Smoove & Turrell: 10 tracks for 10 years of Northern Funk

Without wishing to make anyone feel old, Smoove & Turrell are celebrating ten years of Northern Funk in 2019… Since the release of their debut record Antique Soul in 2009, the geordie duo have become a six-man funk powerhouse, releasing excellent albums and touring the country as live performers and DJs. They’ve naturally amassed tons of fond memories from life on the road, so we thought it the perfect time to tap the lads up for a 10-track playlist exploring the major tunes that have shaped their DJ sets, shaped their career as artists and given them joy along the way. Smoove & Turrell return to Band on the Wall on 14th March and you can check out their selections below. We’ve even gathered the best original cuts and alternate takes Spotify had to offer into a free-flowing playlist, so you can get into that Smoove & Turrell headspace as you go about your day.

Christina Aguilera – Ain’t No Other Man

‘Played this at Big Chill Festival many moons ago and it went totally bonkers! After that set we got loads of requests to perform at other venues and festivals – thank you Christina!’

Smoove – I’m A Man

‘I made this cover version 20 years ago and it still rocks dancefloors today! We’ve just released an updated version of this tune!’

Mystikal vs. James Brown – Hit Me (Rhythm Scholar Megafunk Remix)

‘Mash up heaven – fucking brilliant energy!’

Prince – I Wanna Be Your Lover (Dimitri from Paris edit)

‘The intro is perfect to break up your set and get the crowd clapping along – and when the beat drops!!!’

Gladys Knight – Bourgie Bourgie

‘Classic uplifting disco her vocal is stunning!’

Disclosure & Gregory Porter – Holding On

‘Dance music at its best!’

Todd Terje – Strandbar

‘Brilliant structure to this progressive dance track the build up is epic!’

Incognito – Always There

‘Nuff said!’

Terry Callier – Don’t Want to See Myself (Without You)

‘Uplifting Gospel. if you don’t dance to this, you’re obviously a zombie!’

Sylvester – You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)

‘Perfect end of the night DJ tune hands in the air!!!’