Truth In Rhythm

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 251 (Part 1 of 2): Keyboardist, producer, composer & arranger Jeff Bova. After early on working with iconoclastic producer Bill Laswell, Herbie Hancock and the R&B band Change, he went on to lend his talents to a cavalcade of rock, pop and R&B stars, including earning a Grammy producing Celine Dion in 1996.  Other collabs include Robert Palmer, Yoko Ono, David Lee Roth, Billy Squier, Billy Joel, Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, Hall & Oates, Jody Watley, Chaka Khan, Meat Loaf, Vanessa Williams, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, R Kelly, Cher, Michael Bolton, Brian Wilson, Tina Turner, Michael M

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 250 (Part 2 of 2): R&B, funk and pop vocalist and composer Tawatha Agee. First establishing herself in the late 1970s with the band Mtume, she would go on to work with James Mtume-Reggie Lucas produced acts like Stephanie Mills and Phyllis Hyman before blazing her own trail as one of the music industry’s most in-demand session singers.  During the past several decades, she has collaborated with Narada Michael Walden, J. Geils Band, Luther Vandross, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Carly Simon, Dionne Warwick, Kashif, Roxy Music, Scritti Politti, LeVert, Phillip Bailey, Roy Ayers, Al Jarreau, Eri

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 250 (Part 1 of 2): R&B, funk and pop vocalist and composer Tawatha Agee. First establishing herself in the late 1970s with the band Mtume, she would go on to work with James Mtume-Reggie Lucas produced acts like Stephanie Mills and Phyllis Hyman before blazing her own trail as one of the music industry’s most in-demand session singers.  During the past several decades, she has collaborated with Narada Michael Walden, J. Geils Band, Luther Vandross, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Carly Simon, Dionne Warwick, Kashif, Roxy Music, Scritti Politti, LeVert, Phillip Bailey, Roy Ayers, Al Jarreau, Eri

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 249 (Part 2 of 2): Funk and soul saxophonist, singer and current leader of the James Brown Band Sir Waldo Weathers, best known for his 15 years as a member of Brown’s band (1993-2008). Other artists he has worked with include Charley Pride, Johnnie Taylor and Phil Collins. He has also recorded and performed under his own name as well as leading the groups Funk Circus and the Classic Soul Orchestra.  Also present are longtime James Brown sideman Hollie Farris (trumpet), who joined bean working with the Godfather of Soul in the mid-1970s, and vocalist Cynthia "First Sister" Moore, who performed wi

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 249 (Part 1 of 2): Funk and soul saxophonist, singer and current leader of the James Brown Band Sir Waldo Weathers, best known for his 15 years as a member of Brown’s band (1993-2008). Other artists he has worked with include Charley Pride, Johnnie Taylor and Phil Collins. He has also recorded and performed under his own name as well as leading the groups Funk Circus and the Classic Soul Orchestra.  Also present are longtime James Brown sideman Hollie Farris (trumpet), who joined bean working with the Godfather of Soul in the mid-1970s, and vocalist Cynthia "First Sister" Moore, who performed wi

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 248 (Part 2 of 2): Singer-musician Kip Blackshire, best known for his work with Prince & the New Power Generation from the late 1990s through the mid 2000s. His involvement included live shows as well as studio productions such as the Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic, Rainbow Children and Musicology albums, NPG Music Club releases and the Fonky Bald Heads offshoot group.  In addition, he has released his own recordings, received film and TV credits, and worked with talents such as Maceo Parker, Eric Benet, Al Green, Dr. Dre and Eminem.  RECORDED MAY 2022 LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content p

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 248 (Part 1 of 2): Singer-musician Kip Blackshire, best known for his work with Prince & the New Power Generation from the late 1990s through the mid 2000s. His involvement included live shows as well as studio productions such as the Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic, Rainbow Children and Musicology albums, NPG Music Club releases and the Fonky Bald Heads offshoot group.  In addition, he has released his own recordings, received film and TV credits, and worked with talents such as Maceo Parker, Eric Benet, Al Green, Dr. Dre and Eminem.  RECORDED MAY 2022 LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content p

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 247 (Part 2 of 2): Drummer Jim Wright, the younger brother of famed former Parliament-Funkadelic and Parlet singer Debbie Wright. Growing up immersed in the world of P-Funk, he was mentored by and performed with legendary band members, he was Parlet’s original leader and appeared on records by that group, as well as solo projects by Bernie Worrell and George Clinton.  Jim Wright, who came to be known as Jay-Double-You!, also worked as a sessions player for United Sounds Recording studio owner Don Davis, he has released several very funky albums under his own name and remains musically active tod

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 247 (Part 1 of 2): Drummer Jim Wright, the younger brother of famed former Parliament-Funkadelic and Parlet singer Debbie Wright. Growing up immersed in the world of P-Funk, he was mentored by and performed with legendary band members, he was Parlet’s original leader and appeared on records by that group, as well as solo projects by Bernie Worrell and George Clinton.  Jim Wright, who came to be known as Jay-Double-You!, also worked as a sessions player for United Sounds Recording studio owner Don Davis, he has released several very funky albums under his own name and remains musically active tod

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 246 (Part 3 of 3): Innovative musician and producer Michael Beinhorn. Since collaborating with experimental bassist-producer Bill Laswell in the late 1970s through the mid-1980s, he has played with or produced an array of diverse and creative artists. Those productions include Material, Brian Eno, Herbie Hancock, Nona Hendryx, Lenny White, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Soundgarden, Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Living Colour, Soul Asylum, Black Label Society, Hole, Marilyn Manson and Korn. For the past several years he has focused on helping music artists develop and realize their potential. In 2015 he

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 246 (Part 2 of 3): Innovative musician and producer Michael Beinhorn. Since collaborating with experimental bassist-producer Bill Laswell in the late 1970s through the mid-1980s, he has played with or produced an array of diverse and creative artists. Those productions include Material, Brian Eno, Herbie Hancock, Nona Hendryx, Lenny White, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Soundgarden, Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Living Colour, Soul Asylum, Black Label Society, Hole, Marilyn Manson and Korn. For the past several years he has focused on helping music artists develop and realize their potential. In 2015 he

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 246 (Part 1 of 3): Innovative musician and producer Michael Beinhorn. Since collaborating with experimental bassist-producer Bill Laswell in the late 1970s through the mid-1980s, he has played with or produced an array of diverse and creative artists. Those productions include Material, Brian Eno, Herbie Hancock, Nona Hendryx, Lenny White, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Soundgarden, Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Living Colour, Soul Asylum, Black Label Society, Hole, Marilyn Manson and Korn. For the past several years he has focused on helping music artists develop and realize their potential. In 2015 he

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 245 (Part 2 of 2): Longtime Stone City Band guitarist Tom McDermott. Playing rhythm and solos behind Rick James in studio and on stage, he appeared on most of James’ late 1970s and 1980s albums as well as three Stone City Band records and several others by Teena Marie, Mary Jane Girls and Val Young.  The long list of hits from those recordings and earlier tracks he played on several tours includes “You and I,” “Mary Jane,” “Bustin’ Out,” “Love Gun,” “Big Time,” “Square Biz,” “Give It to Me Baby,” “Superfreak,” “Standing on the Top,” “Candyman,” “My House,” “All Night Long,” “17,” “Cold Blooded,”

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 245 (Part 1 of 2): Longtime Stone City Band guitarist Tom McDermott. Playing rhythm and solos behind Rick James in studio and on stage, he appeared on most of James’ late 1970s and 1980s albums as well as three Stone City Band records and several others by Teena Marie, Mary Jane Girls and Val Young.  The long list of hits from those recordings and earlier tracks he played on several tours includes “You and I,” “Mary Jane,” “Bustin’ Out,” “Love Gun,” “Big Time,” “Square Biz,” “Give It to Me Baby,” “Superfreak,” “Standing on the Top,” “Candyman,” “My House,” “All Night Long,” “17,” “Cold Blooded,”

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 244 (Part 3 of 3): Producer, composer, musician and consultant Pepe Willie – the man who mentored and first recorded a teenage Prince. Bringing Prince into his own band called 94 East, he schooled the eventual superstar genius on rehearsing, song construction, arranging and the business of music.  Combining synthesizer, rock and jazz elements with funk and R&B, and having also influenced other young aspiring local musicians like Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Morris Day, Andre Cymone, Matt Fink and Bobby Z, Pepe has been referred to as the Godfather of the Minneapolis Sound. He remains active today

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 244 (Part 2 of 3): Producer, composer, musician and consultant Pepe Willie – the man who mentored and first recorded a teenage Prince. Bringing Prince into his own band called 94 East, he schooled the eventual superstar genius on rehearsing, song construction, arranging and the business of music.  Combining synthesizer, rock and jazz elements with funk and R&B, and having also influenced other young aspiring local musicians like Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Morris Day, Andre Cymone, Matt Fink and Bobby Z, Pepe has been referred to as the Godfather of the Minneapolis Sound. He remains active today

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 244 (Part 1 of 3): Producer, composer, musician and consultant Pepe Willie – the man who mentored and first recorded a teenage Prince. Bringing Prince into his own band called 94 East, he schooled the eventual superstar genius on rehearsing, song construction, arranging and the business of music.  Combining synthesizer, rock and jazz elements with funk and R&B, and having also influenced other young aspiring local musicians like Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Morris Day, Andre Cymone, Matt Fink and Bobby Z, Pepe has been referred to as the Godfather of the Minneapolis Sound. He remains active today

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 243 (Part 2 of 2): Bassist/composer/producer Cornelius Mims, a founding member of 1980s funk band Tease and an in-demand sessions player. He has worked with dozens of top music stars, throughout it all never losing sight of the funk. Those he has worked with include Vanessa Williams, Johnny Gill, Howard Hewitt, Grover Washington Jr., Snoop Dogg, LL Cool J, DJ Quik, Phil Collins, Brian McKnight, Boyz II Men, Lionel Richie, Mary J. Blige, Smokey Robinson, Rashaan Patterson, George Howard, the Winans, Patti Austin and Kenny Loggins. In recent years, he has won Grammys as part of Fantastic Negrito.

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 243 (Part 1 of 2): Bassist/composer/producer Cornelius Mims, a founding member of 1980s funk band Tease and an in-demand sessions player. He has worked with dozens of top music stars, throughout it all never losing sight of the funk. Those he has worked with include Vanessa Williams, Johnny Gill, Howard Hewitt, Grover Washington Jr., Snoop Dogg, LL Cool J, DJ Quik, Phil Collins, Brian McKnight, Boyz II Men, Lionel Richie, Mary J. Blige, Smokey Robinson, Rashaan Patterson, George Howard, the Winans, Patti Austin and Kenny Loggins. In recent years, he has won Grammys as part of Fantastic Negrito.

** PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm. Featured in TIR Episode 242 (Part 2 of 2): Longtime former Commodores bassist and composer Ronald LaPread! From 1970-1986, he set down the rhythmic foundation for one of the greatest and most popular funk, R&B and pop bands of all time.  During that period, the group recorded more than a dozen successful albums – at their peak having four straight reach No. 1 R&B, and that included 23 Top 25 R&B singles and 16 Top 40 pop hits. Among those songs and other favorites were “I Feel Sanctified,” “Machine Gun,” “Slippery When Wet,” “This Is Your Life,” “Sweet Love,” “Gimme My Mule,” “Fancy Dancer,” “Just to Be Clo