November 2009 Archives

A. That's The Way
B. Champagne Poppin'
C. The Leg Up
D. Honey

"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee, slap my honey on some flapjacks and if you touch mine, I jack you in the face."  Those are the famous words of the inventor of the "Rope-A-Dope" style, Muhammad Ali.  As awesome as it would be to have him on the next Flapjack Digi, he was a boxer, not a dj, although some say he danced in the ring.  Flapjack Digi #7 is called "The Rope-A-Dope EP" though, and come from Sweden's own, now Brooklyn transplant Emil Lanne.  This EP is everything you want in a well rounded morning munch with a lotta punch!

Emil cooks up a soul grabber with his first cut "That's The Way".  With funky sax licks, key licks, and the unforgettable "that's the way ya got to go, put ya hands in the air when I say so" vocal hook, there is no way to keep yourself from spilling all over your Sunday bests.

"Champagne Poppin", the most recent addition to the menu continues this jack journey with a little of the old bubbly.  A fine smooth groove that makes you want to pop on your tuxedo and make a black tie affair of it.

"The Leg Up" is a straight up disco funk feel good flapjackin jam!  This is the tune that landed Elvis on the moon and Emil Lanne on Flapjack.  This tune is do superior that it could satisfy the appetite of the king.

Last but not lunch is "Honey".  A spoonful of this cut goes great in your tea, on bread, and wonderful to dip your chicken nuggets in.  I definitely want to dip mine in it.  "Honey" is a perfect bouncer to round out an outstanding four star meal.  I fully recommend that you call ahead and make reservations for the "Rope-A-Dope EP" as its bound to fill up quick.

A1. Frankie J - Got This Feeling
A2. Frankie J - Got This Feeling (Sonny Fodera Remix)
B1. Sonny Fodera - Homebaked
B2. Sonny Fodera - Homebaked (Frankie J Remix)

Flapjack Records is super stoked to present it's 4th vinyl edition. In this episode we have Flapjack front man Frankie J, who has recently earned himself honorable mention in the completely made up Breakfast Foods Quarterly for his solid recipes during The Sound Republic era alongside solo releases and remixes on Spatula City & Flapjack. This release also features Adelaide iron chef Sonny Fodera, fresh off his two smash releases from Drop & Guesthouse wasting no time in the kitchen with his slammin' joints. Together these two somalies of syrup bring you a maple syrup conglomerate of dynamite proportions.

On the sunnyside we have Frankie J's vocal jam "Got This Feeling". This tune rides a wicked vocal that you could just wake up to in the morning. It's like starting your day with a complete breakfast that will keep you singing all day. Watch out for the wicked key solo as its so nasty it may give you indigestion. Sonny Fodera's mix takes an already great recipe and makes is twice as nice with his bassline techniques. Smooth as french silk but still jackin is the way of this samurai.

On the overeasy side we have Sonny Fodera's bassline bananza "Homebaked". If you like in your face slappa da bass mon, then this tune is your jack. It's unbelievably driving funk bassline played by Sonny himself can chop down trees like a lumberjack on goofballs. The tune is a dinner bell peak time call to the dancefloor ringer. Frankie J's mix compliments the funk nicely with just the right amount of spice. A little bit of some sexy sax mixed with some piano licks and the right amount of jump up, bakes a bumpin "Homebaked" remix. If you like hot breakfast, then don't sleep in and miss this tastey ticket!!!