With the funk 45 epidemic as widespread as it is, youâd imagine that hip hopâs beat-digging elite have been raiding rare sevens for years. Not necessarily true â ask Malcom Catto, one of Londonâs foremost authorities on the matter. âIn 1994, I went to the states with some copies of Third Guitar to play at the New York Fair,â Catto recalls of the hip hop-holy grail known to fetch over $1000 on eBay. âAll these big named rappers and producers are hanging around, I said âFuck it, let me play this brilliant piece of music. Read more on Last.fm