of a riff much better known as a sample. These are the Chi-Lites, released on Brunswick in 1970, with a horn riff that became massively famous more than 30 years later courtesy of Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z
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www.lanier2.imeem.comOne of the most popular smooth soul groups of the early '70s didn't hail from Philadelphia or Memphis, the two cities known for sweet, string-laden soul. Instead, the Chi-Lites were from Chicago, a town better known for its gritty urban blues and driving R&B. Led by vocalist Eugene Record, the Chi-Lites had a lush, creamy sound distinguished by their four-part harmonies and...
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Apologies about the lateness. I don't even know why I decided to go with some Talib today. I'm not even a big fan of Talib Kweli, excluding his first two album. I was just looking through my iTunes and I came across "Guerilla Monsoon Rap," produced by Kanye West, and I thought "Huh, wonder who he sampled for the beat." Turns out it's the Chi-Lites, with their song "Never Had It So Good." And now
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The Chi-Lites - Have You Seen Her Screwed and Chopped (from Fuck Action vol 40 2005)Stoned Out of My Mind would have been the more appropriate choice to get the treatment, but since this is Fuck Action I'm gonna allow it.
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| 1 Hold on to Your Dreams |
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| 2 All My Love |
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| 3 Help Wanted (Heroes Are in Short Supply) |
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| 4 Love Uprising |
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| 5 The Sly, Slick, and the Wicked |
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