Legendary funk musician Edwin Birdsong has handed away on the age 77.
If you assume you’re unaware his work, there’s probability you’re flawed…
Birdsong is understood within the dance neighborhood for being famously sampled in Daft Punk’s “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” f their album Discovery. The authentic track “Cola Bottle Baby” was additionally reused on Kanye West‘s “Stronger,” which predominantly options Daft Punk’s manufacturing.
His affect on different genres doesn’t cease there. Another one his authentic tracks, “Rapper Dapper Snapper” was additionally sampled for De La Soul’s “Me Myself and I” and Gang Starr’s “Skills.”
Birdsong is remembered for his keyboard abilities and all-around artistry. He put out 5 albums all through his profession, up till the 80s. He went on to supply for different large title abilities together with Stevie Wonder and Roy Ayers.
RIP.
Edwin Birdsong – Cola Bottle Baby
Edwin Birdsong – Rapper Dapper Snapper
H/T: DJ Mag