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JAY-Z, Nina Simone, Cyndi Lauper music added to Library of Congress

2794 days ago
Consequence of Sound — Ritchie Valens' "La Bamba", Curtis Mayfield's Superfly, Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" will also be archived. more info

Why Director X chose Future to follow in Curtis Mayfield's footsteps curating the ‘SuperFly’ soundtrack

3065 days ago
L.A. Times - Entertainment — In 1972, in the heyday of soul and funk, director Gordon Parks Jr. set out to find the perfect artist to encapsulate the energy of New York City for his first film, the blaxploitation classic "Super Fly." He found that artist in soul musician Curtis ... more info

‘Superfly’ director wanted Future to be his Curtis Mayfield

3073 days ago
New York Post — For his new remake of the 1972 blaxploitation classic “Superfly,” Director X knew the music was going to have to live up to that title. No doubt, the ghost of the Curtis Mayfield soundtrack — one of the defining R&B albums of the ’70s — loo... more info

'Superfly' is a flashy, violent and fitfully compelling remake of the 1972 blaxploitation hit

3075 days ago
L.A. Times - Entertainment — “I know it’s a rotten game, but it’s the only one the Man left us to play.” With those words, spoken by one weary drug dealer to another, the 1972 film “Super Fly” offered up a soulful lament to go with its moody... more info

Watch An Angelic Future Perform “Nowhere” On Kimmel

3075 days ago
Stereogum — The movie isn't out yet, but this past week, the Future-produced soundtrack to the new Superfly remake hit our phones. Whereas the original 1972 blaxploitation opus had a classic soundtrack from Curtis Mayfield, music-video auteur Director X got his ... more info

Future – “Walk On Minks”

3097 days ago
Stereogum — Future is doing the soundtrack for Director X's upcoming Superfly remake, taking the place of Curtis Mayfield, who did the original soundtrack for the 1972 blaxploitation film Super Fly. Over the last month, he's shared a few tracks from it, includin... more info

Future – “No Shame” (Feat. PartyNextDoor)

3116 days ago
Stereogum — Director X, the guy who made Drake's "Hotline Bling" music video, is remaking the classic 1972 blaxploitation film Super Fly. The original Super Fly, of course, has one of the most iconic movie soundtracks of all time, written and recorded by the leg... more info

Future To Produce Soundtrack For Super Fly Reboot

3222 days ago
Stereogum — Deadline has new details on Sony Pictures’ planned remake of the 1972 blaxploitation classic Super Fly. Future, who signed on as a producer, has been tasked with crafting a soundtrack that stands up to Curtis Mayfield’s original. Fellow rapper 21... more info

Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show 2018-01-13 with Leroy Hutson

3224 days ago
Core News — “Craig’s guest this week is the American singer, songwriter and producer Leroy Hutson. In the early 1970’s Leroy’s career had the dream start, when he replaced Curtis Mayfield in the Impressions. DJ Snatch will be on hand to provide this week... more info

Iggy Pop 2017-09-22 Iggy Confidential

3337 days ago
Core News — “Iggy Pop serves you up a sonic cocktail to kick-start the weekend. This week he’s spinning tracks by Ty Segall, Pan Amsterdam, Protomartyr and Curtis Mayfield. Iggy’s musical legacy has inspired and energised rock and roll’s alternative spir... more info

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