15 Classic Rap Records Created From Kool & The Gang Songs

Kool & The Gang songs have transcended several musical generations and as most Hip-Hop fans were likely unaware that they were enjoying “their parents music.”

The committee of the Soul Train Awards 2014 made sure that Robert “Kool” Bell and his legendary band of funketeers were immortalized at last night’s presentation with a special set of performances in their honor.

Several artists including Lil Kim and damn near every prominent female rap act in the game, Elle Varner and Doug E. Fresh developed a melody of Kool & The Gang songs in front of 8,000 screaming fans at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. Even Ma$e’s struggle performance of his top hit “Feels So Good” was done with the best of intentions.

Although the list doesn’t scratch the surface of their contributions, flip through the gallery below to peep fifteen classic Hip-Hop tracks that are rooted in the magic of Kool & The Gang songs.

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Luniz – “I Got Five On It” (“Jungle Boogie”)

Reefer smoking knows no generational limitations.

Snoop Doggy Dogg – “Doggy Dogg World” (“Summer Madness”)

Ladies and gentleman, it’s the G-Funk.

Wu-Tang Clan – “Method Man” (“Sport”)

Hey, you! It’s gotta be Kool.

A Tribe Called Quest ft. Leaders of the New School & Kid Hood – “Scenario (Remix)” (“Soul Vibrations”)

This is as good as it gets.

Eric B. & Rakim – “Don’t Sweat The Technique” (“N.T.”)

Jazzmatazz.

2Pac ft. CPO, Danny Boy, & Big Syke – “Picture Me Rollin'” (“Winter Sadness”)

“Just Cruisin'” was Will Smith’s record but this is the epitome of the joyride.

Public Enemy – “Louder Than A Bomb” (“Who’s Gonna Take the Weight”)

The lyrical KaBOOM!

Brand Nubian – “Slow Down” (“Kool It (Here Comes the Fuzz)”)

A precautionary tale for the ages.

EPMD – “You Gots To Chill” (“Jungle Boogie”)

Actually a considerable portion of the duo’s classic debut Strictly Business owes its soul to Kool & The Gang.

Nas – “N.Y. State Of Mind” (“N.T.”)

The funky rhythm that Nas was kicking was birthed from a Kool & The Gang record.

Nas – “It Ain’t Hard To Tell” (“N.T.”)

It’s still Illmatic!

DJ Kool – “Let Me Clear My Throat” (“Hollywood Swinging”)

At least a couple of generations can agree on one part of this party starter.

N.W.A – “Gangsta Gangsta” (“N.T.”)

Gangsta’s don’t dance, they boogie.

Lil Kim ft. Angie Martinez, Left Eye, Da Brat & Missy Elliott – “Ladies Night” (“Remix”) (“Ladies Night”)

Even the men couldn’t be mad at this one.

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince – “Summertime” (“Summer Madness”)

No matter the weather, you can feel the warm, sunny rays on your face when this comes on.