Over in Bulgaria (nezdrave!) we got featured once again on the legendary Balkan funk show “The 45 RPM Radio Show“. DJ’s Ilko and Lazy Face were featured, and our very own Eigen Funk Eerst 3 got played to close the show. This Mokum-Bulgaria funk connection was made possible thanks to Soulmate.

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We’ll be spinning a bunch of tasty vinyl treats this Friday the 25th of March, in café the Thirsty Dogg in Amsterdam, so come on out for a night of thick and obese funk & rap from the crates of Die Schallplattenpolizei!

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Check it! Yesterday the 45 RPM Radio Show in Varna/Bulgaria decided to funk it up big time and interview Frank the Tank, dropping knowledge on funk digging and introducing tracks. Not only that, they’ve also been playing our very own mix Cover That Cover!

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That’s right, we’re going into full NYC-mode with our latest Mastermix. Bug out to the spine crumbling beat of straight up and down 1985 rap with our very own take on the WBLS and Kiss FM shows from back in the day. Featuring some of hip hop’s greatest artists such as MC Shan, Run DMC and MC Craig-G, Mastermix brings raw big beats to keep your ears glued to the speakers!

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This morning Surinam arranger/composer Stan Lokhin passed away at age 63. Billy Jones, Oscar Harris and his Twinkle Stars, Lieve Hugo (the King of Kaseko) and the Happy Boys are among the list of musical giants he brought to the ears of countless fans. Most of these artists’ tracks in our Eigen Funk Eerst series of mixes are produced by the late, great Stan Lohkin. Recently suffering from terminal illness, he lived as a humble but proud man, and in September he was finally awarded one of the highest badges of honor in his home country. May he rest in piece.

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YouTuber jedimind24 asked us to upload Reality’s Mack On (B-side). We usually don’t honor such requests, but since nobody posted it we might as well be the first. Enjoy this fine release from Dutch funk outfit Reality.

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Bulgaria’s premier celebration of music, battling and everything hip hop is coming to Sofia, in its 11th incarnation. As a “young people’s festival”, Jam On It is all about love, friendship and happiness. Frank the Tank will be there for the second time, dropping some heavy funk bombs out there. He’ll also participate in panel discussions and generally battle anyone. Check out the Jam On It Facebook group and official website for more information.

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We’ll be on the air at Singapore’s Mesh Radio, Sunday August 15th, from 10:00 to 14:00 on their Sunday Live show! Wondering what Mesh Radio is all about? Here’s an excerpt from their web site:

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Yes yes, hope you’re enjoying our latest summer mix Maximum Summer… But now, here’s a message from Die Schallplattenpolizei Department of Live Giggin’: we will be visiting Cafe De Duivel in Amsterdam three times this month, and tomorrow is our first gig of the month! For those not in the know, De Duivel is Amsterdam’s premier hot spot for beer, hip hop and straight up FUNK. Why don’t you and your crew come out on the following dates for a few nights of musical mayhem?

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Xstreets Collective in co-operation with StreetLab_ are throwing another “Here We Are Again” party to celebrate their love of street art. We’ll be there to throw down some vinyl on the decks and to make sure asses are shaken with dancing diligence and furious fanaticism! Join us at the StreetLab_ building in De Baarsjes, Amsterdam for a night of hot funk.

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