Aboutmartinstjohn Expertise I can answer general questions about the golden age of hip hop, mostly the 1980s breakbeat era. SInce i collected many rap artists Lps and tapes in the 80s, i can answer most song titles by lyrics.
Experience Hip hop music is what got me into dj mixing in the first place. I still have those lps by rappers Mc Shan, LL COol J, UTFO, WHistle, Beastie Boys, Choice Mcs, Run DMC, Juice Crew, Kool G Rap, Mantronix, Ice T, 2 live crew, Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane, Eric B and Rakim, Dana Dane, Stetasonic, Fat Boys, LA Dream Team,Kurtis Blow,Dj Jazzy Jeff and the fresh prince. In addition, i can answer questions about electrofunk that came from that era: Twilight 22, Newcleus, Egyptian Lover, Arabian Prince, Kyper,Cybotron, Reggie Griffin and Technofunk, Hashim. In addition to that my knowledge of 80s hip hop and r&b extends to the r&b/funk side with Cameo, Loose Ends, Lakeside, Gap Band, Sos band, and others.
Education/Credentials 2 years college..but i couldve had a college degree at a four year university with the money ive put out on vinyl records over the years.
Expert: martinstjohn Date: 12/21/2007 Subject: Song from late 70's - early 80's
Question I have a snippet of a song in my head and can't remember all the lyrics, artist or song title. It would be classified as R&B, maybe hip hop. It has a reference to a worm - and there is a male talking in old woman's voice. I think there is also a reference to 'granny', but definiatly a male voice. There is a weird synthsised beat that plays out to the end of the song. And it's not The Jimmy Castor Bunch.
I know that's not a lot to go on - hope you can help.
Answer Jackie, the song is "funky worm" by Ohio Players. I'm unsure of the year of release, but it was around 74-75..it was on a ktel record i had as a kid. Great song and so is 'troglodyte' and 'bertha butt boogie' by Jimmy Castor Bunch, since you mentioned them.
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