Afrika Bambaataa and James Brown were significant figures in the music industry, each contributing to a different genre. Afrika Bambaataa, a pivotal figure in the development of hip-hop in the late 1970s, was best known for his influential track "Planet Rock", which combined electronic music with elements of funk. James Brown, often referred to as the "Godfather of Soul", was a key figure in the development of funk and soul music throughout the mid-20th century, with hits like "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine". Together, they collaborated on "Unity", a fusion of funk and hip-hop, highlighting their shared emphasis on rhythm and dance.