The Isley Brothers - Fight The Power
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The Isley Brothers – Fight The Power (1975)
A ferocious funk classic from The Isley Brothers, “Fight The Power” captures the group at the height of their creative powers. Released on T-Neck Records in 1975 and taken from their The Heat Is On album, the track is driven by Ernie Isley's searing guitar, Marvin Isley's deep bass line, Chris Jasper's keyboards and a relentless drum groove. Ronald Isley's impassioned vocal delivers a rebellious message that gives the record an urgency beyond the dancefloor.
Written by all six members of the group's 3 + 3 line-up, the song was produced by The Isley Brothers, with Malcolm Cecil and Robert Margouleff contributing programming, engineering and associate production. Recorded at Kendun Recorders in Burbank, California, it features the now-famous censored lyric that caused a stir on radio at the time. The single reached No. 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the group's biggest hits.
Its influence on hip-hop was equally significant. Public Enemy took inspiration from the Isleys' original when creating their own politically charged “Fight The Power” in 1989, cementing the connection between two generations of socially conscious music.
A heavyweight funk anthem with an unmistakable groove and a message that still resonates