Goin Global

I'm always trolling the web for new and cool stuff. I often stuff across non-American hip hop in my surfing ventures.

I've been a fan of WeFunkRadio for years - those guys are based out of Montreal, Canada and they know how to bring it. I really like their webbie because they have an extensive archive and there are track listings for nearly every show.

But I've also been checking out the BBC's 1xtra for quite a while now. Initially, I stumbled upon the wealth of hip hop shows that they have to offer, but they also have a section on hip hop documentaries that is exceptional.

So now, I see that they are unleashing some free downloads of unsigned UK artists - the UK Music Podcast. How cool is that? Sometimes I think they're behind in terms of music that is hot for us, other times it takes us forever to pick up on their artists.

So give it a go ... it's FREE for goodness sake ... I'm doin the work for ya hip hoppers, kfox.

We Funk Radio

Several years ago I discovered We Funk Radio. It's a ultra cool and slick hip hop and rare soul radio show out of Montreal. The Canadians have this show on lock and it is quite refreshing. I often forget that We Funk Radio is a radio show because north of the border they can air profanity on the airwaves.

What's so cool about this gig? The guys know their stuff. When they pull out the rare soul it is not your mother's records. Heck no. It is your mama's, mama's records. They dust off tracks like the Honeydrippers, Fatback, Lyn Collins and then they manage to mix in the old school hip hop and not just the mainstream classics, but the b-sides as well. Finally, they add the flava of the Canadian tundra!

Oh, the show is on CKUT, a community radio station and is hosted by Professor Groove and and DJ Static.

You've got to check out the webbie. The archive is extensive with lots of options for listening. But seriously, for each and every archive (at least all the ones I've checked out) they provide track listings! Talk about paying attention to details.

Good stuff. Get funky yall ... kfox