Unity

Unity is a song released in 1984 by James Brown and Afrika Bambaataa. Released under Tommy Boy, this EP was produced by Afrika Bambaataa and Tom Silverman. The song is a duet with legendary Funk artist James Brown and Hip-Hop’s Afrika Bambaataa. The song's lyrics are about “peace, unity, love, and having fun" with heavy Funk sounds, drums and Electro. 

Leader of the Zulu Nation and known as one of the “Godfathers of Hip-Hop,” Afrika Bambaataa (Lance Taylor, b. 1957) is a DJ, producer, rapper, and songwriter from the Southeast Bronx. As a former gang member, Afrika Bambaataa began DJing at local parties in the early 1970s, playing Funk and Disco records but stood out as a unique and eclectic DJ because he would play records across different genres like Rock, Pop, Salsa, African, and Latin. Afrika Bambaataa also established two Rap crews: the Jazzy 5 and the Soul Sonic Force. Afrika Bambaataa crafted the foundation of Hip-Hop by establishing the five elements or five pillars: DJing, MCing, b-boying, graffiti, and knowledge. Afrika Bambaataa’s impact on Hip-Hop culture has defined the genre as a staple of creativity and expression emerging out of the Bronx.