Cameo- Cameosis (1980)

Now that you got a taste of Larry's Production, you can catch his group in their essence in this 1980 release. Definitely my favorite release from them besides Secret Omen and Word Up!

Cameosis-Chocolate City

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L.A. Connection- Now Appearing (1982)

A groovy Funk/Disco album from the early 80's that could definitely pass as a album from the 70's. With production exclusively from Larry Blackmon (Leader of the renowned Cameo), It's destined to give you a good time in the studio/dance floor. Dig It!!

Now Appearing-MCA Records

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Rosaline Joyce- Lovers Soul (1987)

A 1980's street soul classic, one of my favorites from that time. Rosaline was signed to the UK Jam Today but her career was cut short with legal issues with the label. There is very little information about her on the web, but unfortunately i recall reading that she passed away recently. Dig It!!--Forgot to add that this record was produced by Master T.

Lovers Soul-Jam Today

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Ultimate Breaks & Beats- Vol. 11 (1987)

Definitely my favorite release from this series, I could DJ this record alone for hours. It has the more 'Essential' breaks on this one, and my favorite tune of all time LOVE'S THEME. You Know exactly what that DJ is thinking when you hear that jam on the radio. Feel the love and boogie to this.

Vol. 11-Streat Beat Records
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Man Parrish- Hip Hop, Be Bop (Don't Stop) (1982)

This 45 right here.... Just makes you wanna get the hell up and dance! The funk was definitely pouring through the walls with this one.... I even felt like doing the electric boogie, hell my neighbors probably did too. One of my favorite works in Hip-Hop, it definitely puts a smile on your face and makes you think about the time when people weren't tired of electronic sounds. Oh how time has changed.

Hip Hop, Be Bop-(Don't Stop)

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Kool DJ Red Alert- 98.7 KISS FM (1987)

I used to listen to this Mix religiously when i was coming up on Hip-Hop. At the time it was all about Red Alert, Scott La Rock, & KRS and thats where i got most of my influence and inspiration from. Back in the day if you lived in Kansas or some shit you would hope that your cousin in the Bronx would tape these shows and make copies to send you, which was the case most of the time. The tape opens up with Boogie Down Productions and D-Nice, and towards the end of it you hear the likes of the BZ2 MC's. You may not know many of these artists, or not enjoy them for that matter, but man... DON'T SLEEP ON THIS!

98.7 KISS FM 1987 Radio Mix

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Roger Troutman- The Many Facets Of Roger (1981)

Yes this isn't a jazz album, Yes it's pretty damn funky, Yes you might have it in your digital crates, But have you really listened to the powers of Rogers Maxx Axe? I don't know, So i'm giving you the option too! One of my personal favorite listening pleasures, this one is dedicated to Matlo and ROGER who both are unfortunately not spreading the funk anymore.

The Many Facets of Roger-Warner Bros.
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