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Part two of The Funky Peas picks up right where the last left off: loose, vibrant. Gerardo and Vic sound reenergized after a long week, diving straight into the mix with zero hesitation and a whole lot of love for the genre. “If you don’t like funk,” Vic says laughing, “funk you, this shit’s good for the soul.” From an exclusive world premiere to future funk duos and Colombian Grammy winners, this episode celebrates the return of feel-good music and the freedom that comes with it.

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Top Picks

Lately – Leo The Youth ft. Neven
The duo open with a milestone, their first world premiere. “It’s not even out yet,” Gerardo says proudly. Lately by Leo The Youth featuring Neven Jackson sets the tone with its smooth, nostalgic bounce. The hosts reflect on how quarantine shaped a generation’s emotions, and this track captures that post-lockdown uplift. Leo’s Austin roots meet Neven Bay Area soul, creating a song that feels like sunshine after isolation. “He’s starting to understand it,” Vic says. “Sky’s the limit for this guy.”

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Polo Fendi – Ozer ft. Scion Rae
Next up is Ozer, an MC out of San Francisco whose lyricism carries echoes of J. Cole and Nipsey Hussle. His track Polo Fendi drips with confidence, a slick, conversational flex that mirrors the new generation’s self-assured tone. The hosts get into a spirited tangent about authenticity and writers in hip-hop, but ultimately agree Ozer’s voice stands out because it’s genuine. “He’s different,” Gerardo notes. “And he knows it.”

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Doing My Best – Tuxedo
Funk royalty enters the chat. Tuxedo, the powerhouse duo of Mayer Hawthorne and Jake One, blends vintage soul with modern slickness on Doing My Best. The hosts geek out over Jake One’s credits (Drake, Future, The Weeknd) and Hawthorne’s classic soul vocals, diving into a mini crash course on his discography. “Go listen to How Do You Do,” Vic insists. “That’s homework.” Together, Tuxedo embodies what this episode’s about: timeless grooves meeting new-school flavor.

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