The Love Of My Girl - James Bell

Stones Throw label manager and creator of the new re-issue sub label 'Now Again' Egon was responsible for the funk compilation 'Funky 16 Corners' named after the deepfunk classic of the same name by The Highlighters Band out of Indianapolis. Wanting to legitimately put out a compilation of some of the greatest tracks out there he and label owner Peanut Butterwolf famously set off on a tour of the states locating the artists. On the way they managed to discover all the Lamp Records master tapes including an unreleased LP from the Ebony Rhythm Band, as well as meeting up with some of the people behind the most sought after funk cuts ever pressed onto 7 inches of black vinyl. Check out the Egon gallery at Stones Throw to see for yourself.


Gang Starr Daily Operation

1) Gang Starr - Daily Operation.
Damn near perfect.



Pete Rock and CL Smooth - Mecca and The Soul Brother

2) Pete Rock and CL Smooth - Mecca and The Soul Brother.
Complex.



Cypress Hill - S/T

3) Cypress Hill - S/T
Made me want to smoke. Bad mistake. Great record.



LA Carnival - Color/Blind Man

4) LA Carnival - Color/Blind Man 7"
I have chills just thinking about the first time I heard this one.



5) East of Underground - S/T -
They outdo Curtis Mayfield. And The JBs. Not an easy task.



Sly and The Family Stone - Stand

6) Sly and The Family Stone - Stand
Brings me back to the days of my pops rolling one up and playing "You Can Make It If You Try" at ear ache levels.



Meters - S/T

7) Meters - S/T
Damn if this didn't set the tone for nearly every deep funk group.



8) Stark Reality - Discovers Hoagy Carmichael's Music Shop
Made me feel more outlandish than my first trip on acid.



9) James Brown - In A Jungle Groove
The best sounding schooling I ever got .



Galt MacDermot - Woman Is Sweeter

10) Galt MacDermot - Woman Is Sweeter
An acquired taste of the highest caliber.


city you live in?
Los Angeles

how long you have been collecting?
Since I was 12.

most heart stopping find on a digging session?
Soul Vibrations 45 for $1.00. Doubles.

Top spots for record hunting?
Hahahahahhahahahhahahahha....

ebay. good or evil?
Indifferent.

motown or stax?
If I had to choose, and it was a matter of life and death, Stax.

sneakers or shoes?
Clarks.

creole or gumbo?
Etoufee. Pardon my spelling there.

favourite tipple?
Say what?

where can people see/hear you play?
Check the upcoming shows section at http://www.stonesthrow.com

anything to add?
Nah.

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