By Victor Trammell Photo credits: Twinnight Records Syl Johnson, one of the most sampled artists in music history, has died at the age of 85. The renowned singer had a significant hidden influence on rap music. He sang R&B vocals on the legendary 1967 song 'Different Strokes' and a slew of other gold and platinum records. Johnson […]

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