Illustrative portrait of music engineer Bob Power in his recording studio, surrounded by hip-hop and R&B album awards, honoring his legacy.
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Music engineer Bob Power dies at 74

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Bob Power, a veteran music engineer and producer known for his work on classic hip-hop and R&B albums, has died at the age of 74. The trailblazing figure passed away on March 1, with tributes pouring in from industry peers like DJ Premier and Questlove. No cause of death has been revealed.

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