A veteran of the jazz, funk, and even disco scenes, Herbie Hancock took a left turn in the 80's to help usher hip hop into the mainstream of pop music, and we're certainly glad that he did. This episode focuses on 1983's "Rockit" and the album Future Shock.

There are certain movies that could only have existed in the 80's, and Iron Eagle (1986) is one of them. Starring Jason Gedric and Louis Gossett, Jr., it's a hunk of cheese equally matched by its soundtrack, with a theme song by King Kobra.

RELATED LINKS:

Our Rockit playlist, on Spotify

Herbie Hancock, "Rockit" official video, on YouTube

Herbie Hancock, on Spotify

How to Perform the 'Rockit' Scratch, on YouTube

Herbie Hancock, Rockit LIVE at the 1985 Grammys, on YouTube

Mobb Deep sample Jessica, on YouTube

Iron Eagle⁠, at IMDB