Hip-hop has long been influenced by the cinematic soul of the 70’s. Whether you’re a fan of Big K.R.I.T. or Biz Markie, UGK or Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre or Just Blaze…you can hear the influence of music from films like Shaft, Super Fly, The Mack, The Payback. Here’s a playlist of music from artists that influenced our favorite artists–names like James Brown, Earth, Wind & Fire, Isaac Hayes, Willie Hutch and Curtis Mayfield. Check it out below.