Moon Rocket - 33rd St Funk

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Review by Matjaz Sircelj

33rd St Funk by Moon Rocket: A Nu-Disco Joyride You Didn’t Know You Needed Alright, let’s get one thing straight—when I first hit play on 33rd St Funk by Moon Rocket, I wasn’t expecting much. The title sounded like it could’ve been the name of a diner where my uncle eats pancakes every Sunday morning. But boy, oh boy, did this album slap me outta my skepticism faster than you can say “Nu-Disco revival.” Released in 2017 under Moon Rocket Music (props for branding consistency), this electronic gem is all about grooves that feel both nostalgic and fresh as hell. Let’s dive into the tracks because nobody wants to read an essay about drum programming or how Raffa Scoccia wrote these bangers (though kudos to him). There are only two songs here, but trust me—they pack more punch than your average playlist stuffed with filler tracks. --- Track 1: "33rd St. Funk (Live@Groove Club NYC)" Okay, so imagine this—you’re walking down some neon-lit street in NYC late at night, maybe wearing sunglasses indoors just ‘cause you’re feeling extra cool. This track starts playing, and suddenly, you're not just walking anymore; you're gliding. Like, full-on hoverboard mode without breaking any laws. The bassline hits hard enough to make your soul shimmy while still being smooth enough to keep things classy. And those keyboards? Pure magic. Moon Rocket clearly knows how to tickle those ivories until they cry tears of joy. What sticks with me most is how effortlessly funky it feels—it’s raw, live energy bottled up into five minutes of pure groove gold. If this doesn’t make you wanna grab someone random off the dance floor and spin them around, check your pulse. --- Track 2: "33rd St. Funk" Now we move onto the studio version of the same tune. At first glance, you might think, “Wait, why’d they do this twice?” But lemme tell ya—it’s like comparing coffee from a French press versus instant granules. Same core flavor, totally different vibe. This version leans heavier into its electronic roots, stripping back some of the live chaos and letting the synths take center stage. It’s sleeker, cleaner, and honestly kinda robotic in the best way possible. Think less sweaty club vibes and more futuristic spaceship lounge. Honestly, if robots ever throw parties, THIS is what’ll be blasting through their speakers. --- Final Thoughts Here’s the kicker—this whole project feels personal yet universal, like Moon Rocket took a slice of his brain and served it up on a silver platter for us mortals to enjoy. Sure, there are only two tracks, but damn if they don’t leave an impression deeper than last year’s New Year's resolutions. By the time the beats fade out, you’re left wondering why all music can’t be this fun. And hey, fun fact—if you listen closely to the live version, you can almost hear the ghosts of Studio 54 cheering along. Or maybe that was just me getting too into it. Either way, 33rd St Funk proves that sometimes simplicity rules supreme. Now excuse me while I go find a mirror ball and pretend I’m DJing at Groove Club NYC.

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Artist: Moon Rocket
Album: 33rd St Funk

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
33rd St. Funk (Live@Groove Club NYC)4:32
33rd St. Funk7:07

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MOON014

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Moon Rocket Music

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  • 320 kbps

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Published ByMoon Rocket Music

Credits

RoleCredit
KeyboardsMoon Rocket
Drum ProgrammingMoon Rocket
Written-ByRaffa Scoccia

About Moon Rocket

Moon Rocket (real name Raffa Scoccia), also known as Raffa Scoccia, Chimpa Z, Hammondology Band is an Italian Producer/DJ, Arranger, accomplished Piano and Hammond Organ player based in New York City. Owner of the record labels , and

Real Name

    • Raffa Scoccia

Aliases

  • Raffaele Scoccia
  • Chimpa Z

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The album *33rd St Funk* by Moon Rocket is a one-person masterpiece. Every element, from the funky keyboards to the drum programming, was done by Moon Rocket themselves. Even the writing credits go to Raffa Scoccia, who seems to be the creative force behind it all. It’s like a solo jam session that turned into a full-blown Nu-Disco gem. And get this—it was released on their own label, Moon Rocket Music, in 2017. Pretty rad, right?