We have a surprise for you on this special day dedicated to all dads: we have decided to rewrite the musical script specifically for all the papas. No, we haven't lost our minds simply because we are going out of our way to deliver a mixtape loaded with old-school funk. Yes, this year, Andrew Bruce of Splendid Sounds, along with Sokah2Soca have teamed up to bring you this look back at a time when the world was so different.
DJ Splendid Sounds, we cooked up a sonic time capsule called Return of the Fun—a mixtape that pulls straight from the soul of our childhood living rooms, back when American soul, funk, R&B, and disco echoed through Caribbean homes.
Many will remember these songs with fond memories of growing up in the Caribbean and attending parties and dancing the night away... the wonderful old days! This one’s not about charts or trends. It’s a heartfelt nod to the sounds that raised us, the records our dads played on Sunday afternoons, and the tracks we memorized before we knew the lyrics made sense. This collection, which includes James Brown's "Big Payback" and numerous other beloved songs, is brimming with fond memories and infused with affection.
For all the old heads, vinyl collectors, and back-in-my-day storytellers, soak in the vibes; you’ve earned this—this one’s for you. Press play, rewind, and relive the joyous moments once more.
Let us spread awareness of the Caribbean diaspora's culture.
Our goal is to promote Caribbean culture, musicians, and music producers. We are able to honor and promote the rich sounds and tales of the Caribbean thanks to your support. Together, we can ensure that this rich cultural legacy continues to reach a wider audience and foster creativity and connections. While you should always buy music for sale, you should avoid sharing promotional music because it denies songwriters, producers, and artists important revenue. Please be aware that all of our posts are available online via social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Spotify, and SoundCloud. We recommend exploring your favorite content on FeedSpot/RSS Feed, Threads, Bluesky, and Twitter/X, including email subscriptions. Thank you in advance.
Production Notes/Music Credits:
Mixtape Title: 🎶 Return of the Funk—a Father's Day throwback like no other! 🎶
Curated by: DJ Splendid Sounds
Produced by: Andrew Bruce
Mixed & mastered by: Andrew Bruce of Splendid Sounds
Origin: USA/Trinidad/The World
Genre: R&B Funk 🎶
Sokah2Soca—Where the Rhythm Lives and CalypSoca Thrives!
🎧 Listen. Share. Amplify. Our artists embody culture not only during Carnival but on a daily basis.
We present the music here for your listening pleasure and promotional purposes only, adhering to the "Fair Use" Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976. Sokah2Soca/Soca Music Blog © 1990 by Santiwah is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-SA/4.0/.♫ Please click the music player button below to listen now (small triangle in the music player/TV frame).
