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Gary Byrd & The G.B. Experience - The Crown - The Funkadoobian
Gary Byrd & The G.B. Experience - The Crown - The Funkadoobian
Gary Byrd & The G.B. Experience - The Crown - The Funkadoobian

Gary Byrd & The G.B. Experience - The Crown

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Product Details
  • Artist Gary Byrd & The G.B. Experience
  • Title The Crown
  • Label Motown
  • Catalogue No TMGT 1312
  • Format 12''
  • Genre Hip-Hop Breaks Beats
  • Media Condition Very Good Plus (VG+)
  • Sleeve Condition Very Good Plus (VG+)
Description

Year Released: 1983
Genre: Electro-Funk, Proto-Rap, Funk, Spoken Word.
Detailed Description Containing Key Facts: "The Crown" is a unique and impactful track by American radio personality, poet, and activist Gary Byrd, along with his group The G.B. Experience. Released in 1983, the song is notable for its blend of spoken-word poetry, soulful vocals, and a driving electro-funk beat, featuring production by Stevie Wonder (who also contributes backing vocals). The track is an extended, powerful ode to African history, culture, and achievements, celebrating the "crown" as a metaphor for Black pride and legacy. Its multi-layered structure, conscious lyrics, and innovative fusion of funk and early hip-hop elements made it a significant and influential piece, particularly within Black communities and the burgeoning conscious rap movement. "The Crown" stands out for its educational content, its powerful message, and its distinctive sound, making it a culturally important record from the early 1980s.