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Pick Your Tunes #2

Walla P is well known as one of funk’s modern ambassadors, thanks to his expertly-curated selections and passionate demeanor. The Montreal native stands behind Voyage Funktastique, a global brand that encompasses a monthly live event, a weekly radio show and a record label. Armed with a profound love of all things funky, Walla shares his passion through rare grooves and dance moves, as he journeys effortlessly from classic to modern funk. The Music Is My Sanctuary collaborator has broadcasted his vibes to audiences in Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Lyon, Brussels, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, shared the stage with DâM-Funk, Kaytranada, Pomo, Onra, Peanut Butter Wolf & Breakbot, spread the Funk through adverts with Clarks Originals & Adidas. He’s been invited to perform on Boiler Room and at festivals such as Piknic Electronik, POP Montréal, NXNE, C2 Montréal, M For Montreal & Montreal International Jazz Festival.

We put him to the test with this new format to find out what are his favorite tunes!

 

1. What’s your favorite tune to cruise at night?

Answer: Turquoise Summers – The Loneliest Groove (2014)

I picked this song because it was on repeat mode while I was flying over Los Angeles back in 2014, when I had the opportunity to play at Funkmosphere. It’s the perfect night groove; you forget the sense of time and space, you’re gliding through clouds and it makes me feel like I’m in a weird science-fiction movie. This is a super tight production, from the bass line to the synth leads…and them futuristic congas = instant escapism into space.

Get it on Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/Turquoise-Summers-Shades/master/741508

 

2. What’s your favorite tune to chill?

Answer: The McCrarys – “Love On A Summer Night” (1982)

A jazz-funk classic, the great Wayne Henderson contributed to this wonderful gem. I can just sit back, relax, and have a glass of cognac or pastis.

Get it on Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/McCrarys-Love-On-A-Summer-Night/master/216353

 

3. What’s your favorite tune for a romantic evening?

Answer: Pee Wee – “Be My Girl” (1982)

This is my Lover’s ultimate anthem, I know al the lyrics and usually point out all the women in the place while singing it on the microphone. I remember hearing it for the 1st time on DâM-FunK’s Stones Throw mix back in 2009. Cheap record, but not for a cheap date.

Get it on Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/Pee-Wee-Be-My-Girl/master/86954

 

4. What’s your favorite tune to shake your body down to the ground?

Answer:  Tony Jackson – “Steppin’ Out On The Groove” (1983)

By far one of my favourite record, this jam can shake a whole crowd within the first minute; pure 1983 vibes, infectious synths, booming bass line and feel good horns.

Get it on Discogs:  https://www.discogs.com/Tony-Jackson-Steppin-Out-On-The-Groove/master/196919

 

5. What’s the tune that gives you instant nostalgia?

Answer: Prime Time – “I Want Somebody Tonight” (1984)

This song, just like the rest of this album (Flying High), has always been bringing back memories of when I started to dig deeper into the boogie catalogue back in the mid-2000’s.

Get it on Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/Prime-Time-Flying-High/master/300116