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2LP ? In 1979, Spring Records released the first hip-hop style rap record 'King Tim III (Personality Jock)' by The Fatback Band. The label, initially relegated it to the B-Side, allowed the Sugarhill...

An incredible sampler from Dyke and the Blazers including the unreleased funk stormer 'Black Boy'. A strident dirty slice of political funk with Dyke backed by the Watts 103rd Street Band. The B-side...

Two vinyl LP set from Arlester "Dyke" Christian and his band The Blazers, who are second only to James Brown as trailblazing avatars of Funk. We Got More Soul - the Ultimate Broadway Funk is the...

Two CD set from Arlester "Dyke" Christian and his band the Blazers, who are second only to James Brown as trailblazing avatars of Funk. We Got More Soul - the Ultimate Broadway Funk is the ultimate...

2011 collection. Scepter/Wand and Musicor/Dynamo were the happening independent labels in New York City in the late '60s, pulling recordings from all over the USA into their Big Apple melting pot...

This super rare hard rock album from Euclid is one of the true surprises on the Flying Dutchman label, coming out on it's Amsterdam subsidiary in 1970. Despite a press release that stated "Everyone...

Fusion, jazz-funk, or just good grooves, it doesn't matter what you call it as long as you appreciate it for what it is. And what it is is the authentic sound of the best jazz musicians of their...

Danceable jazz/funk Inc. Covers of Curtis Mayfield 1971-74.1. Chicken Lickin' 2. Sister Jane 3. Jung Bongo 4. Where Are We Going 5. Smokin' at Tiffany's 6. Kool's Back Again 7. Give Me Your Love 8...

Their 2nd funk/jazz album for Prestige from 1972. Tracks: Chicken Lickin', Running Away, They Trying to Get Me, Better Half, Let's Make Peace and Stop the War, Jung Bongo. Limited pressing...

The first album from jazz/soul organ group released in 1971 on Prestige. Tracks: Kool Is Back, Bowlegs, Sister Janie, the Thrill Is Gone, the Whipper. Limited pressing.1. Kool Is Back 2. Bowlegs 3...

1973 release featuring organist Bobby Watley1. Smokin' at Tiffany's 2. Give Me Your Love 3. We Can Be Friends 4. Dirty Red 5. I Can See Clearly Now 6. I'll Be Around

1. It's Not the Spotlight 2. Priced to Sell 3. God Only Knows 4. Where Are We Going 5. Gimme Some Lovin' 6. Somewhere in My Mind 7. Girl of My Dreams