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TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Levi Seacer Jr. (Prince), Part 2 of 2

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Featured in TIR Episode 269 (Part 2 of 2): Musician, producer and songwriter Levi Seacer Jr. -- best known as a founding member of Prince’s New Power Generation band. Featured primarily on bass and guitar while touring and recording extensively with the NPG from 1987-1993, he can be heard on amazing Prince records like Sign 'O' the Times, the Black Album, Lovesexy, Graffiti Bridge, Diamonds and Pearls and The Love Symbol Album. 
Having also worked with related acts such as Sheila E, Madhouse, Rosie Gaines, Brownmark, the Time, Mavis Staples and George Clinton, he presently serves as the musical director and lead guitarist for a musical collective called The Purple Ones that honors the Minneapolis Sound’s legacy.
RECORDED OCTOBER 2022
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TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Levi Seacer Jr. (Prince), Part 1 of 2

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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 269 (Part 1 of 2): Musician, producer and songwriter Levi Seacer Jr. -- best known as a founding member of Prince’s New Power Generation band. Featured primarily on bass and guitar while touring and recording extensively with the NPG from 1987-1993, he can be heard on amazing Prince records like Sign 'O' the Times, the Black Album, Lovesexy, Graffiti Bridge, Diamonds and Pearls and The Love Symbol Album. 
Having also worked with related acts such as Sheila E, Madhouse, Rosie Gaines, Brownmark, the Time, Mavis Staples and George Clinton, he presently serves as the musical director and lead guitarist for a musical collective called The Purple Ones that honors the Minneapolis Sound’s legacy.
RECORDED OCTOBER 2022
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281).
Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400

TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Omar Mesa (Mandrill), Part 2 of 2

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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 268 (Part 2 of 2): Guitarist Omar Mesa, best known as an original member of one of the all-time great funk-soul bands, Mandrill. Along with the Wilson brothers at its core, he shined with the group during its ascent and peak from 1970-1973. 
That included the band’s self-titled debut, Mandrill Is, Composite Truth and Just Outside of Town albums that spawned tracks like ”Git It,” “Ape Is High,” “Hang Loose,” which went to No. 25 on the R&B chart, “Fencewalk,” which went to No. 19, “Mango Meat,” and “Two Sisters of Mercy.” 
Incorporating jazz and Latin musical elements, during that period Mandrill also gained acclaim as one the most original and fierce live acts. Having left the band in the mid-1970s, Mesa has continued to play, record and live life on his own terms. His new single is titled, “I Love the Way You Read My Mind.”
RECORDED SEPTEMBER 2022
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281).
Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400

TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Omar Mesa (Mandrill), Part 1 of 2

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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 268 (Part 1 of 2): Guitarist Omar Mesa, best known as an original member of one of the all-time great funk-soul bands, Mandrill. Along with the Wilson brothers at its core, he shined with the group during its ascent and peak from 1970-1973. 
That included the band’s self-titled debut, Mandrill Is, Composite Truth and Just Outside of Town albums that spawned tracks like ”Git It,” “Ape Is High,” “Hang Loose,” which went to No. 25 on the R&B chart, “Fencewalk,” which went to No. 19, “Mango Meat,” and “Two Sisters of Mercy.” 
Incorporating jazz and Latin musical elements, during that period Mandrill also gained acclaim as one the most original and fierce live acts. Having left the band in the mid-1970s, Mesa has continued to play, record and live life on his own terms. His new single is titled, “I Love the Way You Read My Mind.”
RECORDED SEPTEMBER 2022
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281).
Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400

TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Rustee Allen (Sly & the Family Stone), Part 2 of 2

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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 267 (Part 2 of 2): Bassist Rustee Allen, best known as bass icon Larry Graham’s successor in Sly & the Family Stone. First catching on with Sly Stone protege act Little Sister, Allen would go on to be featured on Sly & the Family Stone’s classic mid-1970s albums Fresh, Small Talk and High on You. 
Others he has recorded and/or performed with through the years include the Edwin Hawkins Singers, Lenny Williams, the Temptations, Angela Bofill, George Clinton, Bobby Womack and Robin Trower. Having just released a funky new song called “Gonna Take More,” Allen has also launched his own YouTube show.
RECORDED SEPTEMBER 2022
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281).
Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400

TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Rustee Allen (Sly & the Family Stone), Part 1 of 2

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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 267 (Part 1 of 2): Bassist Rustee Allen, best known as bass icon Larry Graham’s successor in Sly & the Family Stone. First catching on with Sly Stone protege act Little Sister, Allen would go on to be featured on Sly & the Family Stone’s classic mid-1970s albums Fresh, Small Talk and High on You. 
Others he has recorded and/or performed with through the years include the Edwin Hawkins Singers, Lenny Williams, the Temptations, Angela Bofill, George Clinton, Bobby Womack and Robin Trower. Having just released a funky new song called “Gonna Take More,” Allen has also launched his own YouTube show.
RECORDED SEPTEMBER 2022
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281).
Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400

TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Sam Carter (Slave), Part 2 of 2

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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 267 (Part 2 of 2): Drummer, keyboardist and composer Sam Carter, who is best known for his work with one of the greatest funk bands ever – Slave – as well as its offshoot group, Steve Arrington’s Hall of Fame. 
Carter, who often collaborated with his horn-playing brother Charles (a.k.a. Cedell), contributed to such seminal albums as Slave’s “Show Time” in 1981 – which has just been reissued (https://iconoclassicrecords.com/album/show-time/) – and Steve Arrington’s Hall of Fame 1983 debut. The former included classic songs like “Snapshot” and “Wait for Me,” while the latter included top-tier tracks like “Way Out,” “Nobody Can Be You But You” and one of the all-time favorite jams, “Weak at the Knees.” 
Coming from a jazz-oriented foundation, Sam Carter appeared on Slave releases through 1990 and later transitioned to a long career working in higher education.
RECORDED SEPTEMBER 2022
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281).
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TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Sam Carter (Slave), Part 1 of 2

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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 267 (Part 1 of 2): Drummer, keyboardist and composer Sam Carter, who is best known for his work with one of the greatest funk bands ever – Slave – as well as its offshoot group, Steve Arrington’s Hall of Fame. 
Carter, who often collaborated with his horn-playing brother Charles (a.k.a. Cedell), contributed to such seminal albums as Slave’s “Show Time” in 1981 – which has just been reissued (https://iconoclassicrecords.com/album/show-time/) – and Steve Arrington’s Hall of Fame 1983 debut. The former included classic songs like “Snapshot” and “Wait for Me,” while the latter included top-tier tracks like “Way Out,” “Nobody Can Be You But You” and one of the all-time favorite jams, “Weak at the Knees.” 
Coming from a jazz-oriented foundation, Sam Carter appeared on Slave releases through 1990 and later transitioned to a long career working in higher education.
RECORDED SEPTEMBER 2022
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281).
Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400