Funk

The Heist – A Crime Story

Posted on 10 July 2011 in categories: Misc Funk, Mixes
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Cops, robbers, crooks, thieves, fuzz, snitches, pimps, private investigators, crime is at an all time high and Die Schallplattenpolizei is roaming the streets. This mix features tracks from the best “crime moods” dug from crates that are dustier than a dopefiend’s nostrils. The music goes deep and dark. sometimes dangerous, but always armed and ready for anything. We’re waiting in the phonebooth for that single call at fourteen hundred. He could be our man…

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Maximum EVERYTHING!

Posted on 1 April 2011 in categories: B-Boy Breaks, Mixes
Download free MP3 funk mix Maximum Everything

Dig it you floor droppers and show stoppers? Here is Maximum Everything – episode 4 in our Maximum B-Boy series. We brought everything but the kitchen sink into this mix, cutting up nothing but original vinyl to create an hour of funky rhythms for you to get down to. We don’t use MP3′s only to pretend we got some serious vinyl! But whether you b-boy or just enjoy good music, we got you covered with artists such as Max Greger, Barabas, Joe Pugliese and many others.
Of course we’d love to hear what you think, so download it, crank it up and let us know in the comments!

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We’re on the 45 RPM Radio Show!

Posted on 21 February 2011 in categories: News

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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Reality – Mack On

Posted on 23 October 2010 in categories: News, Videos

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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Maximum Summer!

Posted on 11 July 2010 in categories: B-Boy Breaks, Mixes
Maximum B-Boy III - Maximum Summer!

Welcome to the cheerful, hot and foxy summer time! We’re back with a new sweat-inducing mix full of funky beats and floor filling delights, all taken from our crates of strictly original vinyl of course. As an official follow-up to our Maximum B-Boy series, Maximum Summer celebrates the summer solstice with  everything you need to get down during summer 2010! Big thanks to Floris and Mari for their vocal contributions to this egg-frying-on-the-sidewalk kind of mix. Hot hot hot…

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Fakir Funk!

Posted on 21 April 2010 in categories: Bollywood Funk, Misc Funk, Mixes
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We’re taking you back to India, with our second mix of Bollywood breaks. The land of the Taj Mahal, snake charmers and spike beds holds many musical treasures, and we decided to give our own spin to it with drumbeats and melodies that hypnotize all eager ears. Enjoy Bollywood Swingin’ II – Fakir Funk!

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Eigen Funk Eerst 7

Posted on 28 January 2010 in categories: Dutch Funk, Mixes, News
Eigen Funk Eerst 7

No matter how hard you try, you can’t stop us now. Part seven in our Dutch Funk series explores both familiar and obscure tracks from the Netherlands. From Tonny Eyk to Billy Jones and Dingetje, they rep Dutch funk to the fullest! Oh and do give a shout in the comments…

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Bulgarian Funk First

Posted on 7 November 2009 in categories: Misc Funk, Mixes
Bulgarian funk mix from Die Schallplattenpolizei

Straight from the country of rakia, bagpipes, horses, Vasil Levski and Kamenitza beer, we bring you our newest mix. НАШИЯТ ФЪНК Е ПЪРВИ! Get down to dusty funky breaks and folky bagpipes: nazdrave!

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Hollandse Maatjes!

Posted on 27 September 2009 in categories: B-Boy Breaks, Dutch Funk, Mixes, News
Download dutch funk mix Eigen Funk Eerst 6!

Eigen Breaks Eerst! If you like to get down, this might help. With Eigen Funk Eerst 6 – Hollandse Maatjes we took the best Dutch breaks from our previous Eigen Funk Eerst series, and jostled them about a little. Here’s the result, enjoy!

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R.I.P Jerry van Rooyen

Posted on 15 September 2009 in categories: Articles, Dutch Funk, News
R.I.P. - Jerry van Rooyen

Yesterday, Dutch composer and musician Jerry Van Rooyen died at age 80. His work has always been an important contributor in Die Schallplattenpolizei’s Dutch funk mixes, and we wish to extend our sincere condolances to the Van Rooyen family. Jerry will be missed, and may his music find its way to many ears both young and old for generations to come.

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