EXCLUSIVE: Pow Wow—Pioneering Hip-Hop Artist From Soul Sonic Force—Has Died
AllHipHop spoke to original member Cholly Rock as well as Van Silk about the Hip-Hop pioneer's impact.
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But sadly, the Soul Sonic Force—comprised of Mr. Biggs, Pow Wow, The G.L.O.B.E and DJ Jazzy Jay—has lost one its members. According to veteran New York City promoter/producer Van Silk, Pow Wow died on Friday (April 4) after a long illness.AllHipHop reached out to Mr. Biggs, who confirmed his death.
“Respect and condolences to the family of our Hip Hop brother Pow Wow from the legendary group Soul Sonic Force,” Silk tells AllHipHop. “From the beginning of this culture as Pow Wow being a B-Boy to becoming a MC with Mr. Biggs, MC G.L.O.B.E. along with Afrika Bambaataa and DJ Jazzy Jay, you helped revolutionize Hip-Hop with ‘Planet Rock.’ My relationship with Pow Wow was like that of a little brother, who always stood 10 toes down. You will be missed and remembered.”
Cholly Rock, one of the original 11 Zulu Kings, spoke to AllHipHop and estimated Pow Wow was around 64 at the time of his death. He had suffered from emphysema and the complications from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
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