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- Why was Herbie Hancock Rockit important?
- Which two artists created the 1983 hip hop hit Rockit?
- What movie is the song Rockit?
Why was Herbie Hancock Rockit important?
His 1983 hit single, “Rockit” not only earned him a Grammy for Best R&B Instrumental, but has been cited as one of the most influential tracks in bringing DJ scratching into mainstream attention. ... Hancock began seeking out other scratching records, immediately inspired by the technique.
Which two artists created the 1983 hip hop hit Rockit?
"Rockit" is a composition recorded by jazz pianist Herbie Hancock and produced by Bill Laswell and Michael Beinhorn. Hancock released it as a single from his 1983 album Future Shock. The selection was composed by Hancock, Laswell, and synthesizer/drum machine programmer Michael Beinhorn.
What movie is the song Rockit?
River: The Joni Letters Herbie Hancock
Herbie Hancock is a critically acclaimed pianist who many listeners will remember for composing the 1983 jazz- hip hop fusion track Rockit.
