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Nile Rodgers: A (Deep) Appreciation
Nile Rodgers has been intertwined with some of the biggest hits of the last 40 years. How did it happen? And what if he hadn't taken them on?
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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.