Episodes
Episodes



Thursday Mar 10, 2022
TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Leroy Burgess (Black Ivory, Dance Music Icon), Part 1 of 2
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
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Featured in TIR Episode 232 (Part 1 of 2): Singer, composer, producer and keyboardist Leroy Burgess, whose 50-year music includes being an original member of the soul-dance trio, Black Ivory.
Beginning with its 1972 debut, the group would go on to release six albums through 1984 plus a comeback LP in 2011. Those yielded seven top 50 U.S. R&B hits and a top 20 dance track. Those hits include "Don't Turn Around," "You and I" and "Mainline."
Apart from that, Burgess reinvented and further distinguished himself with dozens of other artists, including Herbie Mann, Eddie Kendricks, Rick James, Aleem, Change, Kashif, Edwin Birdsong and the Universal Robot Band. He is still quite active today and Black Ivory's original members continue to perform.
RECORDED FEBRUARY 2022
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Friday Mar 04, 2022
Friday Mar 04, 2022
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Featured in TIR Episode 231 (Part 2 of 2): Singer, bassist and composer Janice Marie Johnson, most famous for being an upfront member of the late 1970s and early 1980s group A Taste of Honey.
Emerging during disco music’s late 1970s peak, A Taste of Honey notched a pair of No. 1 hits, the dance floor-geared “Boogie Oogie Oogie” and the mellow “Sukiyaki,” as well as three other Top 20 R&B singles. Having won the Grammy Award as 1978’s Best New Artist, the group went on to release five albums through 1984.
Johnson also recorded with Lionel Richie, released a solo album in 1999, later worked with Con Funk Shun’s Felton Pilate (A Taste of Honey toured with the Commodores and Con Funk Shun in the late 1970s), and she continues to perform today.
RECORDED JANUARY 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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Thursday Mar 03, 2022
TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Janice Marie Johnson (A Taste of Honey), Part 1 of 2
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
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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 231 (Part 1 of 2): Singer, bassist and composer Janice Marie Johnson, most famous for being an upfront member of the late 1970s and early 1980s group A Taste of Honey.
Emerging during disco music’s late 1970s peak, A Taste of Honey notched a pair of No. 1 hits, the dance floor-geared “Boogie Oogie Oogie” and the mellow “Sukiyaki,” as well as three other Top 20 R&B singles. Having won the Grammy Award as 1978’s Best New Artist, the group went on to release five albums through 1984.
Johnson also recorded with Lionel Richie, released a solo album in 1999, later worked with Con Funk Shun’s Felton Pilate (A Taste of Honey toured with the Commodores and Con Funk Shun in the late 1970s), and she continues to perform today.
RECORDED JANUARY 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



Friday Feb 25, 2022
Friday Feb 25, 2022
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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 230 (Part 2 of 2): Percussionist Oliver C. Brown (not to be confused with Ollie E. Brown), an original member of KC and the Sunshine Band who went on to record and perform with a long list of soul, rock, pop and jazz artists. He performed on all-time funk-dance classics like "Get Down Tonight," "That's the Way (I Like It)" and many others.
Among the other top acts Brown played with are Latimore, George McCrae, Nancy Wilson, the Supremes, Billy Preston, Jermaine Jackson, the Whispers, Betty Wright, Thelma Houston, Taka Boom, Leo Sayer, Natalie Cole, Eloise Laws, Syreeta, the Beach Boys, Cher, Mick Fleetwood, and smooth jazz groups Gravity 180 and Nils. Also joining the show is Brown's new protege, Ayline Artin.
RECORDED JANUARY 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



Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
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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 230 (Part 1 of 2): Percussionist Oliver C. Brown (not to be confused with Ollie E. Brown), an original member of KC and the Sunshine Band who went on to record and perform with a long list of soul, rock, pop and jazz artists. He performed on all-time funk-dance classics like "Get Down Tonight," "That's the Way (I Like It)" and many others.
Among the other top acts Brown played with are Latimore, George McCrae, Nancy Wilson, the Supremes, Billy Preston, Jermaine Jackson, the Whispers, Betty Wright, Thelma Houston, Taka Boom, Leo Sayer, Natalie Cole, Eloise Laws, Syreeta, the Beach Boys, Cher, Mick Fleetwood, and smooth jazz groups Gravity 180 and Nils. Also joining the show is Brown's new protege, Ayline Artin.
RECORDED JANUARY 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



Friday Feb 18, 2022
Friday Feb 18, 2022
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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 229 (Part 2 of 2): Alvin Taylor, a renowned drummer who since the 1970s has worked with dozens of top rock, R&B and funk artists. Those collaborations include Eric Burdon, George Harrison, Sly Stone, Billy Preston, Bill Withers, Gil-Scott Heron, Elton John, Natalie Cole and America.
As a teen, he was a member of Little Richard’s band and shared the stage with legends like Jimi Hendrix and Elvis Presley. He later also worked with Rick James, Stargard and Leo Sayer.
RECORDED JANUARY 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



Thursday Feb 17, 2022
TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Alvin Taylor (Billy Preston, George Harrison), Part 1 of 2
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
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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 229 (Part 1 of 2): Alvin Taylor, a renowned drummer who since the 1970s has worked with dozens of top rock, R&B and funk artists. Those collaborations include Eric Burdon, George Harrison, Sly Stone, Billy Preston, Bill Withers, Gil-Scott Heron, Elton John, Natalie Cole and America.
As a teen, he was a member of Little Richard’s band and shared the stage with legends like Jimi Hendrix and Elvis Presley. He later also worked with Rick James, Stargard and Leo Sayer.
RECORDED JANUARY 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



Friday Feb 11, 2022
TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Hubert Eaves III (Mtume, D-Train), Part 2 of 2
Friday Feb 11, 2022
Friday Feb 11, 2022
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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 228 (Part 2 of 2): Keyboardist, producer and composer Hubert Eaves III, best known as one-half of the popular 1980s dance-R&B-funk duo D-Train, but who has also collaborated with scores of famous funk, R&B and jazz artists.
He teamed up with singing partner James “D-Train” Williams for five albums that included seven Top 40 R&B hits – among them was the No. 1 dance smash, “You’re the One for Me,” an all-time club classic. Other notables Eaves has worked with include Mtume, Norman Connors, Stephanie Mills, Phyllis Hyman, Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway, Lou Rawls, Andre Cymone, Cheryl Lynn, the Spinners, the Reddings, Force M.D.’s, Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, Madonna and Aretha Franklin.
RECORDED JANUARY 2022
Note: James Mtume passed away days after this interview was conducted; this plays on in his memory. RIP.
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