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Formed in New Jersey by Robert "Kool" Bell and his brother Khalis Bayyan (Rondald Bell), Kool & The Gang has gone from their early days of jazz inspired funk to the disco drenched sound of the late 70s and 80s. While undergoing various lineups and changes throughout the years, they have kept their message of unity and peace at the forefront of their music. This episode features the music by Kool & The Gang as well as hip-hop and soul artists such as A Tribe Called Quest and D'Angelo, that have incorporated the group's work within their own.