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Curtis Mayfield - Super Fly

On July 11, 1972, Curtis Mayfield released the soundtrack for the movie Super Fly. It’s one of the few soundtracks that gained more money than the movie it was associated with. Le 11 juillet 1972, Curtis Mayfield sortait la bande sonore du film Super Fly. C’est une des rares bandes sonores qui a remporté davantage d’argent que le film auquel elle était associée. 

D-Styles

Born July 6, 1972, it is D-Styles' birthday. Dave Cuasito was born in the Philippines and has been active since 1992. He is a member of Invisibl Skratch Piklz, Beat Junkies and Third Sight. Né le 6 juillet 1972, c’est l’anniversaire de D-Styles. Dave Cuasito est né aux Philippines et il est actif depuis 1992. Il est membre de Invisibl Skratch Piklz, Beat Junkies et Third Sight.

Tim'm T. West

Born July 6, 1972, it is Tim'm T. West's birthday. He is the founder of the Deep Dickollective which was active from 2000 to 2008. Né le 6 juillet 1972, c’est l’anniversaire de Tim'm T. West. Il est le fondateur du Deep Dickollective qui a été actif de 2000 à 2008.  

Fred Wreck

Born June 23, 1972, it is Fred Wreck's birthday. Farid Karam Nassar has worked with Tha Dogg Pound, Britney Spears, Mobb Deep, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Cypress Hill and Kurupt. Né le 23 juin 1972, c’est l’anniversaire de Fred Wreck. Farid Karam Nassar a travaillé avec Tha Dogg Pound, Britney Spears, Mobb Deep, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Cypress Hill et Kurupt. 

Funkadelic - America Eats Its Young

On May 22, 1972, the Funkadelic band released America Eats Its Young, their 4th album. The piece A Joyful Process was sampled by Eazy-E, The 45 King and C.P.O. Le 22 mai 1972, le groupe Funkadelic sortait America Eats Its Young, leur 4e album. La pièce A Joyful Process a été échantillonnée par Eazy-E, The 45 King et C.P.O. 

Busta Rhymes

Born May 20, 1972, it's Busta Rhymes’s birthday. Chuck D gave him his nickname after wide receiver George ‘’Buster’’ Rhymes’s name. Né le 20 mai 1972, c’est l’anniversaire de Busta Rhymes. C’est Chuck D qui lui a donné son surnom à partir du nom du receveur de passe George ‘’Buster’’ Rhymes.   

Special Ed

Born May 16, 1972, it is Special Ed's birthday. Edward K. Archer is from Brooklyn and has been active since 1988. His first album came out when he was only 17 years old. Né le 16 mai 1972, c’est l’anniversaire de Special Ed. Edward K. Archer est de Brooklyn et il est actif depuis 1988. Son premier album est paru alors qu’il avait seulement 17 ans. 

Rob Swift

Born May 14, 1972, it is Rob Swift's birthday. Robert Aguilar has been active since 1988 and is from Jackson Heights. Né le 14 mai 1972, c’est l’anniversaire de Rob Swift. Robert Aguilar est actif depuis 1988 et il est de Jackson Heights.  

Cool Nutz

Born May 11, 1972, it is Cool Nutz's birthday. Terrance Scott has been active since 1992 and he is from Portland. Most of his releases have been made with Jus Family Records. Né le 11 mai 1972, c’est l’anniversaire de Cool Nutz. Terrance Scott est actif depuis 1992 et il vient de Portland. La plupart de ses parutions ont été faites avec Jus Family Records. 

Freeman

Born May 9, 1972, today is Freeman's birthday, he is active since 1988. Malek Brahimi officially left IAM in the summer of 2008. Né le 9 mai 1972, c’est aujourd’hui l’anniversaire de Freeman, il est actif depuis 1988. Malek Brahimi quitte officiellement IAM à l'été 2008. 

Bill Withers

On March 30, 2020, unfortunately we learn about the passing of Bill Withers. He has been cited as an influence by Sade, D’Angelo, Justin Timberlake, John Legend and Ed Sheeran. His song Kissing My Love, from his 1972 album Still Bill, has been sampled by Jungle Brothers, Dream Warriors, MC Trouble, Ministry A.M.E.R., Ali Dee, MC Solaar, Damu The Fudgemunk and The Other Guys. Le 30 mars 2020, malheureusement nous apprenons le décès de Bill Withers. Il a été cité comme influence par Sade, D’Angelo, Justin Timberlake, John Legend et Ed Sheeran. Sa chanson Kissing My Love, de son album de 1972 intitulé Still Bill, a été échantillonnée par Jungle Brothers, Dream Warriors, MC Trouble, Ministère A.M.E.R., Ali Dee, MC Solaar, Damu The Fudgemunk et The Other Guys.

Lyn Collins

On March 13, 2005, unfortunately we learned about the death of singer Lyn Collins. Her iconic 1972 song Think (About It) was covered by Rob Base, Main Source, De La Soul, Madlib, EPMD and N.W.A. Le 13 mars 2005, malheureusement nous apprenons le décès de la chanteuse Lyn Collins. Son iconique chanson Think (About It) de 1972 a été reprise par Rob Base, Main Source, De La Soul, Madlib, EPMD et N.W.A.  

Common

Born March 13, 1972, it is Common's birthday. He has been active since 1991 when he had the artist name of Common Sense. Né le 13 mars 1972, c’est l’anniversaire de Common. Il est actif depuis 1991 alors qu’il avait le nom d’artiste de Common Sense.    

Timbaland

Born March 10, 1972, it is Timbaland’s birthday. He released his book The Emperor of Sound in 2015. He was discovered by DeVanté Swing, who offered to him and Missy Elliott poor work conditions, to say the least.  Né le 10 mars 1972, c’est l’anniversaire de Timbaland. Il a sorti son livre The Emperor of Sound en 2015. Il a été découvert par DeVanté Swing, qui lui a offert ainsi qu'à Missy Elliott de piètres conditions de travail, c'est le moins qu'on puisse dire.

AZ

Born March 9, 1972, it is AZ's birthday. The Brooklyn native has been active since 1992. Prior to his debut solo album, he rose to prominence as the only vocal guest on Nas’s album Illmatic. Né le 9 mars 1972, c’est l’anniversaire de AZ. Ce natif de Brooklyn est actif depuis 1992. Avant son premier album solo, il s’est fait connaître en étant le seul invité vocal sur l’album Illmatic de Nas. 

Jeru The Damaja

Born February 14, 1972, it is Jeru The Damaja's birthday. He released 5 albums between 1994 and 2007. He made his debut in 1986, Kendrick Jeru Davis got to know Guru and DJ Premier while he was still in high school. Né le 14 février 1972, c’est l’anniversaire de Jeru The Damaja. Il a sorti 5 albums entre 1994 et 2007. Il a fait ses débuts en 1986, Kendrick Jeru Davis a connu Guru et DJ Premier alors qu’il était encore à l’école secondaire. 

Jimmy Castor

Le 16 janvier 2012, malheureusement nous apprenions le décès de Jimmy Castor. De 1972, provenant du 2e album de Jimmy Castor Bunch, It’s Just Begun, la pièce titre a été reprise par Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five, Ice-T, Ultimate Force, Kool Moe Dee, Ministère A.M.E.R. et Sens Unik. On January 16, 2012, unfortunately we learned about the death of Jimmy Castor. In 1972, from Jimmy Castor Bunch's 2nd album, It’s Just Begun, the title track was covered by Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five, Ice-T, Ultimate Force, Kool Moe Dee, Ministry A.M.E.R. and Sens Unik.

Donny Hathaway

Le 13 janvier 1979, malheureusement nous apprenions le décès de Donny Hathaway. En 1972, la bande sonore de Come Back Charleston Blue comprenait la chanson Little Ghetto Boy qui a été reprise par Dr. Dre, Puff Daddy, Wu-Tang Clan et Dead Prez.  On January 13, 1979, unfortunately we learned about the death of Donny Hathaway. In 1972, the soundtrack for Come Back Charleston Blue included the song Little Ghetto Boy which was covered by Dr. Dre, Puff Daddy, Wu-Tang Clan and Dead Prez.