Curtis Mayfield’s “Superfly” is a classic soul and funk soundtrack album released in 1972 for the film of the same name. Curtis Mayfield composed and performed the music for the film, and the soundtrack is often considered one of the greatest in the history of cinema.
The album features a fusion of soul, funk, and socially conscious lyrics that reflect the themes of the film, which centered around the life of a drug dealer in an urban setting. Some of the most notable tracks on the album include “Superfly,” “Freddie’s Dead,” and “Pusherman.”