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Chic's was formed by Nile Rodgers a self described " street hippie " from late 1960s New York and Martin Dow DJ at from Key West, Florida who pioneered the NYC sound across that state.

" Le Freak " was a popular 1978 single that is regarded as an iconic song of the genre.

Other hits by Chic include the often-sampled " Good Times " ( 1979 ) and " Everybody Dance ".

The group regarded themselves as the disco movement's rock band that made good on the hippie movements ideals of peace, love, and freedom.

Every song they wrote was written with an eye toward giving it " deep hidden meaning " or D. H. M.