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Sampled: Aretha Franklin — ‘Rock Steady’
The classic 1972 track has been sampled over 100 times, we've pulled the best throwback hip-hop and R&B jams for this list.

Erykah Badu Recalls the Time Prince Hated Her Album
The Purple One wasn't a fan of Badu's third studio album.

Aretha Franklin – ‘A Rose Is Still A Rose': Throwback Video of the Day
Seven years after her last album, the Queen of Soul reemerged with a new, fresh sound that gave great advice to young women everywhere.

Public Enemy’s Chuck D Announces New ‘Celebration of Ignorance’ Solo Album
Public Enemy legend Chuck D is set to release his fourth solo album this fall.

How Naughty By Nature Played a Key Role in the Success of Zhane’s ‘Sending My Love’
One of Zhane's quintessential ballads, the smooth R&B cut came about thanks one of the roughest rap groups straight out of Jersey.

The Bittersweet Story of Queen Latifah’s ‘Just Another Day’
The classic Queen Latifah track reminds us of the highs and lows of the inner city.

Coolio – ‘Fantastic Voyage': Throwback Video of The Day
Slide, slide slippity slide..

Lenny Kravitz Talks About His 30-Year Career, Smoking Weed with Sherman Hemsley, Duke Ellington, Lisa Bonet + More
In an exclusive sit-down with the Questlove Supreme Podcast, the artist talks about everything from meeting Lisa Bonet, to getting high with Sherman Hemsley.

Monica – ‘Like This and Like That': Throwback Video of the Day
The third single from her debut album 'Miss Thang' proved that the R&B singer was sassy and here to stay.