The third #1 R&B hit for the Impressions was another positive expression of black pride from the pen of Curtis Mayfield. These guys were way out in front of that movement with their social consciousness. Mayfield soon went solo and would have huge success with “Superfly” which was about a pimp/drug dealer. He caught some flak for reinforcing stereotypes, as the movie could be perceived as encouraging black men to get into those lines of work.
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