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Sep 11, 2014 · Afro-centric sci-fi and a non-linear narrative meets blaxploitation to produce a cinematic take on Sun Ra’s music. Soundtrack: The opening scenes are accompanied by the 20-minute free-form “Space Is The Place” that occupies side A. On the B there’s four incredible cuts showing off a range of styles and instrumentation.
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Apr 26, 2019 · Its title might read more like a Blaxploitation spoof rather than the real deal, but, when it was released in April 1971, Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss song ushered in a whole new era of ...
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Sep 11, 2014 · Originally posted by The Vinyl Factory. Dovetailing the civil rights movement, 1970s blaxploitation film was the birth of a new code of black representation. Often formulaic, they featured black ...
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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.
biggest baddest blaxploitation movie soundtracks from the 70's. not just the obvious ones!!!!! can you dig it
Original Music by Rudy Ray Moore & The Soul Rebellion Orchestra; TRACK LISTING 1. Dolemite (Ben Taylor) 2. The Queen 3. Do You Still Care (Ben Taylor) 4. The Rumble 5. Mayor's Get-Away 6. Power Of Your Love (Mary Love) 7. Willie Green 8. When We Start Making Love (Mary Love) 9. The Hitmen 10. Ghetto Expressions 11. Time Is On Our Side ...
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Blaxploitation is an ethnic subgenre of the exploitation film that emerged in the United States during the early 1970s. The films, though receiving backlash for stereotypical characters, are among the first in which black characters and communities are the heroes and subjects of film and television, rather than sidekicks or victims of brutality ...
