empty cell Melvin Bliss
Melvin Bliss was an American soul singer best known for his 1973 song "Synthetic Substitution." This track became one of the most sampled in hip-hop history, with its opening breakbeat used by artists such as N.W.A, Ice-T, and Naughty by Nature. Bliss's career began in the Navy, where he sang in bands, and later continued in the music industry. Although "Synthetic Substitution" was originally the B-side of the single "Reward," it gained significant popularity due to its influence on hip-hop music.
