ISAAC HAYES Schallplatten & CDs

Review: A historical pairing of hip-hop and soul that celebrates the connection between the iconic rap track and its sampled origin. Side-1 features 'Mind Playing Tricks On Me' by the Geto Boys', a landmark 1991 hit, widely regarded as the first Southern hip-hop classic. Scarface, Willie D and Bushwick Bill deliver deeply introspective verses exploring paranoia, mental health and street life, setting a precedent for emotional storytelling in rap. The track's haunting atmosphere and raw vulnerability put Houston's 5th Ward on the map, cementing the group's legacy in the genre. On Side-2, Isaac Hayes' 'Hung Up on My Baby' takes center stage, the soulful 1974 instrumental that inspired the Geto Boys' masterpiece. With its funky guitar licks and cinematic grooves, the track embodies Hayes' genius and underscores the lineage between soul and hip-hop.

Review: The original motion picture soundtrack for The Truck Turner delivers a thrilling blend of gritty funk, soul and high-energy jazz that perfectly complemented the 1974 blaxploitation classic. Composed by the great Isaac Hayes, the soundtrack is a dynamic showcase of his signature style that blends soulful melodies with intense orchestral arrangements. Tracks like 'Main Theme' and 'Breaking Into The Business' capture the raw energy and tension of the film while Hayes' deep voice and lush arrangements bring an added layer of sophistication to the score.

Review: This is a bold, progressive funk album from one of the genre's masters in Isaac Hayes. Although Hayes who was rooted in r&b was often overlooked in favour of prog-rock bands like Emerson, Lake and Palmer, his music was just as expansive and expressive across his career. This album served as the soundtrack for Hayes' first major film role and perfectly matches the gritty, exaggerated tone of the movie. Over time, its tracks were reimagined and sampled and influenced works from Geto Boys to Quentin Tarantino films, which has ensured it a lasting legacy in both cinema and music history.

Review: Isaac Hayes passed 16 years ago but his legacy as a soul music icon endures and likely always will. Known for his groundbreaking work with Stax's Enterprise label, Hayes set the standard for what became known as "symphonic soul" by crafting albums that remain as powerful as when first released. Alongside his LPs, Hayes also achieved massive success with singles and had 16 consecutive hits on the r&b chart from 1969 to 1976, many of which crossed into pop. Hot Buttered Singles is the first collection to feature every A and B-side of his 'Yellow Stax'-era singles in their original versions and they all sound superb.

Review: Isaac Hayes, one of soul music's most iconic and influential figures, is celebrated in Hot Buttered Singles, a collection that captures his enduring impact as a singer, songwriter, and arranger. Known for his groundbreaking contributions to Stax Records' Enterprise label, Hayes pioneered the genre of "symphonic soul," blending lush orchestrations with the raw emotion of soul music. His albums remain masterpieces, sounding as great today as they did upon release. While Hayes is renowned for his albums, he also enjoyed immense success on the singles charts, with 16 consecutive r&b hits between 1969 and 1976, many of which also crossed over into pop. Hot Buttered Singles is the first collection to present all his Stax-era 45s in their original versions, including A and B sides in chronological order. Disc one features classics like 'Walk on By' and 'I Stand Accused', while disc two includes hits such as 'Theme from Shaft', 'Never Can Say Goodbye' and 'Let's Stay Together'. This collection is an ideal way to experience Hayes' music as it was originally heard on radio, preserving the legacy of one of soul music's true legends in a fresh, definitive way.