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Sep 11, 2014 · From Shaft to Superfly, Amar Ediriwira unearths the best blaxploitation soundtracks ever recorded. Dovetailing the civil rights movement, 1970s blaxploitation film was the birth of a new code of black representation.
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Apr 26, 2019 · A history of Blaxploitation film soundtracks that helped define the genre, and the musicians who asserted their street cred by writing their scores.
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- Issac Hayes, “Theme from Shaft” Film: Shaft (1971) Edd said: Clearly, this was the only choice for the top spot. I’m stating the obvious here, but this song IS blaxploitation in its purest form – a potent blend of soul and attitude; effortlessly cool with an edge of danger.
- Curtis Mayfield, “Superfly” Film: Super Fly (1972) Edd said: The crown jewel of the Super Fly soundtrack is, unsurprisingly, its title track. The opening guitar licks are instantly recognizable, and once those horns kick in, the journey begins.
- Willie Hutch, “Theme of Foxy Brown” Film: Foxy Brown (1974) Edd said: Willie has dominated this countdown, and for good reason. His sound has become synonymous with the blaxploitation movement.
- Rose Royce, “I Wanna Get Next to You” Film: Car Wash (1976) Edd said: Your mama n’ dem’s favorite love song! Rose Royce’s romantic staple has become a hallmark of R&B, and that legacy started all the way back on the Car Wash soundtrack.
20 songs from the best 1970's Blaxploitation soundtracks. The Vinyl Factory. 18 videos 236,242 views Last updated on Nov 20, 2020. Play all.
Isaac Hayes - Breakthrough128.8K Views- Art Ensemble of Chicago - Theme De Yoyo (1970) HQ91.3K Views
- Rose Royce - Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is (HQ)128.3K Views
- BOBBY WOMACK & PEACE If you don't want my love148.2K Views
- J.J. Johnson - Parade Strut original breaks Willie Dynamite68.3K Views
- Herbie Hancock - Fat Albert Rotunda103.1K Views
- Do Your Thing (UNCUT) - Isaac Hayes - HQ2.7M Views
- Curtis Mayfield - Pusherman32M Views
- Melvin Van Peeples - Sweetback's Theme162.4K Views
Sep 11, 2014 · Exploring the history of cult blaxploitation soundtracks with albums from Isaac Hayes, Marvin Gaye, Sun Ra, Roy Ayers, James Brown and more.
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BLAXPLOITATION SOUNDTRACK MUSIC! Whether you consider blaxploitation movies empowering or regressive, it’s impossible to ignore the music. The soul and funk...
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Blaxploitation films appeared in the early '70s, in the wake of Melvin Van Peebles' groundbreaking independent film Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song. Van Peebles' angry masterpiece was a serious, even dangerous work that established that raw, independent African-American films would find audiences. It also happened to have a funk soundtrack ...
