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The Godfathers of Rap Young rappers are frequently being discussed in this forum. But lets not forget the true innovators -- the artists who were the true inspiration for the first rappers.
1. Gil Scott-Heron. 2. Jamal and the Last Poets. 3. Lightning Rod (aka Kool and the Gang) feat. Jamal 4. James Brown (Brother Rapp) [This message was edited Fri Oct 3 6:51:16 PDT 2003 by soulpower] "Peace and Benz -- The future, made in Germany"  | |
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soulpower said: Young rappers are frequently being discussed in this forum. But lets not forget the true innovators -- the artists who were the true inspiration for the first rappers.
1. Gil Scott-Heron. 2. Jamal and the Last Poets. 3. Lighting Rod (aka Kool and the Gang) feat. Jamal 4. James Brown (Brother Rapp) 5. Cab Calloway | |
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JAMES BROWN and GEORGE CLINTON
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PFunkjazz said: JAMES BROWN and GEORGE CLINTON
'nuff said How could I forget GC... Now wait a minute... How could YOU forget Jamal and Gil Scott? "Peace and Benz -- The future, made in Germany" | |
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soulpower said: PFunkjazz said: JAMES BROWN and GEORGE CLINTON
'nuff said How could I forget GC... Now wait a minute... How could YOU forget Jamal and Gil Scott? I went by MOST SAMPLED, rather than LYRICAL CONTENT. test | |
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soulpower said: 2. Jamal and the Last Poets.
Good call! I remember when member Felipe Luciano used be a correspondent on Fox's Good Day New York. Can I add a Godmother? How 'bout Millie Jackson! | |
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William Shatner | |
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AaronMaximus said: William Shatner
Ay! The Priceline commercials! Gotta do a fingasnapz on this one.  | |
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PFunkjazz said: soulpower said: PFunkjazz said: JAMES BROWN and GEORGE CLINTON
'nuff said How could I forget GC... Now wait a minute... How could YOU forget Jamal and Gil Scott? I went by MOST SAMPLED, rather than LYRICAL CONTENT. What about STYLE? "Peace and Benz -- The future, made in Germany" | |
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UptownDeb said: AaronMaximus said: William Shatner
Ay! The Priceline commercials! Gotta do a fingasnapz on this one. and before those, there were Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Rocket Man, and Hey Mr. Tambourine Man  | |
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AaronMaximus said: and before those, there were Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Rocket Man, and Hey Mr. Tambourine Man You are showing the same knowledge of music as you do of politics! "Peace and Benz -- The future, made in Germany" | |
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soulpower said: AaronMaximus said: and before those, there were Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Rocket Man, and Hey Mr. Tambourine Man You are showing the same knowledge of music as you do of politics! You are showing the same sense of humor of music as you do of politics! | |
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soulpower said: Young rappers are frequently being discussed in this forum. But lets not forget the true innovators -- the artists who were the true inspiration for the first rappers.
1. Gil Scott-Heron. 2. Jamal and the Last Poets. 3. Lightning Rod (aka Kool and the Gang) feat. Jamal 4. James Brown (Brother Rapp) [This message was edited Fri Oct 3 6:51:16 PDT 2003 by soulpower] Isn't Oscar Brown, Jr. in there somewhere? Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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namepeace said: Isn't Oscar Brown, Jr. in there somewhere? He is. Thanks. "Peace and Benz -- The future, made in Germany" | |
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namepeace said: soulpower said: Young rappers are frequently being discussed in this forum. But lets not forget the true innovators -- the artists who were the true inspiration for the first rappers.
1. Gil Scott-Heron. 2. Jamal and the Last Poets. 3. Lightning Rod (aka Kool and the Gang) feat. Jamal 4. James Brown (Brother Rapp) [This message was edited Fri Oct 3 6:51:16 PDT 2003 by soulpower] Isn't Oscar Brown, Jr. in there somewhere? I was gonna say him, but, wasn't sure if he qualified.  It's good to know that someone at the org knows of his talent! Sin & Soul is a brilliant album!  | |
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magnificentsynthesizer667 said: I was gonna say him, but, wasn't sure if he qualified. It's good to know that someone at the org knows of his talent! Sin & Soul is a brilliant album! "Afro Blue" gives me chills. "Peace and Benz -- The future, made in Germany" | |
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soulpower said: magnificentsynthesizer667 said: I was gonna say him, but, wasn't sure if he qualified. It's good to know that someone at the org knows of his talent! Sin & Soul is a brilliant album! "Afro Blue" gives me chills. That is one of my favorites, I'm sure you've heard Coltrane's version. | |
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magnificentsynthesizer667 said: That is one of my favorites, I'm sure you've heard Coltrane's version. No I havent. Coltrane? Does he sing as well? j/k. I have listended to pretty much everything Coltrane ever recorded.  "Peace and Benz -- The future, made in Germany" | |
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when you say pioneers...i think of afrika bambaata, freddy foxxx, n scott la rock. if we are speaking of "godfathers", why are we talking about the root?  | |
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magnificentsynthesizer667 said: namepeace said: soulpower said: Young rappers are frequently being discussed in this forum. But lets not forget the true innovators -- the artists who were the true inspiration for the first rappers.
1. Gil Scott-Heron. 2. Jamal and the Last Poets. 3. Lightning Rod (aka Kool and the Gang) feat. Jamal 4. James Brown (Brother Rapp) [This message was edited Fri Oct 3 6:51:16 PDT 2003 by soulpower] Isn't Oscar Brown, Jr. in there somewhere? I was gonna say him, but, wasn't sure if he qualified. It's good to know that someone at the org knows of his talent! Sin & Soul is a brilliant album! My mom and brother dig him more than I do, but Sin & Soul is quite a good record. Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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