http://tags.gawker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/jezebel.com.png http://jezebel.com/tag/sharonjonesandthedapkings http://jezebel.com/tag/sharonjonesandthedapkings Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings performed at the Black Cat in D.C. last night, and Wonkette videographer Eric Brewer spoke with Ms. Jones in this exclusive interview. The two talked about Sharon's career, like why the hell it took so long for her to finally get some recognition, (Jones says that record executives told her she was "too black"), and if she has any hard feelings about the fact that Amy Winehouse employs the Dap Kings as her backup band, and was the one who got famous off of the sound that Jones created. Although she definitely seems to have some bitterness, Jones says that ultimately, it doesn't matter because "if it took Amy and Mark Ronson to have us be heard in the mainstream, that's good. There's nothing negative between me and Amy. I just wish she'd get herself together and get back to the music."

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The video for Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings new single "100 Days, 100 Nights" was just released and it has an authentic, vintage soul look to it that's paired perfectly with the group's sound. It's really difficult to tell that this was made in 2007. Apparently the director used old television cameras to film it that he bought on eBay for $50 each. If you're not familiar with the band, but you recognize their sound, it's because the Dap Kings were handpicked by Mark Ronson to be Amy Winehouse's session musicians and later her backup band for her U.S. tour earlier this year.

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