The legacy of Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind & Fire in shaping the modern rap

As iconic music groups Earth, Wind & Fire and The Isley Brothers appear in their second Verzuz showdown since their partnership with the streaming platform Triller, there is a generation of music lovers that celebrate their legacy so many years after their prime. 

The two music groups are known for their original work that was rooted in Soul, R&B and Funk. They have played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape and nature of rap music. 

They consistently topped charts and reigned the 60s, 70s, and 80s with their hits.

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Here’s a list of songs that would not have existed without the legacy of  The Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind & Fire:

(1) Paper Thin | MC Lyte 

(2) Still not a player | Big Pun ft. Joe

(3) Big Poppa | The Notorious B.I.G

(4) Funkdafied | Da Brat

(5) Buddah Lovaz | Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

(6) Guilty Conscience | Eminem ft. Dr Dre

Fans and music lovers from all across the globe are eagerly waiting to experience the two legendary music groups take the stage.