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How Parliament and Funkadelic Brought the 70s to a Freaky Climax
In 1979, Parliament and Funkadelic released two projects that helped close out the 70s-- and usher in the era of rap and hip hop.
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In 1979, Parliament and Funkadelic released two projects that helped close out the 70s-- and usher in the era of rap and hip hop.

Hall and Oates have had decades of hits. But one of them in particular seems to have had a ripple effect across other hits and other genres.

Over a five-year period, George Clinton and Funkadelic created some of their most innovative albums -- and that is saying a whole lot.

1988 showcased Public Enemy, MC Lyte, Eric B and Rakim, De La Soul in all their glory. So let's revisit a time when the rhymes blasting out of boom-boxes were the keys to the culture.