Name: Mixmaster Moron
Nights: Funkademia

Who is he?
Recent addition to the funkademia stable. Claims to be the 'ladies favourite' and that he has a strong entourage of young groupies to prove it. Very hairy and likes his obscure funk numbers bless him. Rumours abound about which way he swings, nonetheless currently single and lookin' for lovin'

Top Ten:
(In no particular order)

Chic - Good Times (1979) WEA
No top ten funkademia compilation would be complete without D.I.S.C.O. and this must be one of the best. Doesn't get played much these days to prevent over exposure but it can't be ignord. Without question a hugely influential song sampled from Rappers Delight to Beverley Knight. Nile Rogers and Bernard Edwards at their best.

Rose Royce - Car Wash (1976) MCA
Another disco tune and again the victim of over exposure but if you get a successful club night named after it then it must be due some credit.

Temptations - Papa was a Rollin' Stone (1972) Motown
Not your typical Temptations sound. Only the keen will have had the pleasure of enjoying this at funkademia due to it usually being played about 10:30, so get there early. Epic Motown track.

O'Jays - For the Love of Money (1973) Philladelphia
This was another track that was so different to what had been put out previously by them. One of the best intro's of all time. A firm funkademia favourite. Cost me £19 so I reckon Geordie Frank owes me. If you don't like this record you're in the wrong club.

Creative Source - Who Is He and What Is He to You (1973) Polygram
At 11 minutes 45 seconds this has to be one of my favourites 'cos I can go to the toilet. I could but I don't 'cos I love every second of it. A funk record everyone should own - go buy it (Bus Stop Records Chorlton... I know you've got it Jon)

Michael Viners Incredible Bongo Band - Apache (1973) MGM
Don't be fooled by its shadows connections this is funk at its funkiest. A block party classic that heavily influenced the Hip Hop sound. Gets a standing ovation at funkademia every time.

James Brown - Stone to the Bone (1973) Polygram
Not only the Godfather of Soul but also the Don of Funk. Heavily requested and rightly so. Difficult to choose a favourite for JB slate as the guy has done so many.

Starvue - Body Fusion (1973) RAW
One of the few truly great funkademia records I don't possess (Payney I'm so jealous - Jon please find it for me). Another played early. Brilliant.

Jackson Sisters - I Believe in Miracles (1976)
A song with an instantly recognisable intro. Like me, popular with the ladies and who am I to refuse a lady? If you want it, you can have it. xxx

Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel - White Lines (Don't Do It) (1983) Sugarhill Records
This early Hip Hop/electro track brings back great memories for me as a teenager in Wythenshawe trying my best, without success, at breakdancing. Still at least I could BMX. Electro is what I was into as a kid so I had to include at least one. Al-Naafiysh (The Soul) by Hashim came close but White Lines just pips it.

Others that came close:
Anything Motown. Love it despite what Brettel says.
Sister Sledge. He's the greatest dancer (It's about me!)
80's classic grooves eg. Change, SOS
90's house anthems

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