I want to take some time and shine some light on a dark and underrated area in soul music.....the songwriter.People sometimes forget the importance of a true songwriter in music today where songwriters wear multiple hats as the Producer,Engineer,Manager,Etc.that position as a pure songwriter can easily be over saturated.With that being said I want to go back to a time where songs really meant something and the person who wrote the song was not trying to be a star....he or she just wanted to be a master of their craft.
One special person who comes to my mind in this case is Willie hutch.Although few may know his name,Willie hutch's music can rival with the music of more notable soul legends like Stevie Wonder,Donny Hathaway,and Otis Redding and his music has stood the test of time as well.His voice displayed a rich tone unlike any other and there was a pure honesty in his singing.Through his work with Motown Records as a staff writer,Providing music for the soundtrack to "The Mack",and Releasing his own masterpieces Hutch sometimes fails to get the credit that matches perfectionist against a novice.
His voice,Lyrics,and compositions can be heard in music Usher to three 6 mafia.I encourage you to introduce yourself to his music and do some research on this sometimes forgotten but never duplicated artist.
Peace.
Peace.
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