Curtis Mayfield
- Type: Singer/Songwriter
- Country: United States
- Born: June 3, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Died: December 26, 1999 in Roswell, Georgia, United States
- Active: 1942 - 1999
Biography
Curtis Mayfield was a principal architect of Chicago soul music, renowned as a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and producer. Rising to prominence with The Impressions, he penned inspirational civil rights anthems like "People Get Ready." In 1970, he launched a solo career that peaked with the seminal 1972 soundtrack for the film 'Super Fly', a landmark album that blended gritty funk with trenchant social commentary. Known for his distinct falsetto and unique open F-sharp guitar tuning, Mayfield founded his own influential #Curtom Records# label, embodying the spirit of artistic and entrepreneurial independence. His work left an indelible mark on soul, funk, and hip-hop.
Genres
Curtis Mayfield Discography
- Curtis (1970) - Album - rated 4.39/5
- Roots (1971) - Album - rated 4.67/5
- Curtis / Live! (1971) - Album - rated 4.05/5
- Move On Up / Beautiful Brother of Mine / Give It Up (1971) - Single - rated 4.55/5
- Superfly (1972) - Album - rated 4.38/5
- Back to the World (1973) - Album - rated 3.86/5
- Got to Find a Way (1974) - Album - rated 3.77/5
- Sweet Exorcist (1974) - Album - rated 3.73/5
- There's No Place Like America Today (1975) - Album - rated 3.89/5
- Give, Get, Take and Have (1976) - Album - rated 3.21/5
- Never Say You Can't Survive (1977) - Album - rated 3.06/5
- Do It All Night (1978) - Album - rated 2.7/5
- Heartbeat (1979) - Album - rated 2.56/5
- Something to Believe In (1980) - Album - rated 2.89/5
- Love Is the Place (1981) - Album - rated 2.73/5
- Honesty (1982) - Album - rated 2.74/5
- Take It to the Streets (1990) - Album - rated 2.63/5
- New World Order (1996) - Album - rated 3.05/5
- Move on Up: The Singles Anthology 1970-90 (1999) - Compilation - rated 3.91/5