The Swap Meet

The don Campbell brings three hours of beautiful tunes with classic 2-step soul, contemporary bits, Latin, Jazz, Nu Soul, and of course Boogie. Currently rejigging his record wants list in the lead up to a Japan jaunt, his record purchasing has recently got the handbrake treatment, so he's been digging deep in his extensive archives to bring you the true notes.

Zoom – Love seasons (1981)
The Hongi Slicker – Do it better (2025)
Pleasure – Living without you (1980)
The Isley Brothers – Showdown (1978)
Ambelique – Talk like that (1998)
Cargo ft. David Collins – Holding on for love (1982)
Alice Cohen & Fun City – Save the best for last (1979)
Lulu – You win, I lose (1982)
Ben E King – Spoiled (1978)
Donald Byrd & 125th St, NYC – Everyday (1982)
Arp Frique – Father father (Another Taste rework, 2025)
Lowrell – Love massage (1981)
Bobby Boyd – I like what you do to me (2018)
Eddie Kendricks – Date with the rain (1972)

P.U.T.S. – O.S.T. (Remix, 2002)
Maxwell – Radiation Funk (1979)
The Soul Company – Hump the Bump (1974)
Miami – Party Freaks (1974)
Beeghon’n – Midnight spirit (1970s)
Eddie Harris – Listen here (1968)
Afro Latin Soultet – So there you are (1966)
Flora Purim – Moon dreams (1973)
George Benson – White rabbit (1972)
Starwolf – Pina Colada (2024)
Alphonse Mouzon – By all means (1981)
Cedar Walton – Another star (1978)

Rahsaan Patterson – It ain’t love (1999)
Chester Pruitt – Gotta get off (1984)
Dave Williams – Soul is free (1978)
Dunn & Bruce Street – Shout for joy (1982)
Jeroboam – Brexit funk (2024)
Bollyn Thompson – Build your foundation (1984)
Donnie – Holiday (DJ Deep remix, 2001)
Melba Moore – Promised land (1979)
Shamwell – Do it on the one (1981)

The Tairāwhiti funk shed is back in operation with Campbell taking over dancefloor duties on the Swap Meet this afternoon: Dig this!

Lynda Dawn - 11th hour (2024)
Savoir Flair – Keep holding on (1983)
Joe Simon – Alone at last (1987)
Mark Meadows – You and me (1983)
Patti Labelle – What cha doing to me (1979)
Confection – Delectable u (2023)
Meli’sa Morgan – Getting to know you better (1986)
Aura – Let me say dis about dat (1979)
9th Creation – What’s shakin’ (1979)
S-Tone Inc. Ft Afra Kane – (Got to) Move on Remix (2021)
Cameo- Please you (1980)
Jessie Dixon – Love lifted me (1979)
Renee Geyer – I got news for you (1983)

Brand Nubian – The travel jam (1992)
The Sindecut – Having (1990)
Brass Eruption – Disco daddy (??)
Angelo Outlaw – Time traveller (2024)
Jeff Lorber Fusion – Lava lands (1980)
Dego – Not in my disco (2011)
Brutal Force – The number for the groove (1979)
Miami – Kill that roach (1976)
The Movers – Sha na na (1979)
Shokazulu – Vector Smector (2024)
Captain Rapp – Bad Times Part 2 (1983)
Fela Anikalupo Kuti – I go shout a plenty (1986)

Jan Leslie Holmes – I’m your superman (1984)
Gwen McCrae – Doin’ it (Joey Negro Reprise, 1982)
Midnite Express – Love gets stronger everyday (1980)
Jacques Renault – My love is guaranteed (re edit, 2024)
Jonnie Vibes Lambert – Can’t stop dancin’ (1981)
Betty Griffin – Free spirit (Downlow rework, 1980)
Beres Hammond – Keep my wheel turning (1979)
Pure Gold – Hold on to your love (1981)
James D. Hall – I want to get into you (80s)
Mothers Favourite Child – Purplefunk (Opolopo instr., 2024)
London Community Gospel Choir – Rather be (2024)
Gene Dunlap – Party in me (1981)

This week we have a special guest appearance for RTD Groove Ensemble, comprising Richard Zhao, Tristan Liu, and (Boogie Uncle) Danny - three Tāmaki collectors and music fans.who have found furtile fields seeking dusty nuggest from boxes in basements and record shelves across world, with extra special focus on the funkier end of Asian City Pop. Notebooks at the ready - prepare to update the Discogs wants list. Press the button!

The big dog Matene blesses us with some sweet soul music including a gang of new jazz including Nubya Garcia and Kamasi Washington, some contemporary reggae from Joe Armon-Jones, an hour of dollar bin delights and a slew of funky 45's. Press the button!