Amp Fiddler

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Joseph "Amp" Fiddler is a keyboard player, singer, songwriter and producer from Detroit, Michigan in the USA. His musical styles include funk, soul, dance and electronica music. He is probably best known for his contributions to the band Enchantment, and as part of George Clinton’s Parliament and Funkadelic groups during the 1970s and 80s.[1] His first solo album Waltz of a Ghetto Fly was released in March 2004.[2]

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[edit] Early career

During his career, Amp Fiddler has worked with George Clinton, Moodyman, Jamiroquai, Was (Not Was), the Brand New Heavies, Fishbone and nu soul artist Maxwell. Working with his brother, Bubz (bass guitarist, producer and songwriter), he released the album Mr Fiddler in 1990 on Elektra [1]. Amp Fiddler is credited with introducing hip-hop producer J Dilla to the Akai sampling drum machine.[3]

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

  • Waltz of a Ghetto Fly (2004)
  • Afro Strut (2006)

[edit] Singles

  • Basementality (2002)
  • Love and War (2003)
  • Possibilities (2003)
  • I Believe in You (2003)
  • Dreamin (2004)
  • Too High (2004)
  • Hope / Dope (2006)
  • Right Where You Are (2006)

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/collective/A2378595
  2. ^ Audio CD, 1 June 2004, Original Release Date: 9 March 2004, Label: Play It Again Sam Us, ASIN: B000255LES
  3. ^ http://www.allhiphop.com/features/?ID=1350

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