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In my experience in attending The University of the Arts, I had the opportunity to take part in a internship at Philadelphia International Records; the home of legendary song producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. It was such an honor for me to even be in the same space where artist such as The Jacksons, Teddy Pendergrass, and Phyllis Hyman recorded music. When sharing the news to my parents and grandparents, they were so excited for me and were happy that I got to share in the history of great music. I was also familiar and appreciative of the musical background and the importance of that record label in the history and revolution of music. Philly International Records was The Sound of Philadelphia. They have produced more songs then you can even imagine and that you hear everyday in television and films. For example, on Donald Trumps show “The Apprentice,” the opening theme music is the recording of “For the Love of Money” by The O’Jays; artist of Philly International. Now that I have enlightened you on some of the labels works, you would think more people would know about this; WRONG! When I shared the same news with my friends of my new job position, I could see the look on their faces like they didn’t know what I was talking about. They had no clue as to who Gamble & Huff were. But that is ONLY one example of how today’s generation doesn’t know the meaning behind “good R&B music.”