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. Featured in TIR Episode 163 (Part 1 of 2): Guitarist, composer and arranger Kym Miller, a founding member of the great Instant Funk. The group, which was discovered and produced by Philadelphia recording icon Bunny Sigler, is best known for its chart-topping 1979 funk classic, “I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl).” However, there is much more to their story as Instant Funk released seven albums from 1976 to 1983. Its members also contributed to many other well-known artists’ recordings. Those include Lou Rawls, the O’Jays, MFSB, Curtis Mayfield and Evelyn “Champagne” King.Here, Miller recounts the flurry of activity the group enjoyed during its heyday, what it was like to walk among the Sound of Philade

** 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. Featured in TIR Episode 162 (Part 2 of 2): Saxophonist Eddie Mininfield -- better known as Eddie M and best known for his work with Prince and Sheila E -- but also for a host of other artists. Coming aboard during the Purple Rain Tour, he would go on to perform countless shows with Prince and Sheila E, and appeared on the former’s Around the World in a Day album and the latter’s Romance 1600, Sheila E, Sex Cymbal, Heaven and Iconic. He has also released music under his own name as well as supported other acts including Paula Abdul, Beyonce, Stevie Nicks, Wayman Tisdale, Aretha Franklin, Jesse Johnson, Teena Marie, Karyn White, Levert, Acoustic Alchemy and Jay King.RECORDED AUGUST 2020LEGAL NOTICE: All video and

** 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. Featured in TIR Episode 162 (Part 1 of 2): Saxophonist Eddie Mininfield -- better known as Eddie M and best known for his work with Prince and Sheila E -- but also for a host of other artists. Coming aboard during the Purple Rain Tour, he would go on to perform countless shows with Prince and Sheila E, and appeared on the former’s Around the World in a Day album and the latter’s Romance 1600, Sheila E, Sex Cymbal, Heaven and Iconic. He has also released music under his own name as well as supported other acts including Paula Abdul, Beyonce, Stevie Nicks, Wayman Tisdale, Aretha Franklin, Jesse Johnson, Teena Marie, Karyn White, Levert, Acoustic Alchemy and Jay King.RECORDED AUGUST 2020LEGAL NOTICE: All video and

** 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. Featured in TIR Episode 161 (Part 3 of 3): Drummer, composer and producer Wardell Potts, whose credits include three No. 1 and many top 10 hits. As one of the SOLAR label’s core musicians, he provided beats for some of R&B’s most memorable acts, including Dynasty, Shalamar and the Whispers. Among his best-known creations was the latter group's 1983 funk-dance classic, "Keep on Lovin' Me."Other artists Potts has worked with include: Leon Sylvers, Evelyn King, Gladys Knight, Regina Belle, Jerry Knight, Tavaras, the Jets, Five Star, Atlantic Starr, Brothers Johnson, Tyler Collins, Tracy Spencer and Hugh Masekela. Here he talks about the great SOLAR legacy and being featured on several all-time classic R&B

** 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. Featured in TIR Episode 161 (Part 2 of 3): Drummer, composer and producer Wardell Potts, whose credits include three No. 1 and many top 10 hits. As one of the SOLAR label’s core musicians, he provided beats for some of R&B’s most memorable acts, including Dynasty, Shalamar and the Whispers. Among his best-known creations was the latter group's 1983 funk-dance classic, "Keep on Lovin' Me."Other artists Potts has worked with include: Leon Sylvers, Evelyn King, Gladys Knight, Regina Belle, Jerry Knight, Tavaras, the Jets, Five Star, Atlantic Starr, Brothers Johnson, Tyler Collins, Tracy Spencer and Hugh Masekela. Here he talks about the great SOLAR legacy and being featured on several all-time classic R&B

** 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. Featured in TIR Episode 161 (Part 1 of 3): Drummer, composer and producer Wardell Potts, whose credits include three No. 1 and many top 10 hits. As one of the SOLAR label’s core musicians, he provided beats for some of R&B’s most memorable acts, including Dynasty, Shalamar and the Whispers. Among his best-known creations was the latter group's 1983 funk-dance classic, "Keep on Lovin' Me."Other artists Potts has worked with include: Leon Sylvers, Evelyn King, Gladys Knight, Regina Belle, Jerry Knight, Tavaras, the Jets, Five Star, Atlantic Starr, Brothers Johnson, Tyler Collins, Tracy Spencer and Hugh Masekela. Here he talks about the great SOLAR legacy and being featured on several all-time classic R&B

** 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. Featured in TIR Episode 160 (Part 2 of 2): Renowned R&B singer-composer Evelyn “Champagne” King. After exploding onto airwaves and into discoteques in 1977 as a teenager with the top 10 pop, R&B and dance hit, “Shame,” she would go on to further distinguish herself with a dozen albums -- three of them certified gold sales status -- and 18 top 40 R&B singles. Among King's other best known hits are: “I’m in Love,” “Love Come Down,” “Betcha She Don’t Love You,” “Shake Down,” “Your Personal Touch,” “Flirt” and “Hold on to What You’ve Got.”Here she recounts her entire career with insights into the producers, key figures, songs, albums, performances, styles, record business and personal events that have s

** 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. Featured in TIR Episode 160 (Part 1 of 2): Renowned R&B singer-composer Evelyn “Champagne” King. After exploding onto airwaves and into discoteques in 1977 as a teenager with the top 10 pop, R&B and dance hit, “Shame,” she would go on to further distinguish herself with a dozen albums -- three of them certified gold sales status -- and 18 top 40 R&B singles. Among King's other best known hits are: “I’m in Love,” “Love Come Down,” “Betcha She Don’t Love You,” “Shake Down,” “Your Personal Touch,” “Flirt” and “Hold on to What You’ve Got.”Here she recounts her entire career with insights into the producers, key figures, songs, albums, performances, styles, record business and personal events that have s

** 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. Featured in TIR Episode 159 (Part 2 of 2): Keyboardist-singer-composer Michael “Moneystone” Judkins, a core member of funk group the ADC Band and accomplished sessions/touring musician. Bursting onto radio in 1978 with the top 10 R&B, P-Funk-inspired hit, “Long Stroke,” ADC (A Direct Current) dropped five albums through 1982. Other standout tracks during that period -- some of them produced by the likes of Mass Production and the Fatback Band -- included “Stank Machine,” “Talk That Stuff,” “Hangin’ Out,” “Brother Luck,” “Roll With the Punches,” “U-Funk-Ula” and “So Good.” Those superbly funk jams would be enough, but as we will discover the ADC Band’s story goes much deeper -- with roots stemming from a tru

** 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. Featured in TIR Episode 159 (Part 1 of 2): Keyboardist-singer-composer Michael “Moneystone” Judkins, a core member of funk group the ADC Band and accomplished sessions/touring musician. Bursting onto radio in 1978 with the top 10 R&B, P-Funk-inspired hit, “Long Stroke,” ADC (A Direct Current) dropped five albums through 1982. Other standout tracks during that period -- some of them produced by the likes of Mass Production and the Fatback Band -- included “Stank Machine,” “Talk That Stuff,” “Hangin’ Out,” “Brother Luck,” “Roll With the Punches,” “U-Funk-Ula” and “So Good.” Those superbly funk jams would be enough, but as we will discover the ADC Band’s story goes much deeper -- with roots stemming from a tru

** 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. Featured in TIR Episode 158 (Part 2 of 2): Hard-rocking and funking bassist-singer-composer Starr Cullars. She has released three albums, been associated with Parliament-Funkadelic and Prince, and a few years back was a standout on VH1’s “Rock Camp” show. Her band, the Starr Cullars Crew, has opened for top acts like the P-Funk All-Stars, Living Colour, Bernie Worrell, Maceo Parker and Bad Brains. Cullars’ latest album is the powerful 10-track set, Living Galaxy. Cullars' colorful story of tracking down Prince at Paisley Park in 1988 to give him her demo tape is not to be missed, along with her inspiring account of being a musical talent who defies traditional perceptions. She also goes deep into the P-Funk org

** 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. Featured in TIR Episode 158 (Part 1 of 2): Hard-rocking and funking bassist-singer-composer Starr Cullars. She has released three albums, been associated with Parliament-Funkadelic and Prince, and a few years back was a standout on VH1’s “Rock Camp” show. Her band, the Starr Cullars Crew, has opened for top acts like the P-Funk All-Stars, Living Colour, Bernie Worrell, Maceo Parker and Bad Brains. Cullars’ latest album is the powerful 10-track set, Living Galaxy. Cullars' colorful story of tracking down Prince at Paisley Park in 1988 to give him her demo tape is not to be missed, along with her inspiring account of being a musical talent who defies traditional perceptions. She also goes deep into the P-Funk org

** 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. Featured in TIR Episode 157 (Part 2 of 2): Singer-producer-composer-arranger Jay King, the mastermind behind success of the Timex Social Club and Club Nouveau. He promoted the former’s 1986 smash “Rumors” into the biggest independently released single of all time, while that same year the latter’s debut album went Top 5 R&B, Top 10 Pop and was certified multiplatinum. That record, Life, Love & Pain contained the Grammy-winning Bill Withers remake “Lean on Me,” as well as the Top 10 R&B hits “Jealousy,” “Situation #9” and “Why You Treat Me So Bad.” The group went on to release five more albums, the most recent in 2015, and two years later King released his second solo album. In addition to being a re

** 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. Featured in TIR Episode 157 (Part 1 of 2): Singer-producer-composer-arranger Jay King, the mastermind behind success of the Timex Social Club and Club Nouveau. He promoted the former’s 1986 smash “Rumors” into the biggest independently released single of all time, while that same year the latter’s debut album went Top 5 R&B, Top 10 Pop and was certified multiplatinum. That record, Life, Love & Pain contained the Grammy-winning Bill Withers remake “Lean on Me,” as well as the Top 10 R&B hits “Jealousy,” “Situation #9” and “Why You Treat Me So Bad.” The group went on to release five more albums, the most recent in 2015, and two years later King released his second solo album. In addition to being a re

** 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. Featured in TIR Episode 156 (Part 2 of 2): Keyboardist-singer Kevin Lassiter, who during the mid to late 1970s was a member of the Kay-Gees, as well as that group’s mentors, Kool & the Gang. Led by guitarist Kevin Bell, the younger brother of Robert “Kool” Bell and Ronald Bell -- the latter of whom guided and produced the Kay-Gees -- the band burst onto the funk scene in 1974 with the very Kool & the Gang-like smash hit, “You’ve Got to Keep on Bumpin’.” The group would go on to release four studio albums and several more top-notch funk and dance tracks, including “Get Down,” “Who’s the Man With the Master Plan,” “On the Money,” “Hustle Wit’ Every Muscle” and “Waiting at the Bus Stop.” Before the Kay-Gee

** 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. Featured in TIR Episode 156 (Part 1 of 2): Keyboardist-singer Kevin Lassiter, who during the mid to late 1970s was a member of the Kay-Gees, as well as that group’s mentors, Kool & the Gang. Led by guitarist Kevin Bell, the younger brother of Robert “Kool” Bell and Ronald Bell -- the latter of whom guided and produced the Kay-Gees -- the band burst onto the funk scene in 1974 with the very Kool & the Gang-like smash hit, “You’ve Got to Keep on Bumpin’.” The group would go on to release four studio albums and several more top-notch funk and dance tracks, including “Get Down,” “Who’s the Man With the Master Plan,” “On the Money,” “Hustle Wit’ Every Muscle” and “Waiting at the Bus Stop.” Before the Kay-Gee

** 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. Featured in TIR Episode 155 (Part 3 of 3): Keyboardist-singer Fred Mills, a member of notorious funk queen Betty Davis’ 1970s band. He contributed to her classic recordings that bridged the rock-funk influences of Jimi Hendrix, Sly Stone and Janis Joplin, and also toured with the controversial icon. Davis' great tunes include "If I'm in Luck I Might Get Picked Up," "Anti-Love Song," "He Was a Big Freak," "Your Mama Wants You Back," "They Say I'm Different," "Nasty Gal," "Talkin Trash" and "Whorey Angel." Her first album in 1973 was produced by Sly & the Family Stone drummer Greg Errico (featured in another TRUTH IN RHYTHM episode) and featured members of Graham Central Station.Davis, whose last name came fr

** 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. Featured in TIR Episode 155 (Part 2 of 3): Keyboardist-singer Fred Mills, a member of notorious funk queen Betty Davis’ 1970s band. He contributed to her classic recordings that bridged the rock-funk influences of Jimi Hendrix, Sly Stone and Janis Joplin, and also toured with the controversial icon. Davis' great tunes include "If I'm in Luck I Might Get Picked Up," "Anti-Love Song," "He Was a Big Freak," "Your Mama Wants You Back," "They Say I'm Different," "Nasty Gal," "Talkin Trash" and "Whorey Angel." Her first album in 1973 was produced by Sly & the Family Stone drummer Greg Errico (featured in another TRUTH IN RHYTHM episode) and featured members of Graham Central Station.Davis, whose last name came fr

** 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. Featured in TIR Episode 155 (Part 1 of 3): Keyboardist-singer Fred Mills, a member of notorious funk queen Betty Davis’ 1970s band. He contributed to her classic recordings that bridged the rock-funk influences of Jimi Hendrix, Sly Stone and Janis Joplin, and also toured with the controversial icon. Davis' great tunes include "If I'm in Luck I Might Get Picked Up," "Anti-Love Song," "He Was a Big Freak," "Your Mama Wants You Back," "They Say I'm Different," "Nasty Gal," "Talkin Trash" and "Whorey Angel." Her first album in 1973 was produced by Sly & the Family Stone drummer Greg Errico (featured in another TRUTH IN RHYTHM episode) and featured members of Graham Central Station.Davis, whose last name came fr

** 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. Featured in TIR Episode 154 (Part 2 of 2): Bassist-composer Joe Plass, an original member of one of the 1980s’ most underappreciated funk bands -- Shock. Best known for their hit single, “Let’s Get Crackin,” the group, which also featured brothers Roger and Steve Sause as well as former Pleasure and later Dazz Band guitarist Marlon McClain, released four albums in the early 1980s, one in the late ‘80s and a final studio effort in 1994. Among Shock's other killer tracks were “Let Your Body Do the Talkin’,” “Electrophonic Phunk,” “Loosen Up,” “Nite Life,” “Crank It Up,” “San Juan,” “Waitin’ on Your Love” and “Time or Our Lives.” Plass also played on hit albums by saxman Kenny G, and in 2012 released his solo set,