Rick James - Super Freak (Part.1&2)

Year Released: 1981
Genre: Funk, R&B, Disco, Post-Disco, Pop.
Detailed Description Containing Key Facts: "Super Freak" is an absolute landmark track and arguably the most famous song by the "King of Punk Funk," Rick James. Released from his massively successful 1981 album Street Songs, the song became a global phenomenon, topping R&B charts and crossing over into the pop mainstream. It's a quintessential funk anthem, defined by its infectious, driving bassline (played by James himself), a tight, funky rhythm section, distinctive synthesizer riffs, and James's charismatic, swaggering vocals. The lyrics are provocative and celebratory, describing women who are "super freaks" – adventurous and uninhibited. The song's undeniable groove and catchy chorus made it a massive club and radio hit. Its legacy was cemented decades later when MC Hammer famously sampled the iconic bassline for his 1990 global hit "U Can't Touch This," introducing "Super Freak" to a new generation and ensuring its place in pop culture history. The "Part 1 & 2" format was common for funk singles, allowing the full extended groove to be presented across both sides of a 7-inch record.