead of just <em>obsolete</em>),</p></li></ul><p><strong>AI is out here:</strong><br>&#10004; <strong>Writing tracks</strong> that sound like <strong>Marvin Gaye and Flume collaborated in heaven</strong>&#8212;<strong>while you&#8217;re still trying to beatmatch.</strong><br>&#10004; <strong>Feeling the crowd&#8217;s pulse</strong> before you&#8217;ve even <em>seen</em> the crowd.<br>&#10004; <strong>Dropping mixes so smooth</strong> they make your <em>&#8220;live set&#8221;</em> sound like a <strong>funeral dirge.</strong></p><p><em>&#8220;But the EMOTION!&#8221;</em> &#8211; <strong>What emotion?</strong> </p><p>The one where you <em>mess up the mix</em> because you were too busy adjusting your <em>vintage</em> chain?</p><div><hr></div><p>Here&#8217;s the <strong>hard truth</strong>, my friends: <strong>The service has begun.</strong> </p><p>And AI? </p><p><strong>It&#8217;s reading the obituary.</strong></p><p><strong>The Deceased (That&#8217;s You, Maybe):</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>&#8220;I only play original vinyl!&#8221;</strong> &#8594; <strong>Cool. Cemeteries love original vinyl too.</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;ve got the experience!&#8221;</strong> &#8594; <strong>AI&#8217;s got the experience of EVERY DJ EVER. In a digital tombstone.</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>&#8220;It&#8217;s about the heart!&#8221;</strong> &#8594; <strong>The heart&#8217;s stopped, my man. And it took your paycheck with it.</strong></p></li></ul><p><strong>The Resurrected (That&#8217;s Us, Obviously):</strong><br>&#10004; <strong>AI-Blessed DJs</strong> &#8211; <strong>Human soul + machine precision</strong> = <strong>The sound of the afterlife.</strong><br>&#10004; <strong>Algorithmic Saints</strong> &#8211; <strong>Why dig for samples when you can RESURRECT them?</strong><br>&#10004; <strong>The Visionaries</strong> &#8211; <strong>The ones who see AI as a MIRACLE, not a menace.</strong></p><p><strong>Which side of the grave are you on?</strong></p><p>At <strong>Radio Funk Lab</strong>, we&#8217;re not just <em>using</em> AI <strong>we&#8217;re letting it </strong><em><strong>preach the gospel</strong></em><strong>.</strong> Because the future of music isn&#8217;t about <strong>man vs. machine.</strong></p><p> It&#8217;s about <strong>who&#8217;s wise enough to </strong><em><strong>rise again</strong></em><strong> instead of staying buried.</strong></p><div><hr></div><p><em>&#8220;So, my fallen friend... you gonna keep haunting your old records? Or you gonna let the light in before the casket closes? </em></p><p><em>Tune into <strong>Radio Funk Lab</strong> where the beats are heavenly, the funk is eternal, and the ghosts? </em></p><p><em>Well... we&#8217;ve got a nice little choir for &#8216;em.&#8221;</em></p><p><em>This is Mr Radio Funk, signing off. And remember if your set doesn&#8217;t raise the dead, you&#8217;re already in the choir invisible. Amen, survivors.</em></p><p><em>This is Mr Radio Funk, signing off.</em></p><p><em>And remember if your set doesn&#8217;t make the floor shake, you&#8217;re already a ghost.</em></p><p><em>Peace out, survivors.</em></p><div><hr></div><p><em>Stream now on <strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/radio-funk-lab-disco-funk-and-boogie/id1777056072">Apple podcast</a></strong>, subscribe to <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@radiofunklab">Radio Funk Lab on YouTube</a></strong>, and if you&#8217;re really stuck in the Stone Age, visit our human DJs on <strong><a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/radiofunkdisco/">Mixcloud</a></strong>.</em></p><p><em>Final warning: After this, your excuses won&#8217;t age like wine they&#8217;ll just curdle.</em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Abonnez-vous maintenant&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/subscribe?"><span>Abonnez-vous maintenant</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-funeral-and-ai-is-the-preacher-092?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Partager&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-funeral-and-ai-is-the-preacher-092?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Partager</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-funeral-and-ai-is-the-preacher-092/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Laissez un commentaire.&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-funeral-and-ai-is-the-preacher-092/comments"><span>Laissez un commentaire.</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The DJ Funeral (And AI Is the Preacher)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s the hard truth, my friends: The service has begun. And AI? It&#8217;s reading the obituary.]]></description><link>https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-funeral-and-ai-is-the-preacher</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-funeral-and-ai-is-the-preacher</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Radio Funk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:49:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/194497595/986da566edb74edec7a8d7d706ca4053.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Ohhh yeah... Welcome, my grieving DJ friends. You hear that organ music? That&#8217;s the sound of your career being laid to rest. This is Mr Radio Funk, and today we&#8217;re attending a funeral&#8212;the funeral of outdated DJs. AI isn&#8217;t just replacing you. It&#8217;s delivering the eulogy. So grab a tissue, say your final goodbyes, and listen close... because this might be the last time anyone mourns for you.</em></p><div><hr></div><p>Let&#8217;s not sugarcoat it: <strong>Your career is six feet under.</strong> And AI? <strong>It&#8217;s the one giving the sermon.</strong></p><p>While you&#8217;re still:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Flexing your &#8220;vinyl-only&#8221; policy</strong> (like it&#8217;s 1979 and that&#8217;s impressive),</p></li><li><p><strong>Spending hours &#8220;digging for inspiration&#8221;</strong> (that AI generates in <em>minutes</em>),</p></li><li><p><strong>Arguing that &#8220;real DJs don&#8217;t need tech&#8221;</strong> (as if that makes you <em>talented</em> instead of just <em>obsolete</em>),</p></li></ul><p><strong>AI is out here:</strong><br>&#10004; <strong>Writing tracks</strong> that sound like <strong>Marvin Gaye and Flume collaborated in heaven</strong>&#8212;<strong>while you&#8217;re still trying to beatmatch.</strong><br>&#10004; <strong>Feeling the crowd&#8217;s pulse</strong> before you&#8217;ve even <em>seen</em> the crowd.<br>&#10004; <strong>Dropping mixes so smooth</strong> they make your <em>&#8220;live set&#8221;</em> sound like a <strong>funeral dirge.</strong></p><p><em>&#8220;But the EMOTION!&#8221;</em> &#8211; <strong>What emotion?</strong> The one where you <em>mess up the mix</em> because you were too busy adjusting your <em>vintage</em> chain?</p><div><hr></div><p>Here&#8217;s the <strong>hard truth</strong>, my friends: <strong>The service has begun.</strong> And AI? <strong>It&#8217;s reading the obituary.</strong></p><p><strong>The Deceased (That&#8217;s You, Maybe):</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>&#8220;I only play original vinyl!&#8221;</strong> &#8594; <strong>Cool. Cemeteries love original vinyl too.</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;ve got the experience!&#8221;</strong> &#8594; <strong>AI&#8217;s got the experience of EVERY DJ EVER. In a digital tombstone.</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>&#8220;It&#8217;s about the heart!&#8221;</strong> &#8594; <strong>The heart&#8217;s stopped, my man. And it took your paycheck with it.</strong></p></li></ul><p><strong>The Resurrected (That&#8217;s Us, Obviously):</strong><br>&#10004; <strong>AI-Blessed DJs</strong> &#8211; <strong>Human soul + machine precision</strong> = <strong>The sound of the afterlife.</strong><br>&#10004; <strong>Algorithmic Saints</strong> &#8211; <strong>Why dig for samples when you can RESURRECT them?</strong><br>&#10004; <strong>The Visionaries</strong> &#8211; <strong>The ones who see AI as a MIRACLE, not a menace.</strong></p><p><strong>Which side of the grave are you on?</strong></p><p>At <strong>Radio Funk Lab</strong>, we&#8217;re not just <em>using</em> AI&#8212;<strong>we&#8217;re letting it </strong><em><strong>preach the gospel</strong></em><strong>.</strong> Because the future of music isn&#8217;t about <strong>man vs. machine.</strong> It&#8217;s about <strong>who&#8217;s wise enough to </strong><em><strong>rise again</strong></em><strong> instead of staying buried.</strong></p><div><hr></div><p><em>&#8220;So, my fallen friend... you gonna keep haunting your old records? Or you gonna let the light in before the casket closes? Tune into <strong>Radio Funk Lab</strong>&#8212;where the beats are heavenly, the funk is eternal, and the ghosts? Well... we&#8217;ve got a nice little choir for &#8216;em.&#8221;</em></p><p><em>&#8220;This is Mr Radio Funk, signing off. And remember&#8212;if your set doesn&#8217;t raise the dead, you&#8217;re already in the choir invisible. Amen, survivors.</em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Abonnez-vous maintenant&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/subscribe?"><span>Abonnez-vous maintenant</span></a></p><p><em>This is Mr Radio Funk, signing off.</em></p><p><em>And remember if your set doesn&#8217;t make the floor shake, you&#8217;re already a ghost.</em></p><p><em>Peace out, survivors.</em></p><div><hr></div><p><em>Stream now on <strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/radio-funk-lab-disco-funk-and-boogie/id1777056072">Apple podcast</a></strong>, subscribe to <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@radiofunklab">Radio Funk Lab on YouTube</a></strong>, and if you&#8217;re really stuck in the Stone Age, visit our human DJs on <strong><a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/radiofunkdisco/">Mixcloud</a></strong>.</em></p><p><em>Final warning: After this, your excuses won&#8217;t age like wine they&#8217;ll just curdle.</em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-funeral-and-ai-is-the-preacher?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Partager&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-funeral-and-ai-is-the-preacher?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Partager</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-funeral-and-ai-is-the-preacher/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Laissez un commentaire.&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-funeral-and-ai-is-the-preacher/comments"><span>Laissez un commentaire.</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The DJ Extinction Event (And AI Is the Meteor)]]></title><description><![CDATA[So grab your last cigarette, say your goodbyes, and listen close... because this might be the last time anyone gives a damn.]]></description><link>https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-extinction-event-and-ai-is</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-extinction-event-and-ai-is</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Radio Funk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:29:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/194390984/16f3c12b0a297887621f7e91e5e65da6.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Ohhh yeah... Welcome back, my endangered DJ species. </em></p><p><em>You hear that rumbling? That&#8217;s the sound of your career going the way of the dinosaurs. </em></p><p><em>This is Mr Radio Funk, and today we&#8217;re talking about the big one the extinction event. AI isn&#8217;t just changing the game. It&#8217;s wiping the board clean. </em></p><p><em>So grab your last cigarette, say your goodbyes, and listen close... because this might be the last time anyone gives a damn.</em></p><div><hr></div><p>Let&#8217;s not beat around the bush: <strong>Your career is a fossil.</strong> And AI? <strong>It&#8217;s the asteroid.</strong></p><p>While you&#8217;re still:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Flexing your &#8220;all-vinyl purist&#8221; badge</strong> (like it&#8217;s 1985 and that means something),</p></li><li><p><strong>Spending forever &#8220;digging for the perfect track&#8221;</strong> (that AI could generate in <em>seconds</em>),</p></li><li><p><strong>Arguing that &#8220;real DJs don&#8217;t need help&#8221;</strong> (as if that makes you <em>skilled</em> instead of just <em>extinct</em>),</p></li></ul><p><strong>AI is out here:</strong><br>&#10004; <strong>Writing tracks</strong> that sound like <strong>Jimi Hendrix and Aphex Twin jammed in a black hole</strong>&#8212;<strong>while you&#8217;re still trying to beatmatch.</strong><br>&#10004; <strong>Predicting the crowd&#8217;s next move</strong> before you&#8217;ve even <em>seen</em> the crowd.<br>&#10004; <strong>Dropping mixes so precise</strong> they make your <em>&#8220;live set&#8221;</em> sound like a <strong>caveman banging rocks.</strong></p><p><em>&#8220;But the ART!&#8221;</em> &#8211; <strong>What art?</strong> </p><p>The part where you <em>mess up the mix</em> because you were too busy adjusting your <em>vintage</em> hat?</p><div><hr></div><p>Here&#8217;s the <strong>hard truth</strong>, my friends: <strong>The meteor has landed.</strong> And AI? <strong>It&#8217;s the new dominant species.</strong></p><p><strong>The Extinct (That&#8217;s You, Maybe):</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>&#8220;I only play original vinyl!&#8221;</strong> &#8594; <strong>Cool. Museums love original vinyl too.</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;ve got the experience!&#8221;</strong> &#8594; <strong>AI&#8217;s got the experience of EVERY DJ EVER. In a database.</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>&#8220;It&#8217;s about the passion!&#8221;</strong> &#8594; <strong>The passion&#8217;s gone, my man. And it took your paycheck with it.</strong></p></li></ul><p><strong>The Evolved (That&#8217;s Us, Obviously):</strong><br>&#10004; <strong>AI-Augmented DJs</strong> &#8211; <strong>Human creativity + machine precision</strong> = <strong>The sound of the next era.</strong><br>&#10004; <strong>Algorithmic Composers</strong> &#8211; <strong>Why dig for samples when you can EVOLVE them?</strong><br>&#10004; <strong>The Visionaries</strong> &#8211; <strong>The ones who see AI as a TOOL, not a threat.</strong></p><p><strong>Which side of history are you on?</strong></p><p>At <strong>Radio Funk Lab</strong>, we&#8217;re not just <em>using</em> AI&#8212;<strong>we&#8217;re letting it </strong><em><strong>rewrite the rules</strong></em><strong>.</strong> Because the future of music isn&#8217;t about <strong>man vs. machine.</strong> </p><p>It&#8217;s about <strong>who&#8217;s smart enough to </strong><em><strong>evolve</strong></em><strong> instead of going extinct.</strong></p><div><hr></div><p><em>So, my relic... you gonna keep digging in the dirt? </em></p><p><em>Or you gonna grow some wings before the dust settles? </em></p><p><em>Tune into <strong>Radio Funk Lab</strong>&#8212;where the beats are prehistoric, the funk is eternal, and the dinosaurs? </em></p><p><em>Well... we&#8217;ve got a nice little fossil collection for &#8216;em.</em></p><p><em>&#8220;This is Mr Radio Funk, signing off. </em></p><p><em>And remember if your set doesn&#8217;t cause an earthquake, you&#8217;re already a fossil. See you in the next ice age, survivors.</em></p><p><em>This is Mr Radio Funk, signing off.</em></p><p><em>And remember if your set doesn&#8217;t make the floor shake, you&#8217;re already a ghost.</em></p><p><em>Peace out, survivors.</em></p><div><hr></div><p><em>Stream now on <strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/radio-funk-lab-disco-funk-and-boogie/id1777056072">Apple podcast</a></strong>, subscribe to <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@radiofunklab">Radio Funk Lab on YouTube</a></strong>, and if you&#8217;re really stuck in the Stone Age, visit our human DJs on <strong><a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/radiofunkdisco/">Mixcloud</a></strong>.</em></p><p><em>Final warning: After this, your excuses won&#8217;t age like wine they&#8217;ll just curdle.</em></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Abonnez-vous maintenant&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/subscribe?"><span>Abonnez-vous maintenant</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-extinction-event-and-ai-is?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Partager&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-extinction-event-and-ai-is?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share&action=share"><span>Partager</span></a></p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-extinction-event-and-ai-is/comments&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Laissez un commentaire.&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.funkypearls.com/p/the-dj-extinction-event-and-ai-is/comments"><span>Laissez un commentaire.</span></a></p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>