As hip-hop was developing during the 80's (Public Enemy aside) it was all drum machines, scratching, plenty of sampling (commonly without permission) and the rapping was predominantly boasting. In 1989 De La Soul added a bit of colour to the genre. Their debut '3 Feet High and Rising' was welcomed by all music lovers. They were like a modern reincarnation of hippies... they even created a concept called "D.A.I.S.Y. Age" which was a theme throughout the album. "The Magic Number" was my pick from the album at the time. "The Magic Number" was based on the Bob Dorough song "Three Is a Magic Number" recorded for the American educational children's TV show Schoolhouse Rock!
If any maths teachers are using this song in the classroom - I hope it's the De La Soul version.
Schoolhouse Rock "Three is a Magic Number"
Actually, I have changed my mind. Every maths teacher should play this song in the classroom and then the music teacher should play De La Soul's "The Magic Number" to show them how music progresses over time.
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