Melvin Bliss

Person1935-2010

Melvin Bliss's albums and singles and EPs discography with cataloged releases, editions, and credits

United StatesUnited States· Chicago

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Soul artist, originally from Chicago, Illinois. Died: July 26, 2010. Bliss is widely recognized for the song "Synthetic Substitution" featuring vocal by Melvin Bliss and drums by Bernard Purdie started off as a B-side to his single "Reward." It would go on to become one of the most frequently sampled songs of the late 80's and early 90's, a legacy that continues to this day. Sampled by: Naughty By Nature, De La Soul. Mobb Deep. LL Cool J. Justin Bieber. Moby. These artists - and countless others who sampled Melvin all have one thing in common: "Synthetic Substitution"

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