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.
Hall & Oates’ Ubiquitous “I Can’t Go for That”
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.
Funkadelic: The Warner Bros. Years (1976-1981)
Over a five-year period, George Clinton and Funkadelic created some of their most innovative albums — and that is saying a whole lot.
1988: Rap’s Golden Year
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.