Under The Radar
The Under the Radar music compilations capture the raw, living pulse of Afro-Cuban music as it was experienced on the ground in Cuba in 2001. Recorded during the travels of producer/director and jazz saxophonist J. Plunky Branch and executive producer Alvin Skipper Bailey, these albums document real collaborations and encounters with Cuban musicians across Havana, Guantánamo, and Santiago de Cuba.
This collection spans the deep roots and modern expressions of Cuban music, including rumba, son, salsa, timba, changüí, rock, and hip-hop, presenting a wide spectrum of traditional rhythms and contemporary voices. These are not studio-polished recreations—they are authentic recordings shaped by place, people, and moment.
Created in collaboration with local artists and cultural workers, and carried out under academic and humanitarian auspices, this music stands as both a cultural archive and a living conversation between African-American and Afro-Cuban musicians. It reflects decades of shared history across the African diaspora, expressed through rhythm, melody, and resistance.
More than a soundtrack, Under the Radar is a rare document of cultural exchange at a time when travel and collaboration between the United States and Cuba were heavily restricted. The music offers listeners a direct connection to the creativity, resilience, and global influence of Afro-Cuban sound.
Got to be Phunky
Got To Be Phunky is a deep, groove-forward statement from Plunky & Oneness, rooted in funk, jazz, and Afrocentric rhythm with a forward-looking edge. The project blends live instrumentation, layered percussion, soulful melodies, and socially grounded energy—music made for movement, reflection, and connection.
This album carries the spirit of the Oneness collective: community-driven sound, independent vision, and a commitment to culture over commercial trends. From head-nod grooves to dance-floor-ready cuts, Got To Be Phunky lives in that sweet spot where funk meets jazz improvisation and street-level rhythm meets spiritual intention.
More than a vibe, this project reflects a lineage—Black creative continuity that stretches from classic funk and jazz traditions into contemporary global sound. It’s music that feels lived-in, made to be played loud, shared in rooms, on stages, and in everyday life.
Whether you’re discovering Plunky & Oneness for the first time or coming back to the roots, Got To Be Phunky delivers timeless grooves with purpose.
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On Fire
On Fire captures Plunky in a powerful, forward-moving moment—blending funk, jazz, Afrocentric rhythm, and modern groove into a project that feels both rooted and urgent. This release channels live-band energy with the spirit of independent Black music traditions, where improvisation, message, and movement meet.
The album moves between deep-pocket funk, jazz-inflected arrangements, and rhythm-driven tracks designed to hit the body as much as the mind. It’s music made for listening and for living—records that work in intimate rooms, live stages, and community spaces alike.
On Fire reflects Plunky’s ongoing commitment to creative independence and cultural continuity. The project honors the lineage of Black music while pushing forward with contemporary sound and collaborative energy. It’s a reminder that the fire of independent creation doesn’t burn out—it evolves.
Whether you’re discovering Plunky for the first time or following the arc of the Oneness sound, On Fire stands as a statement of momentum, presence, and purpose.
One World One Music
One World One Music is a global-minded statement from Plunky & Oneness, built on the idea that rhythm is a shared language across cultures. The album weaves funk, jazz, Afrocentric groove, and international influences into a cohesive sound rooted in connection, movement, and message.
This project reflects the Oneness philosophy in practice—music as a bridge between communities, generations, and traditions. You’ll hear deep-pocket grooves alongside expansive arrangements that invite collaboration and conversation across borders. It’s danceable, reflective, and grounded in the belief that culture travels farther when it’s shared.
More than a collection of tracks, One World One Music is a reminder that independent Black music has always been global—absorbing, influencing, and reshaping sound across continents. The album carries that lineage forward with warmth, intention, and an open ear to the world.
Whether you come for the funk, the jazz, or the cross-cultural energy, One World One Music offers a listening experience built on unity without flattening difference—many voices, one rhythm.
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JUJU JAZZ FUNK
Juju Jazz Funk is a high-energy blend of groove, spirit, and improvisation from Plunky & Oneness, fusing funk rhythms, jazz exploration, and Afrocentric percussion into a sound that’s both ancestral and forward-moving. The album draws from the ritual power of Juju music and the freedom of jazz, landing in a pocket that’s made to move bodies and open minds.
This project carries live-band heat—tight rhythm sections, expressive horn lines, layered percussion, and call-and-response energy that feels rooted in community. The grooves are danceable, but the spirit runs deeper: music as ceremony, as conversation, as cultural continuity.
Juju Jazz Funk sits in the lineage of Black music that treats rhythm as medicine and performance as collective experience. It’s built for stages, sound systems, dance floors, and anyone who understands that funk isn’t just a style—it’s a way of moving through the world.
Whether you’re a jazz head, a funk lover, or a rhythm seeker, this album brings the fire where groove meets spirit.
COLD HEAT
Cold Heat captures the tension and balance that lives at the heart of groove—cool-headed jazz sensibility meeting the raw energy of funk and Afrocentric rhythm. Plunky & Oneness move fluidly between restraint and release, crafting a sound that’s controlled, confident, and quietly explosive.
This album leans into contrast: smooth, spacious passages that give way to deep-pocket rhythms and sharp, expressive lines. The result is music that simmers rather than shouts—built for late nights, long drives, and attentive listening, but still grounded in the body-moving power of funk.
Cold Heat reflects a mature, intentional approach to independent Black music-making—where subtlety carries as much weight as intensity, and groove is treated as both craft and language. It’s a project that rewards close listening while still delivering undeniable feel.
Whether you come for the jazz textures, the funk undercurrent, or the meditative energy between the notes, Cold Heat offers a cool burn that stays with you.
I Can't Hold Back
I Can’t Hold Back is a bold, forward-charging release from Plunky & Oneness, driven by urgency, emotion, and groove. The album leans into expressive funk, jazz-inflected arrangements, and Afrocentric rhythm with a sense of release—music that refuses to stay contained.
This project carries a more outspoken energy: tight rhythms, assertive melodies, and moments that feel like declarations as much as compositions. It’s the sound of creative momentum—of ideas and feelings pushed into the open through rhythm and movement.
At its core, I Can’t Hold Back reflects the spirit of independent Black music-making: honest, unfiltered, and rooted in community expression. Whether the tracks hit as dance-floor fuel or late-night listening, the energy is direct and alive.
This is music for when you’re ready to let the groove speak out loud.
Saxy Mellow Moments
Saxy Mellow Moments is Plunky in his most intimate, late-night mode—leaning into warm saxophone lines, mellow grooves, and jazz-inflected textures that breathe and linger. This release highlights the melodic side of Plunky’s sound, where space, tone, and feeling carry as much weight as rhythm.
The album flows with a relaxed confidence: laid-back tempos, soulful phrasing, and arrangements that invite you to slow down and sit with the music. It’s a record made for quiet rooms, reflective moments, and anyone who appreciates the emotional language of the sax.
Rooted in jazz tradition but shaped by contemporary sensibility, Saxy Mellow Moments offers a softer counterpoint to the high-energy funk and groove found elsewhere in the catalog. It’s music for unwinding, connecting, and letting the night stretch a little longer.
Whether you’re setting a mood, closing out a long day, or just letting the sax speak, this album delivers a smooth, unhurried listening experience.
Tropical Chill
Tropical Chill drifts into warmer territory, blending laid-back grooves, breezy rhythms, and mellow melodic lines into a relaxed, sun-soaked listening experience. Plunky leans into a lighter touch here—music that feels coastal, open-air, and unhurried.
The album moves with an easy flow, pulling from jazz sensibility, soft funk textures, and global rhythmic influences that suggest travel, downtime, and open horizons. It’s the kind of record you put on when you’re letting the day unfold—background for conversation, long afternoons, or late evenings when you want the room to breathe.
Tropical Chill sits comfortably between mood music and intentional listening—never demanding attention, but always rewarding it. The grooves are subtle, the melodies warm, and the overall feel is calm without being flat.
Whether you’re winding down, cruising, or just setting a tone for the space you’re in, Tropical Chill brings a gentle, relaxed energy that lives up to its name.
Got to Move Something
Got to Move Something lives up to its name—this is movement music from the first bar to the last. Plunky & Oneness lock into deep-pocket funk, driving rhythms, and jazz-inflected energy built to get bodies in motion and rooms in sync.
The album carries a live-band feel: tight grooves, call-and-response moments, expressive horn lines, and layered percussion that make the music feel physical and communal. It’s the sound of momentum—music that doesn’t sit still, rooted in dance-floor tradition while still leaving space for improvisation and exploration.
Got to Move Something reflects the practical magic of funk: rhythm as a catalyst for change, movement as a form of communication. Whether you’re playing it for a crowd, in a DJ set, or just letting it push your own energy forward, this record delivers undeniable motion.
If you’re looking for something that hits the body first and the mind right after, this is that record.
Drive it
Drive It is built for motion—forward-leaning grooves, crisp rhythms, and jazz-funk energy that keeps momentum alive from track to track. Plunky & Oneness tap into that feeling of movement and focus, crafting music that feels like propulsion: steady, intentional, and locked in.
This album carries a kinetic pulse—tight rhythm sections, punchy horn lines, and layered percussion that create a sense of push without rushing. It’s music for getting from one place to the next, whether that’s a late-night drive, a long work session, or a packed dance floor that needs consistent energy.
Drive It reflects the disciplined side of groove: the kind of funk that doesn’t waste motion, the kind of jazz that stays grounded in rhythm. It’s purposeful, fluid, and quietly relentless in the way it keeps things moving.
If you’re looking for a record that holds a steady lane and keeps you going, Drive It does exactly that.
Groove Tones
Groove Tones is all about feel—subtle shifts in rhythm, tone, and pocket that define the language of groove. Plunky & Oneness focus on texture and timing here, crafting a record that explores the spaces between the notes as much as the notes themselves.
The album leans into layered rhythms, warm horn lines, and steady funk foundations with jazz-informed phrasing. It’s music that rewards close listening while still holding down a strong, head-nod pocket. The grooves are patient, the arrangements intentional, and the overall tone confident without being loud.
Groove Tones reflects a craftsman’s approach to funk and jazz—where tone, touch, and timing carry the story. It’s the kind of record that settles into a room and shapes the mood, whether you’re listening actively or letting it ride in the background.
For anyone who understands that groove is a language, Groove Tones speaks fluently.
Never to Late
Never Too Late is a reflective, forward-looking release from Plunky & Oneness, centered on resilience, growth, and the power of staying in motion. The album blends funk foundations with jazz-informed textures and Afrocentric rhythm, creating a sound that feels grounded yet hopeful.
This project carries a sense of perspective—grooves that feel seasoned, arrangements that breathe, and melodies that linger. It’s music shaped by experience, where patience and confidence replace urgency, and every track feels intentional rather than rushed.
Never Too Late speaks to the long arc of creative life: the idea that timing is personal, evolution is constant, and momentum doesn’t expire. Whether you’re listening for the groove, the message, or the mood, this album meets you where you are and nudges you forward.
A record about endurance, presence, and continuing the journey—right on time.