Hamilton Bohannon - South African Man

Year Released: 1974 (from the album Phase II)
Genre: Funk, Disco.
Detailed Description Containing Key Facts: "South African Man" is one of Hamilton Bohannon's earliest and most influential tracks, released in 1974 from his album Phase II. This song established Bohannon's distinctive style, characterized by its prominent, often stripped-down percussion and a repetitive, insistent groove. While largely instrumental, it features subtle vocal chants and a raw, gritty feel that blends funk with an emerging disco sensibility. "South African Man" was a groundbreaking record for its time, laying much of the rhythmic groundwork for future disco and dance music with its relentless beat and hypnotic, dancefloor-focused construction.