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(GALLERY) Aretha Franklin´s impact on hip hop music
The Queen of Soul influence on Hip Hop will be part of her vast legacy among many artists and genres.
Whitney Houston was an artist that clearly was influenced by Aretha Franklin, and was often referred to as Houston’s. godmother, even though she wasn't.
Getty ImagesAlicia Keys was also influenced by Aretha Franklin, the late Diva even covered one of Keys' most famous song, 'No One'.
Getty ImagesMary J. Blige, looked up to Aretha. They did a duet for 'Don't Waste Your' in Blige's self titled 1999 album, 'Mary'
Getty ImagesAaron Neville´s music was inspired because of Aretha Franklin’s music and legacy. They both sang the national anthem for Super Bowl 40, in what was labeled one of the worst singing at a sporting event.
Getty ImagesAnnie Lennox is another artist who who has said publicly that Franklin had a huge impact on her music.
Getty Images'Fantasy' of Mariah Carey was sampled by 'Here we go again' of Aretha Franklin. And both of the Divas, collaborated in many ventures throughout the years.
Getty Images'Do what i got a do' of John Legend was sampled by 'Until you come back' to me' of Aretha Franklin. Legend wrote on twitter at the news of Franklins death, "Salute to the Queen. The greatest vocalist I've ever known".
Getty ImagesAlso, some of Hip Hops greatets artists paid tribute by sampling Aretha Frankilin.
Getty ImagesMos Def hit, 'Ms Fat Booty', has it's roots in Aretha's, 'One Step Ahead'.
Getty Images'Call me', a smashing success for Big Sean, is also sampled by Aretha Franklin's song by the same name.
Getty ImagesKaney's West enormous hit, 'School spirit' is originally sampled by Aretha's Franklin 'Spirit in the dark'.
Getty ImagesOutKast's 'Jazzy Bell' is sampled by Aretha's Franklin 'Rock steady'.
Getty ImagesAnd 'Rock steady' of Aretha Franklin was also sampled to make 'Rat-Tat-Tat-Tat' of Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dog and RBX.
Getty Images'Let's get away' by T. I. with Jazzy Pha, is a sample of 'Day dreaming' of Aretha Franklin.
Getty ImagesJay Z's 'In my lifetime' is related to 'Oh baby' of Aretha Franklin.
Getty Images'The rise and fall' of Nas was sampled from Aretha's Franklin's, 'A song for you'.
Getty ImagesRapsody's 'Laila's wisdom' sampled from 'Young, Gifted and black' of Aretha Franklin.
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