Baby Huey – The Baby Huey Story

Baby Huey - The Baby Huey Story is a cornerstone of psychedelic soul and heavy funk, built around the extraordinary voice of James "Baby Huey" Ramey. Recorded around the turn of the 1970s and completed after his death, the album was produced by Curtis Mayfield and has grown steadily in reputation, becoming a cult favourite for soul collectors, funk listeners and generations of hip-hop producers.

Baby Huey's performances combine raw power with vulnerability, moving between deep soul, hard funk and psychedelic rock influences. The best-known material includes the intense groove of Hard Times, the commanding Listen To Me and a dramatic interpretation of A Change Is Going To Come. Curtis Mayfield's production gives the music room to breathe, balancing heavy rhythm sections with expansive arrangements and Baby Huey's huge, emotionally charged vocal presence.

This Strongly Felt vinyl edition presents the album for listeners discovering Baby Huey for the first time as well as collectors replacing harder-to-find earlier pressings. The record's influence extends well beyond traditional soul audiences: its drums, breaks and vocal passages have long appealed to DJs, beatmakers and hip-hop fans, while the combination of funk, rock and soul gives it a timeless crossover quality. An essential album for anyone interested in psychedelic soul, rare groove, Curtis Mayfield productions and the deeper roots of sample-driven music.