#WorkWeekJam: The Funkees - Akula Owu Onyeara (1970)

Been really inspired by all these recent workweek concerts we’ve attended. From Danny Brown and Ebo Taylor to Myele Manzanza and Mark de Clive-Lowe. We decided to try out a new concept in the vein of tune of the day. Tunes that makes our heads nod and a smile on our faces on a crappy Tuesday. Why wait for the weekend when you can enjoy a #workweekjam? J

Kickin' off the series with this awesome afro beat jam. Put out by EMI in Nigeria in 1970, this track from The Funkees was rediscovered through the excellent Soundway compilations. Check it out.

Download: The-funkees - Akula-owu-onyeara

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Black Milk & Danny Brown - Zap

Two of Detroit's dopest dudes link up to release the collabo project 'Black & Brown' on Fat Beats.

Last year, Black Milk made the track 'Black and Brown' with Danny Brown on his 'Album of The Year' LP. In a recent interview, Black said that the song has led to an upcoming project: "There’s probably going to six or seven cuts on there, just trying to keep momentum going. Black and Brown was one of people’s favorite joints from the album, so I was just thinking lets throw out a couple joints in an EP."

Below, listen to track 4, 'Zap' with Brown (aka. the rap Frank Zappa) on the raps and Black on the production. 'Black & Brown' will be out November 1st on Fat Beats Records. Pre-order the CD/Vinyl directly from Black Milk’s online shop.

Tracklist:

1. Sound Check
2. Wake Up
3. Loosie
4. Zap
5. Jordan VIII
6. Dada
7. WTF
8. LOL
9. Dark Sunshine
10. Black and Brown


Black Milk & Danny Brown - Zap


And... We gotta throw in this killer remix from earlier this year, it's been on replay for a long time.


Bilal - The Dollar (Black Milk Remix)

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