The parade of Toucher & Hardy playlists continues, this time with a funk playlist that defines “funk” pretty widely.
Allow myself to introduce…myself. Again. I’m Adam 12, chief button-pusher on the Toucher & Hardy show. Among my myriad duties? I pick the tunes you hear in between segments weekday mornings from 6-10 a.m.
A number of you have been asking for more information on the songs I’ve been selecting, so I’ve been putting together playlists. I started with this hip hop hit parade, then followed it up with some ’90s alt rock. Next, it’s time to get funky.
Funk Playlist: Right About Now
If you know the Toucher & Hardy show, you know Fred and I share a lot of love for hip-hop, and that Hardy and I connect on the rock tip. But we all come together over a good groove. So I’ve kept that in mind when mining melodies for the show.
As I teased above, I’m casting a pretty wide net when defining “funk” for this playlist. You’ll find straight up funk, for sure. But I’ve also included music that could be categorized as R&B, soul, and even New Jack Swing. That’s right, John Wallach.
Funk Playlist: Check It Out Now
Wallach is campaigning for a return of Funk Fridays. Maybe we’ll bring ’em back soon. In the meantime, you’ll get plenty of funk in between segments weekday mornings when you listen to Toucher & Hardy. And don’t forget: you can also stream us on YouTube, live or on demand.
Use the playlist below as your guide for the songs you might not know. And if you fall in love with a song, show the artist some love by downloading their song or picking up their album. Michael Kiwanuka‘s latest is one of my fave releases of 2024.
