Curtis Mayfields influence on other performers over the past several decades is undeniable including Herbie Hancock and William Parker. As early as the 1960s, performers like Sam Cooke, James Brown and Marvin Gaye had followed Mayfields lead and brought a new kind of social awareness to their music. In the 1990s, the musician inspired two different tribute albums (including 1994s All Men are Brothers: A Tribute to Curtis Mayfield, featuring Whitney Houston, Elton John, the Isley Brothers and Aretha Franklin). Over the past several years, his songs have been sampled or covered by a host of performers, from rappers like Snoop Dogg, LL Cool J, Coolio and Dr. Dre to singers like Deneice Williams, En Vogue and Mary J. Blige .
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