Few artists have been sampled by hip-hop producers more than Kool & the Gang.
So cool they became their own slang.
Jazziacs to the Soul Town Band to Kool & the Flames.
Chuck D speaks onstage during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction CeremonyKevin Kane/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1969, when they hit the record game.
I wanted to rap on that record.
And if that wasnt enough, there was more funky stuff.
Representing their peers and bands like Parliament, Funkadelic, the JBs already in.
Then JT came in and gave it all he got.
Let it be known: this is a long-overdue celebration.
Yall know the deal, birthdays, weddings, sports, championships.
Yall know the drill.
We just celebrate and Praise you God.
Yall say, hey, hey, hey, here we are.
