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The term holy grail is frequently used in record digging circles when it comes to those elusive slabs of vinyl that have attained legendary status. And at the top of the stack when it comes to these holiest hunks of funk is Manzels "Midnight Theme" (recorded in 1975 and originally released by Fraternity Records in 1979), one of the most collectible funk and breakbeat 45s ever. Though "Midnight Themes" infectiously laid back synth lines percolate within a seamlessly smooth groove, the songs claim to fame is its booming opening drum breakeight bars of crispy snares and hi-hats that have become the stuff of hip hop lore. "Midnight Themes" beats have not only graced old school compilations like the pre-Ultimate Breaks & Beats "Octopus" series, but theyve been immortalized in the digital age as the sampled rhythm behind rap classics by De La Soul, Cypress Hill, and many others. World-class record collectors and purveyors of quality funk, soul, hip hop and dance grooves, renowned producer/D