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February 26, 2009

Sa'id's "Magnificent 21": Music

My Magnificent 21 refers to the 21 recording artists that have had the most influence over my musical direction. They are, (in no specific order):

Curtis Mayfield
Aretha Franklin
Bob Marley
Sam Cooke
Gamble & Huff
Led Zeppelin
DJ Premier
The Beat (aka The English Beat)
John Coltrane
Marley Marl
Kool G. Rap
The O'Jays
Stevie Wonder
Quincy Jones
Nas
The Intruders
Michael Jackson (ca. 1979-1983 ONLY)
Teena Marie
The Police
Rakim
Howlin' Wolf

-Amir Said

Posted by Amir Said on February 26, 2009 in Articles, Culture & Philosophy, Education, Music |

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