Deep Vinyl #2: The JB’s – Food For Thought By Frost Gamble

James Brown’s importance to hip-hop is well documented, and his catalogue consists of endless loops and snippets that have been used by producers from day one. Naturally, the albums that were recorded by his backing band, The JB’s, are bringing the exact same funk. The lineup of this team changed over the years, but with members like Bootsy Collins, Bobby Byrd, Fred Wesley and Maceo Parker in and out the mix; you can’t go wrong. Hell, as these cats went on to have solo albums full of samples too!

The JBs released their full-length debut. Food For Thought, in 1972. This wax has been absolutely pillaged by hip-hop producers, the quality of the grooves on this joint are tough to match. If you need to sample funky horns, this is a must-own.

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Deep Vinyl #1: B.T. Express – Do It ‘Til You’re Satisfied By Frost Gamble

The “Deep Vinyl” series showcases classic albums of the past that are strong from the first to last track”

Deep Vinyl #1: B.T. Express – Do It ‘Til You’re Satisfied  By Frost Gamble

Early in my diggin’ career, I came across this gem in  a used record spot – and I couldn’t believe how many samples had been used off it!  Every time I dropped the needle, I heard a different track that one my favorite MCs had rhymed over.  Normally, I was looking for a loop that nobody had touched yet – but this album just amazed me, so I shelled out the $7 to cop it. (Trust that $7 was no joke to me back then – I was checking for 25-cent records at the Salvation Army on the regular!)

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