Bernard Wright – ‘Nard
When Cincinnati-based soul group The 24-Carat Black released their debut in 1973, the album struggled to find its place in the market and didn’t achieve commercial success. However, the album later gained a cult following over the years, becoming highly sought-after amongst collectors and sample-based music producers. Ghetto: Misfortune’s Wealth stands as a testament to the band’s profound artistic vision, pushing the boundaries of soul and funk while offering a deep and introspective exploration of the black experience during the 1970’s. Led by the visionary songwriter and producer Dale O. Warren, 24-Carat Black created a timeless blend of soulful melodies and lush arrangements. Following the group’s disbandment, eight former members came together to form a new musical collective known as Shotgun. This newly-formed group embarked on a prolific journey, releasing a total of six albums between 1976 and 1982 and touring with Rick James. – Ally
Recommended – Full Listen
Tags: Cult Classic / Drum Break / Jazz-funk / Rare Groove
Tracklist:
A1 Synopsis One: In The Ghetto / God Save The World
A2 Poverty’s Paradise
A3 Brown-Baggin’
B1 Synopsis Two: Mother’s Day
B2 Mother’s Day
B3 Foodstamps
B4 Ghetto: Misfortune’s Wealth
B5 24-Carat Black (Theme)
Credits:
Alto Saxophone – Gregory Ingram
Arranged By – Gregory Ingram, William Talbert
Bass – Larry Austin
Cello – Barbara Thompson, Vincent De Frank*
Electric Piano – James Talbert
Engineer – Dale O. Warren*, Glenn Quackenbush
Flute – Edwin Hubbard, James Terry
Guitar – Ernest Latimore
Lacquer Cut By – Larry NIx*
Oboe – Nick Vergos
Organ – William Talbert
Percussion – Tyrone Steele*
Piano, Vibraphone – Dale O. Warren*
Producer – Dale O. Warren*
Tenor Saxophone – Jerome Derrickson
Trumpet – Rickety Foster, William Gentry
Viola – Dale Warren, David Becker, John Wehlan
Violin – Albert Edelman, Joan Gilbert, Noel Gilbert, Robert Snyder
Vocals – Ernest Latimore, Kathleen Dent, Princess Hearn, Tyrone Steele*, Valerie Malone
Written-By – The 24-Carat Black*, Dale O. Warren*
Written-By [Co-Writer] – Bonnie J. Warren
