Comments on: Crossroads of the Funk

By: STAZE_ONE

STAZE_ONE — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:56:20 +0000

Heya, this is STAZE-ONE from the other side of this phonkey planet. Germany to b exact. I been into to funk ever since i started listening to oldschool and goldenage hiphop in the mid-80ties. The shit is still hot as hell: The other day i smuggled some ZAPP, MTUME, DON BLACKMAN, CON FUNK SHUN AND SLAVE-Tunes on my daughters (14) ipod � and ya know what? She loved it. Her schoolfriends freaked out on it, too. They�ve neva heard bout these kinda artists before though, hehe. Feed a new breed man. Keepin the funk alive, right? As i read about your paper i was really stoked. I always liked the Dayton sound. Just perfect for poplocking. If theres a chance to send your paper as a pdf-file, dat be supadopaliciouzzz.

By: Sunny Lexington

Sunny Lexington — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 23:42:36 +0000

MAN!! I'm also a Daytonian and you just dont know how much I appreciate this post. I just started a production company mainly for hiphop music, and I am constantly explaining the connection that Dayton has to todays music. We all know that Dayton's funk bands were the biggest influence on the funk genre, but little is said about the influence they've had on hiphop (through sampling). A huge chunk of funk samples in hiphop music if from Dayton funk bands.
I'm not sure if your research paper touches on this point, but I would love a copy of it. Thanks again!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 03:42:07 +0000

I am from Dayton as well and would like a copy of your research paper too. I never tire of telling people about my hometown's contribution to funk music! Thanks!

By: Tory Sound

Tory Sound — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 05:06:11 +0000

Yes, if you still are sharing your funk document, I'd really appreciate a copy or link to read. I too grew up in the Gem City and to this day am keeping the funk alive! Also, I would be happy to send you a few of my home brewed original mp3 tracks to show my appreciation.

Thanks again,

TorySound

Tory@torysound.com

By: Peter D. Slaughter

Peter D. Slaughter — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:14:34 +0000

I just heard about this great article.Myself I grew up on the west side of the city and use to see some of these
bands while a paperboy for a local paper. I even had a bass guitar that somebody tricked me out of for some drugs. This was during the heyday of Slave when they first hit with Slide. I also use to stay in a rooming house with
Carter Bradely of Slave the real original keyboard player with Slave. Listent to the first 3 Lp's and you can hear him,plus seem him on the first Slave LP and the 3rd LP,The
Concept. I was more of a roller skater and al these funk
jams were big hit's at the roller rink's.
One place in particular was a place called Skateland.
It seemed like sometimes we were always jamming to music
by local bands.
By being under that influenced,I wanted to be a DJ at one point and even went to CSU in Wilberforce and came out
with a degree in Radio/TV but I never got the type of
shot I wanted to really be a DJ in the city.
So in time,I gave that up.
Plus by then radio had gotten real commercial and it was to much for me to want to be bothered with.
I think that a special greatest hit CD collection of
all the top dance,roller skate cuts that came from all
the groups should be put out and maybe you or somebody
write the linear notes of it. It would be a classic and might bring back some pride to the city and especially
the west side.
If you were to ask me one thing that thru this vibe off ?
It was the crack cocaine trade and another thing was when
the old WDAO was bought out and the urban radio format was
changed.
So in closing,check out my Face Book page where I DJ now
with a lot of classic FUNK from that era.
My email is peter_slaughter@yahoo.com and send me copy also.

By: Robert Menafee

Robert Menafee — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:38:44 +0000

"Please, please, please" send me a copy of your paper! Email robert.ohioplayer@gmail.com

By: Dean Hummons

Dean Hummons — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:18:56 +0000

My Dad was in Sun and Dayton,,,i would love to check out your paper...pleese send to deanhummons@gmail.com

thanks..

By: funk nut

funk nut — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:57:58 +0000

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By: Jboogie

Jboogie — Thu, 20 May 2010 16:07:14 +0000

I will spread the word cause I love the funk!
Would love to read your paper,please send it to mrjboogie@gmail.
Thanks

By: Marion

Marion — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 03:29:26 +0000

Please send paper to h3ph3r@yahoo.com

Once again, outstanding work.