Funkymix 133: A Genre-Bending Joyride You Didn’t Know You Needed
Alright, let’s talk about Funkymix 133 by Various. Released in 2010 under the Ultimix label, this album is like that one friend who shows up to a party wearing mismatched socks but somehow still steals the show. It’s got funk, soul, hip-hop, pop—and even dips its toes into RnB and swing vibes. Basically, it’s all over the place, but in the best way possible.
Now, I gotta say, this isn’t your typical “sit down and listen from start to finish” kind of record. Nope. It’s more like flipping through channels late at night when you’re too lazy to pick something specific. Some tracks hit hard, others glide by smoothly, but there are two songs here that stuck with me for reasons I can’t fully explain.
First up is “All I Do Is Win (Dirty)”—because how could it not? This track feels like walking into a room full of people chanting your name after you’ve had three cups of coffee and zero chill. The energy is insane, the beat slaps harder than your grandma’s secret recipe, and the lyrics just scream confidence. Every time I hear it, I catch myself nodding along or mumbling something about winning even though my day probably involved losing my keys twice. It’s messy, loud, and kinda chaotic—but so damn fun.
Then there’s “Nothin’ On You,” which flips the vibe entirely. If “All I Do Is Win” is the life of the party, this one’s the quiet kid chilling in the corner sketching doodles no one else gets to see. It’s smooth as butter, with vocals that feel like they were recorded on a warm summer evening somewhere far away from responsibility. There’s an honesty to it that sneaks up on you, especially if you’re vibing solo and need a little reminder that sometimes simplicity hits different.
The rest of the album keeps things interesting—tracks like “Rude Boy” bring the sass while “Fast Forward” gives off those retro-futuristic feels that make you wanna grab your roller skates and hit an imaginary disco floor. But honestly? What makes Funkymix 133 stand out isn’t perfection; it’s personality. It doesn’t try too hard to be cool—it just is. And honestly, isn’t that refreshing?
So yeah, if you’re looking for something polished and predictable, maybe skip this one. But if you want an album that sounds like a wild road trip playlist made by someone with great taste but questionable decision-making skills, give Funkymix 133 a spin. Oh, and don’t forget to crank up the volume—you might just find yourself dancing like nobody’s watching…or realizing you’ve been singing “All I Do Is Win” in the shower for the past hour.
(Also, shoutout to whoever decided to include both the dirty and clean versions of “All I Do Is Win.” Truly a flex.)
