Pusherman

Curtis Mayfield

About Pusherman

For the Curtis Mayfield song, see the album on which it appears, Super Fly (soundtrack). For a dealer of illegal drugs (denoted by the slang term), see Illegal drug trade. Pusherman was an alternative rock band from London, England. Formed in 1994, the band's lineup consisted of Andy Frank (vocals), Meredith "Yank" Reid (vocals, harmonica), Bo Ellery (bass), Martin Hoyland (guitar), Tony Antoniou (guitar) and Harry Harrison (drums). Pusherman were signed to Oasis manager Marcus Russell's Ignition Records label, who released their first single entitled "First Time" in November 1995. Another single, "Whole", a 12" vinyl single, was voted single of the week by the NME, and though it was not available as a commercial release, it appeared on the NME 1996 cassette compilation Here Comes the Summer..., and Volume magazine's Volume Sixteen: Copulation Explosion! compilation. The group's debut album, the Owen Morris-produced Floored, was released in September 1996. In November of that year, the song "Sold" from the album appeared on the CMJ New Music Monthly compilation, while another single "The Aim Indeed" was included in the UK indie compilation Indie Top 20 Volume 23. 


Year:
1996
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I'm your mama, I'm your daddy
I'm that nigga in the alley
I'm your doctor, when in need
Want some coke, have some weed
You know me, I'm your friend
Your main boy, thick and thin
I'm your pusherman
I'm your pusherman

Ain't I clean, bad machine
Super cool, super mean
Feelin' good, for the man
Superfly, here I stand
Secret stash, heavy bread
Baddest bitches, in the bed

I'm your pusherman
I'm your pusherman
I'm your pusherman

Solid life, of crime
A man of odd circumstance
A victim of ghetto demands
Feed me money for style
And I'll let you trip for a while
Insecure from the past
How long can a good thing last
Woohoo, no
Got to be mellow, y'all
Gotta get mellow now
Pusherman gettin' mellow y'all

Heavy mind, every sign
Makin' money all the time
My LD, and just me
For all junkies to see
Ghetto prince is my thing
Makin' love's how I swing
I'm your pusherman
I'm your pusherman

Two bags please
For a generous fee
Make you world
What you want it to be
Got a woman I love desperately
Wanna give her something better than me
Been told I can't be nothin' else
Just a hustler in spite of myself
I know I can brake it
This life just don't make it
Lord, lord
Got to get mellow now
Gotta be mellow, y'all
Got to get mellow now

I'm your mama, I'm your daddy
I'm that nigga in the alley
I'm your doctor, when in need
Want some coke, have some weed
You know me, I'm your friend
Your main boy, thick and thin
I'm your pusherman
I'm your pusherman

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Curtis Mayfield

Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an American soul, R&B, and funk singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known for his anthemic music with The Impressions during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and for composing the soundtrack to the blaxploitation film Super Fly, Mayfield is highly regarded as a pioneer of funk and of politically conscious African-American music. He was also a multi-instrumentalist who played the guitar, bass, piano, saxophone, and drums. Mayfield is a winner of both the Grammy Legend Award (in 1994) and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (in 1995), and he was a double inductee into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, inducted as a member of The Impressions into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame i… more »

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Written by: CURTIS MAYFIELD, JOHN CALE, JAMES MOORE, SCOTT WHITE, WILLIE JR. ROY, JAMES WALLACE

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Pusherman" is a song written by Curtis Mayfield, an American soul singer-songwriter, famous for leading the Impressions during the 1950s and 60s, and later pursuing a successful solo career.
Album Release
The song "Pusherman" was included in the soundtrack album of the 1972 American blaxploitation crime drama film, "Super Fly."
Song Theme
"Pusherman" discusses the life and mindset of a drug dealer, offering a critical perspective. Mayfield wanted to expose the destructive effects of drugs within the African-American community.
Chart Success
Although not released as a single, "Pusherman" garnered notable airplay and has since become one of Mayfield's signature songs. The album "Super Fly" peaked at number one on the Billboard 200, the official record chart in the United States.
Cultural Impact
The song has been extensively sampled in hip-hop music, and its strong social commentary had an influence on the genre.
Controversial Lyrics
The lyrics of "Pusherman" were considered controversial due to their explicitness. While the song criticized the drug trade, it also vividly depicted it, raising concerns among some audiences.
Rap/Music Influences
The song's influence extends to many rappers who have sampled the song, including Ice-T who used it in his song "I'm Your Pusher" in 1988.
Film Appearance
Apart from the "Super Fly" film, the song also appeared in other films like "Friday," "Scary Movie," and "Magdalena, la Sexorcista."
Musical Style
"Pusherman" is known for its funk and soul style, with Mayfield's smooth vocals layered over a rich, rhythmic instrumentation that included a guitar, conga drum, and flutes.
Mayfield's Legacy
This song is just one example of Mayfield’s broader commitment to socially conscious songwriting. Throughout his career, he used his music to offer commentary on issues impacting his community.

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