Straight from the streets of Rio, Fabio Santanna drops a double-shot of pure Brazilian funk fire with Funk da Asa and Sou Black Rio, pressed fresh on a Dippin’ Records 7 inch. Following the sold out success of his last 7 inch release, this sequel to his ASA album is fully loaded with
dance floor spark, deep basslines, tight percussion and that signature Fabio touch that makes hips move on instinct. Pulled direct from his upcoming Asa Noite album, these two tracks are pure boogie fuel bathed in tropical heat.

Asa Noite, the follow up album to Fabio Santanna's Asa, which radiated the feel of Rio sunshine and beachside spirit, turns to the night with a deeper palette of Brazilian funk, boogie, and house, with a nocturnal energy. Already teased with the 7 inch vinyl release of Funk da Asa and Sou Black Rio, the full album dives further with driving bass, percussion that snaps, and Fabio's trademark style for blending vintage MPB influences in a modern context. Asa Noite completes the cycle from day into night, channeling pure boogie energy and serving as the other side of the journey, a soundtrack for when the night breathes as twilight fades.

Modernized disco boogie cover of Klique's 80s classic tune, with vocals by Boston's own Saucy Lady and UK's legendary talent Omar, all masterfully crafted by Yuki Kanesaka as the musical director and producer alongside Saucy Lady on the arrangement.  The track not only features a full live brass section and strings with talents from Japan and Boston, it also features Curtis Williams of Kool & the Gang on alto, while David Frank of the mega duo The System on the Oberheim and Moog adding the authentic boogie spice. Piano overdubs recorded by another production and engineering legend Carl Beatty known as the studio pioneer of all the major label R&B performers of the 70s, 80s, and 90s including Luther Vandross, Aretha, Melba Moore, Mass Production and more.  All of which create the melange of groove that the funk universe desperately needs.

On the flip side, French Producer and DJ heavyweight Young Pulse brings a whole new take on the original mix with added vocal layers by Young Pulse himself he brings a more broken beat, house flavor to the classic tune which will undeniably electrify the dance floors.

Introducing 'Love Fest' by Saucy Lady, her groove-infused 4th album with 7 soulful tracks (3 new originals and 4 classic covers), featuring top drummers Jay Mumford (Du-Rites) and Derrick McKenzie (Jamiroquai), and a duet with Midnight Riot maestro Yam Who?, on 12" vinyl, produced by Saucy Lady and Yuki 'U-KEY' Kanesaka, highlighting her signature blend of funk, disco, and boogie that has funkdafied listeners since 2011.

Kon AKA King of Nothing, mastermind behind many brilliant multitrack edits unleashes 2 brilliant mashup gems. “Soul Bright” featuring Madonna’s beaming Lucky Star vocals blended over Saucy Lady’s “Soul Amplified” instrumentation pulled from her 2021 Delirious EP, and “Watchin’”, Rockwell meets Saucy Lady mashup.

The Rockwell vocals adds to that intoxicating Mtume-like harmonies originally set by producer Yuki 'U-KEY' Kanesaka on The Garden, a track that was also released off of Saucy Lady's Delirious record that just got a tasty rework. Already dance floor tested and audience-approved with guaranteed dippin' quality.

Straight from Rio de Janeiro, Dippin' Records introduces the studio album 'ASA', by the sizzling hot modern Brazilian Multi-instrumentalist/Producer Fabio Santanna. Flyest modern Brazilian tropical disco-boogie you'll find in the market! Following up on his most recent collaborations with JKriv and Joutro Mundo, Fabio modernizes the MPB vibes of João Donato, Marcos Valle, Ed Motta for the current dance music lovers.
ASA: Dia (Day) evokes a sunny Balearic boogie 'day time' feels just in time for the Brazilian summer skies opening up. So sit back, put on your shades and sip on your tropical drinks and press play to vibe with the fabulous Fabio sounds.

Yuki Kanesaka, the multi-instrumentalist/Producer who's been the Mastermind behind his monolog project recordings is back with the delicious uptempo cover of "Watermelon Man". All live instrumentation, no sampling!

He indulges us with star-studded features of Bill Summers, the percussionist of the Head Hunters and Curtis "Fitz" Williams, the musical director and keyboardist/saxophonist of Kool & the Gang.

The backstory is, Yuki traveled all the way to Bill Summer's home studio on Valence Street, New Orleans to record Bill playing a variety of alluring percussive instruments.

That includes playing Hindewhu, the style of singing/whistle-playing of Central Africa mixed with a Peruvian Pan flute Zampoña much like the infectious Head Hunters version.

Other notable instrumentations include congas, and shekere and Bill's hand scratching used as a human shaker.

Curtis Williams plays the lead soprano sax melody we all know and love, with some added clavinet that adds extra sugar to the watermelon funk.

Flip side features a special drum break version called "Bill's Valence Street Jam", so you can really savor the mouthwatering groove of the Watermelon Man.

Both tracks are performed, produced, mixed, and recorded by monolog aka Yuki Kanesaka.