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The First Release from Aloha Got Soul: Mike Lundy's "The Rhythm Of Life" on 45
It's nearly here, friends: the first release on the new Aloha Got Soul record label. I want to take some time to update you what's been going on since making the official announcement last November. Firstly, here's what the inaugural release sounds like: "The Rhythm Of Life" and "Tropic Lightning" were originally released in 1980 on Mike Lundy's LP, The Rhythm Of Life, now known throughout the world's record collecting community as a Hawaiian holy grail. Mike Lundy exclusively licensed the tracks to Aloha Got Soul. We're releasing a second 45 off TROL after this one, and we'll be doing...
Hawaiian Salt
Hawaiian Salt officially dropped last week. Now you can download a free, fully tracked version of the mix. Yup, 27 tracks of funk, soul and groove music created right here in Hawaii.
Interview: Mike Lundy & The Rhythm Of Life (2013)
Mike Lundy's The Rhythm Of Life is as serious of a 'holy grail' as they come. It's funky as hell, rare, and every song is channeled from the furthest reaches possible within one man's soul. Mike Lundy goes deep, is what I'm trying to say.
Nova: Explosive Feel Good Music
There couldn't have been a better name for this obscure disco-funk band. Lead by keyboardist Checo Tohomoso, Nova bursts with power and positivity on every track, gradually bring it full-circle at he end of each song. "Can We Do It Good" is a shining example. But where the hell did this record come from?
Mike Lundy "The Rhythm of Life"
"The Rhythm of Life" by Mike Lundy What more can I say about Mike Lundy and The Rhythm of Life, a "holy grail" of Hawaiian funk music, where every song is a carefully constructed masterpiece written by the guitarist himself. If you don't believe me, check out the title track, featured on the DJ Muro Hawaiian Breaks mix: Mike Lundy's album was reissued on Cool Sound/Cool Hawaii Japan, a record label run by Toshi Nakada. Check out the Aloha Got Soul interview here.