This is the one hundred and twenty eighth mixtape by the Funky Soul Burner. MIXTAPE 128: Electric Groove & Bear Roots is a journey through the intersection of electric energy and deep-rooted rhythms, blending electronica, hip hop, pop, and jazz. This eclectic mix moves seamlessly from the ethereal tones of Paige Julia to the gritty beats of Mach-Hommy & KAYTRANADA, ending with the intricate layers of Jlin and the Kronos Quartet. Experience a soundscape where the pulse of the city meets the calm of the wild.
Electric Groove & Bear Roots – Mixtape 128 dives deep into the crossroads of sonic landscapes where the pulse of electronica meets the raw edge of hip hop, and the melodies of pop merge with the deep-rooted rhythms of jazz. Opening with a creative introduction, this mixtape takes you on a journey from the ethereal vibes of Paige Julia’s Tōuarangi to the explosive collaboration between DROELOE & IMANU in Catalyst. Along the way, you’ll find yourself navigating the gritty textures of Mach-Hommy & KAYTRANADA’s #RICHAXXHAITIAN and the introspective currents of Billie Eilish’s BLUE.
From the hypnotic beats of Carl Craig’s At Les to the intricate layers of Jlin and the Kronos Quartet in Sodalite, this collection brings together an eclectic mix of artists and genres, each contributing to the unique energy of this mixtape. With each track, you’ll explore a blend of the electric and the organic, the energetic and the calm—capturing the essence of “Electric Groove & Bear Roots.” Whether you’re here for the cutting-edge beats or the soulful grooves, this mixtape promises a listening experience that’s both grounding and electrifying.
| TRACK # | TIMESTAMP | ARTIST | SONG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0:00:00 | Intro to Electric Groove & Bear Roots | |
| 2 | 0:00:30 | Paige Julia | Tōuarangi |
| 3 | 0:04:58 | DROELOE & IMANU | Catalyst |
| 4 | 0:07:22 | Overmono & The Streets | Turn the Page |
| 5 | 0:11:58 | Innode | Circulations |
| 6 | 0:16:36 | Real Bad Man, Lukah & billy woods | The Initiates Piece |
| 7 | 0:20:58 | Mach-Hommy & KAYTRANADA | #RICHAXXHAITIAN (feat. 03 Greedo) |
| 8 | 0:23:42 | Alph Tha Alien | Intellectual Property (feat. Open Mike Eagle) |
| 9 | 0:26:30 | Dinosaur Jr. | Poledo |
| 10 | 0:28:50 | Gunna | bread & butter |
| 11 | 0:32:32 | Billie Eilish | BLUE |
| 12 | 0:38:04 | WILLOW | run! |
| 13 | 0:41:08 | Chance the Rapper & DJ Premier | Together |
| 14 | 0:44:08 | Crumb | AMAMA |
| 15 | 0:47:02 | Carl Craig | At Les |
| 16 | 0:52:42 | Raji Rags | Bullet Train (feat. Sonia Calico, Raven Bush & Peter Bennie) |
| 17 | 0:57:44 | Jlin | Sodalite (feat. Kronos Quartet) |
| 18 | 1:01:28 | Shabaka | Breathing |