Their influence on music, specifically in Hip-Hop culture, is very much appreciated. Some Hip Hop royalty like Public Enemy, Nas, Jay-Z, and DJ Quik, have sampled them, so it’s only right that one of Hip Hop’s influences ‘Earth, Wind & Fire’ performs May 21. Let’s go down a short list of artists that have sampled the crew. There’s way too many to list but here’s a quick sample. Plus, read more to find location of concert.

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The legendary Earth, Wind & Fire is ready to set the stage on fire in Connecticut in a couple of days. On Thursday May 21, 2015, you can catch the band at the Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT, US.

The Man Tries Running His Usual Game but Sweetback’s Jones Is So Strong He… (1971)by Melvin Van Peebles feat. Earth, Wind & Fire
was sampled in
Live at the Barbeque by Main Source feat. Nas, Joe Fatal and Akinyele (1991)
Set It Off by Main Source feat. Jadakiss, Sheek Louch and Shaqueen (1994)

Brazilian Rhyme (Beijo Interlude) (1977)
was sampled in
Still Not a Player by Big Pun feat. Joe (1998)
Mr. Muhammad by A Tribe Called Quest (1990)
Absolutely by MF Doom (2009)

It should be a great time out in Connecticut. Here’s your chance to witness one of Hip-Hop’s influences ‘Earth, Wind & Fire’ perform May 21.

SOURCE: EARTH, WIND & FIRE