Black Caesar - Vinyl Soundtrack
James Brown’s iconic soundtrack for the 1973 blaxploitation classic Black Caesar returns on 180-gram vinyl with faithfully replicated original artwork. This gangster drama, set in Harlem and directed by Larry Cohen, features Fred Williamson, Gloria Hendry, D’Urville Martin, and Julius Harris.
Black Caesar marks James Brown’s first film score, showcasing the Godfather of Soul at his creative peak alongside the J.B.’s and Lyn Collins. The soundtrack includes the hit single “Down And Out In New York City,” arranged by Fred Wesley, which reached No. 13 on Billboard’s R&B chart. Over the years, tracks from this album have been sampled by top rap artists including Ice-T, Nas, and Trick Daddy, cementing its influence on hip-hop culture.
This reissue captures the raw energy, funk grooves, and cinematic intensity of Brown’s score, making it an essential addition for fans of classic soul, blaxploitation cinema, and influential hip-hop samples.
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James Brown’s iconic soundtrack for the 1973 blaxploitation classic Black Caesar returns on 180-gram vinyl with faithfully replicated original artwork. This gangster drama, set in Harlem and directed by Larry Cohen, features Fred Williamson, Gloria Hendry, D’Urville Martin, and Julius Harris.
Black Caesar marks James Brown’s first film score, showcasing the Godfather of Soul at his creative peak alongside the J.B.’s and Lyn Collins. The soundtrack includes the hit single “Down And Out In New York City,” arranged by Fred Wesley, which reached No. 13 on Billboard’s R&B chart. Over the years, tracks from this album have been sampled by top rap artists including Ice-T, Nas, and Trick Daddy, cementing its influence on hip-hop culture.
This reissue captures the raw energy, funk grooves, and cinematic intensity of Brown’s score, making it an essential addition for fans of classic soul, blaxploitation cinema, and influential hip-hop samples.
