Hood N*gga (1972)

Rasheed Rhythms, born Rasheed Johnson on February 17, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, was a pioneering African American blues artist who rose to prominence during the vibrant music scene of the 1970s. Raised in the tough neighborhoods of Chicago's South Side, Rasheed's early life was marked by hardship and adversity. A self described "Hood N*gga", He was drawn into a life of crime and street hustling, navigating the dangerous world of drug dealing to make ends meet. However, amidst the chaos of his surroundings, Rasheed discovered solace and inspiration in the music of the blues. Driven by a desire for change, Rasheed made the courageous decision to leave behind his life of crime and dedicate himself to his true passion: music. Armed with nothing but his guitar and a dream, he set out on a journey to turn his life around and pursue a career in music. In 1972, Rasheed achieved national recognition with the release of his breakout hit single "Hood N*gga", a powerful anthem that reflected his own journey from the streets to the stage. The song's gritty realism and unflinching honesty struck a chord with audiences across the country, propelling Rasheed to stardom and cementing his status as a rising star in the blues world.

My grandma always cried when this song came on, she said it reminded her of my grandpa, it was played at his funeral 1976🙏🏿 😢

At my wedding in 1977 I danced to this alone

I ain't heard this song since 1976. I was born in 83

Almost got jumped at a gas station singing this. But everyone just started vibing

Looks at horrified crowd in the dance hall: "I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet, but your grandkids are gonna love it"

I am so grateful everyday for the YouTube algorithm putting me on to this channel!!!!!!!!!

That opening guitar riff is masterful.

This shit harder then the original

My dad said they was playing this up and down Broadway in the summer of ‘75

Soul Trap or Trap Soul. New music genre!

My best friend grandmother was the cookie lady in the hood back in 1979, I went to her house to buy a fruit cup and this song was playing. Needless to say we made love. I was 11 and she was 66.

Now that's what I call music

This is pure genius....

This is ridiculously fucking good. You didn't create it but you prompted it so I salute you.

Not gonna lie. Best damn song I’ve heard in a long ass time 😂

My one armed 3rd cousin on my mamas side "Lil Skeet" played lead guitar on this track. He played with is teeth 10 years before anyone even heard of Jimi Hendrix. The Chevy mentioned in this track was Skeets 1962 Impala that he used to cruise around with 24" tractor tires he stole off the neighbors John Deere. Had to use tractor tires to make it down the dirt road to his favorite juke joint every Friday. Good to see some of the artists from this lost era of music finally getting the spotlight shone on their once in a generation talent. Bend them strings Skeet........

used to slow dance with the ladies to this back in high school.... Ah those memories...

If this was on the radio in my car I wouldn’t change the station. This is better than what’s on the radio

My grandparents got back together after hearing this.