Pusherman
Curtis Mayfield
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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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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.
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Album ReleaseThe song "Pusherman" was included in the soundtrack album of the 1972 American blaxploitation crime drama film, "Super Fly."
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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.
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Chart SuccessAlthough 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.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been extensively sampled in hip-hop music, and its strong social commentary had an influence on the genre.
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Controversial LyricsThe 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.
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Rap/Music InfluencesThe 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.
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Film AppearanceApart from the "Super Fly" film, the song also appeared in other films like "Friday," "Scary Movie," and "Magdalena, la Sexorcista."
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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.
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Mayfield's LegacyThis 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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