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Back to the Funk: A Father's Day Flashback by DJ Splendid Sounds

By Published June 15, 2025

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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. We haven't lost our sanity simply because we are making an effort to deliver a mixtape filled with classic 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.

 
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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 
 
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