Rubba, the enigmatic alias of French composer Jacky Giordano, emerged in the late 1970s as a pivotal figure in the library music scene. His 1980 album, "In Motion: Modern Progressive Group Sounds Played By Rubba," released under the esteemed De Wolfe label, showcases a fusion of progressive and psychedelic elements. The track "Way Star" from this album gained renewed attention when sampled by Madlib and Freddie Gibbs in their 2011 hit "Thuggin'." Giordano's innovative compositions continue to inspire and resonate within contemporary music circles. ([nts.live](https://www.nts.live/artists/6093-rubba?utm_source=openai))