R&B legend Kashif has passed away at the age of 56.
He was found in his Los Angeles home Monday morning (September 26) and police believe he died Sunday night (September 25) of natural causes, according to eurWEB.
The singer and producer is widely credited with introducing the synthesizer to R&B. He worked with Whitney Houston, Barry White, Evelyn “Champagne” King and many more. Janet Jackson sampled “I’m In Love,” which was written and produced by Kashif, on her “R&B Junkie” track.
People from all generations poured out their love for the R&B pioneer, showing how Kashif’s work transcended time.
HipHopDX sends its condolences to Kashif’s family and friends.
Who? Nuff said.
When you die, people won’t even care enough to ask who
Show some respeck. Nuff said.
RIP Kashif may Allah bless u
Is this the author of that great book about the music business? I read an amazing book by someone with this name in 1998. It was very informative.