Download VA - Funk N' Beats Vol. 8 (Curated By X-Ray Ted) [BOMBFUNKB008]

Style: BreakBeat, Funk, Funky Breaks, Soul, Hip-hop
Out: 9/4/2021
Quality: MP3 320 kbps
Label: Bombstrikes
Cat# BOMBFUNKB008

Review: Following fine outings from Fort Knox Five, the Allergies, Smoove and Marc Hype, amongst others, Bomb Strikes' reliable Funk N' Beats compilation series returns with rising star X-Ray Ted at the controls. In keeping with the series' heavyweight, funk-fuelled style, the Bristol-based DJ and beat-maker has gathered together a killer collection of soul, hip-hop and funk club cuts, with a smattering of more laidback numbers to keep things fresh. Highlights are plentiful throughout, with our picks including the boom-bap brilliance is Aldo Vanucci's tidy remix of 'All Down' by Mr Doris and D-Funk, the dancefloor jazz heaviness of Nostalgia 77's 'Changes', the cut-and-paste craziness of Double Dee & Steinski's 'Jazz' and the disco-funk masterclass that is X-Ray Ted's own 'Party Time'.

tracks 23 / 1:27:44
X-Ray Ted — Are You Ready Intro 0:36
Alexander Norman feat. Dynamite MC — Flamingo 3:17
Ali B, Nick Thayer — N E Way 3:17
Bazza Ranks, Imagine This — That Stuff 3:12
Boca 45 — Sparky Evans 3:15
Brownout — African Battle 3:05
DJ Yoda feat. A.Skillz, Izza Kizza — Back & Forth 3:19
Double Dee, Steinski — Jazz 4:59
Flow Dynamics — Straight From The Ground 3:30
Fort Knox Five feat. Flex Mathews — Reach 3:52
Milton Jones Rhythm Syndicate — Upstairs On Boston Road 4:18
Mr Doris, D-Funk feat. N'fa Jones, Cantaloop — All Down 3:34
Nautilus feat. Fleur Earth — Root Down 4:28
Nostalgia 77 — Changes 5:57
Soopasoul — It's Just Begun 4:12
T-Groove feat. The Precious Lo's — Roller Skate 5:30
The Allergies — Jumping Off 3:17
The Fundamentals — Thing 2:50
The Traffic — White Lines 4:30
Ugly Duckling feat. People Under The Stairs — Shoot Your Shot 4:23
X-Ray Ted — Mirror Ballin' 4:53
X-Ray Ted — Party Time 3:33
X-Ray Ted — Tribute to the Original Artform 4:06
VA — Funk N' Beats Vol. 8 Mixed by X-Ray Ted 40:08


Bombstrikes' Funk N' Beats series makes a welcome return and as expected delivers another awesome collection of impeccably curated music. Bristol-based DJ and Beat Smith X-Ray Ted is handed the curation duties for this, the eighth volume in the series. As a Redbull 3Style finalist and counting the likes of Craig Charles amongst his growing legion of followers, he certainly has the pedigree as a party rocker and aficionado of all things Funk and Hip Hop. A sure-fire choice to dig deep in the crates and pull together his collection for this much-loved series.

X-Ray Ted has certainly stepped up to the challenge, showcasing his extensive knowledge and tipping his hat to the heritage of the Funk N' Beats sound, uncovering some forgotten gems and the odd future classic. Following on from the previous releases, the 'something for everyone' ethos is deftly maintained, placing stone-cold classics from legendary Hip-Hop sampling pioneers Double Dee & Steinski (exclusively remastered for the album!) alongside new music from X-Ray Ted himself. The collection also includes music from Ugly Duckling, Dj Yoda & A.Skillz, The Allergies, Brownout, Fort Knox Five, Soopasoul, Boca 45, The Traffic and many more, making it a fantastic addition to the series and another essential album for your collection.

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