Brenton Wood with MC Magic, War, and more

MC Magic, born Marco Cardenas in Nogales, Mexico, is a Phoenix-based artist known for English-Spanish hip-hop ballads and R&B rap. He founded Nastyboy Records and gained fame with "Down for Yours," featuring Roger Troutman. His solo album "Magic City" topped Billboard’s Heatseekers chart. With hits like "Mamacita," he collaborated with Cuco, Lil Rob, and Baby Bash. In 2020, he launched a beauty line named after his songs and signed artist Jay Roxxx to his label.

War, a funk group from Southern California, blended soul, Latin, jazz, blues, reggae, and rock into hits like "Low Rider" and "Why Can't We Be Friends." They collaborated with Eric Burdon and are known for albums like "The World Is a Ghetto." Their multicultural vibe and improvisational style earned them a lasting place in funk history. Despite lineup changes, War remains a concert staple, celebrated for their classic era from 1969–1975.

The Dazz Band, from Cleveland, Ohio, won a Grammy for "Let It Whip" in 1983. Known for electrifying R&B and funk, they had 20+ Billboard hits like "Joystick" and "Heartbeat." They appeared on Soul Train and American Bandstand, releasing 14 albums over five decades. Led by Grammy-winning saxophonist Bobby Harris, the band includes original members Keith Harrison and new vocalists SNCR and Maurice Smith.

The Delfonics, from Philly, pioneered the "Philadelphia sound" with Thom Bell. Known for "La La Means I Love You" and "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)," they impacted hip-hop and film, notably featured in Tarantino's *Jackie Brown*. Collaborated with Ghostface Killah and recorded with Adrian Younge.