Follow us
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.
Tag “Rapper’s Delight”
Was the First Rapper…Italian?
In looking at rap music origins, a song from 1972 by Italian singer Adriano Celentano has some familiar sounds. Listen for yourself.
The Eternal Delight of “Rapper’s Delight”
Admit it -- when you hear the opening notes, you can't help but move to the bang bang boogie. A look at an iconic, influential track.