24 January 2023: This is the one hundred and eighteenth mixtape by the Funky Soul Burner.
Have you ever walked in a cloud?
On a mountainside, where the dew point drops and the earth exhales water particles from the soil and sits staring in front of you, unseen, until the flashlight beam opens the portal to the hidden life of dancing molecules.
MIXTAPE 118: Particles Unseen, curated by the Funky Soul Burner, is a mesmerizing collection of tracks that spans a wide range of genres, from jazz to hip-hop to electronic. The mixtape opens with the atmospheric “Storm Mother” by Lord of the Isles, which sets the tone for the rest of the mix. Dag Rosenqvist’s “Into Fields” follows, with its haunting vocals and cinematic soundscapes. The mixtape then takes a turn with the upbeat “Cracker Island” by Gorillaz feat. Thundercat, which is sure to get you moving.
Other standout tracks include “Maniac” by PJ Harvey, with its driving beat and powerful vocals, and “Answer (Dub)” by Ghost Culture, which creates a dreamy, otherworldly atmosphere. T. Power’s “Mutant Jazz (Rollers Instinct Remix)” is another highlight, with its infectious groove and jazzy instrumentation. The mixtape also includes some classic tracks, such as Hank Mobley’s “Hank’s Other Soul” and Dr. Octagon’s “3030 Meets the Doc (Pt.1)”, which are sure to delight fans of jazz and hip-hop.
The mixtape closes with “KEEP MOVING.” by BRONSON, a high-energy electronic track that leaves you wanting more. Overall, MIXTAPE 118: Particles Unseen is a masterful blend of old and new, showcasing the Funky Soul Burner’s skill at weaving together diverse sounds and genres into a cohesive and captivating listening experience.
| TRACK # | TIMESTAMP | ARTIST | SONG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0:00:00 | Intro to Particles Unseen | |
| 2 | 0:00:00 | Lord of the Isles | Storm Mother |
| 3 | 0:02:55 | Dag Rosenqvist | Into Fields |
| 4 | 0:06:02 | Gorillaz feat. Thundercat | Cracker Island |
| 5 | 0:09:20 | PJ Harvey | Maniac |
| 6 | 0:12:39 | Just Mustard | In Shade |
| 7 | 0:17:15 | Ab-Soul feat. DJ Premier | Gotta Rap |
| 8 | 0:21:04 | Wu-Lu feat. Lex Amor | South |
| 9 | 0:24:39 | Ghost Culture | Answer (Dub) |
| 10 | 0:30:47 | BONES UK | Milk |
| 11 | 0:33:51 | T. Power | Mutant Jazz (Rollers Instinct Remix) |
| 12 | 0:40:13 | Hank Mobley | Hank's Other Soul |
| 13 | 0:46:30 | Lunice | Hitmanes Anthem |
| 14 | 0:50:36 | Dr. Octagon feat. Del The Funky Homosapien | 3030 Meets the Doc (Pt.1) |
| 15 | 0:54:55 | Blu & Exile feat. Aceyalone, Iman Omari & Ishe | Bright As Stars |
| 16 | 1:00:25 | David Lynch | Ghost of Love |
| 17 | 1:04:08 | Makaya McCraven | The Fours |
| 18 | 1:07:18 | Knxwledge | Yourwelkome |
| 19 | 1:09:32 | BRONSON | KEEP MOVING |