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“How Long Do I Have to Wait For You” by Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings

Posted by: Coach Bundy

Most vinyl heads we meet are hip hop heads first. When they began venturing into the realm of “digging for music”, they most likely started their search by finding those late ’70s breaks that were once sampled by hip hop classics. This is not a bad start for beginners. In fact, with persistence, they discovered timeless albums, or “gems”, and began to venture out into NEW genres of music. Occasionally, the usual vinyl head will leave their mark on music by not only being a fan of music, but by creating NEW genres of music.

Labels Tru-Thoughts and Daptone Records have done this in a unique way. They have created a NEW genre that gives you that nostalgia of the ‘70’s while at the same time is sonically original, leaving you clueless when trying to figure out where among the ranks of afro funk and latin jazz you should place it. The featured track (as heard on our show), entitled “How Long Do I Have to Wait For You” by Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings, is likely to leave some vinyl heads wondering “Is this original (thinkin’ that it was pressed back then) or did this come out recently?”

Their original music has brought back that sound that vinyl heads who listen for funky rhythms and breaks just love. We just hope that fake cats won’t claim that these are original breaks because it really gives you that old school feeling. It’s tricky in that way and takes a well trained ear to distinguish the differences. Be ready for a pop quiz! No cheating. =)