USA / Soul / Funk

Curtis Mayfield

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This page expands the scorecard into awards, essential listening, influence, timeline, and links to their work.

Scorecard

Full score profile using The Standard system.

88.4Final Score
Most Sampled Award

Rank Factors

globalImpact
92
influenceScore
94
originalSound
85
humanAbility
84
livePerformance
82
lyrics
82
musicOriginCredit
8
sampleLegacyBonus
22
technologyPenalty
5
authenticityCulturePenalty
0
historicalBarrierBonus
0
appropriationControversyPenalty
0

Essential Listening

  • Curtis Mayfield essential songs
  • Curtis Mayfield live performance
  • Curtis Mayfield best songs

Links To Their Work

YouTube PreviewOpen
Live PerformanceOpen
Best SongsOpen

Influenced By

  • Regional music foundations
  • Genre predecessors
  • Cultural context

Artists / Areas Influenced

  • Later artists
  • Producers
  • Genre followers

Timeline

  • Early career — Foundation period
  • Breakthrough — Wider recognition
  • Legacy — Influence continues

Sample / Culture Notes

  • Sample Legacy: 22
  • Music Origin Credit: 8
  • Influence Score: 94