:: RISSA-CHRISSA (1981-1982)

Early RAP 12" story (pt.11)

This bronx record label is another one cross-over genre label. Several releases are genuine HipHop as SOUTH BRONX & CUBIE BURKE. Created by Fred MYERS after the collaspe of DAKAR/BRUNSWICK, (on which the SOUTH BRONX first title was recorded) we must also underline the fact that Sylvia STRIPLIN also recorded a 12" on RISSA CHRISSA. Re-lived this area and enjoy our high quality scans.

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:: ROCKY RECORDS (1983-1985)

Early RAP 12" story (pt.10)

We continue to publish our record label listings that concerns "cross-over" genre. With ROCKY RECORDS we are more onto a disco/funk - hiphop crossover style. No special infos about this label. Check the two hiphop releases. Re-lived this area and enjoy our high quality scans.

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:: JOE GIBBS MUSIC (1980-1983) Hip-Hop titles

Early RAP 12" story (pt.09)

This bronx located record label was in fact a cross-over genre label. Reggae oriented, from JAMAICA, Joe GIBBS (aka Joe GIBSON) openned an U.S division to distribute his jamaican releases. As, you may know, "toasting" was common to reggae and RAP M.C's. That's the reason why, some recordings of JOE GIBBS are pure RAP reprises. Re-lived this area and enjoy our high quality scans.

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:: ABC Records AB-1010 - THE DRAMATICS

ABC records Soul & Funk Albums (pt.38)

Fourth Album from the DRAMATICS for ABC. Nothing special to underline, apart that this album is more dance oriented and that it was performed by well known session musicians as James JAMERSON, Bruce NAZARIAN, Denis COFFEY...). Find full detail of this set here, and enjoy it with our high quality scans.



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:: ABC Records # AB-1003 - BAUTISTA

ABC records Soul & Funk Albums (pt.37)

Year 1977 continues for ABC with a surprising recording offer by BAUTISTA of EARTH, WIND & FIRE. His first solo album delivers more personnals feelings of Roland (all titles are written by him), and turns more into jazz-funk sounds thanks to the WAYNE HENDERSON production. It wasn't rare to find solo albums of performers and sessionnists, as recording corp. weren't afraid at that period to sign them. Notice that FANTASY group SIDE EFFECT co-performed the vocals on this set, and that the LP was recorded at TOTAL EXPERIENCE RECORDINGS studios (Probably one of the first materials on this brothers SIMMONS / GAP BAND studio). Find full detail of this set here, and enjoy it with our high quality scans.



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:: DAZZ Records (1980)

Early RAP 12" story (pt.08)

Back to 1980. DAZZ records is a Two shot record label. Because it contains the first recording of Jimmy SPICER we've added this listing to our "EARLY RAP STORY" saga. But, one more interresting story inside, is that the second recoding on DAZZ records is the first by legendary hip-hop group "FULL FORCE"!!!. It's a typicaly funk/disco track. Check these two essentaisl. Re-lived this area and enjoy our high quality scans.

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:: FRILLS records (1982)

Early RAP 12" story (pt.07)

1982 saw the FRILLS records appearing on the scene for a short shot !!!. This "Peoples Label" was the FRANKIE SMITH result of his previous commercial success with "Double Dutch Bus". Building this label, he probably thought he would encountered more success. However this short live label delivered us tracks from Frankie, KOOL KYLE. If you've never heard the "Double Dutch II" track, try to find it, it's an heavy funky track from frankie, much more better than the original. Re-lived this area and enjoy our high quality scans.

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:: TEC Records # 159 - DIRECT CURRENT

Early RAP 12" story (pt.06)

The only RAP LP on TEC Records is "DIRECT CURRENT" 1979 set. From the CLEMENT Sisters this four song LP is the only RAP oriented album released on TEC. We've include it in our EARLY RAP STORY. Check our full detailled review for more infos about the sisters. Re-lived this area and enjoy our high quality scans.

:: ABC Records # AB-1001 - Al HUDSON & THE SOUL PARTNERS

ABC records Soul & Funk Albums (pt.36)

1977 saw the emergence of long time producer Al HUDSON spreading his abilty into soul and then disco/funk group AL HUDSON.From DETROIT city, this is the first set from this GROUP (AL HUDSON & THE SOUL PARTNERS will changed their name to ONE WAY when MCA brought back ABC records) that will be worldwilde known in 1979 for his DISCO hit "You can Do It". This debut LP allow them to have a modest hit with the track "I Got The Notion, You Got The Motion". Some disco gems are included by AL PERKINS producer with the tracks "Disco Lovers" & "Let's Disco". Often underestimate (because of the commercial MCA spotlight put on them) this group diserve an historic attention. Find full detail of this set here, and enjoy it with our high quality scans.



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:: ABC Records # AB-999 - LAKESIDE

ABC records Soul & Funk Albums (pt.35)

YES !!! That's the same group that the one that will burn the dancefloor with their S.O.L.A.R hits ! Before being bringing up by Dick GRIFFEY, that group formed in 1969, used to perform as "LAKESIDE EXPRESS". Even if they concluded a record deal with CURTOM in 1971 (no material came out), and later with MOTOWN in 1975(two 7" singles were released) nothing big never came. In 1977 the group signed with ABC records. Their first LP then came, but it didn't reached the charts. This LP is far away from their future sound, but is a piece of the history Find full detail of this set here, and enjoy it with our high quality scans.



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:: ABC Records # AB-998 - BOOTY PEOPLE

ABC records Soul & Funk Albums (pt.34)

During 1977, ABC turned onto Heavy Funk with BOOTY PEOPLE ! Far from their "usual" soul / funk releases, ABC signed this new group after they came to the highlights on CALLA with their single "Spirit of '76". You will surprised, watching at the group composition to discover that Mitch McDOWELL (of later GENARAL CAINE group) was the leader player of that this exprience. Also interesting fact, is to note that other members of WAR were concerned by this project. That explains the "funkadelik" heavy sound of that set. Find full detail of this set here, and enjoy it with our high quality scans.



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:: T.E.C Records (1979-1981)

Early RAP 12" story (pt.05)

Not only a RAP label ! That was T.E.C records ! From Philadelphia famous for other great soul labels, we have decide to add this label into our "old skool selection" due to some cult tracks issued on this label (DIRECT CURRENT, LADY B.). However apart RAP singles TEC records also provided us some strong SOUL or FUNK tracks from Cecil PARKER and CAPTAIN SKY. Re-lived this area and enjoy our high quality scans.

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:: ABC Records # 2AB-996 - Isaac HAYES & Dionne WARWICK

ABC records Soul & Funk Albums (pt.33)

Last recording session from Isaac HAYES for ABC before his move back to STAX for another shot. Not much to say about this double Live set fro Isaac & Dionne. Find full detail of this set here, and enjoy it with our high quality scans.



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:: EXPRESS (Foward) Records 1979-1982

Early RAP 12" story (pt.04)

Opening of year 2009 begins with this seminal Rap / Hip-Hop label: EXPRESS Records.From New York City this label managed by P.PRATT & C.SMITH, located in Amsterdam Ave. spended three years of activities in producing early hip/hop artists, providing us several gems from artist "T.J. SWANN". As many rap labels of that period, the catalog is constituted of covers of Disco/funk hits or titles, revisited by an M.C's. The label's logo changed several times Re-lived this area and enjoy our high quality scans.

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:: ABC Records # AB-988 - WAR

ABC records Soul & Funk Albums (pt.32)

First 2009 post concerns our ABC records saga, and the WAR (featuring Eric BURDON) LP of late 1976, containing early materials from 1969 & 1970. This pseudo compilation was the first traduction of the new deal concluded between WAR & ABC records. Remember that Eric BURDON was introduced by Jerry GOLDSMITH to previous other group members to form WAR in 1969. After two LP, Eric BURDON & WAR separated their ways. Find full detail of this set here, and enjoy it with our high quality scans.


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